Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Cliff Stearns
(R-Fla.) 6th District,
North central -- parts of Jacksonville, Gainesville and Ocala
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Residence:Ocala
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Born:April 16, 1941; Washington, D.C.
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Religion:Presbyterian
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Family:Wife, Joan Stearns; three children
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Education:George Washington U., B.S. 1963 (electrical engineering)
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Military service:Air Force 1963-1967
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Career:Hotel and restaurant executive; advertising account executive
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Political Highlights:No previous office; U.S. House, 1989-present
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Elected:1988 (11th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Cliff Stearns (R) |
228,302 |
60.9% |
| Tim Cunha (D) |
146,655 |
39.1% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Cliff Stearns (R) |
136,601 |
59.9% |
| David Bruderly (D) |
91,528 |
40.1% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Cliff Stearns (R) |
211,137 |
64.4% |
| David Bruderly (D) |
116,680 |
35.6% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Cliff Stearns (R) |
141,570 |
65.4% |
| David Bruderly (D) |
75,046 |
34.6% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 43% |
John McCain: 56% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 38% |
George W. Bush: 61% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 41% |
George W. Bush: 57% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:639,295
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Under 18:23%
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Over 65:15%
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Married:55.9%
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Non-Hispanic White:79%
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Black:12%
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Hispanic:5%
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Asian:2%
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Foreign Born:5.6%
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Language other than English:9.2%
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Median Household Income:36,846
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Owner Occupied Housing:73%
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Income above $200k:1.5
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:61.4%
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Blue Collar:22.6%
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Services:16.0%
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Bachelor's Degree:21%
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Graduate Education:8.9%
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Civilian Veterans:90,396
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