U.S. House, New Jersey District 13

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Republican Candidate

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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