CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Todd R. Platts (R) | 168,722 | 73% |
| Jeff Sanders (D) | 61,538 | 26% |
| Michael L. Paoletta (CNSTP) | 2,234 | 1% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: APRIL 4, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Jeff Sanders | 11,670 | 54% |
| John J. Moran II | 10,057 | 46% |
| | Republican |
| Todd R. Platts | 21,448 | 33% |
| Albert Masland | 18,674 | 29% |
| Dick Stewart | 11,973 | 19% |
| Charles Gerow | 8,314 | 13% |
| Christopher Reilly | 3,948 | 6% |
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 19
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South Central - York
Located in south-central Pennsylvania, the 19th includes all of Adams
and York counties and a small portion of Cumberland County. At the edge of
Pennsylvania Dutch country, the 19th's historic landscape has a reliably
Republican constituency and flourishing agricultural and manufacturing
industries. In Adams County, a largely agricultural area, 1.8 million
tourists visit the site of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg each year. Many
come for the annual reenactment of one of the Civil War's most significant
battles.
Even as Clinton captured the Keystone State in 1992 and '96, the
counties of the 19th stayed true to their Republican roots. Democrats in the
19th find sanctuary in the counties' more urban areas, such as Gettysburg
and York, the district's largest city.
This GOP enclave continues to attract tourists and business. Located at
the crossroads of several major highways, the 19th is a prime location for
manufacturing and distribution centers, including depots and logistical
support facilities for the Department of Defense. York County serves as the
district's industrial hub. Residential growth, another more recent trend in
the district, can also be attributed to the district's location, making the
area attractive to Marylanders in search of lower taxes and affordable real
estate.
Major Industry
Agriculture, manufacturing, distribution
Military Bases
Defense Distribution Region East, 63 military, 2,239 civilian (1995)
Population
565,789 (1990)
Cities
York, 40,779; Carlisle, 18,039; Hanover, 14,355 (1996)
People
50% rural; 13% age 65+ (ranks 18 of 21 in state; middle third nationally);
63% married couples, 28% married couples with children; 16% college educated
(ranks 10 of 21 in state; top third nationally); 52% white collar (ranks 14
of 21 in state; bottom third nationally), 35% blue collar (ranks third of 21
in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Race
96% white, 3% black, 1% Asian; 1% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$32,424 (ranks sixth of 21 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Birthplace of the Articles of Confederation; Town of York served as the U.S.
Capitol from 1777-1778 while the British occupied Philadelphia;Harley
Davidson factory in York.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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