congressional district
noun
: a territorial division of a state from which a member of the U.S. House of Representatives is elected
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Waltz previously represented Florida’s red-leaning sixth congressional district, which covers cities such as Daytona Beach as well as the Ocala National Forest.
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Washington — Republicans' slim majority in the House grew a little larger Tuesday after GOP candidates in two Florida congressional districts won in special elections.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Matt Kern is district director for the office of Congressman Dave Min, who represents California’s 47th congressional district.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
The layout of Louisiana's congressional districts could have potential implications for the 2026 midterm elections.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Washington — Republicans' slim majority in the House grew a little larger Tuesday after GOP candidates in two Florida congressional districts won in special elections.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2025
Matt Kern is district director for the office of Congressman Dave Min, who represents California’s 47th congressional district.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
The layout of Louisiana's congressional districts could have potential implications for the 2026 midterm elections.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Congressional district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20district. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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