United States congressional delegations from North Carolina
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to the
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and the
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. The current dean of the North Carolina delegation is
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Richard Burr, having served in the Senate since 2005 and in Congress since 1995. David Price (NC-4) has served for longer than Burr, as he was first elected in 1987; however, his tenure was interrupted in 1995, when he lost reelection. Price has continuously served since 1997.


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Current members

The delegation has 14 members, 7 Republicans and 7 Democrats. In
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, per the
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, North Carolina gained one new congressional seat.


1789–1793: 5 seats

After North Carolina ratified the
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, on November 21, 1789, it was apportioned five seats.


1793–1803: 10 seats

Following the 1790 census, North Carolina was apportioned 10 seats.


1803–1813: 12 seats

Following the 1800 census, North Carolina was apportioned 12 seats.


1813–1843: 13 seats

Following the 1810 census, North Carolina was apportioned 13 seats.


1843–1853: 9 seats

Following the
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, North Carolina was apportioned nine seats.


1853–1863: 8 seats

Following the 1850 census, North Carolina was apportioned eight seats.


1863–1873: 7 seats

Following the 1860 census, North Carolina was apportioned seven seats.


1873–1883: 8 seats

Following the
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, North Carolina was apportioned eight seats.


1883–1903: 9 seats

Following the
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1903–1933: 10 seats

Following the 1900 census, North Carolina was apportioned 10 seats.


1933–1943: 11 seats

Following the
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, North Carolina was apportioned 11 seats.


1943–1963: 12 seats

Following the
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, North Carolina was apportioned 12 seats.


1963–1993: 11 seats

Following the 1960 census, North Carolina was apportioned 11 seats.


1993–2003: 12 seats

Following the 1990 census, North Carolina was apportioned 12 seats.


2003–2023: 13 seats

Following the 2000 census, North Carolina was apportioned 13 seats.


2023–present: 14 seats

Since the 2020 census, North Carolina has been apportioned 14 seats.


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Key


See also

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List of United States congressional districts Congressional districts in the United States are electoral divisions for the purpose of electing members of the United States House of Representatives. The number of voting seats in the House of Representatives is currently set at 435, with ...
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North Carolina's congressional districts North Carolina is currently divided into 13 congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives. After the 2000 census, the number of North Carolina's seats was increased from 12 to 13 due to the ...
* Political party strength in North Carolina


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References

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Politics of North Carolina Congressional delegations
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