CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
|
| Thomas M. Davis III (R) | 150,395 | 62% |
| Mike Corrigan (D) | 83,455 | 34% |
| Robert McBride (LIBERT) | 4,774 | 2% |
| C.W. "Levi" Levy (I) | 4,059 | 2% |
| write-ins | 285 | 0% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: JUNE 13, 2000 |
|
| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Mike Corrigan | Unopposed |
| | Republican |
| Thomas M. Davis III | 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 11
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D.C. suburbs - Parts of Fairfax and Prince William counties
A politically competitive district, the 11th is a thin, erratically
shaped sliver that is home to well-educated, middle- and upper-class
suburbanites. One of the wealthiest districts in the state and nation, the
11th has a mostly white population, although eastern Fairfax County is more
diverse.
The 11th grew steadily in the 1990s, with Prince William County posting
15 percent growth. The district contains the largest portion of Fairfax
County, the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia. Many residents work in
downtown Washington, either for the federal government or for companies
whose business is linked to the government. While the government remains a
major employer, high-tech is the fastest growing industry, and dozens of
companies have put down roots in office-park developments in Fairfax. The
district's abundance of land also has made it attractive to businesses.
The 11th is a swing district, electing a Democrat in 1992, then
replacing her with a Republican in 1994. Democrats have gone neck and neck
with Republicans in presidential elections, losing by less than a point in
1992 but coming back to win in 1996.
Major Industry
Federal government, high-tech, service
Military Bases
Marine Corp. Base, Quantico, 6,800 military; 2,500 civilian (1997)
Population
562,596 (1990)
Cities
Annandale (unincorporated), 50,975; Reston (unincorporated), 48,509 (1990);
City of Fairfax, 20,990 (1996)
People
95% urban; 6% age 65+ (ranks 11 of 11 in state; bottom third nationally);
62% married couples, 33% married couples with children; 44% college educated
(ranks second of 11 in state; top third nationally); 76% white collar (ranks
second of 11 in state; top third nationally), 13% blue collar (ranks 10 of
11 in state; bottom third nationally) (1990)
Race
81% white, 8% black, 8% Asian; 7% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$54,369 (ranks first of 11 in state; top third nationally) (1990)
Unusual Features
Fairfax Court House where George and Martha Washington's wills were recorded
and are still kept.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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