What is the average percentage nationwide of politicians that are lawyers?

Question

This could be on a nationwide level or statewide level and include congressmen and senators only.

Answer 1

64 of 100 U.S. Senators are lawyers.
178 of 435 U.S. Representatives are lawyers.
This is much too high. Since Congress makes laws, it is reasonable that a large contingent is from the legal community. But, representation from other disciplines is also needed. Our political leadship should include more creative people, more technicians, more military, more farmers, more teachers, and more people that understand the effect of laws on the lives of our citizens. It is supposed to be representative government.