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Jon Kyl (R) defeated Jim Pederson (D), 53% to 44%.
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 Sen. Jon Kyl (R)
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First elected in 1994; Seeking third full term; Kyl was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: April 25, 1942; Oakland, Neb.
- Family: Married (Caryll); two children
- Education: University of Arizona, L.L.B., 1966; B.A., 1964
- Professional Career: Chairman, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 1984-85; practicing attorney, 1966-86
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1986-94
Jim Pederson (D)
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Pederson, the former state Democratic Party chairman, was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: July 12, 1942; Casa Grande, Ariz.
- Family: Married (Roberta); three children
- Education: University of Arizona, M.S., 1967; B.A., 1965
- Professional Career: President, Pederson Group Inc., 1983-present; chairman, state Democratic Party, 2001-05; vice president of operations, Westcor Inc., 1974-82; vice president of project development, Grossman Company, 1970-74; administrative assistant to Phoenix Mayor Milt Graham, 1967-70
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2000 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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Jon Kyl (R)
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1,108,196
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79%
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$2,503,674
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William Toel (I)
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109,230
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8%
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$21,491
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Vance Hansen (Green)
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108,926
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8%
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Barry J. Hess, II (Lib)
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70,724
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5%
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2000 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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Jon Kyl (R)
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unopposed
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1994 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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Jon Kyl (R)
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600,999
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54%
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$4,138,203
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Sam Coppersmith (D)
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442,510
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40%
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$1,577,556
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Scott Grainger (Lib)
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75,493
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7%
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