Georgia's 3rd congressional district facts for kids

Georgia's 3rd congressional district is an area in the U.S. state of Georgia. People who live in this area vote for one person to represent them in the U.S. Congress. This person is called a representative.

Currently, the representative for this district is Drew Ferguson. He belongs to the Republican Party. The borders of this district were changed after the 2010 census. A census is a count of all the people living in a country. Because Georgia's population grew, the state was given an extra representative in Congress. This meant new district lines had to be drawn.

What is a Congressional District?

A congressional district is a special area within a state. Each district has about the same number of people. These people vote for one person to speak for them in the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. This helps make sure everyone in the country has a voice in how the government works.

Why are Districts Important?

Districts make sure that people from all parts of a state have someone representing their ideas and needs. The representative works to pass laws that help the people in their district. They also help solve problems that people in their district might have with the government.

Who is Drew Ferguson?

Drew Ferguson is the current representative for Georgia's 3rd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. Representatives are elected by the people living in their district. They serve for two years at a time.

What Does a Representative Do?

A representative's main job is to vote on new laws in Congress. They also work to get money for projects in their district, like new roads or schools. They listen to the concerns of the people they represent and try to help them.

How District Borders Change

Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called the U.S. Census. After the census, states might gain or lose representatives based on how much their population has changed. When this happens, the borders of congressional districts are often redrawn.

Why Redraw District Lines?

Redrawing district lines is important to keep the number of people in each district about the same. This makes sure that every person's vote counts equally. It also helps states adjust their representation in Congress as their population grows or shrinks.

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