U.S. House, Utah District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Jim Matheson (Incumbent)

Occupation
Consultant

Education
BA, Government, Harvard University; MBA, Business, University of California

Elected
2000

Born
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Residence
Salt Lake City, UT

Religion
Mormon

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Republican Candidate

LaVar Christensen

Occupation
Attorney

Public Service
State Representative, 2002-present

Education
B.A., Brigham Young University; J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento

Born
Upland, CA

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Utah District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 744,390
Male: 50.0%
Female: 50.0%
Median Age: 30.1
18 Years and Over: 70.3%
65 Years and Over: 10.9%
Employed: 63.8%
Median Household Income: $45,583
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.9%
(of those over 25)

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