1848_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Wisconsin

1848 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin

1848 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin

House elections in Wisconsin

The 1848 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on May 8, 1848 to elect the first U.S. representatives from the newly admitted state of Wisconsin. These representatives were elected to terms that would last the remainder of the 30th Congress. Members were elected to full terms on November 7, 1848, which would begin on the upcoming 31st Congress.

For related races, see 1848–49 United States House of Representatives elections.
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Upon statehood, Wisconsin was originally delegated two districts which were both held by Democratic representatives. The state gained a third seat in the general election, leading to the opposing Whig and Free Soil parties gaining seats.

Short term elections

Original congressional districts in Wisconsin used in the May 1848 elections
  District 1
  District 2

District 1

See also: Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
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District 2

See also: Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district
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Full term elections

Congressional districts in Wisconsin used in the November 1848 elections, following the addition of the third district
  District 1
  District 2
  District 3

District 1

See also: Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
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District 2

See also: Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district
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District 3

See also: Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district
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See also

References

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    "WI District 1 Race - Mar 13, 1848". Our Campaigns. August 20, 2006. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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    "WI District 2 Race - Mar 13, 1848". Our Campaigns. August 20, 2006. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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    "WI District 1 Race - Nov 07, 1848". Our Campaigns. August 20, 2006. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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    "WI District 2 Race - Nov 07, 1848". Our Campaigns. August 20, 2006. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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    "WI District 3 Race - Nov 07, 1848". Our Campaigns. January 9, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
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