New Jersey's Congressional Districts
There are currently thirteen United States congressional districts in New Jersey based on results from the 2000 census. There were once as many as fifteen. The fifteenth district was lost after the 1980 census and the fourteenth district was lost after the 1990 census. As a result of the 2010 census, one additional seat will be lost, reducing New Jersey's representation to 12 seats.
In the 112th Congress, Democrats hold seven seats and Republicans hold six seats, representing New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives.
Read more about New Jersey's Congressional Districts: First Congressional District, Second Congressional District, Third Congressional District, Fourth Congressional District, Fifth Congressional District, Sixth Congressional District, Seventh Congressional District, Eighth Congressional District, Ninth Congressional District, Tenth Congressional District, Eleventh Congressional District, Twelfth Congressional District, Thirteenth Congressional District, Obsolete Districts
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