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U.S. House, Washington District 2

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Democratic Candidate

Rick Larsen (Incumbent)

Occupation
Lobbyist
Education
BA, Political Science, Pacific Lutheran University; MPA, Public Administration, University of Minnesota
Elected
2000
Born
June 15, 1965, Arlington, WA, USA
Residence
Everett, WA
Religion
Methodist
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Republican Candidate

Doug Roulstone

Occupation
Businessman
Public Service
U.S. Navy
Education
BS, Oceanography, U.S. Naval Academy; MS, Systems Technology, Naval Postgraduate School
Born
January 11, 1950, Norfolk, VA, USA
Residence
Snohomish, WA
Religion
Christian
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Washington District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 654,903
  • Male: 49.9%
  • Female: 50.1%
  • Median Age: 35.2
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.6%
  • 65 Years and Over: 11.5%
  • Employed: 60.6%
  • Median Household Income: $45,441
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 6.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.4%
  • (of those over 25)
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