Charles Bailey Party: Republican Age: 57 Occupation: President and owner, Credit Management of America Family: Three adult children Education: Attended Kennesaw College Political Experience: First race

Cathy Cox Party: Democrat Age: 44 Occupation: Secretary of State Family: Husband, Mark Dehler Education: Associate of science, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 1978; bachelor of arts in journalism, University of Georgia, 1980; juris doctorate, Mercer University, 1986 Political Experience: Georgia House of Representatives, 1993-96; assistant secretary of state, 1996-99; secretary of state, 1999-present