U.S. House, Michigan District 12

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Sander Levin (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
MA, International Relations, Columbia University; LLB, Law, Harvard University

Elected
1982

Born
Detroit, MI, United States

Residence
Royal Oak, MI

Religion
Jewish

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Republican Candidate

Randell Shafer

Occupation
Military Logistics and Procurement; U.S. Army, Retired

Education
AA, Management, Excelsior College

Born
Detroit, MI, United States

Residence
St. Clair Shores, MI

Religion
Lutheran

Michigan District 12

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 662,563
Male: 48.1%
Female: 51.9%
Median Age: 37.5
18 Years and Over: 77.3%
65 Years and Over: 15.7%
Employed: 61.2%
Median Household Income: $46,784
Families Below Poverty Level: 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.5%
(of those over 25)

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