WEST VIRGINIA 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. Robert Byrd (D) vs. John Raese (R)   • Previous Election Results For This Seat   • State Profile, Demographics & Political History

Robert Byrd (D) defeated John Raese (R), 64% to 34%.

Sen. Robert Byrd (D)

First elected in 1958; Seeking ninth full term; Byrd was nominated with 86% in a two-way primary. Campaign Contact: 304-344-1111 Web Site: www.byrd2006.com Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Profile

About The Candidate

• Born: Nov. 20, 1917; North Wilkesboro, N.C.
• Family: Widowed (Erma); two children
• Education: American University, J.D., 1963
• Professional Career: Welder; meat cutter
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: Minority leader, 1981-86; majority leader, 1977-80, 1987-88; majority whip, 1971-76; U.S. House 1952-58; state senate, 1950-52; state house, 1946-50

John Raese (R)

Raese, a businessman, was nominated with 59% in a six-way primary. Campaign Contact: 304-344-2980 Web Site: www.raeseforsenate.org

About The Candidate

• Born: April 10, 1950; Baltimore, Md.
• Family: Married (Elizabeth); two children
• Education: West Virginia University, B.A., 1973
• Professional Career: CEO, Greer Industries, 1986-present
• Military Career: None
• Previous Elective Office: None

Previous Election Results

2000 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Robert Byrd (D)	469,215	78%	$1,045,993
	David T. Gallaher (R)	121,635	20%
	Other	12,627	2%
2000 primary	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Robert Byrd (D)	unopposed
1994 general	Candidate	Total Votes	Percent	Expenditures
	Robert Byrd (D)	290,495	69%	$1,550,354
	Stan Klos (R)	130,441	31%	$267,165