| Oregon Territory's at-large congressional district | |
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| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1848, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
| Eliminated | 1859, as a result of statehood |
| Years active | 1848–1859 |
Oregon Territory's at-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district that encompassed the area of the Oregon Territory. In 1853, the northern half of the territory was reorganized into the Washington Territory.[1]
After Oregon's admission to the Union as the 33rd state by act of Congress on February 14, 1859, this district was dissolved and replaced by Oregon's at-large congressional district. At the same time, the eastern portion of the territory was annexed to the Washington Territory.[1]
When the Oregon Territory was formed on August 14, 1848, Congress gave it the authority to elect a Congressional delegate, though the first delegate did not take his seat until 1849.[2][3]
| Delegate (Residence) |
Party | Years | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
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 Samuel Thurston (Linn City) |
Democratic | December 3, 1849 – March 3, 1851 |
31st | Elected in 1849 Died April 9, 1851. |
 Joseph Lane (Oregon City, Winchester) |
Democratic | March 4, 1851 – February 14, 1859 |
32nd 33rd 34th 35th |
Elected in 1851 Elected in 1853 Elected in 1855 Elected in 1857 Retired to run for U.S. senator upon statehood. |
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45°00′N 117°30′W / 45°N 117.5°W / 45; -117.5
