U.S. House, Florida District 7

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Chagnon

Occupation
Businessman and Former Teacher

Education
BA, Government, University of Miami; MEd, Secondary Education, University of Virginia

Born
Marlboro, MA, USA

Residence
St. Augustine, FL

Religion
Catholic

Republican Candidate

John Mica (Incumbent)

Occupation
Businessman

Education
BA, Political Science, University of Florida

Elected
1992

Born
Binghamton, NY, United States

Residence
Winter Park, FL

Religion
Episcopalian

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Florida District 7

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,295
Male: 48.5%
Female: 51.5%
Median Age: 40.7
18 Years and Over: 77.9%
65 Years and Over: 18.2%
Employed: 56.8%
Median Household Income: $40,525
Families Below Poverty Level: 7.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.5%
(of those over 25)

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