Maryland's at-large congressional district

After the 1960 census, Maryland was apportioned an eighth representative, an increase of one over its 1950 to 1960 apportionment. From 1963 to 1967, the state kept the seven districts it had used since 1953 and used an at-large representative. After 1967, however, eight districts were drawn and the at-large district was eliminated.

Maryland's at-large congressional district
Obsolete district
Created1960
Eliminated1967
Years active1963-1967

Democrat Carlton R. Sickles was the sole at-large representative.

List of members representing the district

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Member Party Years Congress Electoral history
District created January 3, 1963
 
Carlton R. Sickles
(Lanham)
Democratic January 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1967
88th
89th
Elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Retired to run for Governor of Maryland.
District eliminated January 3, 1967

Further reading

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  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
  • Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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  • The Montgomery County Committee for Fair Representation was a branch of the State Committee for Fair Representation. Active from 1960-1968, it helped in the change of apportionment in the Maryland General Assembly. Its records are located at the University of Maryland Libraries.