Texas's 20th congressional district, Congressional district in San Antonio, United States.
Texas's 20th congressional district is a representation area that covers western parts of San Antonio and surrounding Bexar County. The territory includes communities of varying sizes whose residents send a single representative to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The district was created in 1935 and developed a strong Democratic tradition that shaped its political direction for generations. This alignment remained consistent through significant national political shifts.
The population of the 20th congressional district includes 70.5% Hispanic residents, creating a strong Mexican-American influence throughout the represented communities.
Residents can check which district they belong to by entering their address on a government information website to find their representative. Online tools also show current district boundaries and details about legislative activity.
This district stands as one of only two Texas districts that supported George McGovern in the 1972 presidential election, demonstrating its consistent Democratic voting pattern.
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