U.S. House, Minnesota District 8

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

James Oberstar (Incumbent)

Occupation
Educator

Education
MA, Comparative Government, College of Europe; BA, French and Political Science, College of St. Thomas

Elected
1974

Born
Chisholm, MN, United States

Residence
Chisholm, MN

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Rod Grams

Occupation
News Anchor

Public Service
Former senator and congressman

Education
BS, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Brown Institute; Attended, Journalism, Carroll College

Elected
1992

Born
Princeton, MN, USA

Residence
Crown, MN

Religion
Lutheran

Minnesota District 8

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 614,935
Male: 49.9%
Female: 50.1%
Median Age: 38.9
18 Years and Over: 75.2%
65 Years and Over: 15.8%
Employed: 59.5%
Median Household Income: $37,911
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.7%
(of those over 25)

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