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U.S. House, Illinois District 4

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Luis Gutierrez (Incumbent)

Occupation
Educator
Education
BA, Liberal Arts, Northeastern Illinois University
Elected
1992
Born
December 10, 1953, Chicago, IL, United States
Residence
Chicago, IL
Religion
Roman Catholic
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Republican Candidate

Ann Melichar

Illinois District 4

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 653,647
  • Male: 51.7%
  • Female: 48.3%
  • Median Age: 27.2
  • 18 Years and Over: 68.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 6.1%
  • Employed: 54.0%
  • Median Household Income: $35,935
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 17.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.6%
  • (of those over 25)
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