CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Chet Edwards (D) | 105,782 | 55% |
| Ramsey W. Farley (R) | 85,546 | 44% |
| Mark Swanstrom (LIBERT) | 1,590 | 1% |
| PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION: APRIL 11, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Republican |
| Ramsey W. Farley | 8,385 | 61% |
| Rodney Geer | 5,315 | 39% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 14, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Chet Edwards | 28,053 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Rodney Geer | 14,537 | 41% |
| Ramsey W. Farley | 14,171 | 40% |
| Rob Curnock | 7,078 | 20% |
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
TEXAS 11
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Central - Waco
The 11th's residents are not party-line voters, and they do not embrace
change - in 60 years, the district has had just three congressmen. While
longtime Democratic Rep. Edwards carried all but one of the district's 12
counties in 1996, the 11th is trending Republican. In 1996, Bob Dole carried
all but two counties, Milam and Falls, in this rural district set between
Dallas and Austin.
About one-third of the district's residents reside in each of Bell and
McLennan counties, which together provide the bulk of Democratic votes.
Waco, in McLennan County, is the 11th's core and is considered the
educational, cultural and economic lifeblood of central Texas. It is also
the largest marketing center between Austin and Dallas. The district was
largely insulated from the energy bust of the 1980s and has seen steady
economic growth.
Fort Hood, the district's massive military base in Bell County, is an
economic mainstay that has yet to be substantially affected by defense
cutbacks. It has drawn retired veterans - more than any other district in
the nation - who come to the district largely for its mild climate and three
veterans' medical centers.
Major Industry
Military, agriculture, light manufacturing
Military Bases
Fort Hood (Army), 40,955 military, 3,386 civilian (1998)
Population
566,280 (1990)
Cities
Waco, 108,412; Killeen, 78,022; Temple, 51,394 (1996 est.)
People
60% urban; 13% age 65+ (ranks eighth of 30 in state; middle third
nationally); 60% married couples, 30% married couples with children; 15%
college educated (ranks 17 of 30 in state; bottom third nationally); 52%
white collar (ranks 21 of 30 in state; bottom third nationally), 28% blue
collar (ranks 13 of 30 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
76% white, 16% black, 2% Asian; 12% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$22,283 (ranks 21 of 30 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
In 1993, a complex outside Waco known as Ranch Apocalypse was the scene of a
deadly standoff between federal agents and members of the Branch Davidian
group; Waco is home to Baylor U., the world's largest Baptist-affiliated
university; Texas Ranger Museum in Waco includes Billy the Kid's rifle and
guns used on both sides of the Bonnie and Clyde ambush.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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