CQ Politics | Profile for Rep. James P. Moran, Virginia Democrat, Washington suburbs -- Arlington, Alexandria, part of Fairfax County

Member Profile

Rep. James P. Moran

(D-Va.) 8th District,
Washington suburbs -- Arlington, Alexandria, part of Fairfax County

Residence:Arlington
Born:May 16, 1945; Buffalo, N.Y.
Religion:Roman Catholic
Family:Wife LuAnn Bennett; four children
Education:College of the Holy Cross, B.A. 1967 (economics) ; City U. of New York, Bernard M. Baruch School of Finance, attended 1968; U. of Pittsburgh, M.P.A. 1970
Military service:None
Career:Investment broker; congressional aide; U.S. Health, Education and Welfare Department analyst
Political Highlights:Alexandria City Council, 1979-84 (vice mayor, 1982-84); mayor of Alexandria, 1985-90 (served as an independent 1985-88); U.S. House, 1991-present
Elected:1990 (10th term)

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent

2008	general	James Moran (D)	222,986	67.9%
		Mark Ellmore (R)	97,425	29.7%
		J. Fisher (IGREEN)	6,829	2.1%

2006	general	James Moran (D)	144,700	66.4%
		Tom O'Donoghue (R)	66,639	30.6%
		James Hurysz (I)	6,094	2.8%

2004	general	James Moran (D)	171,986	59.7%
		Lisa Cheney (R)	106,231	36.9%
		James Hurysz (I)	9,004	3.1%

2002	general	James Moran (D)	102,759	59.8%
		Scott Tate (R)	64,121	37.3%
		Ron Crickenberger (I)	4,558	2.6%

Vote For President
Year	Democrat	Republican
2008	Barack Obama: 69%	John McCain: 30%
2004	John Kerry: 64%	George W. Bush: 35%
2000	Al Gore: 58%	George W. Bush: 38%

Demographics (2000 census): Population:643,503; Under 18:20%; Over 65:9%; Married:48.4%; Non-Hispanic White:57%; Black:13%; Hispanic:16%; Asian:9%; Foreign Born:27.9%; Language other than English:33.3%; Median Household Income:63,430; Owner Occupied Housing:50%; Income above $200k:5

Workforce/Education (2000 census): White Collar:77.0%; Blue Collar:10.8%; Services:12.2%; Bachelor's Degree:54%; Graduate Education:24.9%; Civilian Veterans:58,450