U.S. House, Indiana District 6

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Barry Welsh

Occupation
Methodist Pastor

Education
Area Social Studies, Social Studies, Ball State University

Born
December 10, 1956, Rushville, IN, USA

Residence
Laurel, IN

Religion
Methodist

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Republican Candidate

Michael Pence (Incumbent)

Occupation
Former Radio Talk Show Host

Education
BA, History, Hanover College; JD, Law, Indiana University

Elected
2000

Born
Columbus, IN, United States

Residence
Columbus, IN

Religion
Christian

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Indiana District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 675,669
Male: 48.9%
Female: 51.1%
Median Age: 36.5
18 Years and Over: 74.9%
65 Years and Over: 14.0%
Employed: 61.0%
Median Household Income: $39,002
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.7%
(of those over 25)

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