Nevada Territory's at-large congressional district
From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
| Nevada Territory's at-large congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1861, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
| Eliminated | 1864, as a result of statehood |
| Years active | 1861–1864 |
Nevada Territory's at-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district that encompassed the area of the Nevada Territory, which was split off from the Utah Territory in 1861. After Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state by act of Congress on October 31, 1864, this district was dissolved and replaced by Nevada's at-large congressional district.
List of delegates representing the district
[edit]On March 2, 1861, an act of Congress gave Nevada Territory the authority to elect a Congressional delegate.[1][2]
| Delegate | Party | Years | Cong ress | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Cradlebaugh (Carson City) | Independent | December 2, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | 37th | Elected in 1861. [data missing] |
 Gordon Newell Mott (Carson City) | Republican | March 4, 1863 – October 31, 1864 | 38th | Elected in 1862. Retired when statehood achieved. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". United States Congress. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
- ^ "House History". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
