U.S. House, Minnesota District 7

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Collin Peterson (Incumbent)

Occupation
Accountant

Education
BA, Business, Accounting, Minnesota State University

Elected
1990

Born
Fargo, ND, United States

Residence
Detroit Lakes, MN

Religion
Lutheran

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Republican Candidate

Michael Barrett

Occupation
Pharmacy Manager

Education
BS, Pharmacy, North Dakota State University College of Pharmacy

Born
Osakis, MN, USA

Residence
Browerville, MN

Religion
Catholic

Minnesota District 7

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 614,935
Male: 49.7%
Female: 50.3%
Median Age: 38.0
18 Years and Over: 73.9%
65 Years and Over: 16.9%
Employed: 62.4%
Median Household Income: $36,453
Families Below Poverty Level: 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.4%
(of those over 25)

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