U.S. House, Michigan District 15

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Dingell (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BS, Chemistry, Georgetown University; JD, Law, Georgetown University

Elected
1955

Born
Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Residence
Dearborn, MI

Religion
Catholic

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Michigan District 15

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 662,563
Male: 49.2%
Female: 50.8%
Median Age: 33.1
18 Years and Over: 75.4%
65 Years and Over: 10.0%
Employed: 63.0%
Median Household Income: $48,963
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.5%
(of those over 25)

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