Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Spencer Bachus
(R-Ala.) 6th District,
Central -- suburban Birmingham and Tuscaloosa
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Residence:Vestavia Hills
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Born:December 28, 1947; Birmingham, Ala.
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Religion:Baptist
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Family:Wife, Linda Bachus; five children
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Education:Auburn U., B.A. 1969; U. of Alabama, J.D. 1972
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Military service:Ala. National Guard 1969-1971
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Career:Lawyer; sawmill owner
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Political Highlights:Ala. Senate, 1983; Ala. House, 1983-87; Ala. Board of Education, 1987-91; candidate for Ala. attorney general, 1990; Ala. Republican Party chairman, 1991-92; U.S. House, 1993-present
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Elected:1992 (9th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Spencer Bachus (R) |
280,902 |
97.8% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Spencer Bachus (R) |
163,514 |
98.3% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Spencer Bachus (R) |
264,819 |
98.8% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Spencer Bachus (R) |
178,171 |
89.8% |
| J. McAllister (LIBERT) |
19,639 |
9.9% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 25% |
John McCain: 74% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 22% |
George W. Bush: 78% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 25% |
George W. Bush: 74% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:635,300
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Under 18:24%
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Over 65:12%
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Married:61.9%
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Non-Hispanic White:89%
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Black:8%
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Hispanic:2%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:2.3%
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Language other than English:4.3%
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Median Household Income:46,946
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Owner Occupied Housing:78%
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Income above $200k:3.2
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:67.7%
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Blue Collar:22.4%
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Services:9.8%
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Bachelor's Degree:30%
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Graduate Education:10.6%
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Civilian Veterans:61,862
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