CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Dennis J. Kucinich (D) | 167,063 | 75% |
| Bill Smith (R) | 48,930 | 22% |
| Ron Petrie (LIBERT) | 6,762 | 3% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | 56,781 | 93% |
| C. River Smith | 4,145 | 7% |
| write-in | 2 | 0% |
| | Libertarian |
| Ron Petrie | 59 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Bill Smith | 36,445 | 100% |
| write-in | 14 | 0% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
OHIO 10
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Cleveland - West Side and suburbs
The 10th includes the western portion of Cleveland and follows the
migration of its ethnic residents into the western and southern suburbs. The
district, composed mainly of Reagan Democrats, has successfully navigated
the transition from an industrial to a service economy.
The line between the 10th and 11th districts generally divides
Cleveland's white and black neighborhoods. The 10th contains the state's
largest concentration of ethnic voters, mostly Poles, Czechs, Italians,
Irish and Germans. Although industry still provides the backbone of the
city's economy, the district has attracted smaller, high-tech companies and
undergone a downtown restoration, helping the district maintain its steady
employment base.
The immediate suburbs have a strong union presence and a Democratic
leaning. At the district's western edge, it contains more conservative,
white-collar residents who commute from the affluent, gated communities of
towns such as Bay Village. Democrats dominate the state legislature from
this district, but local offices are split evenly. Although the
congressional seat was designed with Democratic candidates in mind, a large
population of Reagan Democrats makes it winnable by Republicans.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, banking, high technology
Population
570,530 (1990)
Cities
Cleveland (pt.), 219,243; Parma, 87,876; Lakewood, 59,718 (1990)
People
100% urban; 15% age 65+ (ranks third of 19 in state; top third nationally);
52% married couples, 23% married couples with children; 19% college educated
(ranks sixth of 20 in state; bottom third nationally); 62% white collar
(ranks third of 20 in state; top third nationally), 26% blue collar (ranks
13 of 20 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
92% white, 2% black, 1% Asian; 4% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$30,323 (ranks eighth of 20 in state; middle third nationally)
Unusual Features
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland; NASA Lewis Research Center.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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