The new district heavily favored Pickering; notably, it was seven points whiter than Shows' old district and contained over 60 percent of Pickering's former territory. Pickering soundly defeated Shows with over 60% of the vote in the new 3rd District.
Pickering received strong support in the new district, which was notably seven points whiter than Shows' old district and contained a substantial portion of Pickering's previous territory. In the new 3rd District, Pickering won with over 60% of the vote, defeating Shows.