U.S. House, Michigan District 11

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Tony Trupiano

Occupation
Radio Host

Born
Detroit, MI, USA

Residence
Dearborn Heights, MI

Religion
Roman Catholic

Republican Candidate

Thaddeus McCotter (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
JD, Law, University of Detroit; BA, Political Science, University of Detroit

Elected
2002

Born
Detroit, MI, United States

Residence
Livonia, MI

Religion
Catholic

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Michigan District 11

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 662,563
Male: 49.0%
Female: 51.0%
Median Age: 36.3
18 Years and Over: 74.6%
65 Years and Over: 11.6%
Employed: 66.5%
Median Household Income: $59,177
Families Below Poverty Level: 3.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.5%
(of those over 25)

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