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Wisconsin WISCONSIN
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.


James Doyle (D) vs. Mark Green (R)
  • Previous Election Results For This Seat
  • State Profile, Demographics & Political History






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James Doyle (D) defeated Mark Green (R), 53% to 45%.



Gov. James Doyle (D)


James Doyle

First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Doyle was unopposed in the primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Nov. 23, 1945; Washington, D.C.
  • Family: Married (Jessica); two children
  • Education: Harvard University, J.D., 1972; University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1967; attended Stanford University 1963-66
  • Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1986-92; Peace Corps, Tunisia, 1967-69
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: State attorney general, 1990-2002; Dane County district attorney, 1976-82



Mark Green (R)


Mark Green

Green, a congressman, was unopposed in the primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: June 1, 1960; Boston, Mass.
  • Family: Married (Sue); three children
  • Education: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, J.D. 1987; B.A., 1983
  • Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1988-98; teacher, Kenya, 1987-88
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1998-present; state Assembly, 1992-98



Previous Election Results

 2002 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  James Doyle (D) 800,515 45%
  Scott McCallum (R) 734,779 41%  
  Ed Thompson (L) 185,455 10%
 
 2002 primary Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  James Doyle (D) 212,066 38%
  Tom Barrett (D) 190,605 34%  
  Kathleen Falk (D) 150,161 27%
 
 1998 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Tommy G.Thompson (R) 1,047,716 60%
  Ed Garvey (D) 679,553 39%  
  Other 28,745 2%


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