Rhode Island's at-large congressional district | |
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Obsolete district | |
Created | 1790 |
Eliminated | 1840 |
Years active | 1790–1843 |
The Rhode Island at-large congressional district is currently obsolete, with representation divided into two districts.
From 1790 to 1843, Rhode Island elected members to the United States House of Representatives at-large:
- From 1790 to 1793, one member represented the state.
- From 1793 to 1843, two members represented the state at-large.
List of members representing the district
Modern history
Many 2020 census projections estimated Rhode Island would lose its second congressional district, bringing the at-large district back into existence.[1][2] However, this proved not to be the case, and Rhode Island retained its current districts.[3]
Notes
- 1 2 Supported the Adams-Clay faction in the 1824 United States presidential election.
References
- ↑ Nesi, Ted (April 12, 2021). "Cicilline raises $650K for 2022 campaign, with RI set to lose a House seat". WPRI. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ↑ Peterson, Kristina (April 15, 2021). "Census Data to Reveal Which States Lose, Gain U.S. House Seats". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ↑ Marcelo, Philip (April 26, 2021). "Census Surprise: Rhode Island Keeps Both US House Seats". NBC Boston. NBC. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- 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
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