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U.S. House, Colorado District 1

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Diana DeGette (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney
Education
BA, Political Science, Colorado College; JD, Law, New York University
Elected
1996
Born
Tachikawa, Japan
Residence
Denver, CO
Religion
Presbyterian
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Colorado District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 614,465
  • Male: 50.5%
  • Female: 49.5%
  • Median Age: 33.2
  • 18 Years and Over: 78.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 11.3%
  • Employed: 64.2%
  • Median Household Income: $39,658
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 10.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.3%
  • (of those over 25)
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