CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Roscoe G. Bartlett (R) | 168,624 | 61% |
| Donald DeArmon (D) | 109,136 | 39% |
| write-in | 203 | 0% |
| Tim McCown | 82 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Donald DeArmon | 23,089 | 54% |
| John Ewald | 10,138 | 24% |
| Anthony J. McGuffin | 5,686 | 13% |
| Walter E. Carson | 3,868 | 9% |
| | Republican |
| Roscoe G. Bartlett | 57,977 | 78% |
| Timothy R. Mayberry | 16,539 | 22% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Military Bases | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
MARYLAND 6
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Central and West - Frederick; Hagerstown
The 6th includes the state's five western counties - Garrett, Allegany,
Washington, Frederick and Carroll - and more than half the population of
Howard County. The 6th has a rural tradition and a conservative bent that
often benefit the GOP. Although its eastern counties are thriving
economically, the demise of old-line industry has left the Appalachian
Mountain area struggling.
Frederick, Carroll and Howard counties are experiencing rapid growth
from new residents escaping the city and inner suburbs and commuting to
Baltimore and Washington. Carroll County, however, still has an agricultural
economy and remains a Republican stronghold.
Howard County has experienced an large influx of technology firms,
attracting younger voters who have begun to displace old-line conservative
Democrats. The more liberal newcomers helped upset a conservative Democrat,
who had represented the district for 14 years, in the 1992 primary, allowing
the GOP to capture the district in the general election.
The three western counties are less populous but solidly conservative.
Washington County, with its strong manufacturing base, is the only one
experiencing economic prosperity. With companies such as Kelly-Springfield
closing their operations, Allegany and Garrett counties are both struggling
and are now dependent on tourism for the bulk of their jobs.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, high-tech, agriculture
Military Bases
Fort Detrick (Army), 1,350 military, 4,200 civilian (1998)
Population
597,660 (1990)
Cities
Frederick, 46,227 (1996); Ellicott City (unincorporated) (pt.), 41,233
(1990); Hagerstown, 34,633 (1996)
People
47% rural; 11% age 65+ (ranks fifth of eight in state; middle third
nationally); 65% married couples, 31% married couples with children; 21%
college educated (ranks sixth of eight in state; middle third nationally);
60% white collar (ranks sixth of eight in state; middle third nationally),
26% blue collar (ranks second of eight in state; middle third nationally)
(1990)
Race
94% white, 4% black, 1% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$36,883 (ranks fifth of eight in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Presidential retreat Camp David; Whittaker Chambers' pumpkin patch produced
evidence for Richard Nixon during the Alger Hiss trial.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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