North Carolina's at-large congressional seat

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North Carolina's at-large congressional district
Obsolete district
Created1880
Eliminated1885
Years active1883–1885

North Carolina elected one of its members of the United States House of Representatives at-large statewide. This only happened once, during the 48th United States Congress. That member was Risden T. Bennett.

List of member representing the district

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Member
(Residence)
Party Years Cong
ress
Electoral history
Seat established March 4, 1883

Risden Tyler Bennett
(Wadesboro)
Democratic March 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1885
48th Elected in 1882.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
Seat dissolved March 4, 1885

References

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  • 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