At different times in its history, Washington elected one or more U.S. representatives at-large statewide.

From statehood in 1889 until 1909, Washington elected all of its U.S. representatives statewide. In 1909, Washington was divided into congressional districts for purposes of electing representatives.

Following the 1950 census, Washington was granted a seventh seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but the state legislature was unable to agree on a plan to create a geographic district for the seat until 1957, so the seat was filled by a representative elected statewide.Holden, Ashley E. "Seventh District Ahead." The Spokesman-Review, Nov. 17, 1956, p. 4.

From statehood in 1889 to 1893, Washington elected one representative at-large statewide.

From 1893 to 1903, Washington elected two representatives at-large statewide, then added a third seat in 1903. The third seat at large continued until 1909, when all representatives were elected from districts.

From 1913 to 1915, Washington elected two representatives at-large statewide, with the remaining three representatives elected from districts.

From 1953 to 1959, Washington elected one representative at-large statewide, with the remaining six representatives elected from districts.

After 1959, all representatives were elected from districts.

List of representatives

Congress Years Seat A Seat B Seat C Representative Party Electoral history Representative Party Electoral history Representative Party Electoral history November 20, 1889 –March 3, 1891 John L. Wilson Republican Elected in 1889.Re-elected in 1890.Re-elected in 1892.Retired to run for U.S. senator and resigned when elected. Seat added in 1893 Seat added in 1903 March 4, 1891 –March 3, 1893 March 4, 1893 –February 18, 1895 William H. Doolittle Republican Elected in 1892.Re-elected in 1894.Lost re-election. February 18, 1895 –March 3, 1895 Vacant March 4, 1895 –March 3, 1897 Samuel C. Hyde Republican Elected in 1894.Lost re-election. March 4, 1897 –March 3, 1899 William C. Jones Silver Republican Elected in 1896.Lost re-election. J. Hamilton Lewis Democratic Elected in 1896.Lost re-election. March 4, 1899 –March 3, 1901 Wesley L. Jones Republican Elected in 1898.Re-elected in 1900.Re-elected in 1902.Re-elected in 1904.Re-elected in 1906.Retired to run for U.S. senator. Francis W. Cushman Republican Elected in 1898.Re-elected in 1900.Re-elected in 1902.Re-elected in 1904.Re-elected in 1906.Redistricted to the . March 4, 1901 –March 3, 1903 March 4, 1903 –March 3, 1905 William E. Humphrey Republican Elected in 1902.Re-elected in 1904.Re-elected in 1906.Redistricted to the . March 4, 1905 –March 3, 1907 March 4, 1907 –March 3, 1909 – March 4, 1909 –March 3, 1913 Inactive Inactive Seat eliminated March 4, 1913 –March 3, 1915 James W. Bryan Progressive Elected in 1912.Lost renomination. Jacob Falconer Progressive Elected in 1912.Retired to run for U.S. senator. – March 4, 1916 –January 2, 1953 Inactive Seat eliminated January 3, 1953 –January 3, 1957 Donald H. Magnuson Democratic Elected in 1952.Re-elected in 1954.Re-elected in 1956Redistricted to the . January 3, 1955 –January 3, 1957 January 3, 1957 –January 3, 1959

References

Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present