Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Jason Altmire
(D-Pa.) 4th District,
West -- Pittsburgh suburbs
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Residence:McCandless
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Born:March 7, 1968; Kittanning, Pa.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, Kelly Altmire; two children
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Education:Florida State U., B.S. 1990 (political science) ; George Washington U., M.H.S.A. 1998 (health services administration)
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Military service:None
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Career:Hospital association executive; lobbyist; congressional aide
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Political Highlights:U.S. House, 2007-present; no previous office
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Elected:2006 (2nd term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Jason Altmire (D) |
186,536 |
55.9% |
| Melissa Hart (R) |
147,411 |
44.1% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Jason Altmire (D) |
131,847 |
51.9% |
| Melissa Hart (R) |
122,049 |
48.1% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Melissa Hart (R) |
204,329 |
63.1% |
| Stevan Drobac (D) |
116,303 |
35.9% |
| Stephen Larchuk (X) |
3,285 |
1% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Melissa Hart (R) |
130,534 |
64.6% |
| Stevan Drobac (D) |
71,674 |
35.4% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 44% |
John McCain: 55% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 45% |
George W. Bush: 54% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 46% |
George W. Bush: 52% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:646,609
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Under 18:24%
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Over 65:17%
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Married:60.1%
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Non-Hispanic White:94%
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Black:3%
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Hispanic:1%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:2.3%
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Language other than English:4.8%
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Median Household Income:43,547
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Owner Occupied Housing:78%
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Income above $200k:2.9
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:63.7%
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Blue Collar:22.6%
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Services:13.7%
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Bachelor's Degree:27%
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Graduate Education:9.8%
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Civilian Veterans:72,307
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