CQ Risk Rating: Safe Democrat 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| James P. Moran (D) | 164,178 | 63% |
| Demaris Miller (R) | 88,262 | 34% |
| Ron Crickenberger (I) | 3,483 | 1% |
| Rick Herron (I) | 2,805 | 1% |
| write-ins | 471 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: JUNE 13, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| James P. Moran | Unopposed |
| | Republican |
| Demaris Miller | Unopposed |
Source: Congressional Quarterly. To suggest updates and corrections: politics.feedback@cq.com
Major Industry | Military Bases | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Income | Unusual Features
VIRGINIA 8
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D.C. suburbs - Part of Fairfax County; Arlington; Alexandria
An arc-shaped area in Northern Virginia, the Democratic 8th is one of
the wealthiest districts in the state, although there are poorer pockets
along the U.S. Route 1 corridor. The 8th is mostly white, but ethnic
diversity has increased over time, especially in Arlington County and
Alexandria. A smattering of landmarks gives the district a colonial flavor,
but the area is far from old-fashioned. The 8th bustles with technology
businesses and defense contractors, drawn to the district's substantial
military presence, including the Pentagon.
Fairfax County is Virginia's most populous jurisdiction, and in the
1990s it led the district in growth. The trend continued elsewhere in the
8th. While government and defense-related employment is important to the
economy, high-tech took off as the hot industry of the 1990s.
The 8th votes overwhelmingly Democratic in congressional and
presidential elections. Away from the Democratic base in Arlington and
Alexandria, affluent voters in McLean elect a few Republicans locally.
Major Industry
Government, high-tech, service
Military Bases
Pentagon, 11,909 military, 14,206 civilian; Fort Belvoir (Army), 2,970
military, 10,014 civilian; Fort Myer (Army), 2,007 military, 808 civilian
(1997); Naval Sea Systems Command, 430 military, 4,079 civilian (includes
other naval employees); Henderson Hall, 1,866 military, 200 civilian (1998)
Population
562,808 (1990)
Cities
Arlington (unincorporated), 186,400 (1997); Alexandria, 119,500 (1998);
McLean (pt.) (unincorporated) 33,896 (1990)
People
100% urban; 9% age 65+ (ranks eighth of 11 in state; bottom third
nationally); 48% married couples, 21% married couples with children; 48%
college educated (ranks first of 11 in state; top third nationally); 77%
white collar (ranks first of 11 in state; top third nationally), 11% blue
collar (ranks 11 of 11 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
76% white, 13% black, 7% Asian; 9% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Income
$48,839 (ranks second of 11 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
The U.S. Capitol could fit into any one of the five wedge-shaped sections of
the Pentagon; Despite 17.5 miles of corridors in the Pentagon, it takes only
seven minutes to walk between any two points.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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