Arizona's 1st congressional district facts for kids

Arizona's 1st congressional district is one of nine special areas in the state of Arizona. It is also one of 435 similar areas across the entire USA. These areas are called "congressional districts." Each district chooses one person to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.

This district is the largest one in Arizona by land area. It covers a big part of the eastern side of the state. As of 2020, the person representing this district was Tom O'Halleran. He is a member of the Democratic Party, which is one of the main political groups in the USA.

What is a Congressional District?

A congressional district is like a special neighborhood or region within a state. Each district has a certain number of people living in it. These districts are created so that everyone in the country has a voice in the government.

Why are Districts Important?

• Representation: Each district elects one person to be their voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. This person is called a "Representative" or "Congressperson."
• Fairness: Districts are drawn to make sure that each Representative speaks for about the same number of people. This helps make sure everyone's vote counts equally.
• Local Needs: The Representative from a district works to bring up the needs and ideas of the people living in their specific area.

Arizona's First District

Arizona's 1st congressional district is known for being very large. It covers a lot of land in the eastern part of Arizona. This includes many different types of communities and landscapes.

Who Represents the District?

As of 2020, Tom O'Halleran was the Representative for this district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work.

What Does a Representative Do?

A Representative's job is to:

• Vote on new laws in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Help people in their district with problems they might have with the government.
• Listen to the concerns of the people they represent.
• Work to improve life in their district and the country.

See Also

• In Spanish: 1.º distrito congresional de Arizona para niños