CQ Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Susan A. Davis (D) | 113,400 | 50% |
| Brian P. Bilbray (R) | 105,515 | 46% |
| Doris Ball (LIBERT) | 6,526 | 3% |
| Tahir Bhatti (NL) | 3,048 | 1% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Susan A. Davis | 71,443 | 46% |
| | Libertarian |
| Doris Ball | 3,505 | 2% |
| | Natural Law |
| Tahir Bhatti | 1,738 | 1% |
| | Republican |
| Brian P. Bilbray | 79,473 | 51% |
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 49
:
North San Diego; Coronado; Imperial Beach
The coastal 49th is the economic engine that drives surrounding
districts. It includes San Diego's downtown, large employers, coastline and
most of its military bases. Upscale La Jolla, Point Loma, Coronado and Del
Cerro are part of the district as are more blue-collar Imperial Beach and
Clairmont.
The 49th is a marginal seat with a large number of moderates and Reagan
Democrats. In recent years, the numbers of registered Democrats and
Republicans have been neck and neck. One of the area's most liberal and
Democratic places is Hillcrest, which includes a large part of San Diego's
gay community.
The 49th's economy has benefited from its large telecommunications and
biotech industries. Three rounds of military base closings in the 1990s did
not hurt the district - San Diego actually saw a net gain of about 6,000
defense jobs. One-ninth of the city's gross regional product depends on
military procurement, retirement benefits and salaries.
Major Industry
Telecommunications, defense, biotech
Military Bases
Naval Air Station North Island/Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Naval Station
San Diego, Naval Submarine Base Pt. Loma/SPAWAR, Naval Regional Medical
Center, Marine Corps Recruitment Depot, 81,569 military, 22,361 civilian
(1998 est.)
Population
573,437 (1990)
Cities
San Diego (pt.), 520,257 (1990); Coronado, 26,777; Imperial Beach, 28,557
(1998)
People
100% urban; 12% age 65+ (ranks 10 of 52 in state; middle third nationally);
41% married couples, 16% married couples with children; 34% college educated
(ranks ninth of 52 in state; top third nationally); 71% white collar (ranks
eighth of 52 in state; top third nationally), 15% blue collar (ranks 49 of
52 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
82% white, 5% black, 7% Asian; 12% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$32,562 (ranks 31 of 52 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
San Diego Zoo; Marilyn Monroe filmed "Some Like It Hot" at the historic
Hotel Del Coronado.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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