Democrats First On The Ballot

Democrats will be listed first on the 2006 general election ballot as the result of a drawing at the State Election Board on Tuesday. Democratic Party Chair Lisa Pryor drew an envelope with her own party's name on it to win the top ballot spot. She drew first after Kent Frates, former Republican legislator representing his party, said, "Ladies first" when asked by Election Board Secretary Mike Clingman who wanted to draw. Democrats also were listed first in 2004. Republicans had the top spot in 1998, 2000 and 2002.

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