Oklahoma Territory's at-large congressional district
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| Oklahoma Territory's at-large congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1890, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
| Eliminated | 1907, as a result of statehood |
| Years active | 1890–1907 |
The Oklahoma Territory's at-large congressional district is a defunct congressional district that was created by the Organic Act of 1890 and ended with Oklahoma statehood.[1] One delegate was to be sent to the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma Territory.
Four men represented Oklahoma Territory as non-voting Delegates in the United States House of Representatives:
List of delegates representing the territory
[edit]| Delegate | Party | Years | Congress | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 David Archibald Harvey (Oklahoma City) |
Republican | November 4, 1890 – March 3, 1893 |
51st 52nd |
Elected in 1890 to finish the term.[2] Also elected the same day to the next term.[3] Lost re-election.[4] |
.jpg) Dennis Thomas Flynn (Guthrie) |
Republican | March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 |
53rd 54th |
Elected in 1892.[5] Re-elected in 1894. Lost re-election. |
 James Yancy Callahan (Kingfisher) |
Free Silver | March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899 |
55th | Elected in 1896.[6] Retired. |
Dennis Thomas Flynn (Guthrie) |
Republican | March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903 |
56th 57th |
Elected in 1898.[7] Re-elected in 1900.[8] Declined renomination. |
 Bird Segle McGuire (Pawnee) |
Republican | March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907 |
58th 59th |
Elected in 1902.[9] Re-elected in 1904.[10] Position eliminated upon statehood and redistricted to the 1st. |
References
[edit]- ^ Everett, Dianna, Organic Act, 1890 Archived July 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture Archived April 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine (accessed May 17, 2010). - ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate - Initial Election Race - Nov 04, 1890". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate Race - Nov 04, 1890". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress - Retro Member details". bioguideretro.congress.gov. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate Race - Nov 08, 1892". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate Race - Nov 03, 1896". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate Race - Nov 08, 1898". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate Race - Nov 06, 1900". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate Race - Nov 04, 1902". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - OK Territorial Delegate - Final Election Race - Nov 08, 1904". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
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