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Idaho Governor

Democratic Candidate

Jerry Brady

Occupation
President, Post Register
Education
JD, Law, University of California at Berkeley; BA, Communication and Theology, University of Notre Dame
Born
Idaho Falls, ID, USA
Residence
Idaho Falls, ID
Religion
Catholic
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Republican Candidate

C.L. Butch Otter

Public Service
U.S. House, 2000-present; Lieutenant Governor, 1986-2000; state House, 1972-76
Education
B.A., College of Idaho
Born
May 3, 1942, Caldwell, ID
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Idaho

Demographic Data (2007 Census)
  • Population: 1,499,402
  • Male: 50.2%
  • Female: 49.8%
  • Median Age: 34.3
  • 18 Years and Over: 72.8%
  • 65 Years and Over: 11.7%
  • Employed: 127.4%
  • Median Household Income: $46,253
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 8.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.6%
  • (of those over 25)
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