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2006 Tip Sheets
KANSAS GOVERNOR
Last updated: Nov. 14, 2006
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Kathleen Sebelius (D) defeated Jim Barnett (R), 58% to 41%.
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 Kathleen Sebelius (D)
First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term
Manager: Joyce Allegrucci
Consultant: Dixon Davis Media
Contact: 785-272-4900
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
• Almanac biography
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Jim Barnett (R)
Barnett, a state senator, was nominated with 36% in a seven-way primary.
Manager: Christian Morgan
Consultant: Roger Woods
Contact: 785-215-6326
• Campaign Web site
• Official Web site
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• Email
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Chuck Todd's Race Ranking: 30
“This race is in the snoozer category for now. It could become mildly competitive at some point, but so far, the incumbent party seems to be heavily favored.”
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"Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, credited with revitalizing the Kansas Democratic Party, trounced her Republican opponent," Jim Barnett (Lawrence Journal World, 11/8/06). ..... Barnett overcame six challengers to win the Republican nomination Aug. 1 (Lawrence Journal World, 8/2/06). ..... Sebelius named as her running mate May 31 "freshly minted Democrat" and former state GOP chairman Mark Parkinson (Kansas City Star, 5/31/06). ..... Lt. Gov. John Moore (R) announced May 17 that he will not seek another term with Sebelius (Kansas City Star, 5/18/06). ..... The Republican challengers to Sebelius range from the "moderately conservative to the retro-revolutionary," though "the list is most notable for its lack of" candidates with name recognition (Wichita Eagle, 2/12/06). ..... Former House Speaker Robin Jennison (R) kicked off his campaign "by criticizing" Sebelius' handling of school finance last year (Lawrence Journal World, 2/1/06). ..... Ken Canfield (R) announced he is running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination (AP, 1/25/06). ..... Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., announced he would not seek the Republican nomination for governor, a decision that Democrats touted as more evidence that the GOP was mired in internal political warfare (Lawrence Journal World, 8/3/05). ..... House Speaker Doug Mays is letting people know he's running (AP, 5/24/05).
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2006 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Kathleen Sebelius (D)
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480,532
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58%
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Jim Barnett (R)
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336,583
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41%
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2006 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Kathleen Sebelius (D)
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unopposed
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2002 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Kathleen Sebelius (D)
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441,858
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53%
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Tim Shallenburger (R)
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376,830
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45%
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2002 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Kathleen Sebelius (D)
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unopposed
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1998 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Bill Graves (R)
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544,882
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73%
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Tom Sawyer (D)
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168,243
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23%
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Other
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29,540
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4%
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