The 24th congressional district of Pennsylvania was created in 1833, during a period of nationwide expansion in the House of Representatives following the 1830 census.[1] Over the course of its existence, the district's boundaries shifted multiple times in response to population changes documented by subsequent censuses. These changes reflected the evolving demographics and political landscape of Pennsylvania throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.[2]
The district encompassed various regions of the state during its history, at times including parts of northwestern Pennsylvania, such as Erie and Crawford counties, as well as other areas in the western and central portions of the state.[2] The specific composition of the district was altered with each redistricting cycle, as the state legislature responded to shifts in population and political priorities.
Pennsylvania's 24th district sent a number of representatives to Congress, some of whom played significant roles in national and state politics. Throughout its existence, the district was represented by members of several political parties, reflecting the broader trends in Pennsylvania's political alignment over time.[1]
Following the 1980 United States census, Pennsylvania's representation in Congress was reduced due to slower population growth relative to other states. As a result, the state underwent a significant redistricting process, and the 24th congressional district was eliminated in 1983, with its territory redistributed among neighboring districts.[1]
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