U.S. House, New Jersey District 8

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Bill Pascrell (Incumbent)

Occupation
Educator

Education
MA, Philosophy, Fordham University; BA, Journalism, Fordham University

Elected
1996

Born
Paterson, NJ, United States

Residence
Paterson, NJ

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Jose Sandoval

Occupation
Real Estate

Education
JD, Law, Cleveland State University; BA, Economis and Finance, Rutgers University

Born
Dominican Republic

Residence
Passaic, NJ

Religion
Christian

New Jersey District 8

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 647,258
Male: 48.0%
Female: 52.0%
Median Age: 35.8
18 Years and Over: 74.9%
65 Years and Over: 13.4%
Employed: 58.3%
Median Household Income: $51,954
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.0%
(of those over 25)

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