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U.S. House, California District 3

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Bill Durston

Occupation
Physician
Education
BS, Biochemistry, University of California; MD, Medical, University of California
Born
May 16, 1949, San Jose, CA, USA
Residence
Gold River, CA
Religion
Unknown
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Republican Candidate

Dan Lungren (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney; Businessman
Education
BA, English, Notre Dame University; JD, General Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Elected
2004
Born
September 22, 1946, Long Beach, CA, USA
Residence
Gold River, CA
Religion
Catholic
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California District 3

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 639,088
  • Male: 49.7%
  • Female: 50.3%
  • Median Age: 36.7
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.8%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.3%
  • Employed: 61.0%
  • Median Household Income: $51,313
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 5.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.0%
  • (of those over 25)
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