U.S. House, Illinois District 12

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Jerry Costello (Incumbent)

Occupation
Law Enforcement Official

Education
BA, Political Science, Maryville College

Elected
1988

Born
East St. Louis, IL, United States

Residence
Belleville, IL

Religion
Catholic

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Illinois District 12

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 653,647
Male: 48.7%
Female: 51.3%
Median Age: 36.0
18 Years and Over: 74.9%
65 Years and Over: 14.5%
Employed: 56.0%
Median Household Income: $35,198
Families Below Poverty Level: 11.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%
(of those over 25)

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