U.S. House, Iowa District 5

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Joyce Schulte

Occupation
Director of Student Support Services

Education
BS, General Studies-Psychology, University of Missouri; MS, Education, University of Missouri; EDS, Education, Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri

Born
December 20, 1942, Callaway County, MO, USA

Residence
Creston, IA

Religion
Roman Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Steve King (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman

Elected
2002

Born
Storm Lake, IA, United States

Residence
Kiron, IA

Religion
Roman Catholic

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Iowa District 5

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 585,171
Male: 49.0%
Female: 51.0%
Median Age: 38.1
18 Years and Over: 74.2%
65 Years and Over: 17.1%
Employed: 64.3%
Median Household Income: $36,773
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.1%
(of those over 25)

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