California gubernatorial election, 2006
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Category: 2006 California elections
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Gubernatorial candidates
- Democratic candidate:
- Phil Angelides - State Treasurer. (cw) Democratic primary winner.
Steve Westly - State Comptroller. (cw)- Barbara Becnel (cw)
- Joe Brouillette
- Jerald Gerst (cw)
- Vibert Greene
- Frank "Mac" Macaluso Jr.
- Mike Strimling (cw)
- Republican candidate:
- Green Party candidate:
- Peter Camejo (Green) (cw)
- Libertarian candidate:
- Art Olivier (Libertarian) (cw)
- PFP candidate:
- Janice Jordan (PFP) (cw)
General election results
*Schwarzenegger 3,867,942 56% *Angelides 2,701,989 39% *Camejo 156,999 2% *Olivier 90,961 1% *Jordan 54,367 1% *Noonan 49,184 1%
Previous Elections
- 2003: 49%/32%/13% over Cruz Bustamante (D), Tom McClintock (R) and dozens of others
CA Pres Results
- 2004: Kerry 55 / Bush 44
- 2000: Gore 54 / Bush 42
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Narrative
The state is nominally Democratic, having given its electoral votes
to the Democratic candidate in the last two presidential elections.
However, Schwarzenegger is not seen as a typical Republican, as he supports
abortion rights and gay rights, and is much more secular than President Bush
and the majority of the national Republican party. He was elected in a highly
unusual recall election in November 2003: the question of recalling then Governor
Gray Davis (D) was on the same ballot as who should be the new governor should
the recall succeed; there were no primary elections; and there were over 120
candidates on the ballot. Under Schwarzenegger's tenure, California's budget
deficit has ballooned, housing is less affordable than ever, a record 25% of the
population says it is strongly considering leaving due to the high cost of living,
the economy is still in recession in large parts of the state, community colleges and
state universities are less affordable than ever, and a record seven million people are
without health insurance. Regardless of these circumstances, Schwarzenegger enjoys a
high level of popularity among Democrats and Republicans alike. As of July 2004, he
has not stated that he will run for re-election but expectations are that he will. He can
be expected to raise prodigious amounts of money and will be well supported by the
national Republican party as well as President Bush. However, due to Bush's low popularity
in the state, it remains to be seen whether or how much Bush will stump for
Schwarzenegger's re-election. The Democratic contenders are : California's AG Bill Lockyer,
who withdrew only a few days after he officially declared, State Treasurer Phil Angelides,
a very traditional liberal lifelong politician and State Controller Steve Westly, fairly
new to politics as one of the founders of Ebay and expected to run on his business experience
but who could be hurt by his initial support of Schwarzenegger.
External Links
- Lawrence, Steve. Court: Schwarzenegger campaign broke law SeattlePI.com, March 30,2006.
- Governor, Democratic rival unveil competing health care plans The Mercury News, July 24, 2006.
- California Governor: Angelides (D) 46%, Schwarzenegger (R) 44% Rassmussen Reports, July 13, 2006.
- Folmar, Kate. California candidates use ballot initiatives to define campaigns San Jose Mercury News, August 12, 2006.
- Harmon, Steven. To pull off a win, Angelides must seize his opportunities Contra Costa Times, August 14, 2006.
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