What led to the creation of the Second District that Wilhelm represented?
Census update
Voting Rights Act of 1965
State redistribution
Natural disaster
Answer
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices and increase the representation of African Americans in the electoral process. As a result of the act, new districts were created, including the Second District in California, which Wilhelm represented. This representation marked a significant step towards ensuring equal voting rights and increasing political participation for marginalized communities.
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