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California CALIFORNIA
2006 Senate 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.


Dianne Feinstein (D) vs. Dick Mountjoy (R)
  • Previous Election Results For This Seat
  • State Profile, Demographics & Political History






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With 69% of the vote counted, Dianne Feinstein (D) was declared the winner over Dick Mountjoy (R). Check back later for full results.



Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D)


Dianne Feinstein

First elected in 1992; Seeking third full term; Feinstein was nominated with 87% of the vote in a three-way primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: June 22, 1933; San Francisco, Calif.
  • Family: Married (Richard C. Blum); one child, three stepchildren
  • Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1955
  • Professional Career: State Women's Parole Board, 1960-66
  • Military Career: None
  • Previous Elective Office: San Francisco Mayor, 1978-88; San Francisco Board of Supervisors, 1970-78 (president, 1970-71, 1974-75, 1978)



Dick Mountjoy (R)


Dick Mountjoy

Mountjoy, a former state senator, was unopposed in the primary.



About The Candidate

  • Born: Jan. 13, 1932; Los Angeles, Calif.
  • Family: Married (Earline); three children
  • Education: Commercial flight school, 3 years
  • Professional Career: Founder/owner, Mountjoy Construction, 1957-79; Ben Smith Construction, 1955-1957; Studebaker Corporation, 1949-50, 1954-1955
  • Military Career: Navy, 1950-54 (Korean War)
  • Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 1994-2000; state Assembly, 1978-1994; Monrovia City Council, 1968-1976



Previous Election Results

 2000 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Dianne Feinstein (D) 5,932,522 56% $10,346,170
  Tom Campbell (R) 3,886,853 37% $4,378,283
  Other 804,233 8%
 
 2000 primary Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Dianne Feinstein (D) 3,759,560 52%  
  Tom Campbell (R) 1,697,208 23%  
  Ray Haynes (R) 679,034 9%  
  Bill Horn (R) 453,630 6%  
  Other 759,405 10%  
 
 1994 general Candidate Total Votes Percent Expenditures
  Dianne Feinstein (D) 3,977,063 47% $14,407,179
  Michael Huffington (R) 3,811,501 45% $29,969,695
  Other 714,500 8%


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