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| Minnesota's 7th congressional district |
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The 7th congressional district of Minnesota since 2002 |
| Area |
31,796[1] mi² (82,351 km²) |
| Distribution |
34% urban, 66% rural |
| Population (2000) |
614,935[2] |
| Median income |
$36,453 |
| Ethnic composition |
94.3% White, 0.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American, 1.3% other |
| Cook PVI |
R + 6 |
Minnesota's 7th congressional district covers almost all of the western side of Minnesota except for the far south, which is Minnesota's 1st congressional district. It is by far the state's largest district, and has a very rural character. Cities in the district include Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Alexandria and Willmar.
Historically, the district has leaned Republican; it has a CPVI of R + 6.[3] However, it has been represented by DFLer Collin Peterson since 1991, a moderate, scoring 50% conservative by a conservative group[4] and 57% progressive by a liberal group.[5] The largest city is Moorhead.
[edit] Historical Representation
[edit] Elections
[edit] References
- ^ Minnesota congressional districts by urban and rural population and land area. US Census Bureau (2000). Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
- ^ Fast Facts. US Census Bureau (2000). Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. The Campaign Legal Center. Retrieved on 2007-03-30.
- ^ Congressional Voting Scorecard 2005 (pdf). SBE Council’s Congressional Voting Scorecard 2005. Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (June, 2006). Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Leading with the Left. Progressive Punch. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
