Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district
GPTKB entity
Statements (69)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:district
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| gptkbp:area |
approximately 3,000 square miles
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| gptkbp:borders |
multiple times since creation
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| gptkbp:created_in |
gptkb:Congressional_Apportionment_Act_of_1792
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
home to various cultural events
includes music festivals includes food festivals includes art galleries includes theaters |
| gptkbp:demographics |
approximately 500,000
diverse population predominantly urban updated every ten years includes retirees includes families includes college students includes minorities includes young professionals |
| gptkbp:economy |
diverse economy
includes healthcare sector includes technology sector includes agriculture sector includes manufacturing sector |
| gptkbp:education |
home to several universities
includes charter schools includes private schools includes public school districts |
| gptkbp:election |
1848
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| gptkbp:election_result |
has competitive races
often leans Democratic |
| gptkbp:election_year |
gptkb:2012
gptkb:2014 gptkb:2016 gptkb:2018 gptkb:2020 every two years |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
part of the Driftless Area
includes parts of the Kettle Moraine includes parts of the Wisconsin River |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
part of Wisconsin's political landscape
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district
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| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:Mark_Pocan
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:healthcare_reform
environmental protection infrastructure development education funding social security reform |
| gptkbp:local_government |
subject to federal regulations
has local representation includes city councils includes county boards operates under Wisconsin state laws |
| gptkbp:major_city |
gptkb:Sun_Prairie
gptkb:Madison gptkb:Verona Fitchburg |
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Tammy_Baldwin
gptkb:Mark_Pocan gptkb:Dave_Obey |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Wisconsin
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| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
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| gptkbp:population |
approximately 700,000
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| gptkbp:transportation |
served by major highways
includes bike paths includes public transit options includes pedestrian walkways |
| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
varies by election
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mark_Pocan
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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