CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Robert A. Borski (D) | 130,528 | 69% |
| Charles F. Dougherty (R) | 59,343 | 31% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: APRIL 4, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Robert A. Borski | 25,439 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Charles F. Dougherty | 9,945 | 100% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
PENNSYLVANIA 3
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Northeast Philadelphia
Of the three districts that include parts of Philadelphia, the 3rd is
the only district completely within city limits. To the east of the 3rd lies
the Delaware River, where three bridges join the 3rd to neighboring New
Jersey. The 3rd is a mostly residential district with a suburban feel, where
many local firefighters and police officers choose to live. Closer to the
center of Philadelphia, the back yards become smaller and the buildings
taller.
Despite having more white-collar workers than other parts of the state,
the 3rd was hit by job losses during the 1990s at the industrial centers of
Port Richmond and Kensington. But economic troubles are tempered by the
presence of several hospitals and major transportation arteries. The popular
outlet shopping center, Franklin Mills, is also located in the 3rd.
While the 3rd's Democrats outnumber Republicans, the district can swing
either way. The presence of Holmesburg Prison and the Philadelphia Police
Academy tends to foster conservative attitudes on issues of law enforcement.
Clinton carried this district in the 1990s, although, in the 1980s, the 3rd
tended to support Republican presidential nominees. The southern tip of the
district has Irish and Polish populations loyal to the Democratic Party.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, law enforcement, service
Population
565,884 (1990)
Cities
Philadelphia (pt.), 565,886 (1990)
People
100% urban; 18% age 65+ (ranks third of 21 in state; top third nationally);
51% married couples, 22% married couples with children; 13% college educated
(ranks 16 of 21 in state; bottom third nationally); 60% white collar (ranks
seventh of 21 in state; middle third nationally), 27% blue collar (ranks 14
of 21 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
89% white, 5% black, 3% Asian; 4% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$29,157 (ranks eighth of 21 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Betsy Ross House, where the first American flags were made; Penn's Landing,
near Philadelphia's famous South Street, where William Penn first arrived in
Pennsylvania.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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