North Carolina's congressional delegations
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These are tables of congressional delegations from North Carolina to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
The current dean of the North Carolina delegation is Representative Virginia Foxx (NC-5)
U.S. House of Representatives
Current members
The delegation has 14 members, 10 Republicans and 4 Democrats. In 2022, per the 2020 United States census, North Carolina gained one new congressional seat.
1789–1793: 5 seats
After North Carolina ratified the United States Constitution, on November 21, 1789, it was apportioned five seats.
1793–1803: 10 seats
Following the 1790 census, North Carolina was apportioned 10 seats.
1803–1813: 12 seats
Following the 1800 census, North Carolina was apportioned 12 seats.
1813–1843: 13 seats
Following the 1810 census, North Carolina was apportioned 13 seats.
1843–1853: 9 seats
Following the 1840 census, North Carolina was apportioned nine seats.
1853–1863: 8 seats
Following the 1850 census, North Carolina was apportioned eight seats.
1863–1873: 7 seats
Following the 1860 census, North Carolina was apportioned seven seats.
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