U.S. House, California District 43

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Joe Baca (Incumbent)

Occupation
Travel Agency Owner

Education
BA, Sociology, California State University

Elected
1999

Born
Belen, NM, United States

Residence
Rialto, CA

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Scott Folkens

Occupation
Government Teacher

Education
BA, History, California State University, Stanislaus; Certificate, Education, Chapman University

Born
Freeport, IL, United States

Residence
San Bernardino, CA

Religion
Protestant

California District 43

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,087
Male: 49.7%
Female: 50.3%
Median Age: 26.7
18 Years and Over: 63.4%
65 Years and Over: 6.3%
Employed: 52.8%
Median Household Income: $37,390
Families Below Poverty Level: 17.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.8%
(of those over 25)

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