Oklahoma's 7th congressional district

Oklahoma's 7th congressional district was a district that existed from 1915 through 1953, covering the southwestern portion of the state.

"OK-7" redirects here. OK-7 may also refer to Oklahoma State Highway 7.

History

After the 1910 Census, Oklahoma was apportioned three new seats in addition to its five seats. Initially, for the years 1913 through 1915, Oklahoma elected those three new representatives at-large statewide. But starting with the 1914 election (for a term beginning in 1915), the state redistricted its eight seats, thereby adding a 6th district, 7th district, and 8th district

Oklahoma lost this seat in after the 1950 census reapportioned the state with only six seats, with most of the 7th district being merged into the 6th district.

List of representatives

Name	Party	Years	Cong ess	District residence	Notes
District created		March 4, 1915
James V. McClintic	Democratic	March 4, 1915 – January 3, 1935	64th 65th 66th 67th 68th 69th 70th 71st 72nd 73rd	Snyder	Lost renomination
Sam C. Massingale	Democratic	January 3, 1935 – January 17, 1941	74th 75th 76th 77th	Cordell	Died
Vacant		January 17, 1941 – March 31, 1941
Victor Wickersham	Democratic	April 1, 1941 – January 3, 1947	77th 78th 79th	Mangum	Lost renomination
Preston E. Peden	Democratic	January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949	80th	Altus	Lost renomination
Victor Wickersham	Democratic	January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953	81st 82nd	Mangum	Redistricted to the 6th district
District eliminated		January 3, 1953

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