During the first twenty-four Congresses (March 4, 1789 until March 3, 1837) Connecticut elected all its Representatives in Congress from a single multi-member Connecticut at-large congressional district.
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From 1789-1793 Connecticut elected 5 at-large representatives.
From 1793-1823 Connecticut elected 7 at-large representatives.
From 1823-1837 Connecticut elected 6 at-large representatives.
From 1903 to 1913 and from 1933 to 1965, Connecticut had a member of the United States House of Representatives who represented the state at-large, in addition to the members who represented distinct districts.
This practice was banned by the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
1789 – 1837: five, then seven, then six seats
All members were elected statewide at-large on a general ticket.
In 1837, Connecticut abandoned general tickets and adopted districts instead.
1903 – 1913: one seat
In 1903, one at-large seat was created, four district seats continued.
1933 – 1965: one seat
In 1933, one at-large seat was created, five district seats continued.