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Maryland's 1st congressional district

Maryland's 1st congressional district
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Maryland's 1st congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
Current Representative Andrew P. Harris (RCockeysville)
Area 3,653.1 sq mi (9,461 km2)
Distribution
  • 64.1% urban
  • 35.9% rural
Population (2000) 662,062
Median income 51,918
Ethnicity
Occupation
Cook PVI R+14

Maryland's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Maryland. The district encompasses the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland, including Salisbury, as well as parts of Baltimore, Harford and Carroll counties.

The district is currently represented by Republican Andy Harris, who defeated Democratic incumbent Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. in 2010. The district was the subject of a 2014 boycott following legislation Harris introduced.

The following is a list of those who have represented the district. Also present below are significant events in the history of the district.

Coordinates: 38°54′N 76°06′W / 38.9°N 76.1°W / 38.9; -76.1


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