U.S. House, Connecticut District 1

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Larson (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman

Education
BA, History, Central Connecticut State University

Elected
1998

Born
Hartford, CT, United States

Residence
East Hartford, CT

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Scott MacLean

Occupation
Broadcast television, ordained minister

Public Service
Eagle Scout

Education
B.A. in Radio-TV-Film, Purdue University ME, Master of Divinity, Bangor Theological Seminary

Residence
Wallingford, PA

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Connecticut District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 681,113
Male: 47.7%
Female: 52.3%
Median Age: 37.8
18 Years and Over: 75.5%
65 Years and Over: 14.8%
Employed: 61.9%
Median Household Income: $50,227
Families Below Poverty Level: 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.2%
(of those over 25)

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