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Key Race: U.S. House, Indiana District 9

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite

Primary Results

May 2, 2006

Democratic Primary Results
Baron Hill 76%
Gretchen Clearwater 17%

Republican Primary Results
Mike Sodrel 81%
Sam Schultz 19%

Democratic Candidate

Baron Hill

Baron Hill

Occupation
Former Congressman, Businessman
Public Service
State Legislature, Executive Director -Ind. State Student Assistance Commission, U.S. Congress
Education
B.A. Furman University
Elected
1998
Born
Seymour, IN, United States
Residence
Seymour, IN
Religion
Christian
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$1,536,268 $618,676 $927,401
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Republican Candidate

Mike Sodrel

Mike Sodrel (Incumbent)

Occupation
Current Member of Congress; Trucking, Shipping and Motor-Coach Company Owner
Public Service
Indiana National Guard, U.S. Congress
Education
Attended Indiana University - Southeast
Elected
2004
Born
December 17, 1945, Louisville, KY, USA
Residence
New Albany, IN
Religion
Christian
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$2,181,232 $1,132,816 $1,072,484
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Indiana

Indiana District 9

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 675,599
  • Male: 49.3%
  • Female: 50.7%
  • Median Age: 35.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 75.8%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.1%
  • Employed: 63.2%
  • Median Household Income: $39,011
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 6.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%
  • (of those over 25)
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Past Elections
  • 2004 Presidential Election:
  • Bush (R) 59%
  • Kerry (D) 40%
  • Other 1%
  • 2004 House Election:
  • Sodrel (R) 49%
  • Hill (D) 49%
  • Other 2%
State Political Profile
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