| New Mexico Territory's at-large congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Obsolete district | |
| Created | 1851, as anon-voting delegate was granted by Congress |
| Eliminated | 1912, as a result of statehood |
| Years active | 1851–1912 |
New Mexico Territory's at-large congressional district is an obsolete congressional district representing theNew Mexico Territory, which was created in 1850. AfterNew Mexico's admission to theUnion as the 47th state by act of Congress on January 6, 1912, this district was dissolved and replaced byNew Mexico's at-large congressional district.
The general boundaries of the territory were established following theTreaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, but Congress did not formally organize the territory right away. Despite the uncertain status of the region, political leaders met in September 1849, and elected Hugh N. Smith as itsCongressional delegate.[1] Smith presented his credentials to Congress on February 4, 1850, but the House refused to seat him, ruling that no territorial government existed and no authority to elect a delegate had been granted.[1][2]
On September 9, 1850, following the passage of theCompromise of 1850, New Mexico Territory was officially created by an act of Congress and was given the authority to elect a delegate, the first of which wasRichard H. Weightman.[1][2][3]
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