U.S. House, Rhode Island District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Democratic Candidate

James Langevin (Incumbent)

Occupation
Public Official

Education
MPA, Public Administration, Harvard University; BA, Political Science, Rhode Island College

Elected
2000

Born
Providence, RI, United States

Residence
Warwick, RI

Religion
Catholic

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Rhode Island District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 524,162
Male: 48.4%
Female: 51.6%
Median Age: 36.7
18 Years and Over: 75.5%
65 Years and Over: 13.7%
Employed: 60.9%
Median Household Income: $44,129
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.2%
(of those over 25)

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