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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Until the June primary for California’s 22nd congressional district, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee seemed to place little faith in Randy Villegas’ ability to mobilize voters.
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Haley Parsley
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The mayor is extremely popular in all three congressional districts, polls show.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Debbie Wasserman Schultz disregards criticism Longtime Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is staying in the race to represent a historically Black Broward County congressional district — even after a public admonishment from state party Chair Nikki Fried.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
In Maryland's sixth congressional district, a battle is pitting two wealthy Democrats against each other.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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Haley Parsley
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The mayor is extremely popular in all three congressional districts, polls show.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Debbie Wasserman Schultz disregards criticism Longtime Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is staying in the race to represent a historically Black Broward County congressional district — even after a public admonishment from state party Chair Nikki Fried.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
In Maryland's sixth congressional district, a battle is pitting two wealthy Democrats against each other.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 June 2026
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“Congressional district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20district. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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