Category: American Government
Members of the House of Representatives are elected by citizens from their congressional district. Only voters living in that specific district can vote for that representative.
House elections happen every two years — all 435 seats are up for election simultaneously. This frequent cycle keeps representatives closely tied to the people they serve.
To find your congressional district and who represents you, visit house.gov.
Say: 'Citizens from their congressional district.'
Test yourself with our free quiz simulator and interactive flashcards — the same official questions, timed like the real interview.