West Virginia's at-large congressional district

West Virginia gained a sixth seat in the United States House of Representatives after the 1910 census, but failed to adopt a new redistricting plan immediately. In 1912 and 1914, the state elected Howard Sutherland at-large from the entire state, in addition to its five districted representatives.

West Virginia's at-large congressional district
Obsolete district
Created	1912
Eliminated	1917
Years active	1913-1917

The at-large seat was eliminated after a six-district plan was adopted in time for the 1916 elections.

List of members representing the district

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

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