SOUTH DAKOTA 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. Mike Rounds (R) vs. Jack Billion (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Mike Rounds (R) defeated Jack Billion (D), 62%-36%.

Gov. Mike Rounds (R)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Rounds was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 605-945-2006 Web Site: www.roundsforgov.com

About The Candidate

• Born: Oct. 24, 1954; Huron, S.D.
• Family: Married (Jean); four children
• Education: South Dakota State University, B.S., 1977
• Professional Career: Partner, insurance & real estate agency
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 1990-2000 (majority leader, 1994-2000)

Jack Billion (D)

Billion, a former state representative, was nominated with 62% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 605-271-1416 Web Site: www.billionforgovernor.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: March 4, 1939; Sioux Falls, S.D.
• Family: Married (Deborah); seven children
• Education: Loyola University, M.D., 1964; Loras College, B.A., 1960
• Professional Career: Chairman, Minnehaha County Democratic Party; vice chairman, state Democratic Party; orthopedic surgeon, 1971-97
• Military Career: Air Force, 1969-71
• Previous Elective Office: State House, 1993-96

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Mike Rounds (R)	189,920	57%
	Jim Abbott (D)	140,263	42%
	Other	4,376	1%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Mike Rounds (R)	49,331	44%
	Mark Barnett (R)	32,868	30%
	Steve Kirby (R)	29,065	26%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Bill Janklow (R)	166,621	64%
	Bernie Hunhoff (D)	85,473	33%
	Other	8,093	3%