Rep. Christopher Shays
(R-Conn.) 4th District,Southwest -- Bridgeport, Stamford
- Residence:Bridgeport
- Born:October 18, 1945; Darien, Conn.
- Religion:Christian Scientist
- Family:Wife, Betsi deRaismes Shays; one child
- Education:Principia College, B.A. 1968 (American history & political science) ; New York U., M.B.A. 1974 (urban affairs & economics) ; New York U., M.P.A. 1978
- Military service:None
- Career:Real estate broker; public official; Peace Corps volunteer
- Political Highlights:Conn. House, 1975-87; Republican candidate for mayor of Stamford, 1983; U.S. House, 1987-2009
- Elected:1987 (10th full term)
- Note: Defeated by Jim Himes, D, in general election on Nov. 4, 2008
District Information
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | general | Jim Himes (D) | 142,979 | 50.8% |
| Christopher Shays (R) | 135,630 | 48.2% | ||
| Michael Carrano (LIBERT) | 1,815 | 0.6% | ||
| Richard Duffee (GREEN) | 1,183 | 0.4% | ||
| 2006 | general | Christopher Shays (R) | 106,510 | 51% |
| Diane Farrell (D) | 99,450 | 47.6% | ||
| Philip Maymin (LIBERT) | 3,058 | 1.5% | ||
| vacancy in nomination (GREEN) | 1 | |||
| 2004 | general | Christopher Shays (R) | 152,493 | 52.4% |
| Diane Farrell (D) | 138,333 | 47.6% | ||
| 2002 | general | Christopher Shays (R) | 113,197 | 64.4% |
| Stephanie Sanchez (D) | 62,491 | 35.6% | ||
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | John Kerry: 52% | George W. Bush: 46% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 53% | George W. Bush: 43% |
- Demographics (2000 census)
- Population:681,113
- Under 18:26%
- Over 65:13%
- Married:57.0%
- Non-Hispanic White:71%
- Black:11%
- Hispanic:13%
- Asian:3%
- Foreign Born:17.2%
- Language other than English:24.8%
- Median Household Income:66,598
- Owner Occupied Housing:68%
- Income above $200k:12.7
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
- White Collar:71.8%
- Blue Collar:15.6%
- Services:12.6%
- Bachelor's Degree:42%
- Graduate Education:18.2%
- Civilian Veterans:50,580
