CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| C.W. Bill Young (R) | 146,799 | 76% |
| Josette Green (NL) | 26,908 | 14% |
| Randy Heine (NP) | 20,296 | 10% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Republican |
| C.W. Bill Young | Unopposed |
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Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
FLORIDA 10
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West - Southern Pinellas County; St. Petersburg
The 10th takes in the southern portion of Pinellas County, including St.
Petersburg and surrounding beachfront communities to the west and south. One
of Florida's first Republican areas, the 10th has since achieved more of a
political balance; it frequently elects Republicans at the local and state
level while opting for Democratic presidential candidates. The GOP has a
voter registration edge of several hundred.
Although many retirees reside in Largo and the Gulf Coast towns, younger
residents live in St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park, closer to major
employers and nearby Tampa. Tourism has been an economic mainstay for the
district, accounting for about $2 billion a year from area hotels and
attractions. But high-tech manufacturers, financial services companies and a
new Major League Baseball franchise have added to the 10th's economic
strength.
Unlike many areas in Florida, the 10th's population remained stagnant
during much of the 1990s, a result of the already crowded conditions in most
of the district. But the area continues to add more attractions, including
the Florida Aquarium and Tropicana Field, which hosted the 1999 NCAA college
basketball championship.
Major Industry
Tourism, health care, retail
Population
562,301 (1990)
Cities
St. Petersburg, 235,988; Largo, 65,793; Pinellas Park, 43,980 (1997)
People
100% urban; 26% age 65+ (ranks fourth of 23 in state; top third nationally);
49% married couples, 15% married couples with children; 17% college educated
(ranks 17 of 23 in state; middle third nationally); 61% white collar (ranks
10 of 23 in state; middle third nationally), 23% blue collar (ranks 12 of 23
in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
89% white, 9% black, 1% Asian; 2% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$25,145 (ranks 17 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
St. Petersburg is the birthplace of Major League Baseball spring training;
the city also operates the largest recycled water system in the United
States, dispensing 20 million gallons per day for lawn irrigation.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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