It is located in western North Rhine-Westphalia, comprising the Heinsberg district.

Since 2013, it has been represented by Wilfried Oellers of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

The constituency has been held continuously by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) since its creation.

Adolf Freiherr Spies von Büllesheim served until 1987, followed by Karl H. Fell until 1998.

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.