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Congress requires states to draw single-member districts.

Every decision I make in Congress will be centered on the needs of the district.

Passionately defending one's principles is crucial. Representing your district is fundamental. But refusing to entertain the common ground - with no other cost but giving the other guy a political 'win' - is a disservice.

You draw a district for that particular minority - African American, Asian, Hispanic - so those folks have the right to elect whoever they want. If they don't decide to elect someone who sounds like them or looks like them, they can pick anyone they want.

I represent the views and the values of the people of the district.

Every member of Congress has highways in their district.

We're representing our districts. I make decisions on my district.

My federal, state, and local experience will allow me the opportunity to effectively represent the constituents of the Fourth District.

The one endorsement that makes the most difference is from the constituents in the district.

The principle of democracy is all about delegation of power by the vast majority of citizens through a few chosen representatives chosen on merit and competence.