North Carolina's at-large congressional seat

North Carolina's at-large congressional district
Obsolete district
Created1880
Eliminated1885
Years active1883–1885

North Carolina elected one of its members of the United States House of Representatives at-large statewide. This only happened once, during the 48th United States Congress. That member was Risden T. Bennett.

List of member representing the district

Member
(Residence)
Party Years Cong
ress
Electoral history
Seat established March 4, 1883

Risden Tyler Bennett
(Wadesboro)
Democratic March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
48th Elected in 1882.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
Seat dissolved March 4, 1885

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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  • The at-large district is obsolete.
See also
North Carolina's past and present representatives, senators, and delegations