U.S. House, Colorado District 3

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Salazar (Incumbent)

Occupation
Business Owner; Farmer/Rancher

Education
BA, Business, Adams State College

Elected
2004

Born
Alamosa, CO, United States

Residence
Manassa, CO

Religion
Catholic

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Republican Candidate

Scott Tipton

Occupation
Owner of Mesa Verde Pottery

Born
Espanola, NM, USA

Residence
Cortez, CO

Religion
Anglican

Colorado District 3

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 614,467
Male: 50.0%
Female: 50.0%
Median Age: 37.2
18 Years and Over: 74.9%
65 Years and Over: 13.3%
Employed: 60.1%
Median Household Income: $35,970
Families Below Poverty Level: 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%
(of those over 25)

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