U.S. House, California District 51

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Robert Filner (Incumbent)

Occupation
Professor

Education
PhD, History of Science, Cornell University; BA, Chemistry, Cornell University; MA, History, University of Delaware

Elected
1992

Born
Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Residence
San Diego, CA

Religion
Jewish

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Republican Candidate

Blake Miles

Occupation
Teacher

Education
BS, Economics, Brigham Young University

Born
Oakland, CA, USA

Residence
El Centro, CA

Religion
Latter Day Saints

California District 51

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,087
Male: 50.1%
Female: 49.9%
Median Age: 31.0
18 Years and Over: 69.3%
65 Years and Over: 9.9%
Employed: 49.4%
Median Household Income: $39,243
Families Below Poverty Level: 13.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.2%
(of those over 25)

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