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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Illinois’ 7th and 13th congressional districts may look different on a map, but their histories are deeply connected.
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Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
That congressional map included six congressional districts.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Jay Obernolte represents California’s 23rd congressional district.
—Jay Obernolte, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
North Carolina became the first swing state to draw new congressional districts amid a nationwide arms race between Republicans and Democrats to secure additional seats ahead of next year's midterm elections.
—Adam Wagner, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
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Anabel Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
That congressional map included six congressional districts.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Jay Obernolte represents California’s 23rd congressional district.
—Jay Obernolte, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
North Carolina became the first swing state to draw new congressional districts amid a nationwide arms race between Republicans and Democrats to secure additional seats ahead of next year's midterm elections.
—Adam Wagner, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Congressional district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20district. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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