Virginia Senate race

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GEORGE ALLEN (R)

First elected in 2000; seeking second full term; Allen was unopposed in the primary.

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• Born: March 8, 1952; Whittier, Calif.
• Family: Married (Susan); three children.
• Education: University of Virginia, J.D., 1977; B.A., 1974.
• Professional career: Practicing attorney, 1977-91, 1998-99.
• Military career: None.
• Election history: Governor, 1993-97; U.S. House, 1991-92; state House, 1982-91.

Group ratings     | more info ADA ACLU AFS LCV ITIC NTU COC ACU NTLC CHC 2004 15 0 14 0 100 67 100 92 90 100 2003 5 -- 0 0 -- 76 100 85 -- --

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JAMES WEBB (D)

Webb, a former secretary of the Navy, was nominated with 53 percent in a two-way primary.

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• Born: Feb. 9, 1946; St. Joseph, Mo.
• Family: Married (Hong); four children.
• Education: Georgetown University, J.D., 1975; U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1968.
• Professional career: Secretary of the Navy, 1987-88; assistant defense secretary for reserve affairs, 1984-87; counsel to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, 1977-81; novelist; movie screenwriter/producer.
• Military career: Marine Corps, 1968-72 (Vietnam).
• Election history: None.

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