U.S. House, Texas District 24

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Gary Page

Occupation
Computer programmer

Born
San Antonio, TX, USA

Residence
Dallas, TX

Religion
Nondenominational

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Republican Candidate

Kenny Marchant (Incumbent)

Occupation
Investment

Elected
2004

Born
Bonham, TX, United States

Residence
Carrollton, TX

Religion
Protestant

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Texas District 24

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,620
Male: 49.4%
Female: 50.6%
Median Age: 32.3
18 Years and Over: 72.6%
65 Years and Over: 5.7%
Employed: 73.0%
Median Household Income: $56,098
Families Below Poverty Level: 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.2%
(of those over 25)

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