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became a U.S. state in 1912, it has sent congressional delegations to the

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and

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. Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms. Before becoming a state, the

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elected a non-voting delegate at-large to Congress from 1864 to 1912. These are tables of congressional delegations from Arizona to the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.

Current delegation

Arizona's current congressional delegation in the consists of its two senators, one

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and one

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, and its nine representatives: 6 Republicans and 3 Democrats. The current dean of the Arizona delegation is Democratic Representative

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of the , who has served in the House since 2003.

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1863–1912: 1 non-voting delegate

Starting on December 5, 1864,

sent a non-voting delegate to the House.

1912–1943: 1 seat

Following statehood on February 14, 1912, Arizona had one seat in the House.

1943–1963: 2 seats

Following 1940 census, Arizona was apportioned two seats. For six years, the seats were elected

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statewide on a

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. In 1949, districts were used.

1963–1973: 3 seats

Following 1960 census, Arizona was apportioned three seats.

1973–1983: 4 seats

Following 1970 census, Arizona was apportioned four seats.

1983–1993: 5 seats

Following 1980 census, Arizona was apportioned five seats.

1993–2003: 6 seats

Following 1990 census, Arizona was apportioned six seats.

2003–2013: 8 seats

Following 2000 census, Arizona was apportioned eight seats.

2013–present: 9 seats

Since 2010 census, Arizona has been apportioned nine seats.

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Politics of Arizona Congressional delegations