U.S. House, Louisiana District 3
Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored
Democratic Candidate
Charlie Melancon (Incumbent)
Occupation
Former Sugar Industry Executive
Former Sugar Industry Executive
Education
BS, Agricultural Business, University of Southwestern Louisiana
BS, Agricultural Business, University of Southwestern Louisiana
Elected
2004
2004
Born
Napoleonville, LA, United States
Napoleonville, LA, United States
Residence
Napoleonville, LA
Napoleonville, LA
Religion
Christian
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Republican Candidate
Craig Romero
Occupation
Oil Fields Services
Oil Fields Services
Public Service
State senator
State senator
Education
B.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana,
B.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana,
Residence
New Iberia, LA
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Louisiana District 3
Demographic Data (2000 Census)
- Population: 638,322
- Male: 48.7%
- Female: 51.3%
- Median Age: 33.8
- 18 Years and Over: 71.2%
- 65 Years and Over: 10.7%
- Employed: 53.7%
- Median Household Income: $34,463
- Families Below Poverty Level: 15.6%
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.8%
- (of those over 25)
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