U.S. House, New Jersey District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Viola Thomas-Hughes

Occupation
State Program Development Specialist

Education
BA, Psychology, Rowan University

Born
Bridgeton, NJ, USA

Residence
Bridgeton, NJ

Religion
Pentecostal

Republican Candidate

Frank LoBiondo (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman

Education
BS, Business Administration, Saint Joseph's University

Elected
1994

Born
Bridgeton, NJ, United States

Residence
Vineland, NJ

Religion
Catholic

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New Jersey District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 647,258
Male: 49.0%
Female: 51.0%
Median Age: 37.4
18 Years and Over: 74.8%
65 Years and Over: 14.1%
Employed: 57.7%
Median Household Income: $44,173
Families Below Poverty Level: 7.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.9%
(of those over 25)

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