CQ Risk Rating: Leans Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Ed Schrock (R) | 97,856 | 52% |
| Jody Wagner (D) | 90,328 | 48% |
| write-ins | 145 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: JUNE 13, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Jody Wagner | Unopposed |
| | Republican |
| Ed Schrock | Unopposed |
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
VIRGINIA 2
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Virginia Beach and parts of Norfolk
Redistricting for the 106th Congress gave the 2nd all of Virginia Beach,
a center for white-collar, suburban military families and retirees. Although
the added population should fit right in with the 2nd's conservative bent,
the district retains parts of blue-collar Norfolk, and the district as a
whole is willing to support Democrats who look after military interests.
Virginia Beach's tourism-driven population boom of the 1980s is over,
but the area has held its ground in the face of military base closings. In
fact, one base added 5,000 new employees. The Norfolk Naval Base, the
largest in the world, continues to dominate the economy, which also is
bolstered by shipbuilding and shipping companies. The Hampton Roads port is
the world's biggest shipper of coal.
Home to Pat Robertson's religious broadcast network, the 2nd is socially
and economically conservative. Although Democratic Rep. Pickett has
represented the 2nd since 1987, Republicans fared better in presidential
elections in 1992 and '96. Republicans will probably be favored to take over
the congressional seat when Rep.Pickett retires. Locally, Republicans hold
some state House seats.
Major Industry
Military, tourism, agriculture
Military Bases
Norfolk Naval Base, 53,000 military, 29,000 civilian; Little Creek Naval
Amphibious Base, 8,000 military, 1,800 civilian (1997); Oceana Naval Air
Station, 7,300 military, 1,165 civilian; Fort Story (Army), 1,960 military,
224 civilian; Atlantic Fleet Combat Training Center, Dam Neck, 2,355
military, 950 civilian (1998)
Population
562,771 (1990)
Cities
Virginia Beach, 393,069; Norfolk (pt.), 169,702 (1990)
People
Not available for this newly redrawn district.
Race
76% white, 18% black, 5% other (1990)
Median Household Income
Not available for this newly redrawn district.
Unusual Features
Cape Henry Lighthouse in Virginia Beach is the oldest federal building in
the United States, finished circa 1791.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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