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U.S. House, Texas District 18

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Sheila Jackson Lee (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney
Education
JD, Law, University of Virginia; BA, Political Science, Yale University
Elected
1994
Born
New York City, NY, United States
Residence
Houston, TX
Religion
Protestant
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Republican Candidate

Ahmad Hassan

Occupation
Real Estate Broker
Education
BS, Business Management, Friends University; JD, Law, President's College School of Law
Born
October 10, 1952, Sohag, Egypt
Residence
Katy, TX
Religion
Muslim
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Texas District 18

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 651,619
  • Male: 50.0%
  • Female: 50.0%
  • Median Age: 30.4
  • 18 Years and Over: 71.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 8.4%
  • Employed: 54.3%
  • Median Household Income: $31,291
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 19.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.4%
  • (of those over 25)
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