Illinois's 4th congressional district

U.S. House district


The 4th congressional district of Illinois includes part of Cook County, and has been represented by Democrat Chuy García since January 2019.

Illinois's 4th congressional district
Map
Interactive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
Representative
  Chuy García
DChicago
Area97.0 sq mi (251 km2)
Distribution
  • 100.0% urban
  • 0.0% rural
Population (2023)704,764
Median household
income
$75,442[1]
Ethnicity
Cook PVID+22[2]

The last version of the district from 2013–2023 was seen by The Economist as one of the most strangely drawn and gerrymandered congressional districts in the country.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. "My Congressional District".
  2. "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. July 12, 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  3. The Economist (April 25, 2002). "How to rig an election".
  4. Campbell-Dollaghan, Kelsey (2019-08-02). "The world's most revolting font is made out of gerrymandered voting districts". Fast Company. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  5. Aaron Blake (July 27, 2011). "Name that district! (Gerrymandering edition)". Washington Post. Retrieved July 28, 2011.