CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Peter A. DeFazio (D) | 197,998 | 68% |
| John Lindsey (R) | 88,950 | 31% |
| David G. Duemler (S) | 3,696 | 1% |
| write-in | 421 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MAY 16, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Peter A. DeFazio | 78,361 | 99% |
| write-ins | 465 | 1% |
| | Republican |
| John Lindsey | 36,725 | 68% |
| Wendell Robinson | 16,704 | 31% |
| write-ins | 525 | 1% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
OREGON 4
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Southwest - Eugene
In the early 1990s, Oregon's 4th was a prime battleground in the fight
between lumber mills and environmentalists over the fate of the spotted owl.
The brouhaha has since quieted down - most of the unionized mills have been
forced to close. Fishing, another of the district's economic mainstays, also
has dwindled. Most commercial fishermen, harmed by frequent run closings,
short seasons and low prices, are looking for a way out. This rural region,
which suffers from higher-than-average unemployment, is counting on tourists
and retirement communities to revitalize its economy.
Eugene and Springfield, the district's most populous towns, have fared
better. Research at the U. of Oregon, still a hotbed of environmentalism,
has lured high-tech companies. Computer manufacturers and software
developers now vie with lumber and paper producers to dominate the economy.
Voters in the 4th support Democratic statewide candidates, but their
behavior is less certain at the local level. Voters in Eugene and
Springfield vote reliably Democratic, but those in Linn and Douglas counties
tend to support Republicans in the legislature. Coos and Curry counties,
which once had a strong union tradition, are now evenly split between
Republicans and Democrats.
Major Industry
Forestry, agriculture, fishing, tourism
Population
568,395 (1990)
Cities
Eugene, 123,718; Springfield, 49,430 (1996); Albany (pt.), 29,462 (1990)
People
39% rural, 33% urban; 15% age 65+ (ranks second of five in state; top third
nationally); 58% married couples, 25% married couples with children; 17%
college educated (ranks fourth of five in state; middle third nationally);
50% white collar (ranks fourth of five in state; bottom third nationally),
30% blue collar (ranks first of five in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Race
96% white, 0% black, 1% Asian; 2% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$24,593 (ranks fourth of five in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Movie "Stand by Me" filmed in Lane County; Curry County is the nation's
leading producer of Easter lilies.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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