Candidates for Connecticut Governor 2006

Republicans

M. Jodi Rell

Democrats

Dan Malloy

John DeStefano

Kevin Miner

Concerned Citizens Party

Joseph Zdonczyk

Greens

Cliff Thornton

Independents

Joel Schweidel

This race will have a primary.

Independent Party

Dr. Scott P. Merrell

Issues:

Health Care, Jobs, Ethics.

History:

M. Jodi Rell took office in July, 2004 after the resignation of John G. Rowland. She was endorsed by the Connecticut Republican Party for a full term on May 20, 2006.

Dan Malloy, mayor of Stamford, defeated John DeStefano, mayor of New Haven, by four votes to capture the nomination at the Democratic State Convention on May 20th.

However, DeStefano narrowly defeated Malloy 51%-49%, a margin of about 4,000 votes, in the August 8th primary. DeStefano will face Gov. Rell in the November general election.