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U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 13

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Allyson Schwartz (Incumbent)

Occupation
Health Care Administrator
Education
MA, Social Work, Bryn Mawr School of Social Work; BA, Sociology, Simmons College
Elected
2004
Born
Queens, NY, United States
Residence
Philadelphia, PA
Religion
Jewish
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Republican Candidate

Raj Bhakta

Occupation
Businessman
Education
BA, Economics and History, Boston College
Born
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Residence
Fort Washington, PA
Religion
Catholic
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Pennsylvania District 13

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 647,435
  • Male: 47.9%
  • Female: 52.1%
  • Median Age: 39.0
  • 18 Years and Over: 76.5%
  • 65 Years and Over: 17.3%
  • Employed: 59.7%
  • Median Household Income: $49,319
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 5.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.6%
  • (of those over 25)
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