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U.S. House, New York District 29

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Leans Republican

Democratic Candidate

Eric Massa

Occupation
Retired Naval Officer
Public Service
Former Naval Officer
Education
BS, Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy
Born
Charleston, SC, United States
Residence
Corning, NY
Religion
Catholic
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Republican Candidate

Randy Kuhl (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney; State Senator
Education
JD, Law, Syracuse University College of Law; BA, Civil Engineering, Union College
Elected
2004
Born
Hammondsport, NY, United States
Residence
Hammondsport, NY
Religion
Episcopal
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New York District 29

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 654,361
  • Male: 49.2%
  • Female: 50.8%
  • Median Age: 37.7
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.9%
  • 65 Years and Over: 14.1%
  • Employed: 60.5%
  • Median Household Income: $41,875
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 6.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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