Maryland's 1st congressional district
U.S. House district for Maryland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maryland's 1st congressional district encompasses the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland, including Salisbury, as well as Harford County and parts of Baltimore County; it is the largest congressional district in the state geographically, covering 11 counties (in whole or part).
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Area | 3,653.1 sq mi (9,461 km2) | ||
Distribution |
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Population (2022) | 781,695 | ||
Median household income | $87,671[1] | ||
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Cook PVI | R+11[2] |
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 nullifying a District of Columbia law de-criminalizing possession of marijuana.[3] With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+11, it is the only Republican district in Maryland.[2]