16 of the twenty least prosperous U.S. congressional districts are represented by Republicans. 20 of
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16 of the twenty least prosperous U.S. congressional districts are represented by Republicans.
20 of the twenty most prosperous U.S. congressional districts are represented by Democrats.
Source: Harper's Index, March 2019; Brookings Institution (Washington).