CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| William J. Coyne (D) | 147,533 | 100% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: APRIL 4, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| William J. Coyne | 44,187 | 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 14
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Pittsburgh and suburbs
The 14th, which includes Pittsburgh and its suburbs from Edgewood to
McCandless, has undergone an economic transformation while maintaining its
Democratic tradition and ethnic character. Medical centers and universities,
parks and skyscrapers have replaced the smoke stacks from the steel industry
once nestled between the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers. A thriving,
corporate downtown has grown up in the "Golden Triangle," where the
Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meet. While this economic renaissance has
opened white-collar and service-oriented jobs, there are fewer high-wage
manufacturing jobs available for the working class.
Even with the diversification of the 14th's economy, the district has
remained true to its Democratic roots. Union strength translates into
lopsided Democratic margins, and Democrats outnumber Republicans 3-to-1.
Republicans can be found in a thorough search of the 14th, particularly in
the northern and western suburbs. Republican candidates have begun to make
inroads at the local level.
The city's unique international quality also remains intact, with
distinct neighborhoods dotting its landscape. Among the numerous enclaves
are Bloomfield, home to many Italians; Lawrenceville, with Germans and
Poles; and Squirrel Hill, which has a sizable Jewish population.
Major Industry
Banking, government, health care
Population
565,838 (1990)
Cities
Pittsburgh, 350,363; McCandless, 29,666; Ross Township, 32,959 (1996)
People
100% urban; 18% age 65+ (ranks fourth of 21 in state; top third nationally);
44% married couples, 17% married couples with children; 23% college educated
(ranks fifth of 21 in state; top third nationally); 66% white collar (ranks
third of 21 in state; top third nationally), 18% blue collar (ranks 21 of 21
in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
81% white, 18% black, 1% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$24,751 (ranks 16 of 21 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Andy Warhol Museum in downtown Pittsburgh on the site where the artist was
born and raised.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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