2006Final results
2006 election for California Governor
Governor · California
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Phil Angelides (D) by 17.0 points.
Arnold SchwarzeneggerRepublican · winner
55.9%4,850,157
Phil AngelidesDemocrat
38.9%3,376,732
Peter Miguel CamejoGreen
2.4%205,995
Art OlivierLibertarian
1.3%114,329
Janice JordanPeace and Freedom
0.8%69,934
Edward C. NoonanIndependent
0.7%61,901
Robert NewmanRepublican
0.0%219
James HarrisIndependent
0.0%46
Donald EtkesIndependent
0.0%43
Elisha ShapiroIndependent
0.0%36
Vibert GreeneIndependent
0.0%18
Dealphria TarverIndependent
0.0%6
8,679,416 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2006
Races before and after
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The candidates
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)Phil Angelides (D)
Also on the ballot: Peter Miguel Camejo (Green), 2.4%; Art Olivier (Libertarian), 1.3%; Janice Jordan (Peace and Freedom), 0.8%; Edward C. Noonan (Independent), 0.7%; Robert Newman (Republican), 0.0%; James Harris (Independent), 0.0%; Donald Etkes (Independent), 0.0%; Elisha Shapiro (Independent), 0.0%; Vibert Greene (Independent), 0.0%; Dealphria Tarver (Independent), 0.0%