Connecticut's at-large congressional district
During the first twenty-four Congresses (from 1789 to 1837), Connecticut elected all its Representatives in Congress from a single multi-member Connecticut at-large congressional district.
| Connecticut's at-largeth congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1789 (first) |
| Eliminated | 1960 (last) |
| Years active | 1789–1837; 1903–1913; 1933–1965 |
Connecticut elected a varying number of representatives during this period. From its inception in 1789 through the first reapportionment in 1793, there were five seats. From 1793 through 1823, there were seven seats. In 1823 the seats were reduced to six and in 1837 the system of at-large members was replaced with districts.
From 1903 to 1913 and from 1933 to 1965, Connecticut had a member of the United States House of Representatives who represented the state at-large, in addition to the members who represented distinct districts.
List of representatives
1789–1837: five, then seven, then six seats
All members were elected statewide at-large on a general ticket.
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In 1837, Connecticut abandoned general tickets and adopted districts instead.
1903–1913: one seat
In 1903, one at-large seat was created, four district seats continued.
| Member | Party | Years | Cong ress(es) |
Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-large seat created March 4, 1903 | ||||
 George L. Lilley (Waterbury) |
Republican | March 4, 1903 – January 5, 1909 |
58th 59th 60th |
Elected in 1902. Re-elected in 1904. Re-elected in 1906. Resigned when elected Governor of Connecticut. |
| Vacant | January 5, 1909 – March 3, 1909 |
60th | ||
 John Q. Tilson (New Haven) |
Republican | March 4, 1909 – March 3, 1913 |
61st 62nd |
Elected in 1908. Re-elected in 1910. Redistricted to the 3rd district and lost re-election. |
| At-large seat eliminated March 3, 1913 | ||||
1933–1965: one seat
In 1933, one at-large seat was created, five district seats continued.
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References
- "Our Campaigns - United States - Connecticut - CT At-Large". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- 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
- "Connecticut 1790 U.S. House of Representatives". Tufts Digital Collations and Archives. A New Nation Votes: American Election Returns 1787–1825. Tufts University. Retrieved February 4, 2018., citing The Connecticut Gazette (New London, CT). October 22, 1790.