U.S. House, California District 50

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Leans Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Francine Busby

Occupation
Homemaker; Member, Cardiff School District Board

Education
BA, Humanities, University of California

Born
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Residence
Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Brian Bilbray (Incumbent)

Occupation
Tax consultant and lobbyist

Elected
1994

Born
Coronado, CA, USA

Residence
Carlsbad, CA

Religion
Christian

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California District 50

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,087
Male: 49.7%
Female: 50.3%
Median Age: 36.2
18 Years and Over: 74.7%
65 Years and Over: 12.3%
Employed: 61.6%
Median Household Income: $59,813
Families Below Poverty Level: 5.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.0%
(of those over 25)

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