CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Allen Boyd (D) | 185,579 | 72% |
| Doug Dodd (R) | 71,754 | 28% |
| Thomas A. Frederick | 70 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Allen Boyd | Unopposed |
| | Republican |
| Doug Dodd | Unopposed |
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
FLORIDA 2
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Panhandle - Tallahassee; part of Panama City
The 2nd stretches around Florida's Big Bend, joining the Panhandle with
state capital Tallahassee and the north central part of the state. Taking in
all or part of 19 counties, the district features tobacco and peanut farms,
forests and uncongested towns. While safely Democratic, the 2nd isn't as
liberal as districts in southeast Florida.
Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district nearly 3-to-1, but many
have conservative views on fiscal and social issues. The exception is the
Tallahassee area, home to Florida State U. and Florida A&M U., where a more
liberal sentiment exists. Panama City has a stronger conservative element,
as do the smaller communities that ring the Gulf Coast. One-fourth of the
district's population is black, most near Tallahassee and Gadsden County.
The 2nd's economy is driven by its land - from the Gulf Coast beaches
where oysters are harvested to farms stocked with soybeans and peanuts.
Agriculture has struggled occasionally due to weather and low prices, but a
steady base of government employees buffers any long-term economic effects.
Florida's forestry industry has suffered some setbacks but maintains a
strong presence. Panama City relies on tourism and the military community
around Tyndall Air Force Base.
Major Industry
Agriculture, government, manufacturing
Military Bases
Tyndall Air Force Base, 4,710 military, 1,990 civilian (1997)
Population
562,359 (1990)
Cities
Tallahassee, 136,812 (1997); Panama City (pt.), 29,250 (1990); Callaway,
13,060 (1997)
People
47% rural; 12% age 65+ (ranks 19 of 23 in state; middle third nationally);
54% married couples, 25% married couples with children; 19% college educated
(ranks ninth of 23 in state; middle third nationally); 59% white collar
(ranks 13 of 23 in state; middle third nationally), 22% blue collar (ranks
15 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
74% white, 24% black, 1% Asian; 2% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$22,839 (ranks 20 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
The Suwanee River, made famous by Stephen Foster's song "Old Folks at Home";
Liberty County has the fewest registered Republicans of any county in the
state - 143 in 1998.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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