Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Judy Biggert
(R-Ill.) 13th District,
Southwest Chicago suburbs -- Naperville
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Residence:Hinsdale
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Born:August 15, 1937; Chicago, Ill.
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Religion:Episcopalian
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Family:Husband, Rody Biggert; four children
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Education:Stanford U., A.B. 1959 (international relations) ; Northwestern U., J.D. 1963
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Military service:None
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Career:Lawyer
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Political Highlights:Hinsdale Board of Education, 1982-85 (president, 1983-85); Village of Hinsdale Plan Commission, 1989-93; Ill. House, 1993-99; U.S. House, 1999-present
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Elected:1998 (6th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Judy Biggert (R) |
180,888 |
53.6% |
| Scott Harper (D) |
147,430 |
43.6% |
| Steve Alesch (GREEN) |
9,402 |
2.8% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Judy Biggert (R) |
119,720 |
58.3% |
| Joseph Shannon (D) |
85,507 |
41.7% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Judy Biggert (R) |
200,472 |
65% |
| Gloria Andersen (D) |
107,836 |
35% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Judy Biggert (R) |
139,546 |
70.3% |
| Thomas Mason (D) |
59,069 |
29.7% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 54% |
John McCain: 44% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 45% |
George W. Bush: 55% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 42% |
George W. Bush: 55% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:653,647
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Under 18:28%
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Over 65:9%
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Married:63.4%
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Non-Hispanic White:82%
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Black:5%
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Hispanic:5%
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Asian:7%
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Foreign Born:11.1%
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Language other than English:15.7%
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Median Household Income:71,686
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Owner Occupied Housing:81%
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Income above $200k:6.1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:74.9%
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Blue Collar:15.8%
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Services:9.3%
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Bachelor's Degree:42%
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Graduate Education:15.4%
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Civilian Veterans:46,665
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