Cary Kennedy

Age: 38

Party: Democrat

Education: Bachelor's degree, St. Lawrence University; Master's degree, public administration, Columbia University; Juris Doctor, University of Denver College of Law

Occupation: Former budget and public policy specialist; currently full-time candidate for treasurer

Civic experience: Member of the Colorado Bar Association
Gubernatorial appointment to the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting, 1995-1998
Main proponent of Amendment 23, 1999-2000
Colorado Children's Campaign
House Democratic majority policy director, 2005

Personal: Husband Saurabh Mangalik; two children, Kadin, 8, and Kyra, 6

Website: www.kennedyfortreasurer.com

Mark Hillman

Age: 39

Party: Republican

Education: Attended Colby (Kan.) Community College, Morgan Community College and Regis University

Occupation: Owner and operator of family farm

Civic experience: Acting State Treasurer, 2005-2006
State Senator, 1999-2005, including Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader
Recognitions and awards from the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, the Colorado Farm Bureau, the National Federation of Independent Business, the Colorado Civic Justice League and the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry

Personal: Wife Heidi Horvath

Website: www.markhillman.com