NEW MEXICO 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. Jeff Bingaman (D) vs. Allen McCulloch (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Jeff Bingaman (D) defeated Allen McCulloch (R), 70% to 30%.

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D)

First elected in 1982; Seeking fifth full term; Bingaman was unopposed in the primary. Campaign Contact: 505-881-0042 Web Site: www.bingaman2006.com Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Oct. 3, 1943; El Paso, Texas
• Family: Married (Anne); one child
• Education: Stanford University, LL.B., 1968; Harvard University, B.A., 1965
• Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1970-78; state assistant attorney general, 1969
• Military Career: Army Reserves, 1968-74
• Previous Elective Office: State attorney general, 1978-82

Allen McCulloch (R)

McCulloch, a urologist, was nominated with 51% of the vote in a three-way primary. Campaign Contact: 505-326-3570 Web Site: www.allen4senate.com National Republican Senatorial Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: May 25, 1954; Farmington, N.M
• Family: Married (Gayla); two children
• Education: University of New Mexico, M.D., 1983; New Mexico State University, B.S., 1977
• Professional Career: Urologist, 1990-present; assistant professor of surgery, New Mexico State University, 1988-97; registered engineer, Phillips Petroleum, 1977-78
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Previous Election Results

2000 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jeff Bingaman (D)	363,744	62%	$2,568,649
	Bill Redmond (R)	225,517	38%	$639,424
2000 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jeff Bingaman (D)	unopposed
1994 general	Candidate Name	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Jeff Bingaman (D)	249,989	54%	$3,652,899
	Colin R. McMillan (R)	213,025	46%	$1,537,563