Steve Stancil Party: Republican Age: 49 Occupation: Real estate appraiser Family: Wife, Cristal; three sons Education: Bachelor's degree, Reinhardt College; bachelor's of business administration, University of Georgia Political Experience: Georgia House of Representatives, 1988-2001; House Republican leader, 1992

Mark Taylor (Incumbent) Party: Democrat Age: 45 Occupation: Lieutenant governor of Georgia Family: One son Education: Bachelor's degree, Emory University; law degree, University of Georgia Political Experience: Georgia Senate, 1987-1998; lieutenant governor, 1999-present