Nevada's 3rd congressional district
U.S. House district in southern Nevada
Nevada's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district occupying southern Las Vegas and much of unincorporated Clark County. The district was initially created after the 2000 census.
This district was redrawn after the census during the 33rd (2021) special session of the Nevada Legislature on November 16, 2021. It is currently represented by Democrat Susie Lee.
The district was one of 13 congressional districts that voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election while simultaneously electing a Democrat in the 2024 House of Representatives elections.
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