Indiana's Congressional Districts - 1st District

1st District

The first district lies in the northwest part of the state and includes all of Lake and Porter counties as well as a portion of LaPorte county. It is based in Gary, Indiana. The first district is the most consistently Democratic in Indiana. Democrats have held the district since 1931.

The 1st District is represented by Democrat Pete Visclosky, who has held the seat since 1985.

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