U.S. House, Arkansas District 1

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Marion Berry (Incumbent)

Occupation
Farming/Ranching

Education
BS, Pharmacy, University of Arkansas

Elected
1996

Born
Dewitt, AR, United States

Residence
Gillett, AR

Religion
United Methodist

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Republican Candidate

Stubby Stumbaugh

Occupation
Cabot Mayor

Born
Cabot, AR, USA

Residence
Cabot, AR

Religion
Christian

Arkansas District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 668,360
Male: 48.5%
Female: 51.5%
Median Age: 36.9
18 Years and Over: 74.3%
65 Years and Over: 15.1%
Employed: 53.6%
Median Household Income: $28,940
Families Below Poverty Level: 14.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.3%
(of those over 25)

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