U.S. House, Texas District 21

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Courage

Occupation
Teacher

Education
BA, American Studies, University of Texas-San Antonio

Born
Worcester, MA, USA

Residence
San Antonio, TX

Religion
Episcopalian

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Republican Candidate

Lamar Smith (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
JD, Law, Southern Methodist University; BA, American Studies, Yale University

Elected
1986

Born
November 19, 1947, San Antonio, TX, United States

Residence
San Antonio, TX

Religion
Christian Scientist

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Texas District 21

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,619
Male: 49.4%
Female: 50.6%
Median Age: 35.5
18 Years and Over: 75.8%
65 Years and Over: 10.2%
Employed: 65.8%
Median Household Income: $55,609
Families Below Poverty Level: 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.1%
(of those over 25)

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