U.S. House, Missouri District 4

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Ike Skelton (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
JD, Law, University of Missouri; BA, History, University of Missouri

Elected
1976

Born
December 20, 1931, Lexington, MO, United States

Residence
Lexington, MO

Religion
Disciples of Christ

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Republican Candidate

Jim Noland

Occupation
Farmer; Former state lawmaker

Education
MA, Education, University of Missouri

Born
MO, United States

Residence
Osage Beach, MO

Religion
Christian

Missouri District 4

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 621,690
Male: 49.9%
Female: 50.1%
Median Age: 36.7
18 Years and Over: 74.5%
65 Years and Over: 14.4%
Employed: 57.9%
Median Household Income: $34,541
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.6%
(of those over 25)

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