U.S. House, Mississippi District 1

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Ken Hurt

Occupation
Retired political consultant

Born
Ripley, MS, USA

Residence
Verona, MS

Religion
Methodist

Republican Candidate

Roger Wicker (Incumbent)

Occupation
Attorney

Education
BA, Political Science, Journalism, University of Mississippi; JD, Law, University of Mississippi School of Law

Elected
1994

Born
Pontotoc, MS, United States

Residence
Tupelo, MS

Religion
Southern Baptist

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Mississippi District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 711,160
Male: 48.3%
Female: 51.7%
Median Age: 34.5
18 Years and Over: 73.4%
65 Years and Over: 12.4%
Employed: 57.0%
Median Household Income: $32,535
Families Below Poverty Level: 12.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.9%
(of those over 25)

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