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Rep. Chip Cravaack (R-Minn.)

District: 8th District, Northeast -- Duluth, Iron Range
Residence: North Branch
Born: January 29, 1959; Charleston, W.Va.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Family: Wife, Traci Cravaack; two children
Education: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S. 1981; U. of West Florida, M.Ed. 1989 (educational leadership)
Military Service: Navy 1981-90; Navy Reserve 1990-2005
Political Highlights: U.S. House, 2011-present; no previous office
Elected: Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated James L. Oberstar, D
Committee Assignments: Homeland Security (Counterterrorism & Intelligence; Transportation Security); Science, Space & Technology (Technology & Innovation); Transportation & Infrastructure (Aviation - Vice Chairman; Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation; Water Resources & Environment)

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State Information: 8th District, Northeast -- Duluth, Iron Range

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent
2010	general	Chip Cravaack (R)	133,490	48.2%
		James Oberstar (D)	129,091	46.6%
		Tim Olson (INDC)	11,876	4.3%
		Richard Burton (CNSTP)	2,492	0.9%
2008	general	James Oberstar (D)	241,831	67.7%
2008	general	Michael Cummins (R)	114,871	32.2%
2006	general	James Oberstar (D)	180,670	63.6%
		Rod Grams (R)	97,683	34.4%
		Harry Welty (UNT)	5,508	1.9%
2004	general	James Oberstar (D)	228,586	65.2%
		Mark Groettum (R)	112,693	32.2%
		Van Presley (GREEN)	8,933	2.6%
2002	general	James Oberstar (D)	194,909	68.6%
2002	general	Robert Lemen (R)	88,673	31.2%