Arizona U.S. Senate election, 2006
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Jon Kyl (R)
- Senator: Jon Kyl
- Age in '06: 64
Prognosis
- Leaning Republican.
Challengers
- Jim Pederson (D) - Former state Democratic Party chair. (cw) (DSCC bio)
- Richard Mack (L) (cw)
Results
- Kyl won 53-44%
Important Dates
- Primary: September 12, 2006
- General: September 28, 2006
Previous Elections
- 2000: 79%/8%/8% over William Toel (I) and Vance Hansen (G)
- 1994: 54%/40% over Sam Coppersmith (D) (open seat)
AZ Presidential Election Results
- 2004: Bush 55 / Kerry 44
- 2000: Bush 51 / Gore 45
Narrative
The Democrats didn't even run anyone against Kyl in '00. But Pederson is said to be a strong, aggressive candidate, and Kyl's poll numbers aren't very good for a 12 year incumbent. Right now it's a lower tier race, but we'll have to see what develops. Polls taken in the July-August 2005 period indicate a surge for candidate Pederson, despite his not even having announced his candidacy. The Arizona race may end up being one to watch
External Links
- Sunnucks, Mike. Pederson looks to make inroads on border, security fronts The Business Journal of Phoenix, March 9, 2006.
- Kirkpatrick, David. G.O.P. Risking Hispanic Votes on Immigration New York Times, March 30, 2006.
- Associated Press. Republicans say mudslinging has begun in Senate race News4, KVOA, March 31, 2006.
- Sunnucks, Mike. New poll: Kyl's lead over Pederson shrinks The Business Journal of Phoenix, March 27, 2006.
- Sunnucks, Mike. New polls: Kyl leads 50-42, Napolitano up 49-41 Zogby, July 24, 2006.
- Associated Press. Poll: Kyl maintains lead over Pederson in U-S Senate race KVOA News4 Tuscon, July 26, 2006.
- Sunnucks, Mike. Pederson unveils energy policy package The Business Journal of Phoenix, July 28, 2006.
- Arizona Senate: Kyl Still In Command - Kyl (R) 53% Pederson (D) 34% Rasmussen Reports, August 2, 2006.
- kos. AZ-Sen: Race continues to tighten Daily Kos, October 25, 2006.
John McCain (R)
- Sen. John McCain (R)
- Next Election in 2010.
