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REP. WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON, JR. (D-LA-2ND)

CONTACT INFORMATION
Web Site: www.house.gov/jefferson

Washington Office:
2113 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-1802
Phone: (202) 225-6636
Fax: (202) 225-1988

Main District Office:
501 Poydras St., #1012
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 589-2274
Fax: (504) 589-4513

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Term: 9th
First Elected: 1990
Percentage in Last Election: 57%
Major Opponent: Karen Carter
Campaign Contributions: Career Profile (since 1989)
Committees: n/a

Party: Democrat
Residence: New Orleans
Marital Status: Married (Andrea)
Prev. Occupation: Attorney
Prev. Political Exp.: LA Senate, 1980-91
Education: BA Southern University, 1969; JD Harvard University, 1972; LLM Georgetown University, 1995
Military: USA, 1975
Birthdate: 03/14/1947
Birthplace: Lake Providence, LA
Religion: Baptist

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY UPDATE - 110th Congress (GovTrack.us)

 
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Presidential Election Results

Popular Vote
* Obama - 53%
 McCain - 46%

Electoral College
* Obama - 364
McCain - 163
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