CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Martin Frost (D) | 103,152 | 62% |
| Bryndan Wright (R) | 61,235 | 37% |
| Robert T. Worthington (LIBERT) | 2,561 | 2% |
| PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION: APRIL 11, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Republican |
| Bryndan Wright | 2,240 | 62% |
| William "Bill" Payne | 1,371 | 38% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MARCH 14, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Martin Frost | 18,892 | 100% |
| | Republican |
| Bryndan Wright | 5,551 | 33% |
| William "Bill" Payne | 4,369 | 26% |
| Cynthia Newman | 3,837 | 23% |
| Mac Warren | 3,135 | 19% |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
TEXAS 24
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Parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties
The 24th draws much of its population from Fort Worth and Arlington in
Tarrant County, and the city of Dallas. It extends to take in most of Ellis
and part of Navarro counties, mostly rural areas that tend to vote
Democratic.
Blue-collar workers in the 24th have borne the brunt of military
cutbacks and defense contractor layoffs. Still, defense cuts have not proved
as devastating as expected. Millenium Holding Co., an aircraft repair
company, is slated to purchase the closed Dallas Naval Air Station, a move
both Dallas and Grand Prairie support because it would boost the local
economy.
Arlington's entertainment venues are large employers in the district,
and the U. of Texas to the southwest benefits the local economy as well.
South of Dallas, the residential area of Oak Cliff will be the site of a
large retail center, which is expected to create 2,000 new jobs and
substantially boost the local economy.
The district leans Democratic, and 1996 redistricting increased its
Democratic tilt by drawing in more of the Grand Prairie area, which is
mostly middle-class. The district also includes some predominantly black and
Democratic areas of southeast Fort Worth. Overall, blacks and Hispanics each
represent about 20 percent of the district's population, and the Hispanic
population is increasing.
Major Industry
Defense, transportation, entertainment
Population
567,791 (1990)
Cities
Arlington (pt.), 127,523; Dallas (pt.), 109,108; Fort Worth (pt.), 72,574
(1990)
People
80% urban; 9% age 65+ (ranks 18 of 30 in state; bottom third nationally);
56% 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), 32% blue collar (ranks fourth
of 30 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Race
64% white, 20% black, 2% Asian; 21% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$27,091 (ranks 13 of 30 in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Six Flags over Texas amusement park is home to the Texas Giant roller
coaster, consistently named the No. 1 wooden roller coaster in the world.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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