MAINE 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. Olympia Snowe (R) vs. Jean Hay Bright (D)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

With 92% of precincts reporting, Olympia Snowe (R) leads Jean Hay Bright (D), 74% to 21%.

Sen. Olympia Snowe (R)

First elected in 1994; Seeking third full term; Snowe was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 207-774-2006 Web Site: www.olympiasnowe.com National Republican Senatorial Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Feb. 21, 1947; Augusta, Maine
• Family: Married (John McKernan)
• Education: University of Maine, B.A., 1969
• Professional Career: Director, Superior Concrete Co., 1969-78; Auburn Board of Voter Registration, 1971-73
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1978-94; state Senate, 1976-78; state House, 1973-76

Jean Hay Bright (D)

Hay Bright, a farmer, was nominated with 51% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 207-747-0426 Web Site: www.jeanhaybright.us Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Oct. 23, 1947; Youngstown, Ohio
• Family: Married (David Bright); two children, two stepchildren
• Education: University of Maine - Orono, B.U.S., 1998
• Professional Career: Organic farmer, 1984-92, 1999-present; political columnist, 1994-2000, 2002-03; legislative assistant, Rep. Tom Andrews, 1993; author; reporter, 1975-85
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Previous Election Results

2000 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Olympia Snowe (R)	437,689	69%	$1,981,504
	Mark Lawrence (D)	197,183	31%	$727,655
2000 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Olympia Snowe (R)	unopposed
1994 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Olympia Snowe (R)	308,244	60%	$2,041,834
	Tom Andrews (D)	186,042	36%	$1,482,060
	Other	17,447	3%