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U.S. Senate, Indiana

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Republican Candidate

Dick Lugar (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman
Elected
1976
Born
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Residence
Indianapolis, IN
Religion
Methodist
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Funding

Total Receipts Total Expenses Cash On Hand
$5,370,017 $2,886,577 $2,892,395
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Indiana

Demographic Data (2007 Census)
  • Population: 6,345,289
  • Male: 49.3%
  • Female: 50.7%
  • Median Age: 36.5
  • 18 Years and Over: 75.0%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.5%
  • Employed: 123.2%
  • Median Household Income: $47,448
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 8.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.2%
  • (of those over 25)
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