Mississippi's 8th congressional district existed from 1903 to 1933. It was created after the 1900 census and abolished following the 1930 census.
Boundaries The 8th congressional district boundaries included all of Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Warren, and Yazoo County. It also included the southern portion of modern Humphreys County (included as part of Yazoo County at that time).
List of members representing the district Member Party Years Congress Electoral history District created March 4, 1903 John Sharp Williams Democratic March 4, 1903–March 3, 1909 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1902.Re-elected in 1904.Re-elected in 1906.Retired to run for U.S. senator. James W. Collier Democratic March 4, 1909–March 3, 1933 Elected in 1908.Re-elected in 1910.Re-elected in 1912.Re-elected in 1914.Re-elected in 1916.Re-elected in 1918.Re-elected in 1920.Re-elected in 1922.Re-elected in 1924.Re-elected in 1926.Re-elected in 1928.Re-elected in 1930.Retired. District eliminated March 3, 1933
References
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present