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U.S. House, Tennessee District 9

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

Steve Cohen

Occupation
Lawyer
Education
JD, Law, University of Memphis; BA, History, Vanderbilt University
Born
Memphis, TN, USA
Residence
Memphis, TN
Religion
Jewish

Republican Candidate

Mark White

Occupation
Small Business Owner
Education
BA, Education and Biology, University of Memphis
Born
Union City, TN, USA
Residence
Memphis, TN
Religion
Christian

Tennessee District 9

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 632,143
  • Male: 47.5%
  • Female: 52.5%
  • Median Age: 32.1
  • 18 Years and Over: 72.5%
  • 65 Years and Over: 10.7%
  • Employed: 58.4%
  • Median Household Income: $33,806
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 16.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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