U.S. House, California District 30

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Henry Waxman (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BA, Political Science, University of California; JD, Law, University of California

Elected
1974

Born
Los Angeles, CA, United States

Residence
Los Angeles, CA

Religion
Jewish

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Republican Candidate

David Jones

Occupation
Businessman

Education
BA, Political Science, American University

Born
October 7, 1980, Springfield, MO, USA

Residence
Beverly Hills, CA

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California District 30

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,088
Male: 48.8%
Female: 51.2%
Median Age: 38.6
18 Years and Over: 83.0%
65 Years and Over: 14.7%
Employed: 62.8%
Median Household Income: $60,713
Families Below Poverty Level: 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.5%
(of those over 25)

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