U.S. House, Texas District 26

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Tim Barnwell

Occupation
Consultant

Education
BA, History, Univeristy of Texas at Dallas; MBA, Business, University of Texas at Dallas

Born
Detroit, MI, USA

Residence
Providence Village, TX

Religion
Nondenominational Christian

Republican Candidate

Michael Burgess (Incumbent)

Occupation
Physician

Education
MA, Physiology, University of North Texas; BA, Physiology, University of North Texas; MD, Medicine, University of Texas; MA, Medical Management, University of Texas

Elected
2002

Born
December 23, 1950, Rochester, MN, United States

Residence
Highland Village, TX

Religion
Episcopal

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Texas District 26

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,619
Male: 49.3%
Female: 50.7%
Median Age: 32.1
18 Years and Over: 71.3%
65 Years and Over: 7.9%
Employed: 66.2%
Median Household Income: $48,714
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.9%
(of those over 25)

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