Pennsylvania's 34th congressional district
| Pennsylvania's 34th congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1920 |
| Eliminated | 1950 |
| Years active | 1923-1953 |
Pennsylvania's 34th congressional district was one of Pennsylvania's districts of the United States House of Representatives. It covered area north of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
History
[edit]This district was created in 1913. Until 1923 the seat was held "at-large". The district was eliminated in 1943.
List of members representing the district
[edit]| Member | Party | Years | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District established March 4, 1923 | ||||
 John M. Morin (Pittsburgh) |
Republican | March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1929 |
68th 69th 70th |
Redistricted from the 31st district and re-elected in 1922. Re-elected in 1924. Re-elected in 1926. Lost renomination. |
| Patrick J. Sullivan (Pittsburgh) |
Republican | March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1933 |
71st 72nd |
Elected in 1928. Re-elected in 1930. Lost renomination. |
.jpg) Matthew A. Dunn (Pittsburgh) |
Democratic | March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1941 |
73rd 74th 75th 76th |
Elected in 1932. Re-elected in 1934. Re-elected in 1936. Re-elected in 1938. Retired due to poor health. |
.jpg) James A. Wright (Carnegie) |
Democratic | January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1943 |
77th | Elected in 1940. Redistricted to the 32nd district. |
| District dissolved January 3, 1943 | ||||
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