U.S. House, Texas District 14

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Shane Sklar

Occupation
Rancher

Education
BS, Agriculture Business, Sam Houston State University

Born
Victoria, TX, USA

Residence
Edna, TX

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Ron Paul (Incumbent)

Occupation
Physician

Education
MD, Medicine, Duke University; BA, Biology, Gettysburg College

Elected
1976

Born
Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Residence
Surfside Beach, TX

Religion
Christian

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Texas District 14

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,619
Male: 50.1%
Female: 49.9%
Median Age: 35.2
18 Years and Over: 71.9%
65 Years and Over: 10.9%
Employed: 58.2%
Median Household Income: $41,335
Families Below Poverty Level: 10.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.3%
(of those over 25)

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