Population (2000) 646,357 Cook PVI D+25 | Median income 28,261 | |
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Current Representative Bob Brady (D–Philadelphia) Distribution 100.00% urban
0.00% rural Ethnicity 37.1% White
45.9% Black
4.9% Asian
15.0% Hispanic
0.3% Native American
0.3% other | ||
Pennsylvania's first congressional district includes primarily central and South Philadelphia, the City of Chester, the Philadelphia International Airport, and other small sections of Delaware County. The district is currently strongly Democratic and is plurality black. Bob Brady, the chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, has represented the district since 1998.
Contents
- List of representatives
- 17911793 One seat
- 18031823 Three seats then four
- 1823present One seat
- References
One of the main characters of the Netflix original series House of Cards, Peter Russo, is depicted as representing the district in the United States House of Representatives.
List of representatives
The district was organized from Pennsylvania's At-large congressional district in 1791.
1791–1793: One seat
The district was organized from Pennsylvania's At-large congressional district in 1795.
1803–1823: Three seats, then four
The district was reorganized in 1803 to have 3 At-large seats on a general ticket. The district was apportioned a fourth seat in 1813, also elected on a general ticket.
1823–present: One seat
The district was reorganized in 1823 to have one seat.