Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Bob Filner
(D-Calif.) 51st District,
Central and southern San Diego; Imperial County
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Residence:Chula Vista
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Born:September 4, 1942; Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Religion:Jewish
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Family:Wife, Jane Filner; two children
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Education:Cornell U., B.A. 1963 (chemistry) ; U. of Delaware, M.A. 1969 (history) ; Cornell U., Ph.D. 1973 (history of science)
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Military service:None
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Career:Congressional aide; professor
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Political Highlights:San Diego Unified School District Board of Education, 1979-83 (president, 1982); candidate for San Diego City Council, 1983; San Diego City Council, 1987-92 (deputy mayor, 1990-91); 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 |
Bob Filner (D) |
148,281 |
72.7% |
| David Joy (R) |
49,345 |
24.2% |
| Dan Litwin (LIBERT) |
6,199 |
3% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Bob Filner (D) |
78,114 |
67.4% |
| Blake Miles (R) |
34,931 |
30.2% |
| Dan Litwin (LIBERT) |
2,790 |
2.4% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Bob Filner (D) |
111,441 |
61.6% |
| Michael Giorgino (R) |
63,526 |
35.1% |
| Michael Metti (LIBERT) |
5,912 |
3.3% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Bob Filner (D) |
59,541 |
57.9% |
| Maria Garcia (R) |
40,430 |
39.3% |
| Jeffrey Keup (LIBERT) |
2,816 |
2.7% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 63.1% |
John McCain: 35.5% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 53% |
George W. Bush: 46% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 56% |
George W. Bush: 38% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:639,087
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Under 18:30.7%
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Over 65:9.9%
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Married:54.3%
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Non-Hispanic White:21%
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Black:9%
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Hispanic:53%
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Asian:12%
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Foreign Born:32.7%
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Language other than English:58.9%
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Median Household Income:39,243
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Owner Occupied Housing:56.7%
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Income above $200k:1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:54.7%
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Blue Collar:25.6%
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Services:19.7%
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Bachelor's Degree:15%
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Graduate Education:4.5%
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Civilian Veterans:54,160
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