U.S. House, California District 14

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Anna Eshoo (Incumbent)

Occupation
Public Official

Education
AA, English, Canada College

Elected
1992

Born
December 13, 1942, New Britain, CT, United States

Residence
Atherton, CA

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Rob Smith

Occupation
Account Specialist

Education
Attended, College of San Mateo

Born
March 23, 1961, Grand Forks, ND, USA

Residence
Redwood City, CA

Religion
Presbyterian

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California District 14

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,088
Male: 50.6%
Female: 49.4%
Median Age: 36.1
18 Years and Over: 77.5%
65 Years and Over: 11.6%
Employed: 64.9%
Median Household Income: $77,985
Families Below Poverty Level: 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.2%
(of those over 25)

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