U.S. House, Arizona District 7
Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat
Democratic Candidate
Raul Grijalva (Incumbent)
Occupation
Public Official
Public Official
Education
BA, Sociology, University of Arizona
BA, Sociology, University of Arizona
Elected
2002
2002
Born
Tucson, AZ, United States
Tucson, AZ, United States
Residence
Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Religion
Catholic
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Republican Candidate
Ron Drake
Occupation
Qwest Communications, Manager
Qwest Communications, Manager
Public Service
Former Mayor of Avondale
Former Mayor of Avondale
Education
B.S., Northern Illinois University
B.S., Northern Illinois University
Born
Chicago, Ill.
Chicago, Ill.
Residence
Avondale, AZ
Avondale, AZ
Arizona District 7
Demographic Data (2000 Census)
- Population: 641,329
- Male: 49.7%
- Female: 50.3%
- Median Age: 30.8
- 18 Years and Over: 70.3%
- 65 Years and Over: 11.3%
- Employed: 50.8%
- Median Household Income: $30,828
- Families Below Poverty Level: 17.2%
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.3%
- (of those over 25)
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