CQ Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Bob Holden (D) | 1,152,752 | 49% |
| James M. Talent (R) | 1,131,307 | 48% |
| Larry Rice (I) | 34,431 | 1% |
| John M. Swenson (LIBERT) | 11,274 | 0% |
| Lavoy "Zaki Baruti" Reed (GREEN) | 9,008 | 0% |
| Richard A. Kline (REF) | 4,916 | 0% |
| Richard L. Smith (CNSTP) | 3,142 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: AUGUST 8, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Constitutional |
| Richard L. Smith | 299 | 100% |
| | Democratic |
| Bob Holden | 362,457 | 100% |
| | Libertarian |
| John M. Swenson | 1,032 | 60% |
| Dick Illyes | 678 | 40% |
| | Republican |
| James M. Talent | 296,159 | 84% |
| Jen Sievers | 33,674 | 10% |
| Elgar Macy | 20,681 | 6% |
| | Reform |
| Richard A. Kline | 317 | 43% |
| Joseph C. Keller | 231 | 31% |
| Kent A. Benson | 193 | 26% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
State Legislature | Urban Statistics | Registered Voters | U.S. Congress | Term Limits | Elections | Population | Miscellaneous
State Legislature
General Assembly:
Meets January-May
House of Representatives:
163 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
76R, 85D, 1I; 126 men, 36 women
Salary:
$29,080
Phone:
(573) 751-3659
Senate:
34 members, 4-year terms
1999 breakdown:
16R, 18D; 29 men, 5 women
Salary:
$29,080
Phone:
(573) 751-3766
Urban Statistics
Kansas City:
Mayor Kay Waldo Barnes, N-P, Population 441,259
St. Louis:
Mayor Clarence Harmon (D), Population 351,565
Springfield:
Mayor Leland Gannaway, N-P, Population 143,407
Independence:
Mayor Ron Stewart, N-P, Population 110,303
Registered Voters
Voters do not register by party.
U.S. Congress
Senate:
2 R
House:
5 D, 4 R
Term Limits
For state offices:
Yes
Senate:
2 terms
House:
4 terms
Elections
1996 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 48%,
Bob Dole 41%,
Ross Perot 10%
1992 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 44%,
George Bush 34%,
Ross Perot 22%
1988 Presidential Vote:
George Bush 52%,
Michael S. Dukakis 48%
Population
1998 population (est.):
5,358,692
1990 population:
5,117,073
1980 population:
4,916,686
Percent change 1980-90:
+4%
Rank among states (1998):
15
White:
87%
Black:
11%
Asian or Pacific islander:
1%
Hispanic origin:
1%
Urban:
69%
Rural:
31%
Born in state:
70%
Foreign-born:
2%
Under age 18:
1,406,425 (26%)
Ages 18-64:
3,255,038 (60%)
65 and older:
740,595 (14%)
Median age:
35.4
Miscellaneous
Web:
www.state.mo.us
Capital:
Jefferson City
Median household income:
$35,802 (1997)
Rank among states:
25
Total area:
69,709 sq. miles
Rank among states:
21
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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