When Arizona became a state in 1912, it was allocated a single seat in the United States House of Representatives, whose member was elected at-large, or statewide.
Arizona's at-large congressional district |
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Created | 1912 |
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Eliminated | 1949 |
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Years active | 1912-1949 |
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Arizona was represented by a single member of the House until the 1940 census gave Arizona a second seat. However, both members continued to be elected statewide (on a general ticket) until 1949.
List of members representing the district
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Years
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Cong ress
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Seat A
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Seat B
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Member
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Party
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Electoral history
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Member
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Party
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Electoral history
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District created in 1912
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Second seat added in 1943
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February 19, 1912 – March 3, 1927
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62nd 63rd 64th 65th 66th 67th 68th 69th
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Carl Hayden (Phoenix)
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Democratic
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Elected December 12, 1911. Re-elected in 1912. Re-elected in 1914. Re-elected in 1916. Re-elected in 1918. Re-elected in 1920. Re-elected in 1922. Re-elected in 1924. Retired to run for U.S. senator.
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March 4, 1927 – March 4, 1933
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70th 71st 72nd 73rd
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Lewis W. Douglas (Phoenix)
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Democratic
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Elected in 1926. Re-elected in 1928. Re-elected in 1930. Re-elected in 1932. Resigned to become Director of U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
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March 4, 1933 – October 3, 1933
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73rd
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Vacant
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October 3, 1933 – January 3, 1937
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73rd 74th
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Isabella Greenway (Ajo)
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Democratic
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Elected to finish Douglas's term. Re-elected in 1934. Retired.
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January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1943
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75th 76th 77th
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John R. Murdock (Phoenix)
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Democratic
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Elected in 1936. Re-elected in 1938. Re-elected in 1940. Re-elected in 1942. Re-elected in 1944. Re-elected in 1946. Redistricted to 1st district and re-elected there.
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January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1949
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78th 79th 80th
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Richard F. Harless (Tempe)
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Democratic
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Elected in 1942. Re-elected in 1944. Re-elected in 1946. Retired to run for Governor of Arizona.
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District eliminated January 3, 1949
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