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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The congressional district that includes sections of Adams, Larimer and Weld counties could play a pivotal role in the partisan battle over control of the House of Representatives, where Republicans seek to hold onto a narrow majority. John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024 The big picture: McClellan is heavily favored to win the November election in the deep blue congressional district. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 The 45th congressional district is just one of several Southern California districts pegged by the national parties as being crucial to determine who controls the House next year. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 The other three go to the winners of each of the state’s three congressional districts. Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for congressional district 

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of congressional district was in 1812

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“Congressional district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20district. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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