CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Anna G. Eshoo (D) | 161,720 | 70% |
| Bill Quraishi (R) | 59,338 | 26% |
| Joseph W. Dehn III (LIBERT) | 4,715 | 2% |
| John H. Black (NL) | 4,489 | 2% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Anna G. Eshoo | 111,136 | 71% |
| | Libertarian |
| Joseph W. Dehn III | 3,193 | 2% |
| | Natural Law |
| John H. Black | 2,121 | 1% |
| | Republican |
| Bill Quraishi | 17,817 | 11% |
| Craig DeLue | 11,662 | 7% |
| Henry E. "Bud" Manzler | 11,453 | 7% |
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 14
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Southern San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties
With boundaries mirroring those of Silicon Valley, the 14th is known for
high-tech innovation. The region has undergone tremendous economic growth
since the 1980s. The change in landscape is most evident at the Santa Clara
County end of the district, in cities such as Cupertino, Mountain View and
Sunnyvale, where apricot and cherry orchards once were common.
Most of the district's residents live in cities at the geographical
center of the district, between Interstate 280 and U.S. Route 101, including
Redwood City, Mountain View and Palo Alto. Sixty percent of the district
lives in Santa Clara County. As a new major metropolitan center, the region
is dealing with the consequences of a sustained boom. Traffic congestion is
common and real estate prices are among the highest in the nation. The
economic fortunes of the area have put growth issues and education at the
top of the district's political agenda.
The 14th's voters traditionally have been pragmatic, favoring
solution-seeking, moderate Republican candidates. Democrats have more than a
10-point edge in voter registration, but 1992 marked the first time in
nearly six decades that a Democrat was chosen to represent the region,
thanks to the successful Clinton campaign and the "Year of the Woman."
Major Industry
Computers, biotechnology, defense, aerospace
Military Bases
Onizuka Air Station, 550 military, 230 civilian (1998)
Population
571,058 (1990)
Cities
Sunnyvale (pt.), 105,736; Redwood City (pt.), 59,707 (1990); Mountain View,
70,619 (1996); Palo Alto, 58,304 (1998)
People
99% urban; 11% age 65+ (ranks 18 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally);
52% married couples, 22% married couples with children; 44% college educated
(ranks first of 52 in state; top third nationally); 75% percent white collar
(ranks second of 52 in state; top third nationally), 14% blue collar (ranks
51 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
78% white, 5% black, 12% Asian; 13% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$50,078 (ranks fifth of 52 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Apple Computer founded in a Cupertino garage; Water tower painted as a
Libby's fruit cocktail can, where the cannery operated in Sunnyvale.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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