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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Supporters of an initiative petition are attempting to qualify a constitutional amendment for Colorado’s November ballot that would set aside congressional districts adopted by an independent commission and allow new ones.
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David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Georgia Democrats celebrated Wednesday after Republican leaders abandoned their push to redraw the state’s legislative and congressional districts this summer.
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Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Governor Brian Kemp called for it last month to redraw congressional districts.
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Leondra Head,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The decision came as Texas, California and Virginia had already taken steps to redraw their congressional district ahead of the midterms in a bit of a redistricting arms race.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Georgia Democrats celebrated Wednesday after Republican leaders abandoned their push to redraw the state’s legislative and congressional districts this summer.
—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Governor Brian Kemp called for it last month to redraw congressional districts.
—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The decision came as Texas, California and Virginia had already taken steps to redraw their congressional district ahead of the midterms in a bit of a redistricting arms race.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Congressional district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20district. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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