New York's 21st congressional district facts for kids
The New York's 21st congressional district is a special area in the New York state of the United States. It's like a neighborhood that chooses one person to represent them in the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C.. This person is called a representative.
As of 2020, Elise Stefanik is the representative for this district. She is a member of the Republican Party. The 21st district is the largest congressional district in New York. It covers many different counties completely, including Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington. Parts of Herkimer and Saratoga counties are also part of this district.
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What is a Congressional District?
A congressional district is an area within a state that elects one person to represent it in the U.S. House of Representatives. The number of districts a state has depends on its population. Larger states have more districts and more representatives.
Who is the Representative?
The representative for a district is the person who speaks for the people living there in the U.S. Congress. They help make laws and decisions for the country. In the 21st district of New York, Elise Stefanik is the current representative. She was elected in 2020.
Recent Elections in the District
People in the 21st district vote for their representative and for president. In the 2020 New York 21st congressional district congressional election, Elise Stefanik won with about 58.8% of the votes. Her opponent, Tedra Cobb, received about 41.1% of the votes.
For presidential elections, the district has voted for different parties over the years.
- In 2008 and 2012, the district voted for Barack Obama, a Democrat.
- In 2016, the district voted for Donald Trump, a Republican.
See also
In Spanish: 21.º distrito congresional de Nueva York para niños
