CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Tom Sawyer (D) | 149,184 | 65% |
| Rick Wood (R) | 71,432 | 31% |
| William C. McDaniel Jr. (LIBERT) | 5,603 | 2% |
| Walter P. Keith (NL) | 3,869 | 2% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 7, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Tom Sawyer | 48,418 | 100% |
| | Libertarian |
| William C. McDaniel Jr. | 74 | 100% |
| | Natural Law |
| Walter P. Keith | 15 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Rick Wood | 25,386 | 58% |
| James C. Hrubik | 18,536 | 42% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
OHIO 14
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Northeast - Akron
Located in northeastern Ohio, the 14th includes the city of Akron and
its surroundings. Akron's history as a blue-collar factory town makes the
district heavily Democratic. At one time, 90 percent of the nation's tires
were manufactured in this district. As the major tire companies have cut
back manufacturing operations in the 14th, the population has decreased, and
the economy has made the shift from industrial to white-collar jobs.
Although the tire companies have moved many of their factories, many of
their corporate headquarters and research facilities remain in Akron,
providing steady employment and economic strength for the city. The city
also has been renovating its downtown and recreational areas along the Ohio
& Erie Canal. Blue-collar descendants combined with blacks, ethnic whites
and the academic community at the U. of Akron help the city retain its
Democratic character from its blue-collar past.
North of Akron, suburbs and farmland in northern Summit County and
western Portage County provide a Republican presence in the district.
However, they are too sparse to overcome Akron's Democratic advantage.
Although Democratic presidential candidates have a strong hold on the 14th,
local officials in the state legislature are evenly split between the two
parties.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, polymer research, agriculture
Population
570,987 (1990)
Cities
Akron, 216,882; Cuyahoga Falls, 49,278; Kent, 27,072 (1996)
People
88% urban; 13% age 65+ (ranks seventh of 20 in state; middle third
nationally); 55% married couples, 24% married couples with children; 20%
college educated (ranks fourth of 20 in state; middle third nationally); 59%
white collar (ranks ninth of 20 in state; middle third nationally), 27% blue
collar (ranks 11 of 20 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
88% white, 11% black, 1% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$28,184 (ranks 12 of 20 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Inventure Place (the National Inventors Hall of Fame) and Dr. Bob's Home
(birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous) in Akron; In 1970, Ohio National
Guardsmen opened fire on anti-Vietnam protesters at Kent State U., killing
four students. The guardsmen were later acquitted.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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