CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Jim Davis (D) | 149,465 | 85% |
| Charlie Westlake (LIBERT) | 27,197 | 15% |
| write-in | 21 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Jim Davis | Unopposed |
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Major Industry | Military Bases | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
FLORIDA 11
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West - Southern Hillsborough County; Tampa
The 11th lies within Hillsborough County and includes most of Tampa and
the surrounding Tampa Bay area. One of the younger and more racially diverse
districts in the state, the 11th combines a traditional blue-collar
manufacturing base with newer high-tech and service industries that have
transformed Tampa into a major southern city.
Like the neighboring 10th, the 11th has seen its traditional one-party
dominance fade as Hispanic immigrants and white-collar jobs have moved in.
Although the number of Republicans has risen, Democrats continue to do well,
but they tend to be more conservative to meet the changing population. In
this swing district, issues like urban sprawl and the environment are
important to voters, but recent tax hike proposals have been soundly
defeated.
As its economy continues to evolve, the Tampa area has attracted
professional sports franchises and a steady military presence at MacDill Air
Force Base. Tampa's airport and seaport make it a major shipping and
transportation hub, while its traditional cigar industry is attempting a
comeback from harder years. The downtown neighborhood of Ybor City's success
in reinventing itself as a nighttime hot spot has given the area new life.
Major Industry
Retail, health care, finance
Military Bases
MacDill Air Force Base, 5,331 military, 1,216 civilian (1997)
Population
562,293 (1990)
Cities
Tampa (pt.), 275,508; Town 'n' County (unincorporated), 60,946; Brandon
(unincorporated) (pt.), 43,864 (1990)
People
99% urban; 12% age 65+ (ranks 18 of 23 in state; middle third nationally);
47% married couples, 20% married couples with children; 19% college educated
(ranks ninth of 23 in state; middle third nationally); 62% white collar
(ranks eighth of 23 in state; top third nationally); 23% blue collar (ranks
12 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
79% white, 17% black, 1% Asian; 14% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$26,166 (ranks 13 of 23 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Tampa was the hideout for the pirate Jose Gaspar, better known as
Gasparilla; Native tribes named the area Tampa, which means "sticks of
fire."
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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