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U.S. House, New Jersey District 13

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Albio Sires

Occupation
Educator; State Assemblyman
Education
BA, Business, St. Peter's College
Born
Bejucal, Cuba
Residence
West New York, NJ

Republican Candidate

John Guarini

Occupation
Salesman, Community Activist
Public Service
Chairman of Jersey City 9/11 Committee
Born
USA

New Jersey District 13

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 647,258
  • Male: 49.8%
  • Female: 50.2%
  • Median Age: 32.8
  • 18 Years and Over: 76.5%
  • 65 Years and Over: 10.8%
  • Employed: 53.7%
  • Median Household Income: $37,129
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 15.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.5%
  • (of those over 25)
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