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Connecticut's 6th congressional district is a former district, which was eliminated in 2003, following the 2000 census. It was initially created in 1837 from , yet was eliminated after the 1840 census. In 1965, following passage of the
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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Connecticut's 6th congressional district is a former district, which was eliminated in 2003, following the 2000 census. It was initially created in 1837 from , yet was eliminated after the 1840 census. In 1965, following passage of the Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the height of the civil rights movem ...
, it was re-established.
During redistricting in 2002, a majority of the district was merged with the 5th district.
Prior to its elimination, the district included Litchfield County, the Farmington Valley, and commununties surrounding Hartford
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, including Bristol
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, Enfield, and New Britain
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.
List of members representing the district
References
* *Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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