CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Carrie P. Meek (D) | 100,715 | 100% |
| write-in | 3 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Carrie P. Meek | 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 17
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Southeast - Part of north Dade County; part of Miami; Carol City
One of the state's poorest districts, the 17th takes in portions of
Miami and stretches from Homestead to near the Broward County line. Despite
having the lowest voter registration in the state, the district routinely
delivers the highest percentages for Democratic candidates in statewide and
national elections.
The 17th has the highest percentage of blacks in the state. Residents
live in a range of neighborhoods, from the more affluent northern suburbs to
the economically depressed Liberty City and Overtown sections of Miami. Most
of the district straddles U.S. Highway 1 and the Florida East Coast
railroad, taking in small portions of Little Haiti and several Hispanic
areas. Many of the district's white residents live closer to the beach north
of Miami and tend to add to the 17th's Democratic base. The southern
portions of the district come close to the edge of the Everglades and have
more agricultural activity.
Aviation is a big part of the 17th: Miami International Airport, a hub
for United Airlines, is located just outside the district. Another airport
in Opa-Locka serves as base for civilian pilots. But the district, never an
economic powerhouse, lost its major employer when Homestead Air Force Base
was shuttered after Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992. A small reserve station
and a NASCAR auto racing track now occupy much of the former base.
Major Industry
Transportation, health care, state and local government
Population
563,284 (1990)
Cities
Miami (pt.), 127,376; Carol City (unincorporated) (pt.), 43,858; North Miami
(pt.), 39,540 (1990)
People
100% urban; 10% age 65+ (ranks 23 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally);
42% married couples, 21% married couples with children; 11% college educated
(ranks 21 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally); 48% white collar (ranks
21 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally), 28% blue collar (ranks third of
23 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
37% white, 59% black, 1% Asian; 23% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$21,899 (ranks 21 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Opa-Locka's architecture is based on an Arabian theme, and the city holds an
Arabian festival each year.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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