Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Mike Ferguson
(R-N.J.) 7th District,
North central -- Woodbridge Township
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Residence:Warren
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Born:July 22, 1970; Ridgewood, N.J.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, Maureen Ferguson; four children
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Education:U. of Notre Dame, B.A. 1992 (government) ; Georgetown U., M.P.P. 1995 (education policy)
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Military service:None
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Career:College instructor; education consulting firm owner
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Political Highlights:Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1998; U.S. House, 2001-09
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Elected:2000 (4th term)
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Note: Will retire at end of current term
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| 2008 |
general |
Leonard Lance (R) |
142,092 |
50.8% |
| Linda Stender (D) |
116,255 |
41.6% |
| Michael Hsing (X) |
15,826 |
5.7% |
| Dean Greco (X) |
3,008 |
1.1% |
| Thomas Abrams (X) |
2,408 |
0.9% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Mike Ferguson (R) |
98,399 |
49.4% |
| Linda Stender (D) |
95,454 |
48% |
| Thomas Abrams (WTN) |
3,176 |
1.6% |
| Darren Young (LIBERT) |
2,046 |
1% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Mike Ferguson (R) |
162,597 |
56.9% |
| Steve Brozak (D) |
119,081 |
41.7% |
| Thomas Abrams (I) |
2,153 |
0.8% |
| Matthew Williams (X) |
2,016 |
0.7% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Mike Ferguson (R) |
106,055 |
58% |
| Tim Carden (D) |
74,879 |
40.9% |
| Darren Young (LIBERT) |
2,068 |
1.1% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2004 |
John Kerry: 46% |
George W. Bush: 53% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 49% |
George W. Bush: 51% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:647,257
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Under 18:25%
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Over 65:13%
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Married:62.4%
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Non-Hispanic White:79%
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Black:4%
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Hispanic:7%
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Asian:8%
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Foreign Born:16.4%
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Language other than English:21.6%
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Median Household Income:74,823
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Owner Occupied Housing:79%
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Income above $200k:8.1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:74.5%
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Blue Collar:15.9%
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Services:9.7%
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Bachelor's Degree:42%
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Graduate Education:16.6%
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Civilian Veterans:51,541
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