CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| George P. Radanovich (R) | 144,517 | 65% |
| Daniel Rosenberg (D) | 70,578 | 32% |
| Elizabeth Taylor (LIBERT) | 4,264 | 2% |
| Robert Miller (NL) | 1,990 | 1% |
| Edmon V. Kaiser (AMI) | 1,266 | 1% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | American Independent |
| Edmon V. Kaiser | 1,147 | 1% |
| | Democratic |
| Daniel Rosenberg | 33,921 | 21% |
| John Hernandez | 15,647 | 9% |
| | Libertarian |
| Elizabeth Taylor | 3,256 | 2% |
| | Natural Law |
| Robert Miller | 1,220 | 1% |
| | Republican |
| George P. Radanovich | 109,723 | 67% |
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 19
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Central Valley - Fresno; Madera
The 19th is a fertile farm district that includes the heart of Central
California's San Joaquin Valley. It includes all of Madera County and most
of the city of Fresno, home to large numbers of Hispanics, Hmong and
Armenians.
A Democratic district before 1992 redistricting, the 19th is now more
rural and more Republican. Farmers and senior citizens, leery of government
regulations and environmental protection laws, tend to be moderate
conservatives. Farming and water issues are the perpetual hot topics and are
becoming more significant as population growth means less water for
agricultural use.
Fresno County, known as the "agribusiness capital of the world,"
produces about $3.2 billion in agricultural projects a year, more than any
other county in the nation. Tourism at Yosemite National Park also helps
keep the 19th's economy afloat, although the district suffers from high
unemployment due to the seasonal nature of its driving industries.
Major Industry
Agriculture, dairy, tourism
Military Bases
Fresno Yosemite International Airport Air National Guard Base, 972
military, 389 civilian (1998)
Population
573,077 (1990)
Cities
Fresno (pt.), 273,792 (1990); Clovis, 67,700; Madera, 36,350 (1998,
est.)
People
68% urban; 11% age 65+ (ranks 19 of 52 in state; bottom third
nationally); 57% married couples, 28% married couples with children; 20%
college educated (ranks 30 of 52 in state; middle third nationally); 61%
white collar (ranks 25 of 52 in state; middle third nationally), 22% blue
collar (ranks 31 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
74% white, 3% black, 7% Asian; 23% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$29,153 (ranks 42 of 52 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
During World War II, more than 5,000 Japanese Americans were interned at the
Fresno fairgrounds; Yosemite National Park; Crashup Gas Station in Easton,
where a two-seat prop plane crashed through the roof of a gas pump island
and is still there.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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