CQ Risk Rating: Democrat Favored 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Vic Snyder (D) | 126,957 | 58% |
| Bob Thomas (R) | 93,692 | 42% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MAY 23, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Vic Snyder | Unopposed |
| | Republican |
| Bob Thomas | 6,330 | 59% |
| Rod Martin | 4,427 | 41% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Military Bases | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
ARKANSAS 2
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Central - Little Rock
Encompassing Little Rock and eight surrounding counties, the 2nd is
Arkansas' axis of government activity. More than half of the 2nd's
population is focused in the Little Rock area, where strong black, union and
university populations offer solid support to this safe Democratic seat. The
district includes the state's largest white-collar population and has the
highest median income. It supported former Gov. Bill Clinton heavily in 1992
and '96.
Democratic support is concentrated in poor and working-class
neighborhoods in east Little Rock, where populations are up to 81 percent
black. Rural agriculture and mining communities in outlying areas also tend
to support Democrats, although social conservatism is more common. Affluent
neighborhoods in north and west Little Rock are more likely to vote for
Republicans.
Republicans have gained popularity within rapidly growing suburbs in
Faulkner, Saline and Pulaski counties, which are fed by affluent whites
leaving Little Rock. Republicans also fare well in White County, where
Church of Christ-affiliated Harding U. is located.
Major Industry
Government, higher education, military
Military Bases
Little Rock Air Force Base, 5,353 military, 659 civilian (1998)
Population
587,412 (1990)
Cities
Little Rock, 175,752; North Little Rock, 60,468; Jacksonville, 29,191 (1996)
People
52% urban; 12% age 65+ (ranks fourth of four in state; middle third
nationally); 58% married couples, 27% married couples with children; 19%
college educated (ranks first of four in state; middle third nationally);
58% white collar (ranks first of four in state; middle third nationally),
27% blue collar (ranks fourth of four in state; middle third nationally)
(1990)
Race
81% white, 18% black, 1% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$25,142 (ranks first of four in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Gen. Douglas MacArthur born in Little Rock; Baseball Hall-of-Famer and third
baseman Brooks Robinson is a Little Rock native.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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