Nebraska's 2nd congressional district facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nebraska's 2nd congressional district |
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Nebraska's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2013
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| Population (2015) | 652,870 | ||
| Median income | $66,390 | ||
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| Cook PVI | R+4 | ||
Nebraska's 2nd congressional district is a special area in the state of Nebraska. It is used to help choose who represents the people in the United States government. This district is mainly made up of the Omaha area.
The district includes all of Douglas County. This is where the big city of Omaha is located. It also covers the western parts of Sarpy County, which are suburban areas.
Since 2017, Don Bacon has been the person representing this district. He is a member of the Republican Party. He works in the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
When Americans vote for the President, each state gets a certain number of "electoral votes." This district gives one special "electoral vote" to the presidential candidate who wins the most votes here. This is part of how the Electoral College works to pick the President.
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What is a Congressional District?
A congressional district is like a special zone or area. Each state in the United States is divided into these districts. Each district gets to send one person to the United States House of Representatives. This person is called a "representative" or "congressman/congresswoman."
These representatives speak for the people in their district. They help make laws for the whole country. The number of districts a state has depends on its population. States with more people have more districts.
Who is Don Bacon?
Don Bacon is the current representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. This is one of the two main political parties in the United States.
He was first elected to this job in 2016. Before becoming a representative, he served in the United States Air Force. He lives in Papillion, Nebraska.
Understanding the Electoral College
The Electoral College is how the United States chooses its President. It's not just about who wins the most individual votes across the country. Instead, each state gets a certain number of "electoral votes."
When you vote for President, you are actually voting for a group of people called "electors." These electors then cast the official votes for President. Most states give all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in that state.
Nebraska is special because it can split its electoral votes. The 2nd congressional district gives one electoral vote to the candidate who wins the popular vote within that district. This means the winner of the 2nd district can get one electoral vote, even if they don't win the popular vote in the rest of Nebraska.
Images for kids
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Nebraska's 2nd congressional district (from 2023) -
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See also
In Spanish: 2.º distrito congresional de Nebraska para niños
