What congressional district am I in?
Your home address determines your congressional district. Enter your ZIP code in the official House lookup. If it lists more than one district, enter your street address to find the district that includes your home.
The official House lookup is the source of record for your current district and representative. You do not need to sign up for Cappy Pillow to use it.
Find your district in three steps
- 1. Open the official House lookup.
- 2. Enter your home ZIP code.
- 3. If the lookup shows multiple districts, enter your home street address.
The result identifies your district and links to your representative. A vacant seat may have no current representative.
Why your ZIP code may not be enough
ZIP codes organize mail delivery, not congressional representation. One ZIP code can cross district lines. Neighbors with the same ZIP code can have different representatives.
Do not choose the first district in a list. Use your home street address, not a work address or PO box, to resolve a split ZIP code.
If the lookup cannot match your address, check the street, city, state, and ZIP code. Report a persistent error through the official House lookup help section.
What does the district label mean?
A label such as CA-12 means California’s 12th congressional district. In a state with one House seat, the district covers the whole state. The label “at-large” means statewide representation.
Your congressional district elects your U.S. representative, not your state legislators. Each state’s two U.S. senators represent the whole state.
The District of Columbia and U.S. territories have delegates or a resident commissioner instead of voting House representatives. Read the House membership guide for these roles.
Can my district change?
Yes. Moving or new district boundaries can change your district. The official House lookup shows representation in the current Congress.
An upcoming election may use different boundaries before the next Congress takes office. Check your state or local election office for the district on your ballot.
See how your representative voted
Once you know your representative, check their recorded votes on official House records. The representative vote guide explains how to find and read a roll call.