CQ Risk Rating: Republican Favored 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Rick Santorum (R) | 2,481,962 | 52% |
| Ron Klink (D) | 2,154,908 | 46% |
| John J. Featherman (LIBERT) | 45,775 | 1% |
| Lester B. Searer (CNSTP) | 28,382 | 1% |
| Robert E. Domske (REF) | 24,089 | 1% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: APRIL 4, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Ron Klink | 299,219 | 41% |
| Allyson Schwartz | 194,783 | 27% |
| Tom Foley | 184,003 | 25% |
| Bob Rovner | 28,031 | 4% |
| Murray S. Levin | 18,903 | 3% |
| Phil Berg | 9,636 | 1% |
| | Republican |
| Rick Santorum | 545,687 | 100% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
State Legislature | Urban Statistics | Registered Voters | U.S. Congress | Term Limits | Elections | Population | Miscellaneous
State Legislature
General Assembly:
Meets year-round
House of Representatives:
203 members, 2-year terms
1999 breakdown:
103R, 100D; 178 men, 25 women
Salary:
$60,700
Phone:
(717) 787-2372
Senate:
50 members, 4-year terms
1999 breakdown:
30R, 20D; 44 men, 6 women
Salary:
$59,245
Phone:
(717) 787-5920
Urban Statistics
Philadelphia:
Mayor John Street (D), Population 1,478,002
Pittsburgh:
Mayor Tom Murphy (D), Population 350,363
Erie:
Mayor Joyce Savocchio (D), Population 105,270
Allentown:
Mayor William Heydt (R), Population 102,211
Scranton:
Mayor James P. Connors (R), Population 77,189
Registered Voters
Democrat:
48%
Republican:
42%
Other:
9%
U.S. Congress
Senate:
2 R
House:
11 D, 10 R
Term Limits
For state offices:
No
Elections
1996 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 49%,
Bob Dole 40%,
Ross Perot 10%
1992 Presidential Vote:
Bill Clinton 45%,
George Bush 36%,
Ross Perot 18%
1988 Presidential Vote:
George Bush 51%,
Michael S. Dukakis 48%
Population
1998 population (est.):
12,056,112
1990 population:
11,881,643
1980 population:
11,863,895
Percent change 1980-90:
+<1%
Rank among states (1998):
5
White:
89%
Black:
10%
Asian or Pacific islander:
2%
Hispanic origin:
2%
Urban:
69%
Rural:
31%
Born in state:
80%
Foreign-born:
3%
Under age 18:
2,864,082 (24%)
Ages 18-64:
7,250,757 (60%)
65 and older:
1,904,822 (16%)
Median age:
37.3
Miscellaneous
Web:
www.state.pa.us
Capital:
Harrisburg
Median household income:
$36,609 (1997)
Rank among states:
21
Total area:
46,058 sq. miles
Rank among states:
33
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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