Missouri Territory's at-large congressional district
Obsolete district
Created1812, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress
Eliminated1821, as a result of statehood
Years active1812–1821

On June 4, 1812, the Missouri Territory was created following the creation of the state of Louisiana. The Arkansas Territory was spun off in 1819. The state of Missouri was separated in 1821 and the remaining land was annexed by the Michigan Territory in 1834.

List of delegates representing the district

# Delegate Party Years Cong
ress		 Electoral history
1
Edward Hempstead
(St. Louis)		 None November 9, 1812–
September 17, 1814		 12th
13th		 Elected in 1812.[1]
Retired.
2
Rufus Easton
(St. Louis)		 None September 17, 1814 –
August 6, 1816		 13th
14th		 Elected in 1814.[2]
Lost re-election.
3
John Scott
(Ste. Genevieve)		 None August 6, 1816–
January 13, 1817		 14th
15th		 Elected in 1816.[3]
Election declared illegal and seat vacated.
Vacant January 13, 1817–
August 4, 1817		 15th

John Scott
(Ste. Genevieve)		 None August 4, 1817–
March 3, 1821		 15th
16th		 Re-elected to finish his term.[4]
Re-elected in 1819.[5]
Statehood achieved.

References

    1. ↑ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
    2. ↑ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
    3. ↑ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
    4. ↑ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.
    5. ↑ "A New Nation Votes". elections.lib.tufts.edu.

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