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U.S. House, Colorado District 3

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Democrat Favored

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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