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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And they will be asked to redraw congressional district lines to favor Republicans even more heavily.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Missouri’s congressional districts could shift after an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort carved the Kansas City metro into three districts.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Their district, Texas' 2nd congressional district, is heavily Republican, so the winner of the primary is heavily favored to win in November.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Orange County, after redistricting, is split among eight congressional districts, up two from the 2024 elections.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Missouri’s congressional districts could shift after an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort carved the Kansas City metro into three districts.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Their district, Texas' 2nd congressional district, is heavily Republican, so the winner of the primary is heavily favored to win in November.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Orange County, after redistricting, is split among eight congressional districts, up two from the 2024 elections.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Congressional district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20district. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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