Ohio's 16th congressional district facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ohio's 16th congressional district |
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![]() Ohio's 16th congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
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Population (2019) | 719,744 | ||
Median income | $68,534 | ||
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Cook PVI | R+8 |
A congressional district is like a special area in a state. People who live in this area vote for someone to represent them in the U.S. 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.
Ohio's 16th congressional district is one of these special areas in the state of Ohio. Since 2019, the person representing this district is Anthony Gonzalez. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes parts of Stark, Medina, and Ashland counties. It is located just outside of Cleveland. This district has almost always been represented by a Republican since 1973.
Who Represents the District?
The 16th congressional district of Ohio has been represented by different people over the years. These representatives are elected by the people living in the district. They serve two-year terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Recent Representatives
For many years, the district was represented by Jim Renacci. He was a Republican and served from 2011 to 2019.
In 2018, Anthony Gonzalez was elected as the new representative. He is also a Republican. He began his term in January 2019.
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In Spanish: 16.º distrito congresional de Ohio para niños