Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Mike Ross
(D-Ark.) 4th District,
South -- Pine Bluff, Hot Springs
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Residence:Prescott
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Born:August 2, 1961; Texarkana, Ark.
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Religion:Methodist
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Family:Wife, Holly Ross; two children
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Education:U. of Arkansas, Little Rock, B.A. 1987 (political science) ; Texarkana Community College, attended 1981
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Military service:None
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Career:Pharmacy owner; wholesale drug and medical supply company field representative; aide to lieutenant governor
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Political Highlights:Nevada County Quorum Court, 1983-85; Ark. Senate, 1991-2001; U.S. House, 2001-present
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Elected:2000 (5th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Mike Ross (D) |
203,178 |
86.2% |
| Joshua Drake (GREEN) |
32,603 |
13.8% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Mike Ross (D) |
128,236 |
74.7% |
| Joe Ross (R) |
43,360 |
25.3% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Mike Ross (D) |
|
unopposed |
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| 2002 |
general |
Mike Ross (D) |
119,723 |
60.6% |
| Jay Dickey (R) |
77,972 |
39.4% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 39% |
John McCain: 58% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 48% |
George W. Bush: 51% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 49% |
George W. Bush: 48% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:666,226
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Under 18:25.2%
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Over 65:15.6%
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Married:57%
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Non-Hispanic White:71%
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Black:24%
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Hispanic:3%
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Asian:0%
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Foreign Born:2%
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Language other than English:4.2%
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Median Household Income:29,675
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Owner Occupied Housing:72.2%
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Income above $200k:1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:48%
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Blue Collar:37.4%
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Services:14.8%
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Bachelor's Degree:13%
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Graduate Education:4.3%
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Civilian Veterans:69,340
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