Hawaii's at-large congressional district

Before achieving statehood in 1959, the Territory of Hawaii was represented by a non-voting territorial delegate. From statehood until 1963, Hawaii had one Representative. From 1963 to the creation of the two districts in 1971, Hawaii was represented in the United States House of Representatives with two Representatives.

List of members representing the district

A second seat was added in 1963.

Years Cong
ress
Seat A Seat B
Representative Party Electoral history Representative Party Electoral history
August 21, 1959 –
January 3, 1963
86th
87th

Daniel Inouye
Democratic Elected in 1959.
Re-elected in 1960.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
January 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1965
88th
Spark Matsunaga
Democratic Elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Redistricted to the 1st district.

Thomas Gill
Democratic Elected in 1962.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
January 3, 1965 –
January 3, 1971
89th
90th
91st

Patsy Mink
Democratic Elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.

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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