Mississippi's 5th congressional district

Mississippi's 5th congressional district
Obsolete district
Created1855
Eliminated2000
Years active1855-2003

Mississippi's 5th congressional district existed from 1855 to 2003. The state was granted a fifth representative by Congress following the 1850 census.

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.

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