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Michigan's 5th congressional district

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Michigan's 5th congressional district
StateMichigan
District5th

Michigan's 5th congressional district is a congressional district that has been represented in the United States House of Representatives since 1863, with its current configuration covering parts of Genesee County, Saginaw County, and Tuscola County, including the cities of Flint and Saginaw. The district has been represented by Dan Kildee, a member of the Democratic Party, since 2013, who has also served on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The district is also home to several institutions of higher education, including University of Michigan–Flint, Kettering University, and Saginaw Valley State University.

● Geography

The district is located in the eastern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, bordering Lake Huron to the east and Saginaw Bay to the north. It includes the cities of Flint, Saginaw, and Bay City, as well as the townships of Flint Township and Saginaw Township. The district is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including For-Mar Nature Preserve, Bluebell Beach, and Tobico Marsh. The Flint River and Saginaw River flow through the district, providing opportunities for fishing and boating. Nearby cities include Detroit, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, which are connected to the district by Interstate 75 and Interstate 69.

● History

The district was created in 1863, when Michigan was apportioned an additional seat in the United States House of Representatives following the 1860 United States Census. The district has undergone several changes in its configuration over the years, with its current boundaries being established in 2011. The district has been represented by several notable politicians, including William B. Williams, who served as a United States Senator from Michigan from 1870 to 1871, and Carl Pursell, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1993. The district has also been home to several major industries, including the General Motors and Ford Motor Company automotive plants, as well as the Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning chemical plants.

● Election Results

In recent years, the district has trended Democratic, with Dan Kildee winning re-election in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. The district has also been represented by other notable Democrats, including Dale Kildee, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 2013, and Carl Levin, who served as a United States Senator from Michigan from 1979 to 2015. The district has also been home to several Republican politicians, including Mike Rogers, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, and Candice Miller, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2003 to 2017. The district has also been represented by Libertarian and Green Party candidates, including Gregory Creswell and Harley Mikkelson.

● List of Representatives

The following is a list of representatives who have served in the district: * William B. Williams (1863-1869) * Omar D. Conger (1869-1873) * Wilderness Road (1873-1875) * William B. Williams (1875-1877) * John W. Stone (1877-1881) * George H. Durand (1881-1885) * Spencer O. Fisher (1885-1889) * Charles E. Belknap (1889-1891) * Leonard G. Wheeler (1891-1893) * George F. Richardson (1893-1895) * William Alden Smith (1895-1907) * Gerrit J. Diekema (1907-1911) * Edwin F. Sweet (1911-1913) * Carl M. Weideman (1913-1921) * Carl E. Mapes (1921-1923) * Carl M. Weideman (1923-1925) * Carl E. Mapes (1925-1927) * Carl M. Weideman (1927-1929) * Esbon Blackmar (1929-1931) * Carl M. Weideman (1931-1933) * Carl E. Mapes (1933-1935) * Carl M. Weideman (1935-1937) * Bartel J. Jonkman (1937-1939) * Albert J. Engel (1939-1941) * Bartel J. Jonkman (1941-1943) * Albert J. Engel (1943-1945) * Bartel J. Jonkman (1945-1947) * Albert J. Engel (1947-1949) * Gerald R. Ford (1949-1965) * William Broomfield (1965-1977) * Carl Pursell (1977-1993) * Dale Kildee (1993-2013) * Dan Kildee (2013-present)

● Maps

The district's boundaries have changed over the years, with its current configuration being established in 2011. The district is located in the eastern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, bordering Lake Huron to the east and Saginaw Bay to the north. The district includes the cities of Flint, Saginaw, and Bay City, as well as the townships of Flint Township and Saginaw Township. The district is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including For-Mar Nature Preserve, Bluebell Beach, and Tobico Marsh. The Flint River and Saginaw River flow through the district, providing opportunities for fishing and boating. Nearby cities include Detroit, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, which are connected to the district by Interstate 75 and Interstate 69. The district is also close to several major universities, including University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Category:Congressional districts of Michigan

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