U.S. House, Kentucky District 2

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Analysis

» October 9, 2006 | The Washington Post profiled this race on Sept. 21: Both Parties in Ky. Battle Try to Take Right Flank.

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Leans Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Mike Weaver

Occupation
Homebuilder; Retired Army Officer

Education
BA, History, Kentucky Wesleyan; MA, Russian and Soviet Studies, University of Missouri

Elected
1996

Born
October 31, 1938, Livia, KY, United States

Residence
Radcliff, KY

Religion
Roman Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Ron Lewis (Incumbent)

Occupation
College Professor; Small Business Owner

Education
MA, Education, Morehead State University; BA, History, Political Science, University of Kentucky

Elected
1994

Born
South Shore, KY, United States

Residence
Cecilia, KY

Religion
Baptist

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Kentucky District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 673,224
Male: 49.3%
Female: 50.7%
Median Age: 35.3
18 Years and Over: 74.2%
65 Years and Over: 11.6%
Employed: 59.6%
Median Household Income: $35,724
Families Below Poverty Level: 10.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.9%
(of those over 25)

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