CQ Risk Rating: Leans Democratic 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Joseph M. Hoeffel (D) | 146,026 | 53% |
| Stewart Greenleaf (R) | 126,501 | 46% |
| Ken Cavanaugh (LIBERT) | 4,224 | 2% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: APRIL 4, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Joseph M. Hoeffel | 20,749 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Stewart Greenleaf | 24,623 | 57% |
| John Coffey | 18,427 | 43% |
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 13
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Northwest Philadelphia suburbs - the Main Line
Anchored in Montgomery County, 20 miles west of Philadelphia, the 13th is the wealthiest district in the state. This area is known as the Main
Line, after the Pennsylvania Railroad's Main Line, the railway along which
doctors, lawyers and old-money families built their estates.
This affluent district has maintained its Republican voting record at
the local level. But voters endorsed congressional and presidential
candidates from both parties in the 1990s. Republican Sen. Arlen Specter
remains a district favorite, yet the 13th drifted from its Republican
tradition in 1992 and '98 by electing a Democrat to the House. The district
also supported Clinton in both 1992 and '96.
The 13th is growing both residentially and commercially. Housing units
have sprouted along Route 422, occupied by employees of pharmaceutical
companies that have relocated to Upper Providence Township. The growth has
forced Montgomery County to address typical suburban sprawl issues.
Major Industry
Health and business services, chemicals
Military Bases
Willow Grove Naval Air Station, 1,733 military, 829 civilian (1995)
Population
565,793 (1990)
Cities
Norristown, 30,754; Landsdale, 16,362 (1996); Willow Grove, 16,325 (1990)
People
92% urban; 15% age 65+ (ranks 10 of 21 in state; top third nationally); 61%
married couples, 27% married couples with children; 33% college educated
(ranks first of 21 in state; top third nationally); 72% white collar (ranks
first of 21 in state; top third nationally), 19% blue collar (ranks 18 of 21
in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
91% white, 6% black, 2% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$44,764 (ranks first of 21 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Valley Forge Historic National Park, where George Washington and the
Continental Army survived a harsh winter in 1777-78; Lancaster Pike, first
turnpike in the state.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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