U.S. House, West Virginia District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Republican Favored

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Michael Callaghan

Occupation
Lawyer

Education
BS, Engineering, University of Virginia; JD, Law, West Virginia University

Born
Richwood, WV, USA

Residence
Charleston, WV

Religion
Presbyterian

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Republican Candidate

Shelley Capito (Incumbent)

Occupation
Career Counselor

Education
BA, Zoology, Duke University; MEd, Education, University of Virginia

Born
Glen Dale, WV, United States

Residence
Charleston, WV

Religion
Presbyterian

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West Virginia District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 602,243
Male: 48.8%
Female: 51.2%
Median Age: 38.7
18 Years and Over: 76.9%
65 Years and Over: 14.6%
Employed: 54.7%
Median Household Income: $33,198
Families Below Poverty Level: 11.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%
(of those over 25)

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