U.S. House, Florida District 6

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Dave Bruderly

Occupation
Environmental Engineer

Education
MS, Engineering, Columbia University; BS, Marine Engineering and Transportation, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Born
Salem, OH, USA

Residence
Gainesville, FL

Religion
Methodist

Republican Candidate

Cliff Stearns (Incumbent)

Occupation
Business Owner

Education
BS, Electrical Engineering, George Washington University

Elected
1988

Born
Washington, DC, United States

Residence
Ocala, FL

Religion
Presbyterian

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Florida District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,295
Male: 49.0%
Female: 51.0%
Median Age: 36.6
18 Years and Over: 77.1%
65 Years and Over: 15.5%
Employed: 54.9%
Median Household Income: $36,846
Families Below Poverty Level: 8.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.4%
(of those over 25)

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