CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| William Lacy Clay (D) | 149,173 | 75% |
| Zellner Dwight Billingsly (R) | 42,730 | 22% |
| Brenda "Ziah" Reddick (GREEN) | 3,099 | 2% |
| Tamara A. Millay (LIBERT) | 2,253 | 1% |
| Robert Penningroth (REF) | 1,092 | 1% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: AUGUST 8, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| William Lacy Clay | 34,398 | 61% |
| Charlie Dooley | 15,612 | 27% |
| Eric E. Vickers | 3,543 | 6% |
| William C. "Bill" Haas | 1,602 | 3% |
| Steven G. Bailey | 1,144 | 2% |
| Joe Mondrak | 504 | 1% |
| | Libertarian |
| Tamara A. Millay | 78 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Zellner Dwight Billingsly | 5,399 | 70% |
| Richmond A. Soluade Sr. | 2,308 | 30% |
| | Reform |
| Robert Penningroth | 29 | 100% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
MISSOURI 1
:
North St. Louis; Northeast St. Louis County
The majority of downtown St. Louis and the eastern portion of St. Louis
County make up the 1st, a mixture of poor center-city communities and
middle-class suburbs. While its suburbs have sprawled and prospered, the
city of St. Louis has continued on a downward population spiral, and a
sizable portion of the city is filled with rundown, crime-ridden
neighborhoods.
Most of St. Louis' popular attractions, such as Forest Park and the
Gateway Arch, are included in the 1st, as are many of the area's larger
companies. Washington U.'s hospital is a key piece of the health care
industry. Large companies, including a Boeing plant near the St. Louis
Airport that makes fighter planes, employ many city residents, but
suburbanites in the 2nd and 3rd districts fill most of the higher-paying
positions. A growing gambling industry also has developed along the
Mississippi River.
Downtown St. Louis has remained fairly stable, while the areas just
north and west have witnessed a sharp rise in crime. The city hopes a nearly
$1 billion long-term revitalization plan and a new downtown convention
center will help reverse the trend.
The 1st is the state's most Democratic district. Local and city races
almost always favor Democratic candidates. The city and suburbs regularly
battle for funding; education is perhaps the hottest issue for center-city
residents, whose public schools have been suffering for years.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, airlines, higher education
Population
568,285 (1990)
Cities
St. Louis (pt.), 221,526; University City (pt.), 40,058 (1990); Ferguson,
21,126 (1997)
People
99% urban; 14% age 65+ (ranks sixth of nine in state; top third nationally);
40% married couples, 17% married couples with children; 20% college educated
(ranks second of nine in state; middle third nationally); 60% white collar
(ranks third of nine in state; middle third nationally), 22% blue collar
(ranks eighth of nine in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
46% white, 52% black, 1% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$24,963 (ranks sixth of nine in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Forest Park; Laclede's Landing; Missouri Botanical Gardens; Composer Scott
Joplin grew up in St. Louis; Trans World Airlines Dome, home of the Rams
football team.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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