Maine's 8th congressional district

Maine's 8th congressional district is a former congressional district in Maine. It was created in 1833 and was eliminated in 1843. Its last congressman was Elisha Hunt Allen.

"ME-8" redirects here. For the state route, see Maine State Route 8.

List of members representing the district
Representative Party Years Cong
ress		 Electoral history
Gorham Parks Jacksonian March 4, 1833 –
March 3, 1837		 23rd
24th		 Elected in 1833.
Re-elected in 1834.
Retired to run for governor.
Thomas Davee Democratic March 4, 1837 –
March 3, 1841		 25th
26th		 Elected in 1836 on the second ballot.
Re-elected in 1838.
Retired.

Elisha Hunt Allen		 Whig March 4, 1841 –
March 3, 1843		 27th Elected in 1840.
Redistricted to the 6th district and lost re-election.
District eliminated March 3, 1843

References
    • 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–present
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