Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Jeff Flake
(R-Ariz.) 6th District,
Southeast Phoenix suburbs -- most of Mesa and Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction
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Residence:Mesa
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Born:December 31, 1962; Snowflake, Ariz.
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Religion:Mormon
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Family:Wife, Cheryl Flake; five children
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Education:Brigham Young U., B.A. 1986 (international relations) ; Brigham Young U., M.A. 1987 (political science)
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Military service:None
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Career:Public policy think tank director; African business trade representative; lobbyist
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Political Highlights:No previous office; 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 |
Jeff Flake (R) |
208,582 |
62.4% |
| Rebecca Schneider (D) |
115,457 |
34.6% |
| Rick Biondi (LIBERT) |
10,137 |
3% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Jeff Flake (R) |
152,201 |
74.8% |
| Jason Blair (LIBERT) |
51,285 |
25.2% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Jeff Flake (R) |
202,822 |
79.4% |
| Craig Stritar (LIBERT) |
52,695 |
20.6% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Jeff Flake (R) |
103,094 |
65.9% |
| Deborah Thomas (D) |
49,355 |
31.6% |
| Andy Wagner (LIBERT) |
3,888 |
2.5% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 38% |
John McCain: 61% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 35% |
George W. Bush: 64% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 37% |
George W. Bush: 60% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:641,329
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Under 18:28%
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Over 65:14%
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Married:61.5%
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Non-Hispanic White:77%
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Black:2%
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Hispanic:17%
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Asian:2%
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Foreign Born:9.8%
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Language other than English:16.5%
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Median Household Income:47,976
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Owner Occupied Housing:77%
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Income above $200k:1.5
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:63.3%
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Blue Collar:23.0%
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Services:13.7%
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Bachelor's Degree:24%
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Graduate Education:7.4%
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Civilian Veterans:72,909
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