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United States congressional delegations from Alabama


These are tables of congressional delegations from Alabama to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.

List of members of the Alabaman United States House delegation, their terms in office, district boundaries, and the district political ratings according to the CPVI. The delegation has a total of 7 members, including 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat.

Starting on January 29, 1818, Alabama Territory sent a non-voting delegate to the House.

After statehood on December 14, 1819, Alabama had one seat in the House.

Following the 1820 census, Alabama had three seats.

Following the 1830 census, Alabama had five seats. During the 27th Congress, those seats were all elected statewide at-large on a general ticket.

Following the 1840 census, Alabama resumed the use of districts, now increased to seven.

Following the 1860 census, Alabama was apportioned six seats.

Following the 1870 census, Alabama was apportioned eight seats. From 1873 to 1877, the two new seats were elected at large, statewide. After 1877, however, the entire delegation was redistricted.

Following the 1890 census, Alabama was apportioned nine seats.

Following the 1910 census, Alabama was apportioned ten seats. At first, the extra seat was elected at-large. Starting with the 1916 elections, the seats were redistricted and a tenth district was added.


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