Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Rahm Emanuel
(D-Ill.) 5th District,
Chicago -- North Side
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Residence:Chicago
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Born:November 29, 1959; Chicago, Ill.
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Religion:Jewish
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Family:Wife, Amy Rule; three children
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Education:Sarah Lawrence College, B.A. 1981 (liberal arts) ; Northwestern U., M.A. 1985 (speech & communication)
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Military service:None
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Career:Investment bank executive; senior White House official; campaign aide and finance director
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Political Highlights:No previous office; U.S. House, 2003-09
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Elected:2002 (3rd term)
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Note: Resigned from Congress effective Jan. 2, 2009; Caucus Chairman
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| 2008 |
general |
Rahm Emanuel (D) |
170,728 |
73.9% |
| Tom Hanson (R) |
50,881 |
22% |
| Alan Augustson (GREEN) |
9,283 |
4% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Rahm Emanuel (D) |
114,319 |
78% |
| Kevin White (R) |
32,250 |
22% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Rahm Emanuel (D) |
158,400 |
76.2% |
| Bruce Best (R) |
49,530 |
23.8% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Rahm Emanuel (D) |
106,514 |
66.8% |
| Mark Augusti (R) |
46,008 |
28.9% |
| Frank Gonzalez (LIBERT) |
6,913 |
4.3% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2004 |
John Kerry: 67% |
George W. Bush: 33% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 63% |
George W. Bush: 33% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:653,647
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Under 18:19.8%
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Over 65:11.8%
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Married:46.7%
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Non-Hispanic White:66%
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Black:2%
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Hispanic:23%
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Asian:6%
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Foreign Born:29.3%
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Language other than English:43%
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Median Household Income:48,531
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Owner Occupied Housing:49.7%
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Income above $200k:3.3
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:64.9%
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Blue Collar:22%
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Services:13.5%
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Bachelor's Degree:34%
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Graduate Education:12.4%
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Civilian Veterans:35,077
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