CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Bob Filner (D) | 95,191 | 68% |
| Bob Divine (R) | 38,526 | 28% |
| David Willoughby (LIBERT) | 3,472 | 2% |
| Leeann Kendall (NL) | 2,283 | 2% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Bob Filner | 61,742 | 67% |
| | Libertarian |
| David Willoughby | 1,934 | 2% |
| | Natural Law |
| Leeann Kendall | 1,187 | 1% |
| | Republican |
| Bob Divine | 18,339 | 20% |
| Alexander Sorongon | 5,420 | 6% |
| James Good | 3,044 | 3% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
CALIFORNIA 50
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Central and south San Diego; Chula Vista; National City
Known as the most ethnically diverse of the San Diego area districts,
the 50th is drastically different from the districts that surround it. It is
40 percent Hispanic and is one of six California districts where no single
ethnic group has a majority. While the large minority population and the
large number of working-class and low-income residents put the 50th in the
Democratic camp, a sizable military and veteran population has produced a
more even party split in the booming residential suburb of Chula Vista.
The northern part of the district, just south of San Diego's downtown,
houses the worst of the city's urban problems. It is built up with rows of
two-story apartment complexes, and while certain parts are being gentrified
by "urban pioneers," much of the area is downtrodden.
The 50th has been largely left out of the rapid growth around it, and
small businesses have been hit hard by NAFTA. In an area where unemployment
is high and most jobs are located outside the district, the loss of General
Dynamics in the neighboring 49th District devastated the economy.
While much of the district is either stagnant or built out, there is
some room for expansion in the industrial Otay Mesa area south of Chula
Vista. Economic development activities are underway in San Diego's Mid City
area and parts of National City.
Major Industry
Retail, manufacturing, service
Population
573,244 (1990)
Cities
San Diego (pt.), 360,331 (1990); Chula Vista, 162,047; National City, 54,400
(1998)
People
99% urban; 8% age 65+ (ranks 42 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally);
54% married couples, 30% married couples with children; 14% college educated
(ranks 42 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally); 52% white collar (ranks
41 of 52 in state; bottom third nationally), 27% blue collar (ranks 15 of 52
in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
47% white, 14% black, 15% Asian; 40% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$27,655 (ranks 46 of 52 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
San Diego-Tijuana border crossing at San Ysidro is the world's busiest;
Otay Mesa known as the television capital of the world for its consumer
electronics manufacturing.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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