CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Jerry Lewis (R) | 151,069 | 80% |
| Frank Schmit (NL) | 19,029 | 10% |
| Jay Lindberg (LIBERT) | 18,924 | 10% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Libertarian |
| Jay Lindberg | 8,155 | 8% |
| | Natural Law |
| Frank Schmit | 8,687 | 8% |
| | Republican |
| Jerry Lewis | 86,315 | 84% |
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 40
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San Bernardino County - Redlands
The 40th covers an enormous desert that includes nearly one-fifth of
California and takes in most of San Bernardino County - the nation's largest
county - and Inyo County. Nearly everyone lives in the southwestern corner,
which includes part of the Inland Empire, Victor Valley and Morongo Basin
communities. Republicans enjoy a solid edge in registration.
The Inland Empire grew so much in the 1980s that it gained two new
congressional districts in 1992. Such growth continued in the 1990s,
especially in Victor Valley, where affordable land and housing have made the
area a magnet for Los Angeles workers.
The 40th's economy was hit hard by base closures - it lost close to half
of its military population when George and Norton Air Force bases closed in
1992 and '94. Locals hope a new trade center and industrial park will
replace many lost military jobs.
Major Industry
Military, service, manufacturing
Military Bases
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, 10,300 military, 1,500 civilian;
Fort Irwin (Army), 4,574 military, 1,984 civilian; Marine Corps Logistics
Base, 308 military, 1,915 civilian; Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons
Division, 382 military, 3,298 civilian (shared with 21st District) (1998)
Population
573,939 (1990)
Cities
Redlands, 67,000; Victorville, 61,923; Hesperia, 60,900 (1998 est.)
People
61% urban; 12% age 65+ (ranks 14 of 52 in state; middle third nationally);
60% married couples, 30% married couples with children; 16% college educated
(ranks 35 of 52 in state; middle third nationally); 56% white collar (ranks
32 of 52 in state; middle third nationally), 28% blue collar (ranks 13 of 52
in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
82% white, 5% black, 4% Asian; 16% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$30,408 (ranks 37 of 52 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Lowest (Death Valley), and highest (Mt. Whitney) points in California; Roy
Rogers and Dale Evans lived in Apple Valley; Roy Rogers Museum in
Victorville; Loma Linda U. Medical Center known for 1984 "Baby Fay" case, in
which an infant was given a baboon's heart; Fort Irwin, where the Army
trained Desert Storm troops for desert maneuvers.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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