U.S. House, Florida District 12

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Republican Candidate

Republican Candidate

Adam Putnam (Incumbent)

Occupation
Farmer/ Rancher

Education
BS, Economics, University of Florida

Elected
2000

Born
Bartow, FL, United States

Residence
Bartow, FL

Religion
Episcopalian

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Florida District 12

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,296
Male: 49.1%
Female: 50.9%
Median Age: 37.4
18 Years and Over: 74.8%
65 Years and Over: 17.2%
Employed: 55.7%
Median Household Income: $37,769
Families Below Poverty Level: 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%
(of those over 25)

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