U.S. House, California District 53

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Susan Davis (Incumbent)

Occupation
Social Worker

Education
BA, Sociology, University of California; MSW, Social Work, University of North Carolina

Elected
2000

Born
Cambridge, MA, United States

Residence
San Diego, CA

Religion
Jewish

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Republican Candidate

Woody Woodrum

Occupation
Quality Control Director

Born
KY, USA

Residence
San Diego, CA

Religion
Christian

California District 53

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,087
Male: 51.9%
Female: 48.1%
Median Age: 30.8
18 Years and Over: 79.2%
65 Years and Over: 9.9%
Employed: 56.5%
Median Household Income: $36,637
Families Below Poverty Level: 15.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.2%
(of those over 25)

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