U.S. House, Massachusetts District 6

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Tierney (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BA, Political Science, Salem State College; JD, Law, Suffolk University

Elected
1996

Born
Salem, MA, United States

Residence
Salem, MA

Religion
Not Stated

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Republican Candidate

Rick Barton

Occupation
Pilot

Education
BA, Science; Education, Boston University

Born
Needham, MA, USA

Residence
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Religion
Catholic

Massachusetts District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 636,554
Male: 48.1%
Female: 51.9%
Median Age: 38.6
18 Years and Over: 75.8%
65 Years and Over: 14.4%
Employed: 64.5%
Median Household Income: $57,826
Families Below Poverty Level: 4.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.1%
(of those over 25)

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