New York's at-large congressional seat

On three occasions in New York history, some members of the United States House of Representatives were elected statewide at-large. This was due to an increase of the number of representatives after the previous federal census, and the failure of the State Legislature to re-apportion the congressional districts in time for the next election.

In 1872 and 1882, one representative each was elected for the ensuing term. The Legislature then re-apportioned the congressional districts before the elections in 1874 and 1884.

From 1933 to 1945, two representatives elected at-large sat in the House because the Legislature could not agree on a re-apportionment of the districts. For the election to the 79th United States Congress, which was held in 1944, the congressional districts were finally re-apportioned.

List of members representing the district

1873–1875: One seat

New York gained one seat following the 1870 Census.

Representative Party Years Cong
ress		 Electoral history

Lyman Tremain		 Republican March 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875		 43rd Elected in 1872.
Retired.

1883–1885: One seat

New York gained one seat following the 1880 Census.

Representative Party Years Cong
ress		 Electoral history

Henry W. Slocum		 Democratic March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885		 48th Elected in 1882.
[data unknown/missing]

1933–1945: Two seats

New York gained two seats following the 1930 Census.

Years Cong
ress		 Seat A Seat B
Representative Party Electoral history Representative Party Electoral history
March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1935		 73rd
John Fitzgibbons		 Democratic Elected in 1932.
Retired.
Elmer E. Studley		 Democratic Elected in 1932.
Retired.
January 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1943		 74th
75th
76th
77th
Matthew J. Merritt		 Democratic Elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Re-elected in 1938.
Re-elected in 1940.
Re-elected in 1942.
Retired.
Caroline O'Day		 Democratic Elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Re-elected in 1938.
Re-elected in 1940.
Retired.
January 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1945		 78th
Winifred C. Stanley		 Republican Elected in 1942.
Retired.
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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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