Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Jim McGovern
(D-Mass.) 3rd District,
Central and south -- Worcester, Attleboro, part of Fall River
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Residence:Worcester
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Born:November 20, 1959; Worcester, Mass.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, Lisa McGovern; two children
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Education:American U., B.A. 1981 (history) ; American U., M.P.A. 1984
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Military service:None
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Career:Congressional aide; campaign aide
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Political Highlights:Sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1994; U.S. House, 1997-present
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Elected:1996 (7th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Jim McGovern (D) |
227,619 |
98.5% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Jim McGovern (D) |
166,973 |
98.8% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Jim McGovern (D) |
192,036 |
70.5% |
| Ronald Crews (R) |
80,197 |
29.4% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Jim McGovern (D) |
155,697 |
98.8% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 58% |
John McCain: 39% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 59% |
George W. Bush: 40% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 59% |
George W. Bush: 35% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:634,585
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Under 18:25%
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Over 65:13%
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Married:55.2%
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Non-Hispanic White:86%
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Black:3%
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Hispanic:6%
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Asian:3%
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Foreign Born:10.8%
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Language other than English:18.0%
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Median Household Income:50,223
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Owner Occupied Housing:63%
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Income above $200k:2.7
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:65.5%
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Blue Collar:20.7%
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Services:13.7%
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Bachelor's Degree:31%
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Graduate Education:11.5%
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Civilian Veterans:55,176
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