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Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

District: 9th District, South central -- Altoona
Residence: Hollidaysburg
Born: January 10, 1961; McKeesport, Pa.
Religion: Lutheran
Family: Wife, Rebecca Shuster; two children
Education: Dickinson College, B.A. 1983 (political science & history); American U., M.B.A. 1987
Military Service: None
Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 2001-present
Elected: Elected: 2001 (5th full term)
Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Emerging Threats & Capabilities; Tactical Air & Land Forces); Transportation & Infrastructure (Highways & Transit; Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials - Chairman; Water Resources & Environment)

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State Information: 9th District, South central -- Altoona

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent
2010	general	Bill Shuster (R)	141,904	73.1%
2010	general	Tom Conners (D)	52,322	26.9%
2008	general	Bill Shuster (R)	174,951	63.9%
2008	general	Tony Barr (D)	98,735	36.1%
2006	general	Bill Shuster (R)	121,069	60.3%
2006	general	Tony Barr (D)	79,610	39.7%
2004	general	Bill Shuster (R)	184,320	69.5%
2004	general	Paul Politis (D)	80,787	30.5%
2002	general	Bill Shuster (R)	124,184	71.1%
2002	general	John Henry (D)	50,558	28.9%