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U.S. House, Tennessee District 1

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Republican

Democratic Candidate

Rick Trent

Occupation
Real Estate Investor
Education
Attended, Computer Technology, Tennessee Technology Center
Born
December 27, 1967, Morristown, TN, USA
Residence
Morristown, TN
Religion
Baptist

Republican Candidate

David Davis

Occupation
President and Owner
Education
BA, Organizational Managment, Milligan College; Certificate, Respiratory Therapy, Tennessee State University
Born
Unicoi County, TN, USA
Residence
Johnson City, TN
Religion
Baptist

Tennessee District 1

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 632,143
  • Male: 48.8%
  • Female: 51.2%
  • Median Age: 38.7
  • 18 Years and Over: 78.0%
  • 65 Years and Over: 14.5%
  • Employed: 56.3%
  • Median Household Income: $31,228
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 11.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.0%
  • (of those over 25)
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