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2006 Alabama gubernatorial election|
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Nominee
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Bob Riley
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Lucy Baxley
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Party
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Republican
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Democratic
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Popular vote
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718,327
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519,827
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Percentage
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57.4%
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41.6%
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County results Riley: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Baxley: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Governor before election
Bob Riley
Republican
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Elected Governor
Bob Riley
Republican
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The 2006 Alabama gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican Bob Riley defeated Democratic Lieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley. Riley garnered 21% of African Americans' votes.
Primary elections[]
Republican Party[]
- Bob Riley, incumbent Governor of Alabama
- Roy Moore, former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court
Polling[]
Results[]
Democratic Party[]
- Lucy Baxley, Lieutenant Governor
- Don Siegelman, former Governor
- Joe Copeland, teacher
- Nathan Mathis, former State Representative
- Katherine Mack, minister
- James Potts, financial advisor
- Harry Lyon, perennial candidate
Polling[]
Results[]
General election[]
Candidates[]
- Bob Riley (Republican), incumbent Governor of Alabama
- Lucy Baxley (Democratic), Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, former Alabama State Treasurer
- Loretta Nall (Libertarian; write-in), founder of the United States Marijuana Party
- Nathan Mathis (write-in), former State Representative
- Michael A. Polemeni (write-in), Huntsville/Madison County Chapter President of Alabama Family Rights Association
Predictions[]
Source
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Ranking
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As of
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The Cook Political Report[3]
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Solid R
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November 6, 2006
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Sabato's Crystal Ball[4]
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Safe R
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November 6, 2006
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Rothenberg Political Report[5]
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Safe R
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November 2, 2006
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Real Clear Politics[6]
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Safe R
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November 6, 2006
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Polling[]
Source
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Date
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Lucy Baxley (D)
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Bob Riley (R)
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Survey USA
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November 1, 2006
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39%
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54%
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Survey USA
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October 18, 2006
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36%
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57%
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Survey USA
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September 28, 2006
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38%
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54%
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Rasmussen
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August 8, 2006
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35%
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55%
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Survey USA
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July 26, 2006
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38%
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52%
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Rasmussen
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June 22, 2006
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40%
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54%
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Survey USA
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June 20, 2006
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40%
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51%
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Press-Register/University of South Alabama poll
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June 18, 2006
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25%
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53%
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Rasmussen
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May 9, 2006
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37%
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49%
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Rasmussen
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April 17, 2006
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40%
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47%
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Rasmussen
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February 27, 2006
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37%
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53%
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Rasmussen
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February 8, 2006
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40%
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47%
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Results[]
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
- Official campaign websites (archived)
See also[]
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