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United States congressional delegations from Georgia

United States congressional delegations from Georgia

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Georgia became a U.S. state in 1788, which allowed it to send congressional delegations to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives beginning with the 1st United States Congress in 1789. Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms.

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

Current delegation

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Georgia's current congressional delegation in the 118th Congress consists of its two senators, both of whom are Democrats, and its 14 representatives: 9 Republicans and 5 Democrats.

The current dean of the Georgia delegation is Representative Sanford Bishop of the 2nd district, having served in the House since 1993.

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United States Senate

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United States House of Representatives

1789–1793: 3 districts

In the inaugural U.S. Congress, Georgia was apportioned 3 seats as per Article I of the U.S. constitution. Georgia elected the members district wise.

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1793–1827: at-large seats

Following 1790 census, Georgia was apportioned two seats. Following 1800 census, Georgia was apportioned four seats, then 6 seats following 1810 census, and seven seats following 1820 census. From 1793 to 1827 all such seats were elected at-large statewide on a general ticket.

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1827–1829: 7 districts

In 1827, Georgia's seven seats were redistricted into seven districts.

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1829–1845: at-large seats

In 1829, Georgia eliminated the districts and all seats were elected at-large statewide on a general ticket. Following 1830 census, Georgia was apportioned nine seats and following the 1840 census eight seats.

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1845–1863: 8 districts

In 1845, Georgia's eight seats were redistricted into eight districts.

1863–1873: 7 districts

Following 1860 census, Georgia was apportioned seven seats.

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1873–1883: 9 districts

Following 1870 census, Georgia was apportioned nine seats.

1883–1893: 10 districts

Following 1880 census, Georgia was apportioned 10 seats. The tenth seat was elected at-large statewide in 1883. From 1885, all 10 seats were redistricted.

1893–1913: 11 districts

Following 1890 census, Georgia was apportioned 11 seats.

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1913–1933: 12 districts

Following 1910 census, Georgia was apportioned 12 seats.

1933–1993: 10 districts

Following 1930 census, Georgia was apportioned 10 seats.

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1993–2003: 11 districts

Following 1990 census, Georgia was apportioned 11 seats.

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2003–2013: 13 districts

Following 2000 census, Georgia was apportioned 13 seats.

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2013–present: 14 districts

Following 2010 census, Georgia was apportioned 14 seats.

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Key

Anti-Administration (AA)
Democratic (D)
Democratic-Republican (DR)
Federalist (F)
Pro-Administration (PA)
Independent Democrat (ID)
Jacksonian (J)
Know Nothing (KN)
National Republican (NR)
Populist (Pop)
Republican (R)
Unionist (U)
Whig (W)

See also

Notes

  1. Supported the Crawford faction in the 1824 United States presidential election.

References

  1. "2022 Cook PVI: State Map and List". Cook Political Report. Archived from the original on 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  2. "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives". clerk.house.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  3. "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. Retrieved 2023-01-05.

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