It is located in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, comprising the city of Gelsenkirchen.

Since 2017, it has been represented by Markus Töns of the Social Democratic Party (SPD).

From 1965 through 1976, it comprised the Stadtteile of Hassel, Buer, Horst, Heßler, and Rotthausen.

The constituency has been held continuously by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) since its creation.

It was first represented by Robert Geritzmann from 1949 to 1961, followed by Walter Arendt for a single term.

Yellow background denotes an electorate win by a list member, or other incumbent.

Yellow background denotes an electorate win by a list member, or other incumbent.

Yellow background denotes an electorate win by a list member, or other incumbent.

Yellow background denotes an electorate win by a list member, or other incumbent.