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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More broadly speaking, the 41st District stands out as a rare piece of truly purple topography in a national landscape dominated by red and blue congressional districts.
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
For the second time in as many years, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has defeated a fierce GOP primary challenge in South Carolina’s 1st congressional district.
—Tommy Barone, ABC News, 11 June 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s eldest son this week attacked a Wisconsin Republican House candidate for opposing in-vitro fertilization — injecting an issue that has divided Republicans into the primary race for a northeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2024
Every decade, the boundaries of congressional districts are adjusted based on the U.S. Census.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2024
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024
For the second time in as many years, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has defeated a fierce GOP primary challenge in South Carolina’s 1st congressional district.
—Tommy Barone, ABC News, 11 June 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s eldest son this week attacked a Wisconsin Republican House candidate for opposing in-vitro fertilization — injecting an issue that has divided Republicans into the primary race for a northeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2024
Every decade, the boundaries of congressional districts are adjusted based on the U.S. Census.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2024
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“Congressional district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20district. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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