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U.S. House, Alabama District 5

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Robert Cramer (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney
Education
JD, Law, University of Alabama; BA, English, University of Alabama
Elected
1990
Born
Huntsville, AL, United States
Residence
Huntsville, AL
Religion
Methodist
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Alabama District 5

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 635,300
  • Male: 48.7%
  • Female: 51.3%
  • Median Age: 36.3
  • 18 Years and Over: 75.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.3%
  • Employed: 59.4%
  • Median Household Income: $38,054
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 9.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.5%
  • (of those over 25)
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