CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| John L. Mica (R) | 171,018 | 63% |
| Daniel Vaughen (D) | 99,531 | 37% |
| write-in | 11 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Daniel Vaughen | Unopposed |
| | Republican |
| John L. Mica | Unopposed |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
FLORIDA 7
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Central - Southern Seminole and Volusia counties; Deltona; Port Orange
The 7th follows Interstate 4 from the southern end of Daytona Beach to
the outskirts of Orlando and includes most of Seminole County in between.
Dominated by suburban bedroom communities, it is reliably Republican, having
shaken off the longtime control by Southern Democrats.
Once a major agricultural area, Seminole County now serves as a suburban
home to middle- and upper-class Orlando commuters and their families. The
middle of the district maintains its mostly agrarian feel. The 7th contains
one-third of Daytona Beach, which continues to attract college students,
bikers and race car fans with its beaches and sporting events. But inland
Volusia County also has farmers, a more diverse population and voters who
rarely fail to predict winners in statewide and national races - even if
that means electing a Democrat.
The steady influx of people has meant a sustained economic boom in the
district, but also has pushed growth-management issues to the top of the
local agenda. Retirees have packed once-small towns closer to the ocean,
drawing retail shops but not as many larger employers. A growing aerospace
industry near Daytona Beach, helped by pilot trainees at Embry-Riddle U.,
helps to broaden the base. Sanford, in Seminole County, has been able to
attract package delivery distribution centers and other service-oriented
businesses.
Major Industry
Tourism, service, electronics
Population
563,552 (1990)
Cities
Deltona (unincorporated), 50,828 (1990); Port Orange, 41,387 (1997);
Altamonte Springs (unincorporated), 33,287 (1990)
People
84% urban; 16% age 65+ (ranks 14 of 23 in state; top third nationally); 60%
married couples, 25% married couples with children; 20% college educated
(ranks seventh of 23 in state; middle third nationally); 64% white collar
(ranks sixth of 23 in state; top third nationally), 21% blue collar (ranks
17 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
93% white, 4% black, 1% Asian; 5% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$30,921 (ranks sixth of 23 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Southernmost point of Amtrak's "car-train," which carries vehicles and
passengers from Lorton, Va. to Sanford; Altamonte Springs had the world's
largest fernery from 1912 to 1940.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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