Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. John M. Spratt Jr.
(D-S.C.) 5th District,
North central -- Rock Hill
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Residence:York
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Born:November 1, 1942; Charlotte, N.C.
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Religion:Presbyterian
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Family:Wife, Jane Spratt; three children
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Education:Davidson College, A.B. 1964 (history) ; Oxford U., M.A. 1966 (philosophy, politics & economics; Marshall scholar) ; Yale U., LL.B. 1969
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Military service:Army 1969-1971
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Career:Insurance agency owner; lawyer
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Political Highlights:No previous office; U.S. House, 1983-present
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Elected:1982 (14th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
John Spratt (D) |
188,785 |
61.6% |
| Albert Spencer (R) |
113,282 |
37% |
| Frank Waggoner (CNSTP) |
4,093 |
1.3% |
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| 2006 |
general |
John Spratt (D) |
99,669 |
56.9% |
| Ralph Norman (R) |
75,422 |
43.1% |
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| 2004 |
general |
John Spratt (D) |
152,867 |
63% |
| Albert Spencer (R) |
89,568 |
36.9% |
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| 2002 |
general |
John Spratt (D) |
121,912 |
85.9% |
| Doug Kendall (LIBERT) |
11,013 |
7.8% |
| Steve Lefemine (CNSTP) |
8,930 |
6.3% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 46% |
John McCain: 53% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 42% |
George W. Bush: 57% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 43% |
George W. Bush: 55% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:668,668
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Under 18:26.3%
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Over 65:11.9%
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Married:55%
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Non-Hispanic White:64%
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Black:32%
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Hispanic:2%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:2%
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Language other than English:3.9%
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Median Household Income:35,416
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Owner Occupied Housing:74.6%
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Income above $200k:1.1
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:48%
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Blue Collar:38.3%
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Services:13.3%
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Bachelor's Degree:15%
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Graduate Education:4.9%
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Civilian Veterans:64,196
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