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U.S. House, Ohio District 17

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Tim Ryan (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney
Education
BS, Political Science, Bowling Green State University; JD, Law, Franklin Pierce Law Center
Elected
2002
Born
Niles, OH, United States
Residence
Niles, OH
Religion
Catholic
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Republican Candidate

Don Manning

Occupation
Gemologist
Born
Sherman, TX, USA
Residence
Cortland, OH

Ohio District 17

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 630,730
  • Male: 48.4%
  • Female: 51.6%
  • Median Age: 37.0
  • 18 Years and Over: 76.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 14.8%
  • Employed: 58.3%
  • Median Household Income: $36,705
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 9.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.8%
  • (of those over 25)
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