U.S. House, Illinois District 18

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Steve Waterworth

Occupation
Farmer, Landscaper

Education
BA, Economics, Sangamon State University

Born
Pekin, IL, USA

Residence
Easton, IL

Religion
Methodist

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Republican Candidate

Ray LaHood (Incumbent)

Occupation
Educator

Education
BA, Sociology and Education, Bradley University

Elected
1994

Born
Peoria, IL, United States

Residence
Peoria, IL

Religion
Roman Catholic

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Illinois District 18

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 653,647
Male: 48.8%
Female: 51.2%
Median Age: 37.8
18 Years and Over: 75.6%
65 Years and Over: 15.1%
Employed: 61.4%
Median Household Income: $41,934
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.7%
(of those over 25)

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