List of United States congressional districts
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This is a complete list of congressional district
s for representation in the United States House of Representatives
. The quantity (apportionment) and boundaries (redistricting) of districts
are determined after each census
, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census. This list includes the 435 current and over 200 obsolete districts. It also includes 11 future districts created for the 113th Congress for those states gaining Congressional seats. For example, since the 2000 census, Nebraska has had three districts, but it used to have as many as six. Texas currently has 32 districts, but will be adding 4 due to redistricting
as a result of the 2010 census. Other states will lose districts since the number of congressional seats overall cannot exceed 435. Also included here are non-voting delegations: six current and four obsolete.
The boundaries of districts often shift with each redistricting
. Over time, the region and demographics
represented in a district can change substantially. Furthermore, districts sometimes retain the same boundaries while changing their district numbers.
List of all Alabama districts, obsolete since 1970 census
, obsolete since 1960 census
, obsolete since 1930 census
, obsolete since 1965, obsolete since statehood
, obsolete since statehood in 1959
List of all Arizona districts
, to be seated in 2013, obsolete since 1949, obsolete since statehood
List of all Arkansas districts, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1950 census, obsolete since 1885, obsolete since statehood
List of all Colorado districts
, obsolete since 1915
List of all Connecticut districts
, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1965
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
from the same state-wide district.
Georgia was redistricted in 2007.
List of all Georgia districts
, to be seated in 2013, obsolete since 1885.
List of all Hawaii districts
, obsolete since 1971.
List of all Idaho districts, obsolete since 1919
List of all Kansas districts, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1940 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete, obsolete
List of all Louisiana districts
, to become obsolete in 2013, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1875, obsolete since statehood
List of all Maine 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, 1820-1821 and 1883–1885 only
Until 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts. After the 1810 census, Massachusetts was allocated 20 districts. Seven Massachusetts districts (then numbered 14 through 20) were credited to Maine soon after it became a state in 1820. See District of Maine
.
, 1963-1967 only
List of all Minnesota districts, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since 1935, obsolete since 1858
List of all Mississippi districts
, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1950 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since 1855, obsolete since statehood in 1817
, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since statehood in 1889
List of all Nebraska districts, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1940 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since 1883, obsolete since statehood
List of all Nevada districts
to be seated in 2013
List of all New Hampshire districts
, obsolete since 1880 census, obsolete since 1850 census, replaced by single-member-district representation in 1847
List of all New Mexico districts
List of all North Dakota districts, obsolete since 1970 census, obsolete since 1970 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since statehood
List of all Oklahoma districts, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1950 census, obsolete since 1950 census, 1913–1915, 1933–1943 only, obsolete since statehood
List of all Oregon districts, obsolete since March 3, 1893, obsolete since statehood
List of all Rhode Island districts, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since March 3, 1843
List of all South Carolina districts, regained in 2013 after the 2010 census, having been obsolete since 1930 census,, obsolete since 1840 census, obsolete since 1840 census, 1873-1875 only
List of all South Dakota districts, obsolete since 1980 census, obsolete since 1980 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since statehood
List of all Tennessee districts, obsolete since 1950 census, obsolete since 1850 census, obsolete since 1840 census, obsolete since 1840 census, obsolete since 1875
}). This list and map reflect the districts used for the 109th Congress.
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List of all Utah districts
, obsolete since second seat was added in 1913, to be seated in 2013, obsolete since statehood in 1896
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
List of all Washington districts, obsolete since 1959, to be seated in 2013, obsolete since statehood, November 11, 1889
List of all West Virginia districts
, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1970 census, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1917
List of all Wisconsin districts, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1970 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since statehood, May 29, 1848
, obsolete since statehood
June 1, 1796, obsolete since statehood as Ohio
March 3, 1803, obsolete since statehood as Louisiana
March 3, 1811, obsolete since statehood as North Dakota
and South Dakota
November 2, 1889, obsolete since independence July 4, 1946
Congressional district
A congressional district is “a geographical division of a state from which one member of the House of Representatives is elected.”Congressional Districts are made up of three main components, a representative, constituents, and the specific land area that both the representative and the...
s for representation in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. The quantity (apportionment) and boundaries (redistricting) of districts
Electoral district
An electoral district is a distinct territorial subdivision for holding a separate election for one or more seats in a legislative body...
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. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, although in some cases states have changed the boundaries more than once per census. This list includes the 435 current and over 200 obsolete districts. It also includes 11 future districts created for the 113th Congress for those states gaining Congressional seats. For example, since the 2000 census, Nebraska has had three districts, but it used to have as many as six. Texas currently has 32 districts, but will be adding 4 due to redistricting
Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of drawing United States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the decennial census. In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to...
as a result of the 2010 census. Other states will lose districts since the number of congressional seats overall cannot exceed 435. Also included here are non-voting delegations: six current and four obsolete.
Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of drawing United States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the decennial census. In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to...
. Over time, the region and demographics
Demographics
Demographics are the most recent statistical characteristics of a population. These types of data are used widely in sociology , public policy, and marketing. Commonly examined demographics include gender, race, age, disabilities, mobility, home ownership, employment status, and even location...
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
United States Census, 1970
The Nineteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 203,392,031, an increase of 13.4 percent over the 179,323,175 persons enumerated during the 1960 Census.-Data availability:...
, obsolete since 1960 census
United States Census, 1960
The Eighteenth United States Census, conducted by the 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 enumerated during the 1950 Census.-Census questions:...
, obsolete since 1930 census
United States Census, 1930
The Fifteenth United States Census, conducted by the 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 enumerated during the 1920 Census.-Census questions:The 1930 Census...
, obsolete since 1965, obsolete since statehood
Alaska
American Samoa
See Non-voting delegations, below.Arizona
Arizona's congressional districts
The U.S. state of Arizona currently has eight congressional districts. In the 112th Congress, the 4th, 7th and 8th congressional districts have Democratic representatives, while the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th congressional districts are represented by Republicans.Districts 1 is located in sparsely...
, to be seated in 2013, obsolete since 1949, obsolete since statehood
Arkansas
California
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Colorado
Colorado's congressional districts
The State of Colorado currently has seven congressional districts from which U.S. Representatives are elected to the United States House of Representatives. In the 112th Congress, the Colorado delegation is composed of three Democratic and four Republican U.S...
, obsolete since 1915
- TerritoryColorado Territory's At-large congressional districtThe Territory of Colorado was represented by one non-voting delegate at-large to the United States House of Representatives from its organization in 1861, until statehood in 1876....
, obsolete since statehood in 1876
Connecticut
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. After the 2008 elections, all five of Connecticut's representatives are Democrats...
, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1965
Delaware
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
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Georgia
List of all Georgia districts
Georgia's congressional districts
After the 2000 Census, the State of Georgia was divided into 13 Congressional Districts, increasing from 11 due to reapportionment. The state was redistricted again in 2005, although the number of districts has remained thirteen....
, to be seated in 2013, obsolete since 1885.
Guam
See Non-voting delegations, below.Hawaii
Hawaii's congressional districts
The U.S. state of Hawaii is divided into two congressional districts for representation in the United States House of Representatives.-History:Before statehood, the Territory of Hawaii was represented by a non-voting delegate....
, obsolete since 1971.
- TerritoryHawaii Territory's At-large congressional districtHawaii Territory's At-large congressional district was the congressional district for the Territory of Hawaii, which was established by the Newlands Resolution of 1898....
, obsolete since statehood in 1959
Idaho
- TerritoryIdaho Territory's At-large congressional districtIdaho Territory's At-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district that encompassed the area of the Idaho Territory, which was originally created from parts of the Washington Territory and Dakota Territory in 1863. In 1864, parts of the territory were ceded back to the Dakota...
, obsolete since statehood
Illinois
List of all Illinois districtsIllinois's congressional districts
Illinois has nineteen congressional districts, however, for the 113th Congress it will only have 18. Before statehood, it was represented by a non-voting delegate.-List of districts:CurrentHistorical...
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Indiana
List of all Indiana Districts| , obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1980 census, obsolete since 1940 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since 1875, obsolete since December 11, 1816 |  |
Iowa
List of all Iowa DistrictsIowa's congressional districts
Iowa is represented in the United States House of Representatives by a representative from each of its five congressional districts. Due to redistricting, it will only have four congressional districts, beginning with the 2012 elections. In the past, Iowa has had as many as eleven and as few as...
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Kansas
Kentucky
List of all Kentucky Districts |
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Louisiana
Louisiana's congressional districts
The U.S. state of Louisiana currently has seven congressional districts.-Background:See District of Louisiana, Louisiana Territory, Territory of Orleans....
, to become obsolete in 2013, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1875, obsolete since statehood
Maine
Maine's congressional districts
The U.S. state of Maine currently has two congressional districts.-Background:See District of Maine.Maine was formerly a district of Massachusetts. After the 1810 census, Massachusetts was allocated 20 districts. Seven districts were credited to Maine when it became a state in 1820...
, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since 1880 census, obsolete since 1860 census, obsolete since 1850 census, obsolete since 1840 census, 1820-1821 and 1883–1885 only
Until 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts. After the 1810 census, Massachusetts was allocated 20 districts. Seven Massachusetts districts (then numbered 14 through 20) were credited to Maine soon after it became a state in 1820. See District of Maine
District of Maine
The District of Maine was a legal designation for what is now the U.S. state of Maine from American independence until the Missouri Compromise on March 4, 1820, after which it gained its independence from Massachusetts and became the 23rd state in the Union...
.
Maryland
Massachusetts
List of all Massachusetts DistrictsMassachusetts's congressional districts
After the 1890 Census 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....
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Michigan
List of all Michigan DistrictsMichigan'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. The delegation to the 112th Congress is as follows:...
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Minnesota
Mississippi
Mississippi's congressional districts
The State of Mississippi currently has four congressional districts. In the 112th Congress, the Mississippi delegation consists of one Democrats and three Republican.-Apportionment history:...
, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1950 census, obsolete since 1930 census, obsolete since 1855, obsolete since statehood in 1817
Missouri
List of all Missouri DistrictsMissouri's Congressional Districts
Missouri used to have as many as sixteen congressional districts. Currently, it has nine.As a result of the 2010 Census it will lose a Congressional seat in 2013. Initial redistricting maps show the biggest impact being in the 3rd Congressional District...
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Montana
, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since statehood in 1889Nebraska
Nevada
Nevada's congressional districts
Nevada currently has three congressional districts. It will gain a fourth seat in Congress after the 2010 Census due to increases in the population of Nevada since 2000, resulting in the creation of a new district.-First District:...
to be seated in 2013
- At-largeNevada's At-large congressional districtNevada's at-large congressional district was created when Nevada was granted statehood in 1864, encompassing the entire state. It existed until 1983, when it was made obsolete by the 1980 Census and subsequent reapportionment in which Nevada was awarded a second seat in the House of Representatives...
obsolete since 1983 - TerritoryNevada Territory's At-large congressional districtNevada Territory's At-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district that encompassed the area of the Nevada Territory, which was split off from the Utah Territory in 1861...
obsolete since statehood in 1864
New Hampshire
New Hampshire's congressional districts
The U.S. state of New Hampshire currently has two congressional 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, to become obsolete in 2013, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1980 census
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New Mexico
New Mexico's congressional districts
The U.S. state of New Mexico currently has three congressional districts. In the 112th Congress, the New Mexico delegation consists of two Democrats and one Republican....
- At-large DistrictNew Mexico's At-large congressional districtFrom 1911 to 1969, New Mexico did not use congressional districts for its representatives to the United States House of Representatives. Instead, it elected its representatives state-wide At-large.-List of representatives:-1920s:...
, obsolete since 1969 - TerritoryNew Mexico Territory's At-large congressional districtNew Mexico Territory's At-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district created in 1906 to represent the New Mexico Territory, which was created in 1850...
, obsolete since statehood
New York
List of all New York districts| , to become obsolete in 2013, to become obsolete in 2013, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 2000 census, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1980 census, obsolete since 1980 census, obsolete since 1980 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 1950 census, obsolete since 1950 census, obsolete since 1945 |  |
North Carolina
List of all North Carolina districts| , 1883-1885 only |  |
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
See Non-voting delegations, below.Ohio
List of all Ohio districts| , to become obsolete in 2013, to become obsolete in 2013, 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, obsolete since statehood |  |
- See also History of 19th Century congressional redistricting in OhioHistory of 19th Century congressional redistricting in OhioThe redistricting of United States congressional districts is made by the legislatures of the states every 10 years, immediately following the official announcement of the federal 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
Oregon
Pennsylvania
List of all Pennsylvania districts| , to become obsolete in 2013 | , 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 |  |
Philippines
See Non-voting delegations, below.Puerto Rico
See Non-voting delegations, below.Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
- Southwest TerritorySouthwest Territory's At-large congressional districtThe Southwest Territory, or the Territory South of the River Ohio was organized May 26, 1790. It received a non-voting delegate briefly from 1794-1796, and was then organized to form the State of Tennessee June 1, 1796...
, obsolete since statehood, June 1, 1796
Texas
List of all Texas districts| , to be seated in 2013, to be seated in 2013, to be seated in 2013, to be seated in 2013 | |||
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U.S. Virgin Islands
See Non-voting delegations, below.Utah
Utah's congressional districts
The U.S. state of Utah currently has three congressional districts. In the 110th Congress, the Utah delegation consists of two Republicans and one Democrat.Utah's 1st congressional district covers northwestern portions of the state...
, obsolete since second seat was added in 1913, to be seated in 2013, obsolete since statehood in 1896
Vermont
Vermont's congressional districts
The U.S. state of Vermont currently has one congressional district, whose Representative in the United States House of Representatives is elected state-wide at-Large...
, 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 districtsVirginia's congressional districts
The Commonwealth of Virginia has 11 congressional districts, down from its early 19th century peak of 23.-Apportionment:Elections held in the year of a census use the apportionment determined by the previous census....
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Washington
West Virginia
West Virginia's congressional districts
The U.S. state of West Virginia currently has three congressional districts.-District 1:See main article at The 1st district encompasses the counties of Barbour, Brooke, Doddridge, Gilmer, Grant, Hancock, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Mineral, Monongalia, Ohio, Pleasants, Preston, Ritchie, Taylor,...
, obsolete since 1990 census, obsolete since 1970 census, obsolete since 1960 census, obsolete since 1917
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Non-voting delegations
, obsolete since statehood as TennesseeTennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
June 1, 1796, obsolete since statehood as Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
March 3, 1803, obsolete since statehood as Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
March 3, 1811, obsolete since statehood as North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
and South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
November 2, 1889, obsolete since independence July 4, 1946
See also
- List of United States congressional districts by area
- List of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
- ApportionmentApportionment (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.The United States Constitution,...
- United States Congressional apportionmentUnited States congressional apportionmentUnited States congressional apportionment is the process by which seats in the United States House of Representatives are redistributed amongst the 50 states following each constitutionally mandated decennial census. Each state is apportioned a number of seats which approximately corresponds to its...
- General TicketGeneral ticketGeneral 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...
- RedistrictingRedistrictingRedistricting is the process of drawing United States electoral district boundaries, often in response to population changes determined by the results of the decennial census. In 36 states, the state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to...
- Apportionment paradoxApportionment paradoxAn apportionment paradox exists when the rules for apportionment in a political system produce results which are unexpected or seem to violate common sense.To apportion is to divide into parts according to some rule, the rule typically being one of proportion...
- GerrymanderingGerrymanderingIn the process of setting electoral districts, gerrymandering is a practice that attempts to establish a political advantage for a particular party or group by manipulating geographic boundaries to create partisan, incumbent-protected districts...
- Texas ElevenTexas ElevenThe Texas Eleven were a group of Texas Senate Democrats who fled Texas for Albuquerque, New Mexico for 46 days in 2003 aimed at preventing the passage of controversial redistricting legislation that was intended to benefit Texas Republicans. A group of Texas House representatives, dubbed the Killer...
- Voting Rights ActVoting Rights ActThe Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of national legislation in the United States that outlawed discriminatory voting practices that had been responsible for the widespread disenfranchisement of African Americans in the U.S....
- RepresentationRepresentation (politics)In politics, representation describes how some individuals stand in for others or a group of others, for a certain time period. Representation usually refers to representative democracies, where elected officials nominally speak for their constituents in the legislature...
- United States Census BureauUnited States Census BureauThe 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 DistrictBetter Know A DistrictBetter Know a District is a recurring segment on The Colbert Report. It offers a humorous explanation of a different United States Congressional district in each segment and generally includes an interview with that district's member of Congress.- Structure :Each segment begins with basic...
- A recurring segment on The Colbert Report, in which Stephen ColbertStephen ColbertStephen Tyrone Colbert is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor. He is the host of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, a satirical news show in which Colbert portrays a caricatured version of conservative political pundits.Colbert originally studied to be an...
profiles a congressional district and interviews its Representative. Described by Colbert as a "435-part series".
Comparisons
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