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U.S. House, North Carolina District 10

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Richard Carsner

Born
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Residence
Hickory, NC
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Republican Candidate

Patrick McHenry (Incumbent)

Occupation
Realtor; State Representative
Education
BA, History, Belmont Abbey College
Elected
2004
Born
October 22, 1975, Mecklenburg, NC, United States
Residence
Cherryville, NC
Religion
Catholic
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North Carolina District 10

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 619,178
  • Male: 49.3%
  • Female: 50.7%
  • Median Age: 36.9
  • 18 Years and Over: 75.7%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.0%
  • Employed: 63.4%
  • Median Household Income: $37,649
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 7.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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