MASSACHUSETTS 2006 Governor Race The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics. The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838. Kerry Healey (R) vs. Deval Patrick (D) vs. Christy Mihos (I)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Deval Patrick (D) defeated Kerry Healey (R), 56% to 35%.

Kerry Healey (R)

Healey, Massachusetts' lieutenant governor, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 617-523-0844 Web Site: www.healeycommittee.com

About The Candidate

• Born: April 30, 1960; Omaha, Neb.
• Family: Married (Sean); two children
• Education: Trinity College of Dublin, Ireland, Ph.D., 1991; Harvard College, A.B., 1982
• Professional Career: Chairwoman, state Republican Party, 2001-02; public policy consultant, 1990-99; public safety consultant, Abt Associates, Inc., 1986-87
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Lieutenant governor, 2003-06

Deval Patrick (D)

Patrick, a former assistant U.S. attorney general, was nominated with 50% in a three-way primary. Campaign Contact: 617-367-2006 Web Site: www.devalpatrick.com

About The Candidate

• Born: 1956; Chicago, Ill.
• Family: Married (Diane); two children
• Education: Harvard College, J.D.; A.B., 1978
• Professional Career: General Counsel, Coca-Cola, 2005; Practicing Attorney, 1997, 1984-1994; Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Justice Department, 1994-1997
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Christy Mihos (I)

Mihos, a convenience store chain owner, was certified by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth to run as an independent with 18,193 petition signatures on Aug. 23. Campaign Contact: 617-399-2244 Web Site: www.christy2006.com

About The Candidate

• Born: June 13, 1949; Brockton, Mass.
• Family: Married (Andrea); two children
• Education: Stonehill College, B.A., 1972
• Professional Career: Owner, Christy's Markets, 1984-present; vice chairman, director, state Turnpike Authority, 1998-2004
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Mitt Romney (R)	1,091,988	50%
	Shannon O'Brien (D)	985,981	45%
	Jill Stein (Green)	76,530	4%
	Other	38,379	2%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Mitt Romney (R)	unopposed
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Paul Cellucci (R)	967,160	51%
	Scott Harshbarger (D)	901,843	47%
	Other	34,333	2%