California's 23rd congressional district facts for kids
Quick facts for kids California's 23rd congressional district |
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California's 23rd congressional district since January 3, 2013
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| Population (2019) | 741,557 | ||
| Median income | $63,550 | ||
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| Cook PVI | R+14 | ||
California's 23rd congressional district is a special area in the U.S. state of California. It's like a neighborhood for politics, where people vote for someone to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district includes Kern County and parts of Los Angeles and Tulare counties.
Some of the main cities in this district are Porterville, Ridgecrest, most of Bakersfield, and a part of Lancaster.
The person who currently represents this district is Kevin McCarthy. He is also the House Minority Leader, which is a very important job in the U.S. House of Representatives. Kevin McCarthy has been the representative for this district since 2013. The 23rd district was first created in 1943. It is known as the most Republican-leaning district in California.
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What is a Congressional District?
A congressional district is a part of a state that elects one person to the U.S. House of Representatives. The number of districts a state has depends on its population. Larger states have more districts.
Each district is designed to have roughly the same number of people. This makes sure that everyone's vote counts equally. The people living in a district vote for their representative.
Who is the Representative?
The representative for a district is the person elected by the people to speak for them in Congress. Their job is to bring the concerns and ideas of their district to the national government.
They vote on laws, help their community, and work with other representatives. Kevin McCarthy is the current representative for California's 23rd district. He works to make sure the voices of the people in his district are heard in Washington, D.C.
District History and Politics
California's 23rd congressional district has been around since 1943. Over the years, its exact borders have changed a few times. This happens after the U.S. Census every ten years, to make sure districts have similar populations.
This district is known for being very supportive of the Republican Party. This means that most people who live here tend to vote for Republican candidates in elections.
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California's 23rd congressional district since January 3, 2013
See also
In Spanish: 23.º distrito congresional de California para niños
