U.S. House, Oregon District 5

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Darlene Hooley (Incumbent)

Occupation
Teacher

Education
BA, Education, Oregon State University

Elected
1996

Born
April 4, 1939, Williston, ND, USA

Residence
West Linn, OR

Religion
Lutheran

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Republican Candidate

Mike Erickson

Occupation
Business owner

Education
BS, Business and marketing, Portland State University

Born
January 27, 1963, Seattle, WA, USA

Residence
Lake Oswego, OR

Religion
Catholic

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Oregon District 5

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 684,280
Male: 49.6%
Female: 50.4%
Median Age: 36.2
18 Years and Over: 74.4%
65 Years and Over: 12.7%
Employed: 60.8%
Median Household Income: $44,409
Families Below Poverty Level: 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.0%
(of those over 25)

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