The 40th congressional district of New York was a

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for the

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in New York. It was created in 1913 as a result of the

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. It was eliminated in 1973 as a result of the 1970 redistricting cycle after the

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. It was last represented by Henry P. Smith III who was redistricted into the 36th district.

Past components

1953–1973: :All of Niagara :Parts of

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1945–1953: :Parts of

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1913–1945: :All of Niagara :Parts of

List of members representing the district

Election results

The following chart shows historic election results. Bold type indicates victor. ''Italic type'' indicates incumbent.

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

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