CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| John M. McHugh (R, C) | 138,322 | 74% |
| Neil P. Tallon (D) | 42,698 | 23% |
| Willard E. Smith (INDC, GREEN) | 5,167 | 3% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Conservative |
| John M. McHugh | Unopposed |
| | Democratic |
| Neil P. Tallon | Unopposed |
| | Green |
| Willard E. Smith | 9 | 50% |
| William Kuntz III | 5 | 28% |
| write-ins | 4 | 22% |
| | Independence |
| Willard E. Smith | Unopposed |
| | Republican |
| John M. McHugh | Unopposed |
| | Working Families |
| write-in | 3 | 100% |
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
NEW YORK 24
:
North Country - Plattsburgh; Watertown; Oswego
One of the East Coast's largest districts, the 24th covers more than
one-fourth of the state, bordering Lake Champlain, the St. Lawrence Seaway
and Lake Ontario. The waterways provide an inexpensive source of
electricity, which has lured some heavy industry to the 23rd and given it a
number of blue-collar voters.
But the majority of the district is rural and Republican, full of small
towns, dairy farmers and maple syrup producers. Concern for Fort Drum near
Watertown, one of the district's economic mainstays, reinforces the 24th's
tendency to support the GOP. Although Fort Drum is one of the largest and
most modern Army facilities on the East Coast and probably safe from
post-Cold War base closures, district residents experienced the economic
hardship that comes with base closures when Plattsburgh Air Force Base shut
down in 1993.
Unemployment remains a problem throughout the district; harsh winters
and high transportation costs make attracting jobs difficult. But the
district also covers most of the Adirondack Mountains, making tourism a
growing industry. In 1996, economic difficulties contributed to Clinton's
victory in this otherwise Republican mainstay. Clinton County, bordering
independently minded Vermont, is the only county with a regular and
substantial Democratic vote.
Major Industry
Agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, defense
Military Bases
Fort Drum, 10,200 military, 2,200 civilian (1997)
Population
580,376 (1990)
Cities
Watertown, 28,700; Plattsburgh, 19,043; Oswego, 18,522 (1990)
People
65% rural; 12% age 65+ (ranks 21 of 31 in state; middle third nationally);
60% married couples, 31% married couples with children; 14% college educated
(ranks 28 of 31 in state; bottom third nationally); 49% white collar (ranks
30 of 31 in state; bottom third nationally), 30% blue collar (ranks second
of 31 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Race
95% white, 3% black, 1% Asian; 2% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$25,687 (ranks 26 of 31 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Antique Boat Museum near Clayton.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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