Texas's 32nd congressional district facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Texas's 32nd congressional district
Texas's 32nd congressional district since January 3, 2013
Representative	Colin Allred D–Dallas
Distribution	99.85% urban 0.15% rural
Population (2019)	778,087
Median income	$76,464
Ethnicity	42.63% White 14.75% Black 8.39% Asian 25.49% Hispanic 0.3% Native American 8.41% other
Cook PVI	R+5

The 32nd congressional district of Texas is a special area in the state of Texas. This area is set up so that people living there can choose someone to represent them in the United States Congress. Think of it like a team, and the person they choose is their team captain in Washington, D.C.

This district was created in 2003. This happened after a big count of people (called a census) showed that Texas had grown a lot. Because of this growth, Texas got two more spots in Congress. The 32nd district covers parts of Dallas, including northern and eastern areas.

Right now, the person representing this district is Colin Allred. He is a member of the Democratic Party. When the district was first made, a Republican named Pete Sessions was the representative. He served for 16 years before Colin Allred won the election.

Understanding Congressional Districts

A congressional district is like a specific neighborhood or region within a state. Each district has a certain number of people living in it. The main idea is that everyone in the United States has a voice in the government.

Why Districts Are Important

• Representation: Each district elects one person to be their voice in the United States House of Representatives. This person is called a Representative or Congressman/Congresswoman.
• Fairness: Districts are drawn to make sure that each Representative speaks for about the same number of people. This helps make sure everyone's vote counts equally.
• Local Needs: The Representative from a district works to bring up issues and needs that are important to the people living in their specific area.

Who Represents Texas's 32nd District?

The person who represents a congressional district is called a Member of Congress. They go to Washington, D.C., and vote on laws that affect everyone in the country. They also help people from their district with problems they might have with the government.

Colin Allred: Current Representative

Colin Allred is the current Representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was first elected in 2018.

Pete Sessions: Former Representative

Before Colin Allred, Pete Sessions was the Representative for this district for many years. He is a member of the Republican Party. He served from 2003 until 2018.

How People Vote in the District

People in the 32nd 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 can change over time.

Presidential Election Results

Here's how the people in the 32nd district voted in some recent presidential elections:

House of Representatives Election Results

The people in the 32nd district also vote for their Representative in the House of Representatives. Here are some of the past election results:

• 2004 Election:
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 54.3%
  • Martin Frost (Democrat): 44.0%
• 2006 Election:
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 56.4%
  • Will Pryor (Democrat): 41.3%
• 2008 Election:
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 57.2%
  • Eric Roberson (Democrat): 40.6%
• 2010 Election:
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 62.6%
  • Grier Raggio (Democrat): 34.9%
• 2012 Election:
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 58.29%
  • Katherine Savers McGovern (Democrat): 39.44%
• 2014 Election:
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 61.8%
  • Frank Perez (Democrat): 35.4%
• 2016 Election:
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 71.07%
  • Ed Rankin (Libertarian): 18.98%
  • Gary Stuard (Green): 9.95%
• 2018 Election:
  • Colin Allred (Democrat): 52.27%
  • Pete Sessions (Republican): 45.75%

Images for kids

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  Texas's 32nd congressional district since January 3, 2013

See also

In Spanish: 32.º distrito congresional de Texas para niños