New Jersey's 5th congressional district facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New Jersey's 5th congressional district |
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District map as of 2013
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| Population (2019) | 734,764 | ||
| Median income | $110,329 | ||
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| Cook PVI | R+3 | ||
New Jersey's 5th congressional district is a special area in New Jersey. People living here get to choose someone to represent them in the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. This person is called a representative. Their job is to speak for the people in their district and help make laws for the whole country.
This district includes parts of several counties in New Jersey. These are Bergen County, Passaic County, Sussex County, and Warren County. The current representative for this district is Democrat Josh Gottheimer. He first became the representative in 2016.
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Who Represents the District?
The person who represents the 5th congressional district is elected by the people who live there. This representative works in the United States House of Representatives. This is one part of the United States Congress, which is where laws are made for the country.
The representative's job is to:
- Vote on new laws.
- Help people in their district with problems they might have with the government.
- Make sure the district's needs are heard in Washington, D.C.
Since 2016, Josh Gottheimer has been the representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
How Elections Work Here
People in the 5th congressional district vote for their representative every two years. They also vote for the President of the United States every four years. The way people vote in this district can change over time.
For many years, the district often voted for Republican candidates for president. For example, in the early 2000s, Republican presidents like George W. Bush and John McCain won more votes here.
Recent Elections for Representative
The elections for the district's representative have been very interesting. For a long time, a Republican named Scott Garrett was the representative. He won many elections, including in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2014.
However, in 2016, something changed. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat, ran against Scott Garrett. Josh Gottheimer won that election, becoming the new representative for the district. This was a big change because the district had been represented by a Republican for many years.
After his first win, Josh Gottheimer has been re-elected by the people of the district. He won again in 2018 and 2020. This shows that the voters in the 5th district have chosen to keep him as their representative.
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The district from 2003 to 2013
See also
In Spanish: 5.º distrito congresional de Nueva Jersey para niños
