Alabama's 1st congressional district facts for kids
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Alabama's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2013
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| Area | 7,182 sq mi (18,600 km2) | ||
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| Population (2018) | 715,346 | ||
| Median income | $46,445 | ||
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| Cook PVI | R+15 | ||
Alabama's 1st congressional district is a special area in Alabama. People living here get to choose a person to represent them in the United States House of Representatives. This is part of the United States government.
The district covers several counties. These include Washington, Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Monroe counties. It also includes a part of Clarke County. The biggest city in this district is Mobile. Right now, the person representing this district is Jerry Carl, who is a member of the Republican Party.
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What is a Congressional District?
A congressional district is like a neighborhood for politics. Each state in the U.S. is divided into these districts. The number of districts a state has depends on its population. More people means more districts.
Each district elects one person to be their voice in the United States House of Representatives. This person is called a representative or a congressman/congresswoman. Their job is to speak for the people in their district. They help make laws for the whole country.
About Alabama's 1st District
This district is located in the southern part of Alabama. It covers a large area of about 7,182 square miles. Most of the people in the district live in cities, about 66.82%. The rest live in more rural, countryside areas.
In 2018, about 715,346 people lived in Alabama's 1st congressional district. The people living here come from many different backgrounds.
Who Represents the District?
The current representative for Alabama's 1st congressional district is Jerry Carl. He is a Republican. He was elected by the people in the district to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Representatives work in Washington, D.C. They vote on new laws and discuss important issues. They also help their local communities with problems related to the federal government.
How Elections Work Here
People in Alabama's 1st congressional district vote for their representative every two years. They also vote for the U.S. President every four years.
Historically, this district has often voted for Republican candidates. This means that most people in the district tend to support the Republican Party in elections for both president and their representative. For example, in recent presidential elections, the Republican candidate has won by a large margin. The same trend is usually seen in the elections for the district's representative.
See also
In Spanish: 1.º distrito congresional de Alabama para niños
