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U.S. House, Missouri District 6

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Sara Jo Shettles

Occupation
Former Marketing Manager
Born
Plattsburg, MO, United States
Residence
Liberty, MO
Religion
Baptist

Republican Candidate

Sam Graves (Incumbent)

Occupation
Farmer
Education
BS, Agriculture, University of Missouri
Elected
2000
Born
Fairfax, MO, United States
Residence
Tarkio, MO
Religion
Baptist
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Missouri District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 621,690
  • Male: 49.2%
  • Female: 50.8%
  • Median Age: 36.4
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.6%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.2%
  • Employed: 64.4%
  • Median Household Income: $41,225
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 6.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.2%
  • (of those over 25)
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