CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) | 112,968 | 100% |
| write-in | 23 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Republican |
| Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Unopposed |
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Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
FLORIDA 18
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Southeast - Parts of Dade County; part of Miami
The 18th features the glitz of downtown Miami and Miami Beach, but its
political base comes from the Latin-dominated areas west of downtown. From
downtown Miami, the 18th winds its way around black-majority areas grouped
into the 17th District. Two-thirds of the residents claim Hispanic origin
and many are stridently anti-Castro, helping make the 18th among the safest
Republican districts in the nation.
The district has a wide mix of neighborhoods, from the downtrodden areas
of Little Havana to wealthy Pinecrest and more middle-class Kendall and
Westchester. Residents tend to be conservative on foreign policy issues but
more in line with Democrats on welfare reform and other social issues. A
strong economy that doesn't rely solely on tourism has translated into
little opposition for incumbents.
International commerce and transportation, including Miami International
Airport and several cruise lines, are important parts of the 18th's economy
and have been bolstered by increased trade with Latin America. Two large
universities - the U. of Miami in upscale Coral Gables and Florida
International U. - attract an international student body. The United States
Southern Command, which oversees military operations in Central and South
America, will be moving from Panama to a location just west of the airport
in Miami.
Major Industry
Transportation, trade, higher education
Population
562,394 (1990)
Cities
Miami (pt.), 228,969; Coral Gables (pt.), 38,052; Miami Beach (pt.), 33,721
(1990)
People
99% urban; 17% age 65+ (ranks 11 of 23 in state; top third nationally); 50%
married couples, 20% married couples with children; 21% college educated
(ranks sixth of 23 in state; middle third nationally); 60% white collar
(ranks 11 of 23 in state; middle third nationally), 24% blue collar (ranks
eighth of 23 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
89% white, 4% black, 1% Asian; 67% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$25,537 (ranks 15 of 23 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Richard M. Nixon vacationed regularly on Key Biscayne; South Beach's
residents have included Madonna and Sylvester Stallone.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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