U.S. House, Missouri District 9

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Duane Burghard

Occupation
Computer business owner

Education
BA, Political Science, University of Missouri

Born
Evanston, IL, United States

Residence
Columbia, MO

Religion
Christian Scientist

Republican Candidate

Kenny Hulshof (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
JD, Law, University of Mississippi; BA, Agriculture Economics, University of Missouri

Elected
1996

Born
Sikeston, MO, United States

Residence
Columbia, MO

Religion
Catholic

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Missouri District 9

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 621,690
Male: 49.2%
Female: 50.8%
Median Age: 35.4
18 Years and Over: 74.9%
65 Years and Over: 13.0%
Employed: 62.7%
Median Household Income: $36,693
Families Below Poverty Level: 7.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.9%
(of those over 25)

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