Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. John P. Murtha
(D-Pa.) 12th District,
Southwest -- Johnstown
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Residence:Johnstown
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Born:June 17, 1932; New Martinsville, W.Va.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, Joyce Murtha; three children
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Education:U. of Pittsburgh, B.A. 1962 (economics)
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Military service:Marine Corps 1952-1955; Marine Corps 1966-1967; Marine Corps Reserve 1967-1990
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Career:Car wash owner and operator
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Political Highlights:Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 1968; Pa. House, 1969-74; U.S. House, 1974-present
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Elected:1974 (18th full term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
John Murtha (D) |
155,268 |
57.8% |
| William Russell (R) |
113,120 |
42.1% |
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| 2006 |
general |
John Murtha (D) |
123,472 |
60.8% |
| Diana Irey (R) |
79,612 |
39.2% |
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| 2004 |
general |
John Murtha (D) |
204,504 |
100% |
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| 2002 |
general |
John Murtha (D) |
124,201 |
73.5% |
| Bill Choby (R) |
44,818 |
26.5% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 49% |
John McCain: 49% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 51% |
George W. Bush: 48% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 54% |
George W. Bush: 43% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:646,249
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Under 18:21%
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Over 65:19%
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Married:54.6%
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Non-Hispanic White:95%
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Black:3%
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Hispanic:1%
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Asian:0%
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Foreign Born:1.0%
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Language other than English:3.7%
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Median Household Income:30,612
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Owner Occupied Housing:73%
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Income above $200k:0.8
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:51.4%
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Blue Collar:31.0%
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Services:17.6%
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Bachelor's Degree:14%
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Graduate Education:4.7%
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Civilian Veterans:77,953
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