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California's at large congressional district

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California's at-large congressional district

After statehood was achieved September 9, 1850 until 1865, California elected its representatives statewide at-large — two representatives from September 11, 1850 to 1861, and 3 representatives from 1861 to 1865.

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Also, from 1883 to 1885, California elected two of its six representatives to the United States House of Representatives statewide at-large.

Election results

In these elections, the top two vote-getters (three from 1861 to 1863) were elected to the House.

1849

The election was held November 13, 1849.

1851

The 1851 election was held October 7, 1851.

1852

The election was held November 2, 1852.

1854

The election was held September 6, 1854.

1856

The election was held November 4, 1856.

1859

The election was held September 7, 1859.

1861

The election was held September 4, 1861.

1863

The election was held September 2, 1863.

1882

California elected two at-large representatives in addition to its four representatives in districts in 1882. For these results see United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1882.

References

California's at-large congressional district Wikipedia