U.S. House, Texas District 13

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Roger Waun

Occupation
Businessman

Education
BA, Political Science, Eastern Michigan University; MA, Political Science, Eastern Michigan University

Born
October 20, 1944, St. Clemens, MI, USA

Residence
Wichita Falls, TX

Religion
Presbyterian

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Republican Candidate

William 'Mac' Thornberry (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BA, History, Texas Tech University; JD, Law, University of Texas

Elected
1994

Born
Clarendon, TX, United States

Residence
Clarendon, TX

Religion
Presbyterian

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Texas District 13

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 651,620
Male: 50.3%
Female: 49.7%
Median Age: 35.4
18 Years and Over: 73.6%
65 Years and Over: 14.1%
Employed: 56.3%
Median Household Income: $33,501
Families Below Poverty Level: 10.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.2%
(of those over 25)

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