Mississippi's 5th congressional district
Former U.S. House district in Mississippi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mississippi's 5th congressional district existed from 1855 to 2003. The state was granted a fifth representative by Congress following the 1850 census.
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Mississippi's 5th congressional district | |
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Created | 1855 |
Eliminated | 2000 |
Years active | 1855-2003 |
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From 1853 to 1855, the fifth representative was elected at-large instead of by district, favoring majority voters. The district was abolished by the state legislature following the 2000 census, when the state lost a seat.