Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. David R. Obey
(D-Wis.) 7th District,
Northwest -- Wausau, Superior, Stevens Point
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Residence:Wausau
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Born:October 3, 1938; Okmulgee, Okla.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, Joan Obey; two children
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Education:U. of Wisconsin, B.S. 1960 (political science) ; U. of Wisconsin, M.A. 1962 (political science)
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Military service:None
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Career:Real estate broker
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Political Highlights:Wis. Assembly, 1963-69; U.S. House, 1969-present
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Elected:1969 (20th full term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
David Obey (D) |
212,666 |
60.8% |
| Dan Mielke (R) |
136,938 |
39.1% |
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| 2006 |
general |
David Obey (D) |
161,903 |
62.2% |
| Nick Reid (R) |
91,069 |
35% |
| Mike Miles (WG) |
7,391 |
2.8% |
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| 2004 |
general |
David Obey (D) |
241,306 |
85.6% |
| Mike Miles (WG) |
26,518 |
9.4% |
| Larry Oftedahl (CNSTP) |
12,841 |
4.6% |
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| 2002 |
general |
David Obey (D) |
146,364 |
64.2% |
| Joe Rothbauer (R) |
81,518 |
35.8% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 56% |
John McCain: 42% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 50% |
George W. Bush: 49% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 48% |
George W. Bush: 47% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:670,462
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Under 18:25.3%
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Over 65:15.2%
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Married:59%
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Non-Hispanic White:95%
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Black:0%
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Hispanic:1%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:2%
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Language other than English:4.8%
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Median Household Income:39,026
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Owner Occupied Housing:76.1%
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Income above $200k:1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:52%
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Blue Collar:33.5%
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Services:14.9%
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Bachelor's Degree:17%
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Graduate Education:5.1%
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Civilian Veterans:72,729
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