Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district
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Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district | |
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Population (2000) | 646,355 |
Median income | $30,646 |
Ethnic composition | 30.9% White, 61.2% Black, 4.3% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% other |
Cook PVI | D + 39 |
Pennsylvania's second district includes West Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northwest Philadelphia and Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County
The district has an overwhelming Democratic majority. It is the fifth most Democratic Congressional District out of the 435 in the nation, according to the Cook Partisan Voting Index. In addition, it is the most Democratic district outside of New York City.
Congressman Chaka Fattah has represented the district since 1995.
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Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania |
Cheltenham • Elkins Park • Glenside • La Mott • Laverock • Melrose Park • Wyncote |
Educational Institutions: Arcadia University • Cheltenham High School • Pennsylvania College of Optometry • Reconstructionist Rabbinical College • Tyler School of Art • Westminster Theological Seminary |
Points of Interest: Beth Sholom Synagogue • Curtis Hall Arboretum • Wall House |
See also: Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district |
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