U.S. House, Idaho District 2

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Jim Hansen

Occupation
Lawyer

Education
BA, History, College of William & Mary; JD, Law, University of Idaho

Born
Idaho Falls, ID, USA

Residence
Boise, ID

Religion
Christian

Republican Candidate

Michael Simpson (Incumbent)

Occupation
Dentist

Education
BS, Pre-Dentistry, Utah State University; DDS, Dentistry, Washington University

Elected
1998

Born
Burley, ID, United States

Residence
Blackfoot, ID

Religion
Mormon

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Idaho District 2

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 645,179
Male: 50.2%
Female: 49.8%
Median Age: 31.6
18 Years and Over: 71.1%
65 Years and Over: 11.0%
Employed: 62.5%
Median Household Income: $36,934
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%
(of those over 25)

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