U.S. House, Wyoming District 1

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Gary Trauner

Occupation
Former Internet Businessman

Education
BA, Mathematical Economics, Colgate University; MBA, Business, Stern School of Business-NYU

Born
December 17, 1958, Mount Vernon, NY, USA

Residence
Wilson, WY

Religion
Jewish

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Republican Candidate

Barbara Cubin (Incumbent)

Occupation
Chemist; Teacher

Education
BS, Chemistry, Creighton University

Elected
1994

Born
November 30, 1946, Salinas, CA, United States

Residence
Casper, WY

Religion
Episcopalian

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Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 493,782
Male: 50.3%
Female: 49.7%
Median Age: 36.2
18 Years and Over: 73.9%
65 Years and Over: 11.7%
Employed: 63.1%
Median Household Income: $37,892
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.9%
(of those over 25)

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