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Virginia's at-large congressional seat
After the 1880 census, a tenth seat in the United States House of Representatives was added to Virginia's nine districts. For the 48th Congress (March 4, 1883 – March 4, 1885), that seat was elected at-large statewide. In 1885, Virginia redistricted its seats into ten geographic districts, thereby eliminating the at-large seat.
For the 73rd Congress (March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935), Virginia elected all of its representatives at-large (i.e., statewide). The district format returned in the election to the 74th Congress (January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1937) and has remained in effect ever since.
List of members representing the district Edit
| Member | Party | Years | Cong ress | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District established March 4, 1883 | ||||
| John S. Wise | Readjuster | March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | 48th | Elected in 1882. Retired. |
| District dissolved March 3, 1883 | ||||
| District re-established March 4, 1933 | ||||
| S. Otis Bland | Democratic | March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | 73rd | Elected in 1932. Redistricted from and to the 1st district. |
| Colgate Darden | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted to the 2nd district. | ||
| Andrew J. Montague | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted from and to the 3rd district. | ||
| Patrick H. Drewry | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted from and to the 4th district. | ||
| Thomas G. Burch | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted from and to the 5th district. | ||
| Clifton A. Woodrum | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted from and to the 6th district. | ||
| A. Willis Robertson | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted to the 7th district. | ||
| Howard W. Smith | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted from and to the 8th district. | ||
John W. Flannagan Jr. | Democratic | Elected in 1932. Redistricted from and to the 9th district. | ||
| District dissolved January 3, 1935 | ||||
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