U.S. House, Arizona District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Thrasher

Occupation
Educator

Education
BA, Music, Northern Arizona University; MA, Music, Northern Arizona University

Born
McAlester, OK, USA

Residence
Glendale, AZ

Religion
Lutheran

Republican Candidate

Trent Franks (Incumbent)

Occupation
Commentator

Elected
2002

Born
Uravan, CO, United States

Residence
Glendale, AZ

Religion
Christian

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Arizona District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 641,329
Male: 48.9%
Female: 51.1%
Median Age: 39.9
18 Years and Over: 76.0%
65 Years and Over: 20.5%
Employed: 51.9%
Median Household Income: $42,432
Families Below Poverty Level: 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.3%
(of those over 25)

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