U.S. House, Michigan District 7
Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Republican Favored
Democratic Candidate
Sharon Renier
Occupation
Organic Farmer; Paralegal
Organic Farmer; Paralegal
Education
AA, Liberal Arts, Oakland Community College
AA, Liberal Arts, Oakland Community College
Born
Detroit, MI, USA
Detroit, MI, USA
Residence
Munith, MI
Munith, MI
Religion
Christian
Christian
Republican Candidate
Tim Walberg
Occupation
Fundraiser, Moody Bible Institute; Pastor
Fundraiser, Moody Bible Institute; Pastor
Education
Religious Education, BA, Taylor University; Communications, MA, Wheaton College
Religious Education, BA, Taylor University; Communications, MA, Wheaton College
Born
Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago, IL, United States
Residence
Tipton, MI
Tipton, MI
Religion
Christian
Christian
Michigan District 7
Demographic Data (2000 Census)
- Population: 662,563
- Male: 49.7%
- Female: 50.3%
- Median Age: 36.7
- 18 Years and Over: 74.0%
- 65 Years and Over: 12.5%
- Employed: 62.0%
- Median Household Income: $45,181
- Families Below Poverty Level: 5.4%
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.1%
- (of those over 25)
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