congressional delegation
noun
: the group of officials elected to the U.S. Congress from a particular state
the state's congressional delegation
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In January, on the one-year anniversary of the fires, California’s entire congressional delegation also sent a letter to Trump, calling for additional aid.
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Many professionals, particularly those in leadership roles, donate to members of their congressional delegation regardless of whether their personal politics align.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
The lone Democratic member of Kansas’ congressional delegation continues to openly entertain a potential Senate run against Republican Roger Marshall in his first bid for re-election.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Experts have predicted the race could net up to five more seats for the Democratic congressional delegation.
—Lia Russell
february 21, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Many professionals, particularly those in leadership roles, donate to members of their congressional delegation regardless of whether their personal politics align.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
The lone Democratic member of Kansas’ congressional delegation continues to openly entertain a potential Senate run against Republican Roger Marshall in his first bid for re-election.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Experts have predicted the race could net up to five more seats for the Democratic congressional delegation.
—Lia Russell
february 21, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
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