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2020 census reapportionment
Change in how many representatives each state gets in Congress, starting in 2023, after the 2020 United States census
2010 census reapportionment
Change in how many representatives each state gets in Congress, starting in 2013, after the 2010 United States census
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Change in how many representatives each state gets in Congress, starting in 2003, after the 2000 United States census
1990 census reapportionment map
Change in how many representatives each state gets in Congress, starting in 1993, after the 1990 United States census

In the United States, a congressional district is a special area created for electing members to the United States House of Representatives. There are currently 435 voting seats in the House of Representatives. Each of these seats represents about 761,169 people, based on the 2020 United States census. This number of seats has been mostly the same since 1913.

The government agency called the Census Bureau counts everyone in the U.S. every ten years. This count is called the decennial census. The numbers from this census are used to figure out how many congressional districts each state gets. This process is known as "apportionment". For example, the elections in 2022 were the first ones to use the new districts based on the 2020 census.

Each state is in charge of drawing the lines for its own districts. This process is called redistricting. Sometimes, a state might have one "at-large" district, meaning the whole state is one district. Redistricting happens if a state gains or loses representatives after a census. It can also happen if the population in a district changes a lot. State governments draw these district lines. Sometimes, they might draw them in a way that favors one political party, which is called gerrymandering. Districts can sometimes keep the same boundaries but get new numbers.

This article lists the 435 current congressional districts. It also includes many older districts that are no longer used. Plus, it mentions the areas that send non-voting delegates to the House of Representatives.

Understanding Congressional Districts

What is a Congressional District?

A congressional district is a specific geographic area within a state. People living in that area vote for one person to represent them in the United States House of Representatives. This person is called a Representative or Congressman/Congresswoman.

How Many People Are in a District?

The total number of voting seats in the House of Representatives is 435. This number has been fixed since 1913. Each district is supposed to have roughly the same number of people. After the 2020 census, each district represents about 761,169 people.

How Districts Change: Apportionment and Redistricting

Every 10 years, the U.S. government counts everyone in the country. This count helps decide how many representatives each state gets. This process is called apportionment. If a state's population grows, it might get more representatives. If it shrinks, it might get fewer.

After the number of representatives for each state is decided, the states then redraw their district maps. This is called redistricting. States can also redraw maps at other times if their population changes a lot. Sometimes, district lines are drawn to give one political party an advantage. This is known as gerrymandering.

District Facts and Figures

District Population Details

  • The average population for a district is about 761,169 people (based on the 2020 census).
  • Delaware has the most people in its single district (989,948).
  • Montana has the fewest people per district (542,113).
  • The district with the most people is Delaware at-large (989,948).
  • The district with the fewest people is Rhode Island's 1st (545,085).

District Size Details

  • The largest district by area is Alaska at-large. It covers the entire state of Alaska.
  • The largest district that is not an entire state is Montana's 2nd.
  • The smallest district by area is New York's 12th.

Oldest District in the U.S.

  • The Delaware at-large district has had the same geographic borders since 1789. This makes it the oldest unchanged district in the country.

States and Their Districts

Below is a list of congressional districts for each state. Some districts are marked as "obsolete" because they no longer exist. This usually happens after a census when states gain or lose representatives.

Alabama

Alabama Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Alabama's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1818–1819 (no longer used after Alabama became a state)
  • At-large: 1819–1823, 1841–1843, 1873–1877, 1913–1917, 1963–1965 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1823–1841, 1843–1963, 1965–present
  • 2nd district: 1823–1841, 1843–1963, 1965–present
  • 3rd district: 1823–1841, 1843–1963, 1965–present
  • 4th district: 1833–1841, 1843–1963, 1965–present
  • 5th district: 1833–1841, 1843–1963, 1965–present
  • 6th district: 1843–1963, 1965–present
  • 7th district: 1843–1863, 1877–1963, 1965–present
  • 8th district: 1877–1963, 1965–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 9th district: 1893–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 10th district: 1917–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Alaska

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Alaska's at-large district since 1959
  • Territory: 1906–1959 (no longer used after Alaska became a state)
  • At-large: 1959–present

Arizona

Arizona Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Arizona's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1863–1912 (no longer used after Arizona became a state)
  • At-large: 1912–1949 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1949–present
  • 2nd district: 1949–present
  • 3rd district: 1963–present
  • 4th district: 1973–present
  • 5th district: 1983–present
  • 6th district: 1993–present
  • 7th district: 2003–present
  • 8th district: 2003–present
  • 9th district: 2013–present

Arkansas

Arkansas Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Arkansas's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1819–1836 (no longer used after Arkansas became a state)
  • At-large: 1836–1853, 1873–1875, 1883–1885 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1853–present
  • 2nd district: 1853–present
  • 3rd district: 1863–present
  • 4th district: 1875–present
  • 5th district: 1885–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 6th district: 1893–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 7th district: 1903–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)

California

California Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
California's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1849–1865, 1883–1885 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1865–present
  • 2nd district: 1865–present
  • 3rd district: 1865–present
  • 4th district: 1873–present
  • 5th district: 1885–present
  • 6th district: 1885–present
  • 7th district: 1893–present
  • 8th district: 1903–present
  • 9th district: 1913–present
  • 10th district: 1913–present
  • 11th district: 1913–present
  • 12th district: 1933–present
  • 13th district: 1933–present
  • 14th district: 1933–present
  • 15th district: 1933–present
  • 16th district: 1933–present
  • 17th district: 1933–present
  • 18th district: 1933–present
  • 19th district: 1933–present
  • 20th district: 1933–present
  • 21st district: 1943–present
  • 22nd district: 1943–present
  • 23rd district: 1943–present
  • 24th district: 1953–present
  • 25th district: 1953–present
  • 26th district: 1953–present
  • 27th district: 1953–present
  • 28th district: 1953–present
  • 29th district: 1953–present
  • 30th district: 1953–present
  • 31st district: 1963–present
  • 32nd district: 1963–present
  • 33rd district: 1963–present
  • 34th district: 1963–present
  • 35th district: 1963–present
  • 36th district: 1963–present
  • 37th district: 1963–present
  • 38th district: 1963–present
  • 39th district: 1973–present
  • 40th district: 1973–present
  • 41st district: 1973–present
  • 42nd district: 1973–present
  • 43rd district: 1973–present
  • 44th district: 1983–present
  • 45th district: 1983–present
  • 46th district: 1993–present
  • 47th district: 1993–present
  • 48th district: 1993–present
  • 49th district: 1993–present
  • 50th district: 1993–present
  • 51st district: 1993–present
  • 52nd district: 1993–present
  • 53rd district: 2003–2023 (no longer used after the 2020 census)

Colorado

Colorado Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Colorado's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1861–1876 (no longer used after Colorado became a state)
  • At-large: 1876–1893, 1903–1915 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1893–present
  • 2nd district: 1893–present
  • 3rd district: 1915–present
  • 4th district: 1915–present
  • 5th district: 1973–present
  • 6th district: 1983–present
  • 7th district: 2003–present
  • 8th district: 2023–present

Connecticut

Connecticut Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Connecticut's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1789–1837, 1903–1913, 1933–1965 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1837–present
  • 2nd district: 1837–present
  • 3rd district: 1837–present
  • 4th district: 1837–present
  • 5th district: 1837–1843, 1913–present
  • 6th district: 1837–1843, 1965–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)

Delaware

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Delaware's at-large district since 1789
  • At-large: 1789–present

This is the oldest district in the country. It has never changed its shape or size. From 1813 to 1823, Delaware had two representatives. Both were chosen from this same statewide district.

Florida

Florida Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Florida's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1822–1845 (no longer used after Florida became a state)
  • At-large: 1845–1875, 1913–1915, 1933–1937, 1943–1945 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1875–present
  • 2nd district: 1875–present
  • 3rd district: 1903–present
  • 4th district: 1915–present
  • 5th district: 1937–present
  • 6th district: 1945–present
  • 7th district: 1953–present
  • 8th district: 1953–present
  • 9th district: 1963–present
  • 10th district: 1963–present
  • 11th district: 1963–present
  • 12th district: 1963–present
  • 13th district: 1973–present
  • 14th district: 1973–present
  • 15th district: 1973–present
  • 16th district: 1983–present
  • 17th district: 1983–present
  • 18th district: 1983–present
  • 19th district: 1983–present
  • 20th district: 1993–present
  • 21st district: 1993–present
  • 22nd district: 1993–present
  • 23rd district: 1993–present
  • 24th district: 2003–present
  • 25th district: 2003–present
  • 26th district: 2013–present
  • 27th district: 2013–present
  • 28th district: 2023–present

Georgia

Georgia congressional map 2022
Georgia's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1793–1827, 1829–1845, 1883–1885 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1789–1793, 1827–1829, 1845–present
  • 2nd district: 1789–1793, 1827–1829, 1845–present
  • 3rd district: 1789–1793, 1827–1829, 1845–present
  • 4th district: 1827–1829, 1845–present
  • 5th district: 1827–1829, 1845–present
  • 6th district: 1827–1829, 1845–present
  • 7th district: 1827–1829, 1845–present
  • 8th district: 1845–1863, 1873–present
  • 9th district: 1873–present
  • 10th district: 1885–present
  • 11th district: 1893–1933, 1993–present
  • 12th district: 1913–1933, 2003–present
  • 13th district: 2003–present
  • 14th district: 2013–present

Hawaii

Hawaii Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Hawaii's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1900–1959 (no longer used after Hawaii became a state)
  • At-large: 1959–1971 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1971–present
  • 2nd district: 1971–present

Idaho

Idaho Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Map of Idaho's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1864–1890 (no longer used after Idaho became a state)
  • At-large: 1890–1919 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1919–present
  • 2nd district: 1919–present

Illinois

Illinois Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Illinois's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1812–1818 (no longer used after Illinois became a state)
  • At-large: 1818–1833, 1863–1873, 1893–1895, 1913–1949 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1833–present
  • 2nd district: 1833–present
  • 3rd district: 1833–present
  • 4th district: 1843–present
  • 5th district: 1843–present
  • 6th district: 1843–present
  • 7th district: 1843–present
  • 8th district: 1853–present
  • 9th district: 1853–present
  • 10th district: 1863–present
  • 11th district: 1863–present
  • 12th district: 1863–present
  • 13th district: 1863–present
  • 14th district: 1873–present
  • 15th district: 1873–present
  • 16th district: 1873–present
  • 17th district: 1873–present
  • 18th district: 1873–2023 (no longer used after the 2020 census)
  • 19th district: 1873–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 20th district: 1883–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 21st district: 1895–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 22nd district: 1895–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 23rd district: 1903–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 24th district: 1903–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 25th district: 1903–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 26th district: 1949–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)

Indiana

Indiana's congressional districts (since 2023)
Indiana's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1805–1816 (no longer used after Indiana became a state)
  • At-large: 1816–1823, 1873–1875 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1823–present
  • 2nd district: 1823–present
  • 3rd district: 1823–present
  • 4th district: 1833–present
  • 5th district: 1833–present
  • 6th district: 1833–present
  • 7th district: 1833–present
  • 8th district: 1843–present
  • 9th district: 1843–present
  • 10th district: 1843–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 11th district: 1853–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 12th district: 1875–1943 (no longer used after the 1940 census)
  • 13th district: 1875–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Iowa

Iowa's Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Iowa's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1838–1846 (no longer used after Iowa became a state)
  • At-large: 1846–1847 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1847–present
  • 2nd district: 1847–present
  • 3rd district: 1863–present
  • 4th district: 1863–present
  • 5th district: 1863–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 6th district: 1863–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 7th district: 1873–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 8th district: 1873–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 9th district: 1873–1943 (no longer used after the 1940 census)
  • 10th district: 1883–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 11th district: 1883–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Kansas

Kansas Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Kansas's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1854–1861 (no longer used after Kansas became a state)
  • At-large: 1861–1875, 1883–1885, 1893–1907 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1875–present
  • 2nd district: 1875–present
  • 3rd district: 1875–present
  • 4th district: 1885–present
  • 5th district: 1885–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 6th district: 1885–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 7th district: 1885–1943 (no longer used after the 1940 census)
  • 8th district: 1907–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Kentucky

Kentucky Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Kentucky's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1933–1935 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1792–1933, 1935–present
  • 2nd district: 1792–1933, 1935–present
  • 3rd district: 1803–1933, 1935–present
  • 4th district: 1803–1933, 1935–present
  • 5th district: 1803–1933, 1935–present
  • 6th district: 1803–1933, 1935–present
  • 7th district: 1813–1933, 1935–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 8th district: 1813–1933, 1935–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 9th district: 1813–1933, 1935–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 10th district: 1813–1863, 1873–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 11th district: 1823–1843, 1883–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 12th district: 1823–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 13th district: 1833–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)

Louisiana

Louisiana Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Louisiana's congressional districts since 2023
  • Orleans Territory: 1806–1812 (no longer used after Louisiana became a state)
  • At-large: 1812–1823, 1873–1875 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1823–present
  • 2nd district: 1823–present
  • 3rd district: 1823–present
  • 4th district: 1843–present
  • 5th district: 1863–present
  • 6th district: 1875–present
  • 7th district: 1903–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 8th district: 1913–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)

Maine

Maine's congressional districts (since 2023)
Maine's congressional districts since 2023

Before 1820, Maine was part of Massachusetts. When Maine became a state in 1820, it took over seven of Massachusetts's districts.

  • At-large: 1820–1821, 1883–1885 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1821–1883, 1885–present
  • 2nd district: 1821–1883, 1885–present
  • 3rd district: 1821–1883, 1885–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 4th district: 1821–1883, 1885–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 5th district: 1821–1883 (no longer used after the 1880 census)
  • 6th district: 1821–1863 (no longer used after the 1860 census)
  • 7th district: 1821–1853 (no longer used after the 1850 census)
  • 8th district: 1833–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)

Maryland

Maryland Congressional Districts, 118th Congress signed by the Governor
Maryland's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1963–1967 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1789–present
  • 2nd district: 1789–present
  • 3rd district: 1789–present
  • 4th district: 1789–present
  • 5th district: 1789–present
  • 6th district: 1789–1863, 1873–present
  • 7th district: 1793–1843, 1953–present
  • 8th district: 1793–1835, 1967–present

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Massachusetts's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1793–1795 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1789–present
  • 2nd district: 1789–present
  • 3rd district: 1789–present
  • 4th district: 1789–present
  • 5th district: 1789–1793, 1795–present
  • 6th district: 1789–1793, 1795–present
  • 7th district: 1789–1793, 1795–present
  • 8th district: 1789–1793, 1795–present
  • 9th district: 1795–present
  • 10th district: 1795–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 11th district: 1795–1843, 1853–1863, 1873–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 12th district: 1795–1843, 1883–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 13th district: 1795–1833, 1893–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 14th district: 1795–1820 (moved to Maine), 1903–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 15th district: 1803–1820 (moved to Maine), 1913–1943 (no longer used after the 1940 census)
  • 16th district: 1803–1820 (moved to Maine), 1913–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 17th district: 1803–1820 (no longer used after 1820 move to Maine)
  • 18th district: 1813–1820 (no longer used after 1820 move to Maine)
  • 19th district: 1813–1820 (no longer used after 1820 move to Maine)
  • 20th district: 1813–1820 (no longer used after 1820 move to Maine)

Michigan

Michigan Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Michigan's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1819–1837 (no longer used after Michigan became a state)
  • At-large: 1837–1843, 1913–1915, 1963–1965 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1843–present
  • 2nd district: 1843–present
  • 3rd district: 1843–present
  • 4th district: 1853–present
  • 5th district: 1863–present
  • 6th district: 1863–present
  • 7th district: 1873–present
  • 8th district: 1873–present
  • 9th district: 1873–present
  • 10th district: 1883–present
  • 11th district: 1883–present
  • 12th district: 1893–present
  • 13th district: 1915–present
  • 14th district: 1933–2023 (no longer used after the 2020 census)
  • 15th district: 1933–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 16th district: 1933–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 17th district: 1933–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 18th district: 1953–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 19th district: 1965–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)

Minnesota

MN 2022 congressional districts
Minnesota's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1849–1858 (no longer used after Minnesota became a state)
  • At-large: 1858–1863, 1913–1915, 1933–1935 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1863–1933, 1935–present
  • 2nd district: 1863–1933, 1935–present
  • 3rd district: 1873–1933, 1935–present
  • 4th district: 1883–1933, 1935–present
  • 5th district: 1883–1933, 1935–present
  • 6th district: 1893–1933, 1935–present
  • 7th district: 1893–1933, 1935–present
  • 8th district: 1903–1933, 1935–present
  • 9th district: 1903–1933, 1935–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 10th district: 1915–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Mississippi

Mississippi Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Mississippi's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1801–1817 (no longer used after Mississippi became a state)
  • At-large: 1817–1847, 1853–1855 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1847–present
  • 2nd district: 1847–present
  • 3rd district: 1847–present
  • 4th district: 1847–present
  • 5th district: 1855–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 6th district: 1873–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 7th district: 1883–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 8th district: 1903–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Missouri

Missouri Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Missouri's congressional districts from 2023
  • Territory: 1812–1821 (no longer used after Missouri became a state)
  • At-large: 1821–1847, 1933–1935 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1847–1933, 1935–present
  • 2nd district: 1847–1933, 1935–present
  • 3rd district: 1847–1933, 1935–present
  • 4th district: 1847–1933, 1935–present
  • 5th district: 1847–1933, 1935–present
  • 6th district: 1853–1933, 1935–present
  • 7th district: 1853–1933, 1935–present
  • 8th district: 1863–1933, 1935–present
  • 9th district: 1863–1933, 1935–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 10th district: 1873–1933, 1935–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 11th district: 1873–1933, 1935–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 12th district: 1873–1933, 1935–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 13th district: 1873–1933, 1935–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 14th district: 1883–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 15th district: 1893–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 16th district: 1903–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Montana

Montana Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Montana's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1865–1889 (no longer used after Montana became a state)
  • At-large: 1889–1919, 1993–2023 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1919–1993, 2023–present
  • 2nd district: 1919–1993, 2023–present

Nebraska

Nebraska Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Nebraska's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1855–1867 (no longer used after Nebraska became a state)
  • At-large: 1867–1883 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1883–present
  • 2nd district: 1883–present
  • 3rd district: 1883–present
  • 4th district: 1893–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 5th district: 1893–1943 (no longer used after the 1940 census)
  • 6th district: 1893–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Nevada

Nevada Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Nevada's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1861–1864 (no longer used after Nevada became a state)
  • At-large: 1864–1983 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1983–present
  • 2nd district: 1983–present
  • 3rd district: 2003–present
  • 4th district: 2013–present

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
New Hampshire's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1789–1847 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1847–present
  • 2nd district: 1847–present
  • 3rd district: 1847–1883 (no longer used after the 1880 census)
  • 4th district: 1847–1853 (no longer used after the 1850 census)

New Jersey

New Jersey Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
New Jersey's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1789–1799, 1801–1813, 1815–1843 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1799–1801, 1813–1815, 1843–present
  • 2nd district: 1799–1801, 1813–1815, 1843–present
  • 3rd district: 1799–1801, 1813–1815, 1843–present
  • 4th district: 1799–1801, 1843–present
  • 5th district: 1799–1801, 1843–present
  • 6th district: 1873–present
  • 7th district: 1873–present
  • 8th district: 1893–present
  • 9th district: 1903–present
  • 10th district: 1903–present
  • 11th district: 1913–present
  • 12th district: 1913–present
  • 13th district: 1933–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 14th district: 1933–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 15th district: 1963–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)

New Mexico

New Mexico Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
New Mexico's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1851–1912 (no longer used after New Mexico became a state)
  • At-large: 1912–1969 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1969–present
  • 2nd district: 1969–present
  • 3rd district: 1983–present

New York

New York Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
New York's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1873–1875, 1883–1885, 1933–1945 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1789–present
  • 2nd district: 1789–present
  • 3rd district: 1789–present
  • 4th district: 1789–present
  • 5th district: 1789–present
  • 6th district: 1789–present
  • 7th district: 1793–present
  • 8th district: 1793–present
  • 9th district: 1793–present
  • 10th district: 1793–present
  • 11th district: 1803–present
  • 12th district: 1803–present
  • 13th district: 1803–present
  • 14th district: 1803–present
  • 15th district: 1803–present
  • 16th district: 1803–1809, 1813–present
  • 17th district: 1803–1809, 1813–present
  • 18th district: 1813–present
  • 19th district: 1813–present
  • 20th district: 1813–present
  • 21st district: 1813–present
  • 22nd district: 1821–present
  • 23rd district: 1823–present
  • 24th district: 1823–present
  • 25th district: 1823–present
  • 26th district: 1823–present
  • 27th district: 1823–2023 (no longer used after the 2020 census)
  • 28th district: 1823–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 29th district: 1823–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 30th district: 1823–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 31st district: 1833–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 32nd district: 1833–1863, 1873–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 33rd district: 1833–1863, 1875–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 34th district: 1843–1853, 1885–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 35th district: 1903–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 36th district: 1903–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 37th district: 1903–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 38th district: 1913–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 39th district: 1913–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 40th district: 1913–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 41st district: 1913–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 42nd district: 1913–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 43rd district: 1913–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 44th district: 1945–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 45th district: 1945–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)

North Carolina

North Carolina Congressional Districts since 2023 (Special Masters Remedial Plan)
North Carolina's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1883–1885 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1789–present
  • 2nd district: 1789–present
  • 3rd district: 1789–present
  • 4th district: 1789–present
  • 5th district: 1789–present
  • 6th district: 1793–present
  • 7th district: 1793–present
  • 8th district: 1793–1863, 1873–present
  • 9th district: 1793–1853, 1885–present
  • 10th district: 1793–1843, 1903–present
  • 11th district: 1803–1843, 1933–present
  • 12th district: 1803–1843, 1943–1963, 1993–present
  • 13th district: 1813–1843, 2003–present
  • 14th district: 2023–present

North Dakota

NDAtlarge
North Dakota's at-large district since 1973
  • Dakota Territory: 1861–1889 (no longer used after North Dakota became a state)
  • At-large: 1889–1913, 1933–1963, 1973–present
  • 1st district: 1913–1933, 1963–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 2nd district: 1913–1933, 1963–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 3rd district: 1913–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Ohio

Ohio Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Ohio's congressional districts since 2023
  • Northwest Territory: 1799–1803 (no longer used after Ohio became a state)
  • At-large: 1803–1813, 1913–1915, 1933–1953, 1963–1967 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1813–present
  • 2nd district: 1813–present
  • 3rd district: 1813–present
  • 4th district: 1813–present
  • 5th district: 1813–present
  • 6th district: 1813–present
  • 7th district: 1823–present
  • 8th district: 1823–present
  • 9th district: 1823–present
  • 10th district: 1823–present
  • 11th district: 1823–present
  • 12th district: 1823–present
  • 13th district: 1823–present
  • 14th district: 1823–present
  • 15th district: 1833–present
  • 16th district: 1833–2023 (no longer used after the 2020 census)
  • 17th district: 1833–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 18th district: 1833–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 19th district: 1833–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 20th district: 1843–1863, 1873–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 21st district: 1843–1863, 1883–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 22nd district: 1915–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 23rd district: 1953–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 24th district: 1967–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)

Oklahoma

Oklahoma Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Oklahoma's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1890–1907 (no longer used after Oklahoma became a state)
  • At-large: 1913–1915, 1933–1943 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1907–present
  • 2nd district: 1907–present
  • 3rd district: 1907–present
  • 4th district: 1907–present
  • 5th district: 1907–present
  • 6th district: 1915–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 7th district: 1915–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 8th district: 1915–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)

Oregon

Oregon Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Oregon's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1849–1859 (no longer used after Oregon became a state)
  • At-large: 1859–1893 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1893–present
  • 2nd district: 1893–present
  • 3rd district: 1913–present
  • 4th district: 1943–present
  • 5th district: 1983–present
  • 6th district: 2023–present

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Pennsylvania's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1789–1791, 1793–1795, 1873–1875, 1883–1889, 1893–1903, 1913–1923, 1943–1945 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 2nd district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 3rd district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 4th district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 5th district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 6th district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 7th district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 8th district: 1791–1793, 1795–present
  • 9th district: 1795–present
  • 10th district: 1795–present
  • 11th district: 1795–present
  • 12th district: 1795–1803, 1813–present
  • 13th district: 1813–present
  • 14th district: 1813–present
  • 15th district: 1813–present
  • 16th district: 1823–present
  • 17th district: 1823–present
  • 18th district: 1823–2023 (no longer used after the 2020 census)
  • 19th district: 1833–2013 (no longer used after the 2010 census)
  • 20th district: 1833–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 21st district: 1833–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 22nd district: 1833–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 23rd district: 1833–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 24th district: 1833–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 25th district: 1833–1843, 1853–1863, 1875–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 26th district: 1875–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 27th district: 1875–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 28th district: 1889–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 29th district: 1903–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 30th district: 1903–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)
  • 31st district: 1903–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 32nd district: 1903–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 33rd district: 1923–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 34th district: 1923–1943 (no longer used after the 1940 census)
  • 35th district: 1923–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 36th district: 1923–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Congressional Districts, 113th Congress
Rhode Island's congressional districts since 2013
  • At-large: 1790–1843 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1843–present
  • 2nd district: 1843–present
  • 3rd district: 1913–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

South Carolina

South Carolina Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
South Carolina's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1873–1875 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1789–present
  • 2nd district: 1789–present
  • 3rd district: 1789–present
  • 4th district: 1789–present
  • 5th district: 1789–1863, 1875–present
  • 6th district: 1793–1863, 1883–present
  • 7th district: 1803–1853, 1883–1933, 2013–present
  • 8th district: 1803–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 9th district: 1813–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)

South Dakota

SD-AtLarge
South Dakota's at-large district since 1983
  • Dakota Territory 1861–1889 (no longer used after South Dakota became a state)
  • At-large: 1889–1913, 1983–present
  • 1st district: 1913–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 2nd district: 1913–1983 (no longer used after the 1980 census)
  • 3rd district: 1913–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Tennessee

Tennessee's Congressonal Districts (2023-)
Tennessee's congressional districts since 2023
  • Southwest Territory: 1794–1796 (no longer used after Tennessee became a state)
  • At-large: 1796–1805, 1873–1875 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1805–present
  • 2nd district: 1805–present
  • 3rd district: 1805–present
  • 4th district: 1813–present
  • 5th district: 1813–present
  • 6th district: 1813–present
  • 7th district: 1823–present
  • 8th district: 1823–present
  • 9th district: 1823–1863, 1873–1973, 1983–present
  • 10th district: 1833–1863, 1875–1933, 1943–1953 (no longer used after the 1950 census)
  • 11th district: 1833–1853 (no longer used after the 1850 census)
  • 12th district: 1833–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 13th district: 1833–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)

Texas

Texas Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Texas's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1873–1875, 1913–1919, 1933–1935, 1953–1959, 1963–1967 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1845–present
  • 2nd district: 1845–present
  • 3rd district: 1863–present
  • 4th district: 1863–present
  • 5th district: 1875–present
  • 6th district: 1875–present
  • 7th district: 1883–present
  • 8th district: 1883–present
  • 9th district: 1883–present
  • 10th district: 1883–present
  • 11th district: 1883–present
  • 12th district: 1893–present
  • 13th district: 1893–present
  • 14th district: 1903–present
  • 15th district: 1903–present
  • 16th district: 1903–present
  • 17th district: 1919–present
  • 18th district: 1919–present
  • 19th district: 1935–present
  • 20th district: 1935–present
  • 21st district: 1935–present
  • 22nd district: 1959–present
  • 23rd district: 1967–present
  • 24th district: 1973–present
  • 25th district: 1983–present
  • 26th district: 1983–present
  • 27th district: 1983–present
  • 28th district: 1993–present
  • 29th district: 1993–present
  • 30th district: 1993–present
  • 31st district: 2003–present
  • 32nd district: 2003–present
  • 33rd district: 2013–present
  • 34th district: 2013–present
  • 35th district: 2013–present
  • 36th district: 2013–present
  • 37th district: 2023–present
  • 38th district: 2023–present

Utah

Utah Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Utah's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1851–1896 (no longer used after Utah became a state)
  • At-large: 1896–1913 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1913–present
  • 2nd district: 1913–present
  • 3rd district: 1983–present
  • 4th district: 2013–present

Vermont

VT 1
Vermont's at-large district since 1933
  • At-large: 1813–1821, 1823–1825, 1933–present
  • 1st district: 1791–1813, 1821–1823, 1825–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 2nd district: 1791–1813, 1821–1823, 1825–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)
  • 3rd district: 1803–1813, 1821–1823, 1825–1883 (no longer used after the 1880 census)
  • 4th district: 1803–1813, 1821–1823, 1825–1853 (no longer used after the 1850 census)
  • 5th district: 1821–1823, 1825–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 6th district: 1821–1823 (no longer used after the 1820 census)

Virginia

Virginia Congressional Districts, 118th Congress
Virginia's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1883–1885, 1933–1935 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 2nd district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 3rd district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 4th district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 5th district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 6th district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 7th district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 8th district: 1789–1933, 1935–present
  • 9th district: 1789–1863, 1873–1933, 1935–present
  • 10th district: 1789–1863, 1885–1933, 1953–present
  • 11th district: 1793–1863, 1993–present
  • 12th district: 1793–1863 (no longer used after the 1863 move to West Virginia)
  • 13th district: 1793–1863 (no longer used after the 1863 move to West Virginia)
  • 14th district: 1793–1853 (no longer used after the 1850 census)
  • 15th district: 1793–1853 (no longer used after the 1850 census)
  • 16th district: 1793–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 17th district: 1793–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 18th district: 1793–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 19th district: 1793–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 20th district: 1803–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 21st district: 1803–1843 (no longer used after the 1840 census)
  • 22nd district: 1803–1833 (no longer used after the 1830 census)
  • 23rd district: 1813–1823 (no longer used after the 1820 census)

Washington

WashCDSVG
Washington's congressional districts since 2023
  • Territory: 1854–1889 (no longer used after Washington became a state)
  • At-large: 1889–1909, 1913–1915, 1953–1959 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1909–present
  • 2nd district: 1909–present
  • 3rd district: 1909–present
  • 4th district: 1915–present
  • 5th district: 1915–present
  • 6th district: 1933–present
  • 7th district: 1959–present
  • 8th district: 1983–present
  • 9th district: 1993–present
  • 10th district: 2013–present

West Virginia

West Virginia's congressional districts (since 2023)
West Virginia's congressional districts since 2023
  • At-large: 1913–1917 (no longer used)
  • 1st district: 1863–present
  • 2nd district: 1863–present
  • 3rd district: 1863–2023 (no longer used after the 2020 census)
  • 4th district: 1883–1993 (no longer used after the 1990 census)
  • 5th district: 1903–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 6th district: 1917–1963 (no longer used after the 1960 census)

Wisconsin

  • 1st district: 1848–present
  • 2nd district: 1848–present
  • 3rd district: 1849–present
  • 4th district: 1863–present
  • 5th district: 1863–present
  • 6th district: 1863–present
  • 7th district: 1873–present
  • 8th district: 1873–present
  • 9th district: 1883–2003 (no longer used after the 2000 census)
  • 10th district: 1893–1973 (no longer used after the 1970 census)
  • 11th district: 1903–1933 (no longer used after the 1930 census)

Wyoming

WYAtlarge
Wyoming's at-large district since 1869
  • Territory: 1869–1890 (no longer used after Wyoming became a state)
  • At-large: 1890–present

Non-Voting Delegations

Some U.S. territories and the federal district of Washington, D.C., send delegates to the House of Representatives. These delegates can speak and work in committees, but they cannot vote on laws.

  • American Samoa, 1978–present
  • District of Columbia, 1871–1875 & 1971–present
  • Guam, 1970–present
  • Northern Mariana Islands, 2009–present
  • Philippines, 1907–1946 (no longer used after the Philippines gained independence)
  • Puerto Rico, 1901–present
  • United States Virgin Islands, 1970–present

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