RHODE ISLAND 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. Donald Carcieri (R) vs. Charlie Fogarty (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Don Carcieri (R) defeated Charlie Fogarty (D), 51% to 49%.

Gov. Donald Carcieri (R)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Carcieri was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 401-270-5500 Web Site: www.carcieriforgovernor.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Dec. 16, 1942; East Greenwich, R.I.
• Family: Married (Suzanne); four children
• Education: Brown University, B.A., 1965
• Professional Career: CEO, Cookson America, 1983-97; director, Catholic Relief Services, Jamaica, 1981-83; banker, 1971-81; high school teacher, 1965-71
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Charlie Fogarty (D)

Fogarty, the lieutenant governor, was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 401-331-4468 Web Site: www.citizensforfogarty.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Sept. 15, 1955; Providence, R.I.
• Family: Single
• Education: University of Rhode Island, M.P.A., 1980; Providence College, B.A., 1977
• Professional Career: Gubernatorial staffer
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Lieutenant governor, 1999-present; state Senator, 1991-99; Glocester Town Council, 1985-91

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Donald Carcieri (R)	181,687	55%
	Myrth York (D)	150,147	45%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Donald Carcieri (R)	17,227	67%
	James Bennett (R)	8,518	33%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Lincoln Almond (R)	156,180	51%
	Myrth York (D)	129,105	42%
	Robert J. Healey (CM)	19,250	6%
	Other	1,910	1%