Learn how to prepare for a storm with the help of Eversource. Explore NH power outage preparation tips for hurricanes and other severe weather.
Representatives. The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts â 8 in Maryland â each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House for a two-year term. Representatives are also called congressmen/congresswomen.he United States is divided into 435 congressional districts â 8 in Maryland â each with a population of about 710,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House for a two-year term.
The Congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Both senators and representatives are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a gubernatorial appointment. Congress has 535 voting members: 435 Representatives and 100 Senators. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members in addition to its 435 voting members. These members can, however, sit on congressional committees and introduce legislation.