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Key Race: U.S. House, Connecticut District 4

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite

Primary Results

August 8, 2006

Democratic Primary Results
Diane Farrell (Unopposed)

Republican Primary Results
Chris Shays (Unopposed)

Democratic Candidate

Diane Farrell

Diane Farrell

Occupation
Advertising Executive
Public Service
First Selectwoman, Board of Finance Member, Westport, Conn.; Connecticut Southwestern Regional Planning Association; Connecticut Transportation Strategy Board.
Education
B.A., Wheaton College
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$2,485,506 $1,675,771 $812,117
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Republican Candidate

Christopher Shays

Christopher Shays (Incumbent)

Occupation
Current Member of Congress
Public Service
Peace Corps, State Legislature, U.S. Congress
Education
B.A., M.B.A., M.P.A., New York University
Elected
1987
Born
October 18, 1945, Darien, CT, United States
Residence
Bridgeport, CT
Religion
Christian Scientist
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$3,193,031 $1,621,910 $1,609,635
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Connecticut

Connecticut District 4

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 681,113
  • Male: 48.2%
  • Female: 51.8%
  • Median Age: 37.2
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.0%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.4%
  • Employed: 62.0%
  • Median Household Income: $66,598
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 5.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.2%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Kerry 52%
  • Bush (R) 46%
  • Other 1%
  • 2004 House Election:
  • Shays (R) 52%
  • Farrell (D) 48%
State Political Profile
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