U.S. House, California District 16

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Zoe Lofgren (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
AB, Political Science, Stanford University; JD, Law, University of Santa Clara

Elected
1994

Born
December 21, 1947, San Mateo, CA, United States

Residence
San Jose, CA

Religion
Lutheran

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Republican Candidate

Charel Winston

Occupation
Internet Entrepreneur, Rancher

Education
Attended, De Anza College

Born
July 12, 1960, Fullerton, CA, USA

Residence
El Dorado Hills, CA

Religion
Christian Spiritualist

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California District 16

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,088
Male: 51.1%
Female: 48.9%
Median Age: 31.8
18 Years and Over: 72.7%
65 Years and Over: 8.0%
Employed: 62.4%
Median Household Income: $67,689
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.9%
(of those over 25)

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