Roy Barnes (Incumbent) Party: Democrat Age: 54 Birthplace: Mableton, Ga. Home: Atlanta Profession: Governor of Georgia; attorney Education: Bachelor of arts degree, University of Georgia; juris doctorate degree, University of Georgia Law School Political Experience: Georgia Senate, 1975-90; unsuccessful campaign for governor, 1990; Georgia House of Representatives, 1993-98; governor of Georgia, 1999-present Web Site: www.barnesgovernor.org

Sonny Perdue Party: Republican Age: 55 Birthplace: Perry, Ga. Home: Bonaire, Ga. Profession: Owner of Houston Fertilizer and Grain and Agrostar Inc., both based in Bonaire Education: Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia Political Experience: State senator for 11 years; named senate majority leader in 1995 and president pro tem, the Senate's second highest-ranking post, in 1997; switched from Democratic to Republican Party in 1998 Web Site: www.votesonny.com