West Virginia's at-large congressional district
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West Virginia's at-large congressional district | |
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Obsolete district | |
Created | 1912 |
Eliminated | 1917 |
Years active | 1913-1917 |
West Virginia gained a sixth seat in the United States House of Representatives after the 1910 census, but failed to adopt a new redistricting plan immediately. In 1912 and 1914, the state elected Howard Sutherland at-large from the entire state, in addition to its five districted representatives.
The at-large seat was eliminated after a six-district plan was adopted in time for the 1916 elections.
List of members representing the district[edit]
Member | Party | Years | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
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District established March 4, 1913 | ||||
![]() Howard Sutherland (Elkins) |
Republican | March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1917 |
63rd 64th |
Elected in 1912. Re-elected in 1914. Retired to run for U.S. senator. |
District dissolved March 3, 1917 |
References[edit]
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present