U.S. House, Kentucky District 6

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Ben Chandler (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BA, History, University of Kentucky; JD, Law, University of Kentucky College of Law

Elected
2003

Born
Versailles, KY, United States

Residence
Versailles, KY

Religion
Presbyterian

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Republican Candidate

Elaine Carlson

Kentucky District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 673,626
Male: 48.8%
Female: 51.2%
Median Age: 34.3
18 Years and Over: 76.8%
65 Years and Over: 11.0%
Employed: 62.9%
Median Household Income: $37,544
Families Below Poverty Level: 9.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.6%
(of those over 25)

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