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U.S. House, Kansas District 3

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Democratic Candidate

Dennis Moore (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney; District Attorney
Education
BA, Political Science, University of Kansas; JD, Law, Washburn University
Elected
1998
Born
Anthony, KS, United States
Residence
Lenexa, KS
Religion
Protestant
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Republican Candidate

Chuck Ahner

Occupation
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Education
MBA, Business Administration, Boston University; BS, Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Military Academy
Born
Lehighton, PA, United States
Residence
Overland Park, KS
Religion
Baptist

Kansas District 3

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 672,124
  • Male: 48.9%
  • Female: 51.1%
  • Median Age: 33.6
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.4%
  • 65 Years and Over: 10.1%
  • Employed: 68.3%
  • Median Household Income: $51,118
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 4.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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