Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry
(R-Neb.) 1st District,
East -- Lincoln, Fremont, Norfolk
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Residence:Lincoln
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Born:December 27, 1960; Baton Rouge, La.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, Celeste Fortenberry; five children
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Education:Louisiana State U., B.A. 1982 (economics) ; Georgetown U., M.P.P. 1986; Franciscan U. of Steubenville, M.Div. 1996 (theology)
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Military service:None
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Career:Economist; congressional aide; publishing firm public relations manager and sales representative
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Political Highlights:Lincoln City Council, 1997-2001; U.S. House, 2005-present
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Elected:2004 (3rd term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Jeff Fortenberry (R) |
184,923 |
70.4% |
| Max Yashirin (D) |
77,897 |
29.6% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Jeff Fortenberry (R) |
121,015 |
58.4% |
| Maxine Moul (D) |
86,360 |
41.6% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Jeff Fortenberry (R) |
143,756 |
54.2% |
| Matt Connealy (D) |
113,971 |
43% |
| Steven Larrick (GREEN) |
7,345 |
2.8% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Doug Bereuter (R) |
133,013 |
85.4% |
| Robert Eckerson (LIBERT) |
22,831 |
14.6% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 44% |
John McCain: 54% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 36% |
George W. Bush: 63% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 36% |
George W. Bush: 59% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:570,325
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Under 18:25.3%
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Over 65:13.4%
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Married:57.0%
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Non-Hispanic White:91%
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Black:1%
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Hispanic:4%
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Asian:2%
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Foreign Born:4.4%
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Language other than English:7.8%
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Median Household Income:40,021
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Owner Occupied Housing:67.4%
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Income above $200k:1.1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:57.7%
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Blue Collar:27.3%
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Services:15.0%
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Bachelor's Degree:24%
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Graduate Education:7.5%
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Civilian Veterans:54,866
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