After the 1880 census, a tenth seat in the United States House of Representatives was added to Virginia's nine districts. For the 48th Congress (March 4, 1883 – March 4, 1885), that seat was elected at-large statewide. In 1885, Virginia redistricted its seats into ten geographic districts, thereby eliminating the at-large seat.
For the 73rd Congress (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 74th Congress (January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1937) and has remained in effect ever since.
List of members representing the district
Member Party Years Congress Electoral history District established March 4, 1883 John S. Wise Readjuster March 4, 1883 –March 3, 1885 Elected in 1882.Retired. District dissolved March 3, 1885 District re-established March 4, 1933 S. Otis Bland Democratic March 4, 1933 –January 3, 1935 Elected in 1932.Redistricted from and to the . Colgate Darden Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted to the . Andrew J. Montague Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted from and to the . Patrick H. Drewry Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted from and to the . Thomas G. Burch Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted from and to the . Clifton A. Woodrum Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted from and to the . A. Willis Robertson Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted to the . Howard W. Smith Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted from and to the .John W. Flannagan Jr. Democratic Elected in 1932.Redistricted from and to the . District dissolved January 3, 1935
References
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present