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The 69 Most Competitive Congressional Nomination Districts for Getting Into West Point

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Discover which congressional districts in America are the most competitive for securing a nomination to West Point.

In this in-depth analysis, LTC Kirkland and Trish Dach break down the data on 69 of the toughest districts, exploring how geography, income, military presence, and local culture shape the nomination process.

Learn about the four main types of competitive districts, from wealthy suburban metros to military-adjacent communities and legacy-heavy regions.

The video also highlights notable absences, such as San Francisco, and explains why some high-income areas don’t make the list.

Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, this video offers valuable insights and strategies for navigating the nomination process, understanding your district’s landscape, and maximizing your chances of success.

Perfect for anyone interested in service academy admissions, ROTC scholarships, or the intersection of education and public service. Here is the full list of the most competitive districts for West Point last year (the Class of 2029):

AK — BEGICH
AL-05 — STRONG

CA-27 — WHITESIDES
CA-36 — LIEU
CA-40 — KIM
CA-45 — TRAN
CA-47 — MIN
CA-49 — LEVIN
CA-50 — PETERS

CO-02 — NEGUSE
CO-04 — LOPEZ
CO-05 — LAMBORN
CO-07 — PETTERSEN

CT-04 — HIMES

DE-AL — BLUNT ROCHESTER

FL-01 — GAETZ
FL-05 — RUTHERFORD
FL-14 — CASTOR
FL-15 — LEE
FL-16 — BUCHANAN
FL-17 — STEUBE
FL-19 — DONALDS
FL-25 — WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

GA-03 — FERGUSON
GA-04 — JOHNSON
GA-07 — MCBATH
GA-11 — LOUDERMILK

HI-02 — TOKUDA

ID-02 — SIMPSON

IL-10 — SCHNEIDER

KS-03 — DAVIDS

KY-04 — MASSIE

MA-04 — AUCHINCLOSS
MA-05 — CLARK
MA-09 — KEATING

MD-01 — HARRIS
MD-03 — ELFRETH
MD-05 — HOYER
MD-08 — RASKIN

NJ-02 — VAN DREW
NJ-03 — CONAWAY
NJ-05 — GOTTHEIMER
NJ-07 — KEAN
NJ-11 — SHERRILL

NY-03 — SUOZZI
NY-17 — LAWLER
NY-18 — RYAN
NY-23 — LANGWORTHY

OH-01 — LANDSMAN

PA-01 — FITZPATRICK
PA-05 — SCANLON
PA-06 — HOULAHAN

TN-03 — FLEISCHMANN
TN-05 — OGLES

TX-03 — SELF
TX-04 — FALLON
TX-20 — CASTRO
TX-22 — NEHLS
TX-23 — GONZALES
TX-24 — VAN DUYNE
TX-25 — WILLIAMS
TX-26 — GILL
TX-31 — CARTER
TX-37 — DOGGETT
TX-38 — HUNT

VA-08 — BEYER
VA-10 — SUBRAMANYAM
VA-11 — CONNOLLY

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