Connecticut's 6th congressional district is a former district, which was eliminated in 2003, following the 2000 census. It was initially created in 1837 from Connecticut's at-large district, yet was eliminated after the 1840 census. In 1965, following passage of the Voting Rights Act, it was re-established.
Connecticut's congressional districts, 1993–2003 (prior to elimination of 6th district). The sixth district is in the northwest corner, highlighted in pink.Connecticut's congressional districts, 2003-2013
During redistricting in 2002, a majority of the district was merged with the 5th district.
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
February 27, 2024
connecticut, congressional, district, former, district, which, eliminated, 2003, following, 2000, census, initially, created, 1837, from, connecticut, large, district, eliminated, after, 1840, census, 1965, following, passage, voting, rights, established, obso. Connecticut s 6th congressional district is a former district which was eliminated in 2003 following the 2000 census It was initially created in 1837 from Connecticut s at large district yet was eliminated after the 1840 census In 1965 following passage of the Voting Rights Act it was re established Connecticut s 6th congressional districtObsolete districtCreated18371960Eliminated18402000Years active1837 18431965 2003 CT 6 redirects here The term may also refer to U S Route 6 in Connecticut Connecticut s congressional districts 1993 2003 prior to elimination of 6th district The sixth district is in the northwest corner highlighted in pink Connecticut s congressional districts 2003 2013During redistricting in 2002 a majority of the district was merged with the 5th district Prior to its elimination the district included Litchfield County the Farmington Valley and commununties surrounding Hartford including Bristol Enfield and New Britain List of members representing the district editMember Residence Party Years of Service Congress es Electoral historyDistrict created March 4 1837Orrin Holt Willington Democratic March 4 1837 March 3 1839 25th Redistricted from the at large district and re elected in 1837 Retired John H Brockway Ellington Whig March 4 1839 March 3 1843 26th27th Elected in 1839 Re elected in 1840 Retired District eliminated following the 1840 United States census on March 3 1843District restored January 3 1965 nbsp Bernard Grabowski Bristol Democratic January 3 1965 January 3 1967 89th Redistricted from the at large district and re elected in 1964 Lost re election nbsp Thomas Meskill New Britain Republican January 3 1967 January 3 1971 90th91st gt Elected in 1966 Re elected in 1968 Retired to run for Governor of Connecticut nbsp Ella Grasso Windsor Locks Democratic January 3 1971 January 3 1975 92nd93rd Elected in 1970 Re elected in 1972 Retired to run for Governor of Connecticut nbsp Toby Moffett Unionville Democratic January 3 1975 January 3 1983 94th95th96th97th Elected in 1974 Re elected in 1976 Re elected in 1978 Re elected in 1980 Retired to run for U S senator nbsp Nancy Johnson New Britain Republican January 3 1983 January 3 2003 98th99th100th101st102nd103rd104th105th106th107th Elected in 1982 Re elected in 1984 Re elected in 1986 Re elected in 1988 Re elected in 1990 Re elected in 1992 Re elected in 1994 Re elected in 1996 Re elected in 1998 Re elected in 2000 Redistricted to the 5th district District eliminated following the 2000 United States census on January 3 2003References editMartis 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 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Connecticut 27s 6th congressional district amp oldid 1197043233, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
