Mississippi's 3rd congressional district, Congressional district in central Mississippi, United States.
Mississippi's 3rd congressional district is a voting region in the state's central area that spans multiple complete counties with both urban and rural communities. The territory extends from the Louisiana border to the Alabama border, connecting various municipalities across the region.
The district was created during the 1800s when Mississippi shifted its electoral system from statewide representation to geographically defined districts. This change allowed for localized political representation across different regions of the state.
The district includes Mississippi State University in Starkville and represents a population mix of 59 percent White and 33 percent Black residents across multiple counties.
The district elects one representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, who serves a two-year term in that position. This elected official advocates for the region's interests at the federal level.
The district incorporates twenty-three complete counties and maintains a median household income of $55,369, connecting communities from Meridian to Pearl.
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