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U.S. House, Texas District 1

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Roger Owen

Occupation
Swimming Pool Builder
Born
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Residence
Longview, TX
Religion
Southern Baptist
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Republican Candidate

Louie Gohmert (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney; Former Judge
Education
JD, Law, Baylor University; BA, History, Texas A and M University
Elected
1992
Born
Pittsburg, TX, United States
Residence
Tyler, TX
Religion
Baptist
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Texas District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 651,619
  • Male: 48.5%
  • Female: 51.5%
  • Median Age: 35.8
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.8%
  • 65 Years and Over: 14.1%
  • Employed: 55.1%
  • Median Household Income: $33,461
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 12.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%
  • (of those over 25)
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