Massachusetts's at-large congressional seat

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From 1793 to 1795 only, Massachusetts elected one of its fourteen representatives to the United States House of Representatives statewide at-large. He was David Cobb.

Other than that single 2-year period, Massachusetts has never elected a member of the U.S. House of Representatives at-large.

Sole member[edit]

Member Party Years Cong
ress
Electoral history
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David Cobb
Pro-Administration March 4, 1793 –
March 3, 1795
3rd Elected in 1792.
Redistricted to the 7th district but lost re-election.

References[edit]

  • 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
  • "Our Campaigns - MA - At-Large Race - Nov 02, 1792". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.