New Jersey's at-large congressional district | |
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Obsolete district | |
Created | 1789 1801 1815 |
Eliminated | 1799 1813 1843 |
Years active | 1789-1799 1801-1813 1815-1843 |
Beginning from its inception into statehood, New Jersey elected its representatives at-large instead of from individual districts. This continued for most years until 1843, with the exception of the years 1799-1801, and 1813-1815 when they were elected in districts. After 1843, New Jersey returned to district representation. Four at-large representatives were elected in 1789 until 1793 when a 5th representative was added. 6 seats were allocated beginning in 1803, continuing until at-large representation ceased in 1843.