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U.S. House, Nebraska District 1

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Leans Republican

Democratic Candidate

Maxine Moul

Occupation
Newspaper Publisher
Education
BA, Journalism, University of Nebraska
Born
Oakland, NE, USA
Residence
Lincoln, NE
Religion
Lutheran
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Republican Candidate

Jeff Fortenberry (Incumbent)

Occupation
Publishing Executive
Education
MA, Theology, Franciscan University; MPP, Public policy, Georgetown University; BA, Economics, Louisiana State University
Elected
2004
Born
December 27, 1960, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Residence
Lincoln, NE
Religion
Catholic
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Nebraska District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 570,325
  • Male: 49.6%
  • Female: 50.4%
  • Median Age: 34.9
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.7%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.4%
  • Employed: 68.0%
  • Median Household Income: $40,021
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 5.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.9%
  • (of those over 25)
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