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Wisconsin governor race

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JAMES DOYLE (D)

First elected in 2002; seeking second full term.


Democratic Governors Association profile

  • Born: Nov. 23, 1945; Washington, D.C.
  • Family: Married (Jessica); two children.
  • Education: Harvard University, J.D., 1972; University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1967; attended Stanford University 1963-66.
  • Professional career: Practicing attorney, 1986-92; Peace Corps, Tunisia, 1967-69.
  • Military career: None.
  • Previous elective office: State attorney general, 1990-2002; Dane County district attorney, 1976-82.

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MARK GREEN (R)

Green, a congressman, has one opponent in the Sept. 12 primary.

  • Born: June 1, 1960; Boston, Mass.
  • Family: Married (Sue); three children.
  • Education: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, J.D. 1987; B.A., 1983.
  • Professional career: Practicing attorney, 1988-98; teacher, Kenya, 1987-88.
  • Military career: None.
  • Previous elective office: U.S. House, 1998-present; state Assembly, 1992-98.