U.S. House, Florida District 10

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

Democratic Candidate

Samm Simpson

Occupation
TV Producer/Radio Personality

Born
Iowa City, IA, USA

Residence
Dunedin, FL

Religion
Christian

Republican Candidate

C.W. Bill Young (Incumbent)

Occupation
Insurance Executive

Elected
1970

Born
December 16, 1930, Harmarville, PA, United States

Residence
Indian Shores, FL

Religion
Methodist

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Florida District 10

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 639,295
Male: 47.9%
Female: 52.1%
Median Age: 43.9
18 Years and Over: 82.0%
65 Years and Over: 23.3%
Employed: 56.0%
Median Household Income: $37,168
Families Below Poverty Level: 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.6%
(of those over 25)

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