California's At-large Congressional District
After statehood was achieved September 9, 1850 until 1865, California elected its representatives statewide at-large — two representatives from September 11, 1850 to 1861, and 3 representatives from 1861 to 1865.
Also, from 1883 to 1885, California elected two of its six representatives to the United States House of Representatives state-wide at-large.
Read more about California's At-large Congressional District: List of Representatives, Election Results
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