U.S. CONGRESS

October 29, 2002 at 12:00a.m.

U.S. CONGRESS
6th District
Two candidates are running for the two-year seat. An (*) denotes incumbent.
TED STRICKLAND (D)*
Age: 61.Home: 1337 Thomas Hollow Road, Lucasville.Employment: Congressman.Education: Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky; master of divinity degree from Asbury Seminary; master's degree from the University of Kentucky; bachelor's degree from Asbury College.Family: Wife, Frances.Priority: To provide a national prescription drug plan for seniors and to develop an affordable and accessible health-care system for those who need it.
MIKE HALLECK (R)
Age: 50.Home: 1302 Pembroke Drive, Salem.Employment: Business consultant.Education: Took classes at Youngstown State University and Kent State University; graduate of the University of Kentucky with an associate degree; graduate of Fairview High School, Westwood, Ky. Family: Wife, Chris; a daughter.Priority: To bring jobs to the district, to develop a prescription drug plan for seniors, and more education funding with more local control.