CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Sam Farr (D) | 143,219 | 69% |
| Clint Engler (R) | 51,557 | 25% |
| E. Craig Coffin (GREEN) | 8,215 | 4% |
| Rick Garrett (LIBERT) | 2,510 | 1% |
| Lawrence Fenton (REF) | 2,263 | 1% |
| Scott Hartley (NL) | 996 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Sam Farr | 83,275 | 57% |
| Joe Grossman | 8,104 | 6% |
| Debra Whitmore | 7,661 | 5% |
| Art Dunn | 2,271 | 2% |
| | Green |
| E. Craig Coffin | 2,790 | 2% |
| | Libertarian |
| Rick Garrett | 1,696 | 1% |
| | Natural Law |
| Scott Hartley | 662 | 0% |
| | Republican |
| Clint Engler | 21,258 | 14% |
| Rob Roberts | 11,467 | 8% |
| Carole Dooley | 6,495 | 4% |
| | Reform |
| Lawrence Fenton | 1,152 | 1% |
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 17
:
Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties - Santa Cruz
The 17th includes the most populated part of upscale Santa Cruz County,
along with its namesake city and several sizable seaside communities.
Farther south, in Monterey County, exclusive Pebble Beach is home to
celebrities and Silicon Valley executives. While Santa Cruz County is a
Democratic stronghold, the district remains competitive because of its
Republican-leaning farmers and retirees.
South of populous Santa Cruz County, agriculture drives the economy.
Major wineries and vineyards also dot the landscape. Salinas, the seat of
Monterey County, is known as the "salad bowl of the nation" for its fresh
vegetables. The district's one-third Hispanic population is concentrated
here, and Hispanics are beginning to win local offices.
Residents in the 17th expected to suffer economically when they lost
their military base, the huge Fort Ord, in 1994. But California State U.
Monterey Bay has since located there, and the influx of students and related
jobs is expected to help replace 17,000 military jobs.
Major Industry
Agriculture, tourism, higher education
Military Bases
Presidio of Monterey (Army), 3,395 military (includes 3,097 students),
1,282 civilian (1997); Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center,
95 military, 168 civilians (1998); Naval Postgraduate School, 1,500
military, 1,500 civilian (1998 est.)
Population
571,077 (1990)
Cities
Salinas, 128,300; Santa Cruz, 54,600; Monterey, 33,800; Seaside, 29,850
(1998 est.)
People
74% urban; 11% age 65+ (ranks 27 of 52 in state; bottom third
nationally); 57% married couples, 29% married couples with children; 23%
college educated (ranks 21 of 52 in state; top third nationally); 55% white
collar (ranks 34 of 52 in state; middle third nationally), 22% blue collar
(ranks 31 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
70% white, 4% black, 6% Asian; 31% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$33,911 (ranks 27 of 52 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Clint Eastwood was mayor of Carmel; Former White House Chief of Staff Leon
E. Panetta represented the 17th from 1977-93; Monterey known for its
language institutes; The Big Sur coastline, along U.S. Highway 1, a favorite
location for filming car commercials; Author John Steinbeck grew up in
Salinas.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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