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U.S. House, Michigan District 2

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Kimon Kotos

Occupation
Painting contractor; Political activist
Born
Flint, MI, USA
Residence
North Muskegon, MI
Religion
Greek Orthodox

Republican Candidate

Peter Hoekstra (Incumbent)

Occupation
Business Executive
Education
BA, Political Science, Hope College; MBA, Business, University of Michigan
Elected
1992
Born
October 30, 1953, Groningen, The Netherlands
Residence
Holland, MI
Religion
Reformed Church in America
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Michigan District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 662,563
  • Male: 49.6%
  • Female: 50.4%
  • Median Age: 35.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 72.4%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.3%
  • Employed: 63.1%
  • Median Household Income: $42,589
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 6.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%
  • (of those over 25)
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