Nevada Territory's at-large congressional district

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Nevada Territory's at-large congressional district
Obsolete district
Delegate
 N/A
Created1861, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress
Eliminated1864, as a result of statehood
Years active1861–1864
Nevada Territory in 1861, with the Utah and New Mexico territories. Wpdms nevada territory 1861.png
Nevada Territory in 1861, with the Utah and New Mexico territories.

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

On March 2, 1861, an act of Congress gave Nevada Territory the authority to elect a Congressional delegate. [1] [2]

DelegatePartyYearsCong
ress
Electoral history
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John Cradlebaugh
Independent December 2, 1861 –
March 3, 1863
37th Elected in 1861.
[ data unknown/missing ]
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Gordon Newell Mott
Republican March 4, 1863 –
October 31, 1864
38th Elected in 1862.
Retired when statehood achieved.

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References

  1. "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". United States Congress. Retrieved April 19, 2010.
  2. "House History". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 19, 2010.

Coordinates: 39°N117°W / 39°N 117°W / 39; -117