CQ Risk Rating: Leans Democratic 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Adam B. Schiff (D) | 113,708 | 53% |
| James E. Rogan (R) | 94,518 | 44% |
| Miriam Hospodar (NL) | 3,873 | 2% |
| Ted Brown (LIBERT) | 3,675 | 2% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Adam B. Schiff | 70,449 | 49% |
| | Libertarian |
| Ted Brown | 2,938 | 2% |
| | Natural Law |
| Miriam Hospodar | 2,799 | 2% |
| | Republican |
| James E. Rogan | 68,179 | 47% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
CALIFORNIA 27
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Northeastern Los Angles County; Pasadena; Burbank
The 27th is set in the rolling San Gabriel Mountains, which form the
eastern border of the Los Angeles Basin. The Angeles National Forest
dominates the district's northeast, and suburbs are spread evenly
throughout. Over the years, immigration has transformed the ethnic
composition of once-WASPish neighborhoods, and this previously Republican
district has become highly competitive.
The 27th's major cities include suburban Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena.
Glendale is the district's largest city, and about 35,000 Soviet Armenians
have settled there since 1985, joined by large numbers of Asians. Southern
Glendale is largely Latino and staunchly Democratic. About 60 different
languages are spoken in Glendale's public schools.
During redistricting in 1992, the 27th gained the heavily black and
Hispanic half of Pasadena, a city that includes NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory and many high-tech engineering firms attracted by CalTech. In
Burbank, television and movie production studios drive the economy.
Major Industry
Entertainment, high-tech, engineering
Population
572,629 (1990)
Cities
Glendale, 197,600; Burbank, 104,000 (1998, est.); Pasadena (pt.), 126,228
(1990)
People
100% urban; 13% age 65+ (ranks seventh of 52 in state; middle third
nationally); 49% married couples, 23% married couples with children; 31%
college educated (ranks 14 of 52 in state; top third nationally); 71% white
collar (ranks eighth of 52 in state; top third nationally), 18% blue collar
(ranks 40 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
71% white, 8% black, 11% Asian; 20% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$37,929 (ranks 20 of 52 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Pasadena is home of the Rose Bowl and hosts the Tournament of the Roses
Parade; The Tonight Show with Jay Leno filmed at the NBC studio in Burbank;
The Disney Studio, where "Fantasia," "Little Mermaid" and "The Lion King"
were made, is based in Burbank; "Father of the Bride," starring Steve
Martin, was filmed in exclusive San Marino.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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