8th Congressional District

Clark supporters raise abortion issue against 8th District opponent

Abortion has become an issue in the DFL primary contest in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. A group backing former state Sen. Tarryl Clark sent out campaign mailings criticizing one of Clark's opponents, former Congressman Rick Nolan, for his past abortion votes.

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Median Age
41.5
School Age
19.4%
Age 65+
16.3%
Living in poverty
12.5%
Per capita income
$24,260
Median housing value
$164,900
Unemployment
7.8%
Minorities
6.1%
College Graduates
20.8%
No high school diploma
9.4%

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