U.S. House, Texas District 27

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Solomon Ortiz (Incumbent)

Occupation
Former Private Security Business Owner; Law Enforcement Official

Elected
1982

Born
Robstown, TX, United States

Residence
Corpus Christi, TX

Religion
Methodist

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Republican Candidate

Willie Vaden

Occupation
President, VIP Cargo Surveys

Born
Grapeland, TX, USA

Residence
Ingleside, TX

Religion
Baptist

Texas District 27

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,619
Male: 48.8%
Female: 51.2%
Median Age: 30.8
18 Years and Over: 69.0%
65 Years and Over: 10.5%
Employed: 51.5%
Median Household Income: $31,327
Families Below Poverty Level: 21.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.2%
(of those over 25)

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