Oklahoma Territory's at-large congressional district
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The Oklahoma Territory's at-large congressional district is a defunct congressional district that was created by the Organic Act of 1890 and ended with Oklahoma statehood.[1] One delegate was to be sent to the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma Territory.
Created1890, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress
Eliminated1907, as a result of statehood
Yearsactive1890–1907
| Oklahoma Territory's at-large congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1890, as a non-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
| Eliminated | 1907, as a result of statehood |
| Years active | 1890–1907 |
Four men represented Oklahoma Territory as non-voting Delegates in the United States House of Representatives:
List of delegates representing the territory
| Delegate | Party | Years | Congress | Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 David Archibald Harvey (Oklahoma City) |
Republican | November 4, 1890 – March 3, 1893 |
51st 52nd |
Elected in 1890 to finish the term.[2] Also elected the same day to the next term.[3] Lost re-election.[4] |
.jpg) Dennis Thomas Flynn (Guthrie) |
Republican | March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1897 |
53rd 54th |
Elected in 1892.[5] Re-elected in 1894. Lost re-election. |
 James Yancy Callahan (Kingfisher) |
Free Silver | March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899 |
55th | Elected in 1896.[6] Retired. |
Dennis Thomas Flynn (Guthrie) |
Republican | March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903 |
56th 57th |
Elected in 1898.[7] Re-elected in 1900.[8] Declined renomination. |
 Bird Segle McGuire (Pawnee) |
Republican | March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907 |
58th 59th |
Elected in 1902.[9] Re-elected in 1904.[10] Position eliminated upon statehood and redistricted to the 1st. |
