U.S. House, Missouri District 1

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

William Clay (Incumbent)

Occupation
Public Official

Education
BS, Government and Politics, University of Maryland

Elected
2000

Born
St. Louis, MO, United States

Residence
St. Louis, MO

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Mark Byrne

Occupation
Attorney

Education
JD, Law, University of Toledo; BA, Business, University of Tulsa

Born
St. Louis, MO, United States

Residence
St. Louis, MO

Missouri District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 621,690
Male: 46.5%
Female: 53.5%
Median Age: 35.4
18 Years and Over: 73.5%
65 Years and Over: 13.8%
Employed: 58.1%
Median Household Income: $36,314
Families Below Poverty Level: 12.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.4%
(of those over 25)

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