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VA-07 |
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| Incumbent | Eric Ivan Cantor |
| Party | Republican |
| Seeking Re-election? | Likely |
| Candidate Website | Official House site 2006 Campaign site |
| Contact Info | 202-225-2815 (DC office) eric@cantorforcongress.com |
| Potential Challenger | Brad Blanton |
| Party | Independent |
| Source of Information | Speculation |
| Candidate Website | 2006 Campaign Site |
| Potential Challenger | Jim Nachman |
| Party | Democrat |
| Source of Information | Speculation |
| Candidate Website | 2006 Campaign Site |
| Potential Challenger | |
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| Source of Information | |
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Background Information
The 7th District
From National Atlas (click link for larger version)
The 7th District was redrawn by a Republican committee in 2001.
Demographics
From census.gov (based on 2000 census)Total population: 643,499; 48.2% male, 51.8% female
Ethnic breakdown: 79.1% white, 16.2% black, 2.3% Asian, 1.2% mixed race (2.0% Hispanic of any race)
Mean household income: $50,990 (US avg. $41,994)
Per capita income: $25,861 (US avg. $21,587)
Families below poverty level: 7,750 (4.4%, US avg. 9.2%)
Individuals below poverty level: 38,616 (6.1%, US avg. 12.4%)
Eric Cantor Links and Information
- Until January, 2007, serves as the Chief Deputy Majority Whip.
- The only Jewish Republican in the House of Representatives.
- Outspent his 2006 opponent, Jim Nachman, $3,038,234 to $64,109.
- Sits on the House Committee on Ways and Means (Subcommittee on Oversight, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.
Biograpy page (Project Vote Smart)
Campaign Finance Analysis (Open Secrets)
Congress Votes Database (Washington Post)
Interest Group Ratings (Project Vote Smart)
Issue Positions from OnTheIssues.com (refused to take NPAT)
Jim Nachman Links and Information
DCCC ProfilePrevious Results
2006 - Voter Turnout 58.39%(from CNN)
Eric Cantor (R) 64% (162,764)
Jim Nachman (D) 34% (87,272)
Brad Blanton (I) 2% (4,156)
2004
Eric Cantor (R) 75.5% (223,724)
Brad Blanton (I)24.5% (72,538)
2002 - Voter Turnout 40.26%
Eric Cantor (R) 69.45% (113,658)
B.L. Jones (D) 30.46% (49,854)
Local Political Sites
Republican Party of VirginiaDemocratic Party of Virginia
Henrico County Democratic Committee
Chesterfield County Democratic Committee
Local Blogs
Brad's BrainVirginia Young Democrats 7th District