Missouri's 7th congressional district, Congressional district in southwestern Missouri, United States.
Missouri's 7th congressional district spans ten counties in the southwestern part of the state and includes the cities of Springfield and Joplin. The district brings together urban areas with rural communities spread across the landscape.
The district was formed following the 1820 Census and has maintained strong Republican voting patterns throughout its history. Eric Burlison took office as the representative in January 2023.
The district is home to Missouri State University and several schools that shape how communities learn and develop. These institutions are woven into the fabric of local life across the region.
Residents can find their congressional representative and contact information by entering their residential address on official government websites. This direct method helps people quickly identify who represents them in Congress.
The district cast roughly 70 percent of its votes for Republican candidates in recent elections. This makes it one of the nation's most heavily Republican-leaning areas.
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