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District profile: The 7th District, newly created for the 2002 elections, covers parts of three counties and most of the inner Denver suburbs.
2004 results: Republican Bob Beauprez defeated Democrat Dave Thomas 55 percent to 43 percent.
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RICK O’DONNELL (R)
O'Donnell, the state higher education commission chairman, ran unopposed in the primary.
- Born: June 20, 1970; Wheat Ridge, Colo.
- Family: Single
- Education: Colorado College, B.A.
- Professional: Chairman, state Department of Higher Education; analyst, National Policy Forum, the Progress & Freedom Foundation and the Center for the New West
- Military: None
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ED PERLMUTTER (D)
Perlmutter, a former state senator, was nominated with 53 percent in a three-way primary.
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- Born: May 1, 1953; Denver, Colo.
- Family: Married (Deana); three children
- Education: University of Colorado, J.D., 1978; B.A., 1975
- Professional: Bankruptcy and litigation attorney, Berenbaum, Weinshienk & Eason
- Military: None