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U.S. House, Florida District 23

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Alcee Hastings (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney
Education
BS, Zoology and Botany, Fisk University; JD, Law, Florida A and M University
Elected
1992
Born
Altamonte Springs, FL, United States
Residence
Miramar, FL
Religion
African Methodist Episcopal
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Florida District 23

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 639,295
  • Male: 49.4%
  • Female: 50.6%
  • Median Age: 33.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 71.8%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.1%
  • Employed: 55.1%
  • Median Household Income: $31,309
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 18.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.8%
  • (of those over 25)
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