CQ Risk Rating: Republican Favored 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Jim Kolbe (R) | 172,986 | 60% |
| George Cunningham (D) | 101,564 | 35% |
| Michael Jay Green (GR) | 9,010 | 3% |
| Aage Nost (LIBERT) | 4,049 | 1% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| George Cunningham | 23,388 | 55% |
| Mary Judge Ryan | 21,201 | 45% |
| | Green |
| Michael Jay Green | 235 | 100% |
| | Libertarian |
| Aage Nost | 331 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Jim Kolbe | 35,263 | 80% |
| Joseph "Joe" Sweeney | 9,477 | 20% |
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
ARIZONA 5
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Southeast - Tucson
Located in the state's southeast corner bordering New Mexico and Mexico,
the 5th contains a mix of swing voters and independents who often favor
moderates in national elections. Nearly 80 percent of the district's
registered voters reside in Pima County, and most of those live in the
Tucson metropolitan area.
Within Tucson's city limits, Democrats set the political scene, which is
environmentally focused and influenced by the liberal U. of Arizona. The
city's surrounding communities - dominated by affluent, retired and military
populations to the city's northwest and southeast - favor Republicans.
Democrats have the majority outside of the metropolitan area, in Graham and
Cochise counties.
Tucson hosts a large number of high-tech manufacturing companies,
including several large defense contractors and aerospace firms. Tourism,
particularly in Tucson, also contributes to the 5th's economic base.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture
Military Bases
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, 7,220 military, 1,589 civilian; Fort Huachuca,
6,222 military, 4,394 civilian (1998)
Population
611,128 (1990)
Cities
Tucson (pt.), 264,480 (1990); Sierra Vista, 39,405; Douglas, 14,975 (1997)
People
67% urban; 15% age 65+ (ranks second of six in state; top third nationally);
55% married couples, 23% married couples with children; 25% college educated
(ranks third of six in state; top third nationally); 64% white collar (ranks
third of six in state; top third nationally), 19% blue collar (ranks fifth
of six in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
88% white, 3% black, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian; 16% Hispanic origin
(1990)
Median Household Income
$27,047 (ranks fourth of six in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
The Old West county of Cochise is the home of Tombstone - "the town too
tough to die" - notorious for its boomtown lawlessness in the late 1800s.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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