CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Peter Deutsch (D) | 156,765 | 100% |
| Ed Kopanski | 187 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Peter Deutsch | Unopposed |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Military Bases | Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
FLORIDA 20
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South - Parts of Broward County; Hollywood; the Keys
The 20th includes some of Florida's most environmentally sensitive land,
from the Everglades in western Broward and Dade counties to the Florida
Keys, ending in Key West. The mostly Democratic population centers around
fast-growing suburbs of Pembroke Pines (which grew by 53 percent in the
1990s), Plantation and Davie. The district has the highest median income in
the state, thanks to wealthy Keys residents and upscale suburbanites.
The district wraps around the Miami area, but includes many former Miami
residents who headed north to Broward County seeking suburban life. The Keys
have a significant gay and lesbian population in addition to older natives
who adhere to the independence and environmentalism of the "Conch Republic."
Tourism and fishing represent the bulk of business in the Keys, while
western Broward teems with shopping centers and suburban development.
Davie, closer to the Everglades, has retained a rural feel and is known
for its cattle ranches. Plantation has more upscale homes and light
industry. Jewish retirees help give the district its overall Democratic
bent, but Republicans have been competitive in local and state elections.
Military Bases
Key West Naval Air Station, 1,060 military, 683 civilian (1998)
Major Industry
Tourism, business services, retail
Population
561,856 (1990)
Cities
Pembroke Pines, 100,662 (1997); Hollywood (pt.), 71,510; Plantation (pt.),
61,296 (1990)
People
81% urban; 16% age 65+ (ranks 13 of 23 in state; top third nationally); 59%
married couples, 24% married couples with children; 22% college educated
(ranks fifth of 23 in state; top third nationally); 66% white collar (ranks
third of 23 in state; top third nationally), 19% blue collar (ranks 21 of 23
in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
92% white, 4% black, 2% Asian; 12% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$35,378 (ranks first of 23 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
The dozens of cats that live at Ernest Hemingway's former home in Key West
all have six toes on each paw; The city of Sunrise attracted its first
residents in 1961 by building an upside-down house complete with garage and
car.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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