Definition
The geographic area a representative is supposed to serve, unless gerrymandering has made that area look like a Rorschach test.
Example Usage
The congressman represents a district that includes urban centers and rural farmland across three counties.
Origin
From Latin 'districtus' (stretched out), referring to a defined geographic area.
Fun Fact
Congressional districts are redrawn every 10 years after the census, creating political earthquakes every decade.
Source: Electoral geography terminology
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