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U.S. House, Michigan District 6

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Kim Clark

Occupation
DePaul University Adjunct Professor; Theater Owner
Education
BS, Applied Psychology, Loyola University; Certificate, Christian Education, Moody Bible Institute
Born
Beaumont, TX, USA
Residence
Three Oaks, MI
Religion
Christian-Nondenominational

Republican Candidate

Frederick Upton (Incumbent)

Occupation
Congressional Aide
Education
BA, Journalism, University of Michigan
Elected
1986
Born
St. Joseph, MI, United States
Residence
St. Joseph, MI
Religion
Protestant
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Michigan District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 662,563
  • Male: 48.9%
  • Female: 51.1%
  • Median Age: 35.5
  • 18 Years and Over: 74.1%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.5%
  • Employed: 63.0%
  • Median Household Income: $40,943
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 7.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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