Rep. Louise M. Slaughter
(D-N.Y.) 28th District,Northwest -- Rochester, part of Buffalo
- Residence:Fairport
- Born:August 14, 1929; Harlan County, Ky.
- Religion:Episcopalian
- Family:Husband, Robert Slaughter; three children
- Education:U. of Kentucky, B.S. 1951 (microbiology) ; U. of Kentucky, M.P.H. 1953
- Military service:None
- Career:Market researcher; state government aide; microbiologist
- Political Highlights:Monroe County Legislature, 1975-79; N.Y. Assembly, 1983-87; U.S. House, 1987-present
- Elected:1986 (12th term)
District Information
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | general | Louise Slaughter (D, INDC, WFM) | 172,655 | 78% |
| David Crimmen (R, C) | 48,690 | 22% | ||
| 2006 | general | Louise Slaughter (D, INDC, WFM) | 111,386 | 73.2% |
| John Donnelly (R, C) | 40,844 | 26.8% | ||
| 2004 | general | Louise Slaughter (D, WFM) | 159,655 | 72.6% |
| Michael Laba (R, C) | 54,543 | 24.8% | ||
| Francina Cartonia (INDC) | 5,678 | 2.6% | ||
| 2002 | general | Louise Slaughter (D, WFM) | 99,057 | 62.5% |
| Henry Wojtaszek (R, C, INDC) | 59,547 | 37.5% | ||
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 68% | John McCain: 30% | |
| 2004 | John Kerry: 62% | George W. Bush: 36% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 63% | George W. Bush: 33% |
- Demographics (2000 census)
- Population:654,360
- Under 18:26.0%
- Over 65:14.2%
- Married:42.7%
- Non-Hispanic White:62%
- Black:29%
- Hispanic:6%
- Asian:1%
- Foreign Born:5.4%
- Language other than English:11%
- Median Household Income:31,751
- Owner Occupied Housing:55.4%
- Income above $200k:0.9
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
- White Collar:58.3%
- Blue Collar:23%
- Services:18.3%
- Bachelor's Degree:21%
- Graduate Education:8.4%
- Civilian Veterans:59,126
