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New York's 4th congressional district
New York US Congressional District 4 (since 2013).tif
New York 's 4th congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
Representative
  Kathleen Rice
DGarden City
Distribution
  • 100% urban
  • 0% rural
Population (2019) 730,314
Median income $110,677
Ethnicity
Cook PVI D+4

The New York's 4th congressional district is a special area on Long Island in New York. This area is represented by someone in the United States House of Representatives. Think of it like a team, and the person representing this district is a team captain for the people living there.

Currently, Kathleen Rice is the person who represents this district. She works in the United States Congress to speak up for the people of the 4th district.

This district includes many towns and communities. Some of these are Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, East Meadow, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Malverne, Freeport, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury, and parts of Valley Stream.

What is a Congressional District?

A congressional district is a specific area within a state. Each district has a certain number of people living in it. These people get to choose one person to represent them in the United States House of Representatives. This person is called a Representative or a Congressman/Congresswoman.

Why are Districts Important?

These districts make sure that people from all over the country have a voice in the government. The Representative from each district helps make laws and decisions that affect their local communities. They bring the ideas and concerns of their neighbors to Washington D.C.

Who Represents the 4th District?

The person who represents New York's 4th congressional district is called the Representative. They are elected by the people living in the district. Their job is to vote on new laws and help solve problems for the people they represent. They also work to get funding and support for projects in their district.

How People Vote in This District

People in the 4th congressional district vote for their Representative. They also vote for the President of the United States. The results of these elections show how the district tends to vote.

Presidential Election Results

Here's how the 4th district has voted in some past presidential elections:

Election results from presidential races
Year Office Results
1992 President Clinton 47–41%
1996 President Clinton 56–36%
2000 President Gore 59–38%
2004 President Kerry 55–44%
2008 President Obama 55–44%
2012 President Obama 56–43%
2016 President Clinton 53–44%

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: 4.º distrito congresional de Nueva York para niños

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