TENNESSEE 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. Phil Bredesen (D) vs. Jim Bryson (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Phil Bredesen (D) defeated Jim Bryson (R), 69%-30%.

Gov. Phil Bredesen (D)

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Bredesen was nominated with 89% in a four-way primary. Campaign Contact: 615-256-4480 Web Site: www.bredesen.com Democratic Governors Association Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Nov. 21, 1943; Oceanport, N.J.
• Family: Married (Andrea Conte); one child
• Education: Harvard University, B.S., 1967
• Professional Career: Founder and President, HealthAmerica Corporation, 1980-86
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Nashville mayor, 1991-99; Lexington, Mass., city council, 1972-73

Jim Bryson (R)

Bryson, a state senator, was nominated with 50% in a seven-way primary. Campaign Contact: 615-727-0941 Web Site: www.brysonforgovernor.com

About The Candidate

• Born: July 14, 1961; Fayetteville, Ark.
• Family: Married (Carol); four children
• Education: Vanderbilt University, M.B.A, 1985; Baylor University, B.B.A., 1983
• Professional Career: Market researcher, 1986-present
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 2002-present

Previous Election Results

2002 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Phil Bredesen (D)	837,284	51%
	Van Hilleary (R)	786,803	48%
2002 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Phil Bredesen (D)	426,418	79%
	Randy Nichols (D)	38,322	7%
	Charles Smith (D)	34,547	6%
1998 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Don Sundquist (R)	669,973	69%
	John Jay Hooker (D)	287,750	29%
	Other	18,513	2%