Maine's 8th congressional district

"ME-8" redirects here. For the state route, see Maine State Route 8.

Maine's 8th congressional district is a former congressional district in Maine. It was created in 1833 and was eliminated in 1843. Its last congressman was Elisha Hunt Allen.

Maine's 8th congressional district
Obsolete district
Created	1830
Eliminated	1840
Years active	1833-1843

List of members representing the district

Representative	Party	Years	Cong ress	Electoral history
District created March 4, 1833
Gorham Parks (Bangor)	Jacksonian	March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837	23rd 24th	Elected in 1833. Re-elected in 1834. Retired to run for governor.
Thomas Davee (Blanchard)	Democratic	March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841	25th 26th	Elected in 1836 on the second ballot. Re-elected in 1838. Retired.
Elisha Hunt Allen (Bangor)	Whig	March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843	27th	Elected in 1840. Redistricted to the 6th district and lost re-election.
District eliminated March 3, 1843

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