An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
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Why not two for every state or one for every congressional district?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The facts in Callais mirrored the facts in Milligan: Louisiana too, had failed to draw a second Black opportunity congressional district under conditions of racially polarized voting.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
They had been sued by voting rights advocates, and both had been required to draw a second congressional district with a Black majority.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Georgia's 14th congressional district encompasses the northwest part of the state, from the northwest Atlanta suburbs all the way up to the Tennessee border.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The Doctor was quite well acquainted with the representative from his congressional district, and was supplied with letters of introduction from influential parties to members of both houses.
From Doctor Jones' Picnic by Chapman, S. E. (Samuel E.)
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