Illinois's 26th congressional district

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The 26th congressional district of Illinois was a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives in Illinois. The district was created in 1949 and was eliminated as a result of the 1950 Census. Its only representative was C. W. Bishop who was redistricted from and into the 25th district.

List of members representing the district[]

Member Party Years Cong
ress
Electoral history
C. W. Bishop.jpg
C. W. Bishop
Republican January 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1953
81st
82nd
Redistricted from the 25th district and re-elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Redistricted to the 25th district.
District inactive since January 3, 1953

References[]

  • 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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