CQ Risk Rating: No Clear Favorite 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Donald L. Sherwood (R) | 124,830 | 53% |
| Patrick Casey (D) | 112,580 | 47% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: APRIL 4, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Patrick Casey | 24,210 | 82% |
| Francis McHale | 5,196 | 18% |
| | Republican |
| Donald L. Sherwood | 33,933 | 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
PENNSYLVANIA 10
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Northeast - Scranton
Situated in the upper northeast corner of Pennsylvania, the 10th is home
to the Pocono Mountains, a popular honeymoon retreat known for its outdoor
activities, including skiing, rafting and golfing. Nestled in these
mountains is Scranton, one of the state's larger cities but a diminishing
influence with the long decline of coal and railroads.
New industries, including technology, have moved into the 10th, but the
labor force hasn't always kept pace, forcing officials to develop retraining
programs. Tourism remains strong, especially during the summer months.
The 10th has leaned Republican for decades, more so after many union
jobs disappeared. Many elections are close, but fiscally conservative
viewpoints tend to help Republicans, despite the area's penchant for federal
dollars. Presidential elections are often more competitive than those for
Congress, which usually favor the GOP.
Major Industry
Manufacturing, health care, tourism
Military Bases
Tobyhanna Army Depot, 20 military, 3,180 civilian (1998)
Population
565,777 (1990)
Cities
Scranton, 77,189; Williamsport, 30,537; Dunmore, 14,647 (1996)
People
54% rural; 17% age 65+ (ranks eighth of 21 in state; top third nationally);
60% married couples, 26% married couples with children; 14% college educated
(ranks 15 of 21 in state; bottom third nationally); 50% white collar (ranks
15 of 21 in state; bottom third nationally), 34% blue collar (ranks sixth of
21 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Race
98% white, 1% black, 0% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$25,648 (ranks 14 of 21 in state, bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
It is estimated that one out of every six railroad tracks in America were
made in Scranton; Williamsport hosts the annual Little League World Series.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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