CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Richard W. Pombo (R) | 120,635 | 58% |
| Tom Santos (D) | 79,539 | 38% |
| Kathryn Russow (LIBERT) | 5,036 | 2% |
| Jon Kurey (NL) | 3,397 | 2% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Tom Santos | 30,817 | 22% |
| Robert L. Figueroa | 19,152 | 13% |
| | Libertarian |
| Kathryn Russow | 3,273 | 2% |
| | Natural Law |
| Jon Kurey | 2,388 | 2% |
| | Republican |
| Richard W. Pombo | 87,160 | 61% |
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
CALIFORNIA 11
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Parts of San Joaquin and Sacramento counties; Stockton
While Sacramento itself has been a source of liberal votes for many
years, politics take a more conservative path south of the city and in the
rural portion of Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.
The 11th is an agricultural district, and nearly all communities in the
district can be found near Interstate 5, the main trucking route in this
part of the state. Lodi, about 30 miles south of Sacramento, and Tracy, at
the southern end of the district, are two main trucking centers through
which the district's agricultural products travel. Woodbridge, to the north,
and Lodi produce 40 percent the state's premium wine grapes.
South of Lodi is Stockton, a port city on the San Joaquin River. A large
number of goods find their way to and from the San Francisco Bay through
Stockton. It is by far the largest city in the district, home to about 40
percent of district residents.
Democrats hold a slight edge in voter registration, but these are mostly
conservative Democrats. The district as a whole tends to vote Republican,
largely because voters have become increasingly distrustful of federal
environmental regulations.
Major Industry
Agriculture, state government, service
Military Bases
Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin, 3 military; 1,853 civilian (1998)
Population
571,650 (1990)
Cities
Stockton, 241,100 (1998); Lodi, 54,585 (1996); Rancho Cordova
(unincorporated), 48,731 (1990)
People
67% urban; 11% age 65+ (ranks 25 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally);
58% married couples, 29% married couples with children; 15% college educated
(ranks 39 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally); 54% white collar (ranks
37 of 52 in state; middle third nationally), 28% blue collar (ranks 13 of 52
in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
75% white, 6% black, 12% Asian; 20% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$31,605 (ranks 34 of 52 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Stockton named for Robert Stockton, the second military governor of
California, who captured Santa Barbara and Los Angeles from Mexico and
proclaimed California U.S. territory in 1847; San Francisco 49ers' summer
training camp in Stockton at the U. of the Pacific.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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