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This is a complete list of congressional districts
Electoral district

An electoral district is a distinct region for holding a separate election for one or more seats in a legislative body. Not all political systems use separate districts to conduct elections; Politics of Israel and Politics of the Netherlands, for instance, conduct parliamentary elections using a single, nationwide district....
 for representation in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives

The United States House of Representatives, commonly referred to as "the House", is one of the bicameralism of the United States Congress; the other is the United States Senate....
. The quantity and boundaries of districts are determined after each census
Census

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population....
, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census. This list includes the 435 current and 221 obsolete districts
List of obsolete United States congressional districts

This is a complete list of obsolete congressional districts for representation in the United States House of Representatives. The quantity and boundaries of districts are determined after each census, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census....
. For example, since the 2000 census, Nebraska has had three districts, but it used to have as many as six. Also included here are non-voting delegations: six current and four obsolete.

The boundaries of districts shift with each redistricting
Redistricting

Redistricting, a form of Redistribution , is the process of changing of political borders in the United States. This often means changing electoral district and constituency boundaries, usually in response to periodic census results....
.






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This is a complete list of congressional districts
Electoral district

An electoral district is a distinct region for holding a separate election for one or more seats in a legislative body. Not all political systems use separate districts to conduct elections; Politics of Israel and Politics of the Netherlands, for instance, conduct parliamentary elections using a single, nationwide district....
 for representation in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives

The United States House of Representatives, commonly referred to as "the House", is one of the bicameralism of the United States Congress; the other is the United States Senate....
. The quantity and boundaries of districts are determined after each census
Census

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population....
, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census. This list includes the 435 current and 221 obsolete districts
List of obsolete United States congressional districts

This is a complete list of obsolete congressional districts for representation in the United States House of Representatives. The quantity and boundaries of districts are determined after each census, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census....
. For example, since the 2000 census, Nebraska has had three districts, but it used to have as many as six. Also included here are non-voting delegations: six current and four obsolete.

The boundaries of districts shift with each redistricting
Redistricting

Redistricting, a form of Redistribution , is the process of changing of political borders in the United States. This often means changing electoral district and constituency boundaries, usually in response to periodic census results....
. Over time, the region and demographics
Demographics

Demographic or demographic data refers to selected population characteristics as used in government, marketing or opinion research, or the demographic profiles used in such research....
 represented in a district can change substantially. Furthermore, districts sometimes retain the same boundaries while changing their district numbers.

Statistics

As of the 2000 census:
  • Average population per district: 646,946 people
  • State with the most districts: California (53)
  • States with only one district (At-large): Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming.
  • District with the greatest area:
  • District with the smallest area:
  • District with the most people: (905,316)
  • District with the fewest people: (495,304)
  • Oldest district: (Same geographical borders since 1789)


Alabama

Al Districts 108
List of all Alabama districts****, obsolete since 1970 census
United States Census, 1970

The Nineteenth United States Census, conducted by the United States Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 203,302,031, an increase of 13.4 percent over the 179,323,175 persons Enumeration during the U.S....
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
    United States Census, 1960

    The Eighteenth United States Census, conducted by the United States Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 179,323,175, an increase of 18.5 percent over the 151,325,798 persons Enumeration during the U.S....
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
    United States Census, 1930

    The Fifteenth United States Census, conducted by the United States Census Bureau one month from April 1, 1930, determined the resident population of the United States to be 122,775,046, an increase of 13.7 percent over the 106,021,537 persons Enumeration during the U.S....
  • , obsolete since 1917
  • , obsolete since statehood





Alaska

Ak01 109
  • , obsolete since statehood



American Samoa

See Non-voting delegations, below.




Arizona

Az Districts 108
List of all Arizona districts
Arizona's congressional districts

The U.S. state of Arizona currently has eight List of United States congressional districts. In the 110th Congress, the Arizona's 4th congressional district, Arizona's 5th congressional district, Arizona's 7th congressional district and Arizona's 8th congressional district congressional districts have Democratic Party representatives...
****
  • , obsolete since 1949
  • , obsolete since statehood





Arkansas

Ar Districts 108
List of all Arkansas districts**
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1940 census
  • , obsolete since 1885
  • , obsolete since statehood




California

List of all California Districts
Ca Districts 108
***************************, obsolete since 1885




Colorado

Co Districts 108
List of all Colorado districts
Colorado's congressional districts

The State of Colorado currently has seven List of United States congressional districts from which U.S. Representatives are elected to the United States House of Representatives....
***, obsolete since 1915
  • Territory At-large
    Colorado Territory's At-large congressional district

    The Territory of Colorado was represented by one non-voting Delegate At-large to the United States House of Representatives from its organization on 1861-02-28, until statehood on 1876-08-01....
    , obsolete since statehood in 1876



Connecticut

Ct Districts 108
List of all Connecticut districts
Connecticut's congressional districts

Connecticut is currently divided among five congressional districts from which citizens elect the state's representatives to the United States House of Representatives....
***, obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 1965



Delaware

National Atlas Delaware
List of all Delaware districts
  • , the oldest district in the country. Since 1787, it has never changed its shape or size.


From 1813 to 1823, Delaware had two representatives — both chosen at-large on a general ticket
General ticket

General ticket representation is a term used to describe a particular method of electing members of a multi-member state delegation to the United States House of Representatives....
 from the same state-wide district.


District of Columbia

See Non-voting delegations, below.



Florida

List of all Florida Districts
Fl Districts 108
*************, obsolete since 1937.
  • Territory At-large
    Florida Territory's At-large congressional district

    Until statehood on March 3, 1845, Florida Territory was represented by a Delegate to the United States House of Representatives....
    , obsolete since statehood





Georgia

Georgia was redistricted in 2007.

List of all Georgia districts
Georgia's congressional districts

After the United States 2000 Census, the Georgia was divided into 13 Congressional Districts, increasing from 11 due to United States Census, 2000#Reapportionment....
******, obsolete since 1885.




Guam

See Non-voting delegations, below.




Hawaii

Hi Districts 108
List of all Hawaii districts
Hawaii's congressional districts

The U.S. state of Hawaii is divided into two congressional districts....
*
  • , obsolete since 1971.
  • Territory At-large, obsolete since statehood





Idaho

Id Districts 108
List of all Idaho districts*
  • , obsolete since 1919
  • Territory At-large, obsolete since statehood



Illinois

List of all Illinois districts
Illinois's congressional districts

Illinois has nineteen congressional districts. It once had as many as twenty-six. Before statehood, it was represented by a non-voting delegate....
**********, obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1949
  • , obsolete since December 3, 1818





Indiana

List of all Indiana Districts
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*
  • , obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1940 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
  • , obsolete since December 11, 1816
    		•
    in Districts 108





    Iowa

    List of all Iowa Districts
    Iowa's congressional districts

    Iowa has five congressional districts. It once had as many as eleven. Before statehood, it was represented by a non-voting delegate....
    **
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1970 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1940 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1847
    Ia Districts 108




    Kansas

    Ks Districts 108
    List of all Kansas districts**
    • , obsolete since 1990 census
    • , obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1940 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    , obsolete , obsolete




    Kentucky

    List of all Kentucky Districts
    Ky Districts 108
    ***
    • , obsolete since 1990 census
    • , obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1950 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census




    Louisiana

    La Districts 108
    List of all Louisiana districts
    Louisiana's congressional districts

    The U.S. state of Louisiana currently has seven congressional districts....
    ****, obsolete since 1990 census , obsolete since 1875



    Maine

    Me Districts 108
    List of all Maine districts
    Maine's congressional districts

    The U.S. state of Maine currently has two congressional districts....
    *
    • , obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1880 census
    • , obsolete since 1860 census
    • , obsolete since 1850 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census
    • , briefly occurred from 1820-1821 and 1883-1885





    Maryland

    Md Districts 108
    List of all Maryland districts****
    • , 1943 through 1947 only



    Massachusetts

    List of all Massachusetts Districts
    Massachusetts's congressional districts

    After the U.S. Census, 1890 and starting with the Fifty-third United States Congress in 1893, Massachusetts Congressional Districts were numbered west to east: with the in the west and the highest numbered district at Cape Cod, Massachusetts....
    *****
    • , obsolete since 1990 census
    • , obsolete since 1980 census
    • , obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1940 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1820 move to Maine
    • , obsolete since 1820 move to Maine
    • , obsolete since 1820 move to Maine
    • , obsolete since 1820 move to Maine
    , 1793-1795 only
    Ma Districts 108




    Michigan

    List of all Michigan Districts
    Michigan's congressional districts

    Michigan currently has 15 congressional districts. It used to have as many as 19. Before statehood, Michigan Territory was represented by a non-voting delegate....
    ********, obsolete since 2000 census
    • , obsolete since 1990 census
    • , obsolete since 1990 census
    • , obsolete since 1980 census
    • , obsolete since 1837
    Mi Districts 108




    Minnesota

    Mn Districts 108
    List of all Minnesota districts****
    • , obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census




    Mississippi

    Ms Districts 108
    List of all Mississippi districts
    Mississippi's congressional districts

    The U.S. state of Mississippi currently has four List of United States congressional districts. In the 110th United States Congress, the United States Congressional Delegations from Mississippi consists of three Democratic Party and one Republican Party ....
    **
    • , obsolete since 2000 census
    • , obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1950 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census




    Missouri

    List of all Missouri Districts
    Missouri's Congressional Districts

    Missouri used to have as many as 16 congressional districts. Currently, it has nine....
    ****
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1935-01-03 , obsolete since statehood in 1821
    Mo Districts 108





    Montana

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    , obsolete since 1990 census , obsolete since 1990 census


    Nebraska

    Ne Districts 108
    List of all Nebraska districts**, obsolete since 1960 census
    • , obsolete since 1940 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census



    Nevada

    Nv Districts 108
    List of all Nevada districts
    Nevada's congressional districts

    Nevada currently has three congressional districts. It is expected to gain a fourth seat in Congress after the 2010 Census due to increases in the population of Nevada since 2000, which will result in the creation of a new district....
    *

    New Hampshire

    Nh Districts 108
    List of all New Hampshire districts*
    • , obsolete since 1880 census
    • , obsolete since 1850 census
    • , replaced by single-member-district representation in 1847





    New Jersey

    List of all New Jersey districts
    *******, obsolete since 1990 census
    • , obsolete since 1980 census
    • At-large District
      New Jersey's At-large congressional district

      Beginning from its inception into statehood, New Jersey elected its representatives At-large instead of from individual districts. This continued for most years until 1843, with the exception of the years 1799-1801, and 1813-1815 when they were elected in districts....
      , obsolete since 1843
    Nj Districts 108





    New Mexico

    Nm Districts 108
    List of all New Mexico districts
    New Mexico's congressional districts

    The U.S. state of New Mexico currently has three List of United States congressional districts. In the 110th United States Congress, the New Mexico delegation consists of two Republican Party and one Democratic Party ....
    *

    New York

    List of all New York districts
    ***********
    		***
  • , obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
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  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
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  • , obsolete since 1970 census
  • , obsolete since 1970 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • At-large District
    New York's At-large congressional district

    Briefly from 1873 to 1875, and 1883-1885 with one representative respectively, and again from 1933 through 1945, after New York was apportioned two extra seats in the United States House of Representatives, the state elected representatives At-large, instead of from districts....
    , obsolete since 1945
    • Ny Districts 108





    North Carolina

    List of all North Carolina districts
    ***
    		***
    Nc Districts 108





    North Dakota

    List of all North Dakota districts*, obsolete since 1970 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census



    Northern Mariana Islands

    See Non-voting delegations, below.




    Ohio

    List of all Ohio districts
    ******
    		***, obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1970 census
  • , obsolete since January 3, 1965
    		•
    Oh Districts 108
    See also History of 19th Century congressional redistricting in Ohio
    History of 19th Century congressional redistricting in Ohio

    The redistricting of United States congressional districts is made by the legislatures of the states every 10 years, immediately following the official announcement of the United States Census that serves as the basis of the apportionment....
    , for a description of which counties were in which districts at the various elections up to 1902.



    Oklahoma

    Ok Districts 108
    List of all Oklahoma districts***, obsolete since 2000 census
    • , obsolete since 1950 census
    • , obsolete since 1950 census
    • , obsolete since 1940 census
    • , used only from 1913 to 1915
    • , obsolete since statehood



    Oregon

    Or Districts 108
    List of all Oregon districts
    • , obsolete since March 3, 1893***, obsolete since statehood





    Pennsylvania

    List of all Pennsylvania districts
    *********
  • , obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 2000 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1990 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1980 census
  • , obsolete since 1970 census
  • , obsolete since 1970 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1960 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1950 census
  • , obsolete since 1940 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
  • , obsolete since 1930 census
  • , obsolete since 1795
    		•
    Pa Districts 108




    Rhode Island

    Ri Districts 108
    List of all Rhode Island districts
    • , obsolete since March 3, 1843*
    • , obsolete since 1930 census





    South Carolina

    Sc Districts 108
    List of all South Carolina districts***
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census





    South Dakota

    Sd Atlarge
    List of all South Dakota districts*, obsolete since 1980 census
    • , obsolete since 1980 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census



    Tennessee

    Tn Districts 109
    List of all Tennessee districts*****, obsolete since 1950 census
    • , obsolete since 1850 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census




    Texas

    List of all Texas districts
    *****
    		*****
  		• *****
    Tx Districts 109
    Note: Texas redrew its districts after the 2000 census, for the 108th Congress and again in 2003 for the 109th Congress (see 2003 Texas redistricting
    2003 Texas redistricting

    The '2003 Texas redistricting' refers to a highly controversial congressional redistricting plan appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States in League of United Latin American Citizens v....
    )    . On August 4, 2006, this map changed again because the 23rd district and its surrounding districts had to be redrawn for the 110th Congress (see ). This list and map reflect the districts used for the 109th Congress.





    U.S. Virgin Islands

    See Non-voting delegations, below.




    Utah

    Ut Districts 108
    List of all Utah districts
    Utah's congressional districts

    The U.S. state of Utah currently has three List of United States congressional districts. In the 110th United States Congress, the Utah delegation consists of two Republican Party and one Democratic Party ....
    • , obsolete since second seat was added in 1913**, obsolete since statehood in 1896



    Vermont

    List of all Vermont districts*, obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since 1880 census
    • , obsolete since 1850 census
    • , obsolete since 1840 census
    • , obsolete since 1820 census


    Virginia

    List of all Virginia districts
    Virginia's congressional districts

    The Commonwealth of Virginia has had 23 congressional districts, although it currently has 11....
    *****
  • , obsolete since 1860 census
  • , obsolete since 1860 census
  • , obsolete since 1850 census
  • , obsolete since 1850 census
  • , obsolete since 1840 census
  • , obsolete since 1840 census
  • , obsolete since 1840 census
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  • , obsolete since 1840 census
  • , obsolete since 1840 census
  • , obsolete since 1830 census
  • , obsolete since 1820 census
  • , obsolete since 1935
    		•
    Va Districts 108





    Washington

    Wa Districts 108
    List of all Washington districts****

    West Virginia

    Wv Districts 108
    List of all West Virginia districts
    West Virginia's congressional districts

    File:WV-districts-108.JPGThe U.S. state of West Virginia currently has three congressional districts....
    **, obsolete since 1990 census
    • , obsolete since 1970 census
    • , obsolete since 1960 census




    Wisconsin

    Wi Districts 108
    List of all Wisconsin districts****
    • , obsolete since 2000 census
    • , obsolete since 1970 census
    • , obsolete since 1930 census
    • , obsolete since statehood, May 29, 1848




    Wyoming


    Non-voting delegations

      • , starting January 3, 2009*
    • , obsolete since March 3, 1803
    • , obsolete since March 3, 1811
    • , obsolete since November 2, 1889
    • , obsolete since July 4, 1946


    See also

    • List of United States congressional districts by area
      List of United States congressional districts by area

      This is a complete list of congressional districts by area for current representation in the United States House of Representatives. The quantity and boundaries of districts are determined after each United States census, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census....
    • List of obsolete United States congressional districts
      List of obsolete United States congressional districts

      This is a complete list of obsolete congressional districts for representation in the United States House of Representatives. The quantity and boundaries of districts are determined after each census, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census....
    • List of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
    • Apportionment
      Apportionment (politics)

      Apportionment is the process of allocating political power among a set of principles . In most representative governments, political power has most recently been apportioned among constituencies based on population, but there is a long history of different approaches....
    • United States Congressional apportionment
      United States congressional apportionment

      United States congressional apportionment is the redistribution of the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives among the 50 U.S....


    • General Ticket
      General ticket

      General ticket representation is a term used to describe a particular method of electing members of a multi-member state delegation to the United States House of Representatives....
    • Redistricting
      Redistricting

      Redistricting, a form of Redistribution , is the process of changing of political borders in the United States. This often means changing electoral district and constituency boundaries, usually in response to periodic census results....
    • Apportionment paradox
      Apportionment paradox

      An apportionment paradox exists when the rules for Apportionment in a political system produce results which are unexpected or seem to violate common sense....


    • Alabama paradox
    • Gerrymandering
      Gerrymandering

      Gerrymandering is a form of Redistribution in which electoral district or constituency boundaries are deliberately modified for electoral advantage....
    • Texas Ten
    • Voting Rights Act
      Voting Rights Act

      The National Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed discriminatory voting practices that had been responsible for the widespread disenfranchisement of African Americans in the United States....


    • Representation
      Representation (politics)

      In politics, representation describes how political power is alienated from most of the members of a group and vested, for a certain time period, in the hands of a small subset of the members....
    • United States Census Bureau
      United States Census Bureau

      The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data....
    • Better Know A District
      Better Know A District

      Better Know a District is a recurring segment on The Colbert Report. It offers a humorous explanation of a different List of United States congressional districts in each segment and generally includes an interview with that district's United States House of Representatives....
       - A recurring segment on The Colbert Report
      The Colbert Report

      The Colbert Report is a Peabody Award- and Emmy Award-winning American news satire television program that airs from 11:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight Eastern Time Zone each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central in the United States and on both The Comedy Network and CTV Television Network in Canada....
      , in which Stephen Colbert
      Stephen Colbert

      Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an United States comedian, Satire, actor and writer, known for his ironic style , and for his deadpan comedic delivery....
       profiles a congressional district and interviews its Representative. Described by Colbert as a "435-part series".


    Comparisons

    • Constituency
      Constituency

      A constituency is any cohesive body of people bound by shared identity, goals, or loyalty. Constituency can be used to describe a business's customer base and shareholders, or a charity's donors or those it serves....
    • Australia
    • Canada
      List of Canadian federal electoral districts

      This is a list of Canada's 308 federal electoral districts as defined by the 2003 Representation Order, which came into effect on May 23, 2004....
    • European Parliament
      European Parliament constituency

      In six European Union Member States , the national territory is divided into a number of constituency for Elections in the European Union. In the remaining Member States the whole country forms a single electoral area....
    • Ireland
      Parliamentary constituencies in the Republic of Ireland

      The lower house of the Oireachtas , D?il ?ireann, currently contains 166 Teachta D?la , representing 43 Parliamentary constituency throughout the Republic of Ireland....
    • Singapore: Group representation constituency, Non-Constituency Member of Parliament
      Non-Constituency Member of Parliament

      Non-Constituency Members of Parliament are members of the opposition parties who were appointed as members of the Politics of Singapore#Parliament even though they had lost in the parliamentary election....
    • United Kingdom
      United Kingdom constituencies

      In the United Kingdom , each of the electoral areas or divisions called constituencies elects one or more members to a parliament or assembly....


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