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U.S. House, Ohio District 9

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Marcy Kaptur (Incumbent)

Occupation
Urban Planner
Education
MA, Urban Planning, University of Michigan; BA, History, University of Wisconsin
Elected
1982
Born
Toledo, OH, United States
Residence
Toledo, OH
Religion
Catholic
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Republican Candidate

Bradley Leavitt

Occupation
Steelworker
Born
Visalia, CA, USA
Residence
Toledo, OH
Religion
Episcopal
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Ohio District 9

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 630,730
  • Male: 48.3%
  • Female: 51.7%
  • Median Age: 36.2
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.3%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.6%
  • Employed: 60.9%
  • Median Household Income: $40,265
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 8.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%
  • (of those over 25)
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