Oklahoma's 8th congressional district is an obsolete district from Oklahoma. It was added in 1915, and was eliminated in 1953. In its final configuration, it covered much of north-central Oklahoma, including Enid. Most of its territory was merged with the Tulsa-based Oklahoma's 1st congressional district. The last congressman from the 8th District, Page Belcher, transferred to the 1st.
Oklahoma's 8th congressional district |
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Created | 1915 |
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Eliminated | 1950 |
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Years active | 1915-1953 |
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List of representatives
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Name
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Party
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Years
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Cong– ress
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Electoral history
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District established March 4, 1915
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Dick T. Morgan (Woodward)
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Republican
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March 4, 1915 – July 4, 1920
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64th 65th 66th
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Redistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1914. Re-elected in 1916. Re-elected in 1918. Died.
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Vacant
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July 4, 1920 – November 2, 1920
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66th
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Charles Swindall (Woodward)
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Republican
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November 2, 1920 – March 3, 1921
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Elected to finish Morgan's term. Lost renomination.
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Manuel Herrick (Perry)
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Republican
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March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1923
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67th
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Elected in 1920. Lost renomination.
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Milton C. Garber (Enid)
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Republican
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March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933
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68th 69th 70th 71st 72nd
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Elected in 1922. Re-elected in 1924. Re-elected in 1926. Re-elected in 1928. Re-elected in 1930. Lost re-election.
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E. W. Marland (Ponca City)
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Democratic
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March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935
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73rd
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Elected in 1932. Retired to run for Governor of Oklahoma.
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Phil Ferguson (Woodward)
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Democratic
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January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1941
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74th 75th 76th
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Elected in 1934. Re-elected in 1936. Re-elected in 1938. Lost re-election.
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Ross Rizley (Guymon)
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Republican
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January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1949
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77th 78th 79th 80th
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Elected in 1940. Re-elected in 1942. Re-elected in 1944. Re-elected in 1946. Retired to run for U.S. senator.
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George H. Wilson (Enid)
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Democratic
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January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951
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81st
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Elected in 1948. Lost re-election.
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Page Belcher (Enid)
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Republican
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January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953
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82nd
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Elected in 1950. Redistricted to the 1st district.
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District dissolved January 3, 1953
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