Ed McIntyre Age: 70 Occupation: Community activist and retired real estate agent, insurance executive and teacher Political Experience: Richmond County Board of Commissioners, 1970-78, chairman 1977-78; mayor of Augusta, 1982-84; ran unsuccessfully in Democratic primary for Senate District 22, 1988; ran unsuccessfully for mayor, 1990 and 1998 Family: Wife, Juanita Beard; one son and two daughters

Bobby Ross Age: 47 Occupation: Owner, Green Thumb Garden Center Family: Wife, Debbe; one daughter Political Experience: None

Bonnie Ruben Age: 53 Occupation: Businesswoman, owner of the Ramada Plaza Hotel on Broad Street and Ruben's Department Store Political Experience: None; appointed member of the Augusta Coliseum Authority for nine years Family: Husband, Jeff Gorelick

Robin Williams Age: 40 Occupation: Health care consultant Political Experience: Five terms in the state House of Representatives Family: Wife, Deanna; three children

Bob Young (Incumbent) Age: 55 Occupation: Former news anchorman for WJBF (channel 6) Political Experience: Currently serving first term as mayor of Augusta Family: Wife, Gwen Fulcher Young