Politics
| Year | Democrat | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 61.4% 121,454 | 36.1% 71,350 |
| 2004 | 60.9% 113,710 | 38.0% 70,925 |
| 2000 | 58.2% 100,103 | 34.6% 59,558 |
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