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Bill Simon

Republican

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Date Party Office Votes Result
11-05-2002 Republican Governor 3169801 Loss
10-07-2003 Republican Governor 8913 Loss
 

Candidate Biography:

William E. Simon, Jr.
Born: June 20, 1951
Married: Cindy
Children: Cary, William, Lindsay and Griffith
Family: Son of William E. Simon, Sr. (US Treasury Secretary)

1986-1988: Assistant United States Attorney, Southern District of New York
2002: Board of Directors for the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation
2005: Primary candidate for Treasurer (withdrew)
2008: At-Large Delegate, Republican National Convention

  • NOTE: Dropped out of Recall race a month and a half before election day, but still received votes.