West Virginia's at-large congressional district

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From 1913 to 1917 only, West Virginia elected Howard Sutherland, one of its members of the United States House of Representatives, at-large from the entire state, in addition to its five districted representatives.

List of member representing the district[]

Member Party Years Cong
ress
Electoral history
District created March 4, 1913
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Howard Sutherland
Republican March 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1917
63rd
64th
Elected in 1912.
Re-elected in 1914.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
District eliminated March 4, 1917

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

Coordinates: 39°00′N 80°30′W / 39°N 80.5°W / 39; -80.5

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