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Ed Rendell (D) defeated Lynn Swann (R), 60% to 40%.
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 Gov. Ed Rendell (D)
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First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Rendell was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Jan. 5, 1944; New York
- Family: Married (Marjorie); one child
- Education: Villanova University, J.D., 1968; University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1965
- Professional Career: General chairman, Democratic National Committee, 1999-2001
- Military Career: Army Reserve, 1968-74
- Previous Elective Office: Mayor of Philadelphia, 1991-99; district attorney of Philadelphia, 1978-85
Lynn Swann (R)
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Swann, a former pro football player, was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: March 7, 1952; Alcoa, Tenn.
- Family: Married (Charena); two children
- Education: University of Southern California, B.A., 1974
- Professional Career: Chairman, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 2002-05; president, National Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 1980-present; commentator, ABC Sports, 1976-present; professional football player, 1974-82
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2002 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Ed Rendell (D)
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1,913,235
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53%
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Mike Fisher (R)
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1,589,408
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44%
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Other
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79,917
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2%
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2002 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Ed Rendell (D)
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702,442
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57%
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Bob Casey Jr. (D)
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539,794
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43%
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1998 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Tom Ridge (R)
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1,736,844
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57%
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Ivan Itkin (D)
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938,745
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31%
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Peg Luksik (CNP)
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315,761
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10%
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Other
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33,802
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1%
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