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North Carolina's at-large congressional seat

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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 Years Party Cong
ress
Electoral history
Seat created March 4, 1883
Risden Tyler Bennett Democratic March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
48th Elected in 1882.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
Seat inactive since March 4, 1885

References

  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  • Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present