U.S. House, Texas District 15

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Ruben Hinojosa (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman

Education
BBA, Business Administration, University of Texas; MBA, Business Administration, University of Texas-Pan American

Elected
1996

Born
Edcouch, TX, United States

Residence
Mercedes, TX

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Paul Haring

Occupation
Attorney

Public Service
Former State Representative

Education
B.A., University of St. Thomas in Houston; J.D., University of Texas School of Law in Austin

Born
Beeville, TX

Residence
Goliad, TX

Religion
Catholic

Texas District 15

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,619
Male: 49.5%
Female: 50.5%
Median Age: 30.7
18 Years and Over: 68.1%
65 Years and Over: 12.1%
Employed: 48.4%
Median Household Income: $28,061
Families Below Poverty Level: 23.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.3%
(of those over 25)

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