Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Ric Keller
(R-Fla.) 8th District,
Central -- most of Orlando
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Residence:Orlando
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Born:September 5, 1964; Johnson City, Tenn.
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Religion:Methodist
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Family:Wife, Dee Dee Keller; four children
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Education:Vanderbilt U., J.D. 1992; East Tennessee State U., B.S. 1986 (speech communications)
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Military service:None
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Career:Lawyer
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Political Highlights:No previous office; U.S. House, 2001-09
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Elected:2000 (4th term)
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Note: Defeated by Alan Grayson, D, in general election on Nov. 4, 2008
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| 2008 |
general |
Alan Grayson (D) |
172,854 |
52% |
| Ric Keller (R) |
159,490 |
48% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Ric Keller (R) |
95,258 |
52.8% |
| Charlie Stuart (D) |
82,526 |
45.7% |
| Wes Hoaglund (X) |
2,640 |
1.5% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Ric Keller (R) |
172,232 |
60.5% |
| Stephen Murray (D) |
112,343 |
39.5% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Ric Keller (R) |
123,497 |
65.1% |
| Eddie Diaz (D) |
66,099 |
34.9% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2004 |
John Kerry: 44% |
George W. Bush: 55% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 45% |
George W. Bush: 53% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:639,295
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Under 18:23%
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Over 65:14%
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Married:54.2%
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Non-Hispanic White:70%
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Black:7%
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Hispanic:18%
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Asian:3%
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Foreign Born:12.0%
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Language other than English:22.7%
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Median Household Income:41,568
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Owner Occupied Housing:66%
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Income above $200k:2.3
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:63.6%
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Blue Collar:19.7%
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Services:16.8%
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Bachelor's Degree:26%
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Graduate Education:7.9%
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Civilian Veterans:73,252
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