When Maine became a state on March 15, 1820, it was apportioned one seat in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 16th United States Congress until March 3, 1821. Starting with the 17th Congress, six more seats were reapportioned (moved, essentially) from Massachusetts and districts were established, thereby eliminating the at-large seat.
During the 48th Congress (1883–1885), Maine elected its four members of the United States House of Representatives at-large statewide, on a general ticket.
List of members representing the district Congress Years Member Party Electoral history March 15, 1820 –December 11, 1820 John Holmes's seat moved from but he resigned upon statehood (March 15, 1820) when elected U.S. Senator. December 11, 1820 –March 3, 1821 Joseph Dane Federalist Elected November 7, 1820 to finish Holmes's term and seated December 11, 1820.Redistricted to the . Congress Years Member Party Electoral history Member Party Electoral history Member Party Electoral history Member Party Electoral history March 4, 1883 –March 3, 1885 Thomas B. Reed Republican Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1882.Redistricted to the . Nelson Dingley Jr. Republican Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1882.Redistricted to the . Seth L. Milliken Republican Elected in 1882.Redistricted to the . Charles A. Boutelle Republican Elected in 1882.Redistricted to the .
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