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U.S. House, Mississippi District 3

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Republican Candidate

Charles Pickering (Incumbent)

Occupation
Congressional Aide
Education
MBA, Business, Baylor University; BA, Business Administration, University of Mississippi
Elected
1996
Born
Laurel, MS, United States
Residence
Laurel, MS
Religion
Baptist
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Mississippi District 3

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 711,115
  • Male: 48.1%
  • Female: 51.9%
  • Median Age: 34.7
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.6%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.8%
  • Employed: 54.9%
  • Median Household Income: $31,907
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 15.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.2%
  • (of those over 25)
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