Alabama's 4th congressional district facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alabama's 4th congressional district |
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Alabama's 4th congressional district since January 3, 2013
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| Area | 8,524 sq mi (22,080 km2) | ||
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| Population (2019) | 687,453 | ||
| Median income | $47,531 | ||
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| Cook PVI | R+30 | ||
Alabama's 4th congressional district is a special area in the state of Alabama. People living in this district get to choose a person to represent them. This representative works in the United States House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is part of the United States Congress, which helps make laws for the entire country.
The 4th congressional district is currently represented by Robert Aderholt. He is a member of the Republican Party. Mr. Aderholt has been the representative for this district since 1997.
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Where is Alabama's 4th District?
This district covers a large part of northern Alabama. It includes many different counties. These counties are Franklin, Colbert, Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Winston, Cullman, Lawrence, Marshall, Etowah, and DeKalb.
How Elections Work Here
Every two years, people in the 4th district vote for their representative. This is how they choose who will speak for them in Congress. The district has often voted for Republican candidates in recent years.
Presidential Election Results
When people vote for president, the results in this district show a clear trend. For example, in the 2016 presidential election, most voters in this district chose the Republican candidate. This has been true for many presidential elections since 2000.
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| Year | Office | Results |
| 2016 | President | Trump 80 - 18% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 75 - 24% |
| 2008 | President | McCain 76 - 22% |
| 2004 | President | Bush 71 - 28% |
| 2000 | President | Bush 61 - 37% |
Congressional Election Results
Robert Aderholt has won many elections to represent this district. He has been elected by a large number of votes in most of his campaigns. Sometimes, he has even run without a major opponent. This shows strong support for him in the district.
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See also
In Spanish: 4.º distrito congresional de Alabama para niños
