Northwest Territory's at-large congressional district
Former administrative division in the United States
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In 1798, the Northwest Territory became eligible to send a non-voting delegate to the U.S. Congress. The Assembly elected this representative.
Created1798, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress
Eliminated1803, as a result of statehood as Ohio
Years active1798–1803
| Northwest Territory's at-large congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1798, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
| Eliminated | 1803, as a result of statehood as Ohio |
| Years active | 1798–1803 |
List of delegates representing the district
| Delegate | Party | Years | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 William Henry Harrison (North Bend) |
None | March 4, 1799 – May 14, 1800 |
6th | Elected October 3, 1799.[1] Resigned to become Governor of Indiana Territory. |
| Vacant | May 14, 1800 – November 24, 1800 |
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| William McMillan (Fort Washington) |
Federalist | November 24, 1800 – March 3, 1801 |
Elected November 6, 1800, to finish Harrison's term.[2] Retired. | |
| Paul Fearing (Marietta) |
Federalist | March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 |
7th | Elected November 6, 1800.[3] District eliminated. |
The Northwest Territory was reduced to the size of Ohio when the Indiana Territory was created on July 4, 1800. The Northwest Territory went out of existence when Ohio was admitted as a state on March 1, 1803.