U.S. House, Connecticut District 3

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Rosa DeLauro (Incumbent)

Occupation
Political Adviser

Education
MA, International Politics, Columbia University

Elected
1990

Born
New Haven, CT, United States

Residence
New Haven, CT

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Joseph Vollano

Occupation
Consultant

Education
Chemistry, B.A., Southern Connecticut State University

Connecticut District 3

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 681,113
Male: 47.9%
Female: 52.1%
Median Age: 37.1
18 Years and Over: 76.3%
65 Years and Over: 14.7%
Employed: 62.2%
Median Household Income: $49,752
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.0%
(of those over 25)

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