Georgia's 2nd congressional district is a

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in the

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. The district is currently represented by Democrat Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Georgia's largest district by land area, it comprises much of the southwestern portion of the state. Much of the district is

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, although the district has a number of small cities and medium-sized towns, such as Albany, Americus, Bainbridge, and Thomasville. It also contains most of

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and most of Macon. The district is also the historic and current home of former

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. The 2nd district is one of the most consistently Democratic in the country, as Democrats have held it since 1875. However, it has grown far less heavily blue in recent years due to shifting demographics. With a PVI of D+6, it is the least Democratic majority-black district in the United States. The district's boundaries were redrawn following the 2010 Census, which granted an additional congressional seat to Georgia.Justice Department approves Georgia's political maps
. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Last accessed 2011-12-27 In 2021, following the 2020 Census, the 156th Georgia General Assembly passed new congressional maps signed by Governor Kemp, and redrew this district from 51%

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to 49% African American, beginning in 2023.

Counties

List of members representing the district

Election results

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References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

External links

PDF map of Georgia's 2nd district at ''nationalatlas.gov''

Georgia's 2nd district at ''GovTrack.us''
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