U.S. House, Missouri District 8

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Veronica Hambacker

Occupation
Retired Teacher

Education
MA, English, Southeast Missouri State University; BS, Education, University of Missouri

Born
Bunker, MO, United States

Residence
Salem, MO

Religion
Baptist

Republican Candidate

Jo Ann Emerson (Incumbent)

Occupation
Association Executive

Education
BA, Political Science, Ohio Wesleyan University

Elected
1996

Born
Washington, DC, United States

Residence
Cape Girardeau, MO

Religion
Presbyterian

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Missouri District 8

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 621,690
Male: 48.8%
Female: 51.2%
Median Age: 37.7
18 Years and Over: 74.9%
65 Years and Over: 15.8%
Employed: 54.0%
Median Household Income: $27,865
Families Below Poverty Level: 13.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.9%
(of those over 25)

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