congressional district
noun
one of a fixed number of districts into which a state is divided, each district electing one member to the national House of Representatives.
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Congressional district
Congressional districtnoun(in the US) an electoral division of a state, entitled to send one member to the US House of Representatives
congressional district
Americannoun
U.S. Government.
Congressional district
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Etymology
Origin of congressional district
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
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Greene-Placentia said she did not see a doctor following the alleged attack in congressional district eight and did not receive a sexual assault examination.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The attack still lingers in metro Detroit’s close-knit Jewish community, which is centered on Moss’ congressional district.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
As the party’s nominee for Montana’s first congressional district, he relied on his blue-collar credentials from the start in one of the best campaign ads released this cycle.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Voters will decide on six local congressional district seats and other statewide races including the:
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The annual convention took place at Indianapolis in the Grand Opera House, May 15, 16, 1888, with delegates present from every congressional district.
From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV by Ida Husted Harper
An equally stinging rebuke came out of the primary race in the Eighth Congressional district, to replace Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
In New Jersey’s 12th Congressional district, Dr. Adam Hamawy is bringing a national profile and the support of a sitting senator to the race, which could make the difference in a crowded Democratic primary.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2026
Tran, a first-time candidate, is hoping to be the first Vietnamese American candidate to represent the Congressional district that includes Little Saigon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2024
Maine's 2nd Congressional district encompasses the majority of the state north of Augusta and Portland.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024
The Whigs of the various counties in the Congressional district met as they had been ordered to do, and chose delegates.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 6, May, 1896 by Various
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