Florida's 23rd congressional district is an
electoral district
An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, or (election) precinct is a subdivision of a larger state (a country, administrative region, or other poli ...
for the
U.S. Congress, located in the
Greater Miami area and covering parts of southern
Broward County and northern
Miami-Dade County. The district includes cities such as
Weston,
Davie,
Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines is a city in southern Broward County, Florida, United States. The city is located 22 miles (35 km) north of Miami. The population of Pembroke Pines is 171,178 as of the 2020 census. It is a suburb of and the fourth-most populous c ...
, and
Aventura.
[See whole Florida state map for 2013, with the 23rd district]
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The district also includes
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is a major public airport in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is one of three airports serving the Miami metropolitan area. The airport is off Interstate 595, Interstate 95, U.S ...
and
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University (NSU or, informally, Nova) is a private nonprofit research university with its main campus in Davie, Florida. The university consists of 14 total colleges, centers, and schools offering over 150 programs of st ...
. The district is one of the highest concentrations of
Jewish Americans, consisting of about 24% of the electorate.
From 2003 to 2012, the former 23rd district consisted of a major part of
Broward County and parts of
Palm Beach county. The district included
Pompano Beach,
Boynton Beach and
Belle Glade.
The district is currently represented by
Democrat Jared Moskowitz.
History
Florida's 23rd Congressional District was created after the
1990 U.S. Census. Democrat Alcee Hastings was elected in the first election for the district in
1992 until being redistricted to the 20th
Congressional District in 2013.
Statewide election results
Presidential election results
Results from previous presidential elections
Non-presidential results
Results from previous non-presidential statewide elections
List of members representing the district
Election results
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
References
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
External links
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's official House of Representatives website
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Congressional districts of Florida, 22
1993 establishments in Florida