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U.S. House, Kansas District 2

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Nancy Boyda

Occupation
Former Chemist
Education
BS, Chemistry, William Jewell College
Born
St. Louis, MO, United States
Residence
Topeka, KS
Religion
Methodist
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Republican Candidate

Jim Ryun (Incumbent)

Occupation
Consultant
Education
BA, Photojournalism, University of Kansas
Elected
1996
Born
Wichita, KS, United States
Residence
Lawrence, KS
Religion
Presbyterian
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Kansas District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 672,102
  • Male: 49.8%
  • Female: 50.2%
  • Median Age: 35.3
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.7%
  • 65 Years and Over: 13.5%
  • Employed: 61.8%
  • Median Household Income: $37,855
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.2%
  • (of those over 25)
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