Illinois gubernatorial election, 2006
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Candidates
- Democratic primary candidates:
- Rod Blagojevich (D) Incumbent. (cw) 69.9% of Democratic primary election votes.
- Edwin Eisendrath (D) Former Chicago City Councillor. 30.1% of Democratic primary votes. (cw)
- Republican primary candidates:
- Judy Baar Topinka (R) State Treasurer. (cw) 38.0% of Republican primary votes.
- Jim Oberweis (R) Businessman. (cw) 31.8% of Republican primary votes.
- Bill Brady (R) State Senator. (cw) 18.6%
- Ron Gidwitz (R) Businessman. (cw) 10.8%.
- Andy Martin (R) Legal Activist. (cw) 0.8%.
- Independent candidates:
- Scott Summers (I) Attorney.
- Jeff Trigg (I) Former Libertarian Party State Executive Director. (cw)
- Rich Whitney (I) Attorney. (cw)
Results
- Blagojevich won 50-40%.
External Links
- Illinois Gov. Candidate Fabricated Headlines for Ads (Editor and Publisher, 3-1-06)
- Jim Ryan nod to Topinka fuels '95 loan controversy BY JIM RITTER (Chicago Sun-Times, 3-6-06)
- Election Results 2006 Sun-Times News Group.
- Both gubernatorial candidates appeal to Democratic women ABC7 Chicago, April 9, 2006.
- Illinois Governor: Blagojevich Still Ahead -- Blagojevich (D) 45% Topinka (R) 37% Rassmussen Reports, August 10, 2006.
- Topinka challenges governor's response to last month's storms Northwest Herald, August 12, 2006.
- Smith, Peter J. No Marriage Referendum for Illinois - Marriage Advocates Appeal LifeSite, August 14, 2006.
