U.S. House, Texas District 29

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Gene Green (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BA, Business Administration, University of Houston; Attended, Law, University of Houston

Elected
1992

Born
October 17, 1947, Houston, TX, United States

Residence
Houston, TX

Religion
Methodist

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Republican Candidate

Eric Story

Occupation
Oilfield Service

Born
Wichita Falls, TX, USA

Residence
Humble, TX

Religion
Protestant

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Texas District 29

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,619
Male: 50.8%
Female: 49.2%
Median Age: 27.4
18 Years and Over: 66.6%
65 Years and Over: 7.0%
Employed: 51.7%
Median Household Income: $31,751
Families Below Poverty Level: 19.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.5%
(of those over 25)

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