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U.S. House, Alaska District 1

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Diane Benson

Occupation
Writer
Education
MFA, Creative Writing, University of Alaska
Born
October 17, 1954, AK, USA
Residence
Chugiak, AK

Republican Candidate

Don Young (Incumbent)

Occupation
Educator
Education
BA, Education, California State University
Elected
1973
Born
Meridian, CA, United States
Residence
Fort Yukon, AK
Religion
Episcopalian
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Alaska District None

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 626,932
  • Male: 51.7%
  • Female: 48.3%
  • Median Age: 32.4
  • 18 Years and Over: 69.6%
  • 65 Years and Over: 5.7%
  • Employed: 61.5%
  • Median Household Income: $51,571
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 6.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.7%
  • (of those over 25)
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