2006 Illinois Governor Race

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Blagojevich (D)
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Topinka (R)
Whitney (G)
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Final Results
Illinois Snapshot

Final Results: Blagojevich +8.5 % |RCP Chart
RCP Ranking: Leans Democrat
Competitive House Races: IL-6 | IL-8

Race Analysis

Governor
2002: Blagojevich 52, J. Ryan 45
1998: G. Ryan 51, Poshard 47

President
2004: Kerry 55, Bush 44
2000: Gore 55, Bush 43
1996: Clinton 54, Dole 37

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Demographics

Occupation: Blue Collar 24.0% | White Collar 61.8% | Gray Collar 14.3%
Race: White 67.8% | Black 14.9% | Hispanic 12.3% | Asian 3.4%

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Links for More Information

More Analysis: Washington Post

State Newspaper Coverage: Chicago Tribune | Chicago Sun-Times

State Parties: Il GOP | Il Dems

Poll Data
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Blagojevich (D)
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Topinka (R)
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