U.S. House, Indiana District 7

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Julia Carson (Incumbent)

Occupation
Congresswoman

Education
Attended, Political Science, Indiana University

Elected
1996

Born
Louisville, KY, United States

Residence
Indianapolis, IN

Religion
Baptist

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Republican Candidate

Eric Dickerson

Occupation
Auto Dealer

Education
BS, Engineering, Western Michigan University

Born
Detroit, MI, USA

Residence
Indianapolis, IN

Religion
Christian

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Indiana District 7

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 675,674
Male: 48.3%
Female: 51.7%
Median Age: 32.9
18 Years and Over: 74.2%
65 Years and Over: 11.1%
Employed: 63.4%
Median Household Income: $36,522
Families Below Poverty Level: 10.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.2%
(of those over 25)

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