Indiana's 1st congressional district
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| Area | 2,209.37 mi² (5,722.27 km²) |
| Population (2000) | 675,562 |
| Median income | $44,087 |
| Ethnic composition | 75% White, 18.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American, 3.9% other |
| Cook PVI | D+8 |
The First Congressional District of Indiana, USA, was drawn in its current configuration after the 2000 census.
The first district is the most consistently Democratic in Indiana. Democrats have held the district since 1931.
This district is based in Gary, Indiana and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs.
[edit] Geography
It consists of the counties of Benton, Jasper, Lake, Newton and parts of Porter. The district is in the northwest part of the state of Indiana.
[edit] Representation
The current representative of the district is Pete Visclosky.
[edit] External Links
Congressman Pete Visclosky Official House site
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