West Virginia gained a sixth seat in theUnited States House of Representatives after the1910 census, but failed to adopt a new redistricting plan immediately. In 1912 and 1914, the state electedHoward Sutherlandat-large from the entire state, in addition to its five districted representatives.

The at-large seat was eliminated after a six-district plan was adopted in time for the1916 elections.

Member	Party	Years	Cong ress	Electoral history
District established March 4, 1913
Howard Sutherland (Elkins)	Republican	March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1917	63rd 64th	Elected in 1912. Re-elected in 1914. Retired torun for U.S. senator.
District dissolved March 3, 1917

• Martis, Kenneth C. (1989).The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
• Martis, Kenneth C. (1982).The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
• Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–presentArchived April 23, 2010, at theWayback Machine

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