West Virginia's at-large congressional district

From 1913 to 1917 only, West Virginia elected Howard Sutherland, one of its members of the United States House of Representatives, at-large from the entire state, in addition to its five districted representatives.

List of member representing the district

Member Party Years Cong
ress
Electoral history
District created March 4, 1913

Howard Sutherland
Republican March 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1917
63rd
64th
Elected in 1912.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
District eliminated March 4, 1917
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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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