Deja-vu All Over Again
Connecticut's 5th Congressional District

JIM MALONEY DEFENDS HIS SEAT
Democrat Jim Maloney will keep his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives where he represents Connecticut's fifth district. Early returns show Maloney defeating Republican lawyer and former state Senator Mark Nielsen. This race was a rematch between these two men. Neilsen lost to Maloney by less than 2,500 votes in 1998.

The Maloney-Nielsen rematch was one of the nation's most expensive House races. The candidates spent over $5 million on this race, much of it on campaign commercials to sway voters in a district with no strong party loyalties.

Visits from Gov. George W. Bush and Arizona Senator John McCain were not enough to help Nielsen oust Maloney. President Clinton visited the district to campaign for Maloney.

A REPEAT OF 1998
A Republican challenger is hoping to knock off the man who beat him two years ago by 2,500 votes. (10/20)

THE DISTRICT
Connecticut's 5th district includes the wealthy Fairfield suburbs and the manufacturing regions in New Haven and Danbury.

THE INCUMBENT
Two-term member Jim Maloney is working to hold on to a traditionally volatile district.

THE CHALLENGER
A former state senator and 1998 candidate, Mark Nielsen hopes for a different outcome in 2000.