Alabama's 5th congressional district facts for kids
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Alabama's 5th congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
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| Area | 4,689 sq mi (12,140 km2) | ||
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| Population (2019) | 735,858 | ||
| Median income | $59,950 | ||
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| Cook PVI | R+18 | ||
Alabama's 5th congressional district is an area in the state of Alabama. People who live here vote to choose a person to represent them. This person works in the United States House of Representatives.
The district includes several counties. These are Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, and most of Jackson. Currently, Mo Brooks represents this district. He is a member of the Republican Party. Brooks was first elected in 2010. He won against Parker Griffith, who had changed from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
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Who Represents the District?
The person who represents a congressional district is called a Representative. They speak for the people in their district. They help make laws and decisions for the whole country.
Current Representative
The current Representative for Alabama's 5th congressional district is Mo Brooks. He is a Republican. He has been serving the district since 2011.
How Representatives Are Chosen
People in each district vote for their Representative. This happens during elections. The person who gets the most votes wins. They then serve a two-year term in the House of Representatives.
Recent Elections
The district has held many elections over the years. Here is a quick look at some of the recent results:
- In 2006, Robert E. Cramer (Democrat) won with a large majority.
- In 2008, Parker Griffith (Democrat) won a close race.
- In 2010, Mo Brooks (Republican) was elected. He won with about 58% of the votes. This was a change from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
- Since 2010, Mo Brooks has been re-elected several times. He won again in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. In these elections, he usually won with more than 60% of the votes.
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See also
In Spanish: 5.º distrito congresional de Alabama para niños
