Congressional District 17 at a Glance

Party Registration
71% Democratic, 19% Republican, 10% Independent

Geographic Split
26% Broward County, 74% Miami-Dade County

Racial Makeup
58% African American, 18% Hispanic, 17% Anglo, 8% Other

Electoral History
2008 Presidential Election
Obama – 87%
McCain – 12%

2006 Gubernatorial Election
Davis – 83%
Crist – 15%

2006 CFO
Election
Sink – 86%
Lee – 14%

Key Demographics
• High School Degree: 73%
• Poverty Rate: 20%
• Non-English Speakers: 25%