New York's 13th congressional district, Congressional district in Upper Manhattan and West Bronx, United States.
New York's 13th congressional district is a United States House of Representatives constituency covering parts of Upper Manhattan and the West Bronx. The district boundaries follow specific streets and avenues that group together certain neighborhoods into a single electoral unit.
The constituency was created in 1803 and has shifted its territory many times over two centuries of elections. In 2013, the district moved entirely from Staten Island to its present location in Manhattan and the Bronx.
The district population consists of 52.3% Hispanic, 23.4% Black, 15.4% White, and 5.1% Asian residents, representing neighborhoods like Harlem and Washington Heights.
Voters can locate their polling place through city or state websites, and questions about representation can be directed to the representative's office by phone or email. Registration and participation in primary and general elections follow the regular New York State schedule.
This electoral unit is the smallest of all House districts when measured by land area. Despite its compact size, the district reflects the density and variety of New York City's urban population.
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