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U.S. House, Texas District 8

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

James Wright

Occupation
Semi-Retired Oil Field Worker
Born
Louisville, KY, USA
Residence
New Caney, TX
Religion
Lutheran
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Republican Candidate

Kevin Brady (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman
Education
BS, Mass Communications, University of South Dakota
Born
Vermillion, SD, United States
Residence
The Woodlands, TX
Religion
Catholic
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Texas District 8

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 651,620
  • Male: 50.7%
  • Female: 49.3%
  • Median Age: 35.4
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 11.4%
  • Employed: 55.1%
  • Median Household Income: $40,459
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 9.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.7%
  • (of those over 25)
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