U.S. House, Missouri District 3

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Russ Carnahan (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney; State Representative

Education
BS, Public Administration, University of Missouri; JD, Law, University of Missouri

Elected
2004

Born
Columbia, MO, United States

Residence
St. Louis, MO

Religion
United Methodist

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Republican Candidate

David Bertelsen

Occupation
Business

Education
BA, Math and Philosophy, Illinois St. University

Born
Wichita, KS, United States

Residence
Oakville, MO

Missouri District 3

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 621,690
Male: 48.3%
Female: 51.7%
Median Age: 35.7
18 Years and Over: 75.3%
65 Years and Over: 13.0%
Employed: 63.7%
Median Household Income: $41,091
Families Below Poverty Level: 7.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.2%
(of those over 25)

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