The 2006 United States Senate election in California was held November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein won re-election to her third full term. Feinstein stood against Republican Dick Mountjoy, who had never held a statewide elected position, but had been a state senator for several years. Also running was Libertarian Michael Metti, Don Grundmann of the American Independent Party, Todd Chretien of the Green Party and Marsha Feinland of the Peace and Freedom Party. Because California is a state that requires a large amount of money to wage a competitive statewide campaign, it is not unusual - as was the case for this race - for a popular incumbent to have no significant opponent. Several prominent Republicans, such as Bill Jones, Matt Fong, and others, declined to run, and a previously announced challenger, businessman Bill Mundell, withdrew his declaration after determining he would not be a self-funded candidate (like Michael Huffington was in the 1994 election). Primaries Link to primary results Democratic Green Others Candidates Democratic Party Dianne Feinstein, incumbent U.S. Senator, former Mayor of San Francisco Lost in primary Martin Luther Church, retired program manager Colleen Fernald, artist and entrepreneur Republican Party Richard Mountjoy, former State Senator, former State Assemblyman and candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1998 American Independent Party Don J. Grundmann, chiropractor Green Party Todd Chretien, writer Lost in primary Tian Harter, green activist and a 1992 Congressional nominee Kent Mesplay, environmental activist, air quality inspector, and candidate for President in 2004 Libertarian Party Michael Metti, businessman and perennial candidate Peace and Freedom Party Marsha Feinland, state party chair, socialist activist, and retired teacher General election Controversy On September 22, the Los Angeles Times reported that Mountjoy's official biography, as found on his campaign website, falsely asserted that he had served aboard the battleship USS Missouri during the Korean War—he'd actually served aboard the heavy cruiser USS Bremerton. A review of the ships' logs corroborated this and the website was quickly changed to reflect his service aboard the Bremerton rather than the Missouri. Predictions Polling Results Feinstein won the election easily. Feinstein won almost every major populated area winning in, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Diego. Feinstein was projected the winner right when the polls closed at 11 P.M. EST. Results breakdown Final results from the Secretary of State of California. See also 2006 United States Senate elections References External links JoinCalifornia