After the

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was added to

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's nine districts. For the 48th Congress (March 4, 1883 – March 4, 1885), that seat was elected

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statewide. In 1885, Virginia redistricted its seats into ten geographic districts, thereby eliminating the at-large seat. For the

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(March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935), Virginia elected all of its representatives at-large (i.e., statewide). The district format returned in the election to the

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(January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1937) and has remained in effect ever since.

List of members representing the district

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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