1895 United States House of Representatives election in Utah

none February 2026 September 2023 1895 United States House of Representatives election in Utah Utah legislative no 1896 United States House of Representatives election in Utah 1896 Utah's single seat to the United States House of Representatives November 5, 1895 Republican Party (United States) 1 20,563 49.7% Democratic Party (United States) 0 19,666 47.5% Prohibition Party 0 1,150 2.8% The United States House of Representatives election in Utah for the 54th Congress was held on November 5, 1895, in anticipation of statehood, which was achieved on January 4, 1896. Background Utah Territory had been represented by a delegate since 1851. Utah Territory was originally significantly larger than the current state, including most of Nevada, and portions of Colorado and Wyoming, which borders it held when the first delegate was elected, and was reduced in size in several stages. The territory had been colonized by Mormons who had sought to join the Union as the State of Deseret. Due in large part to controversies over the beliefs of the Mormon majority, especially in regards to polygamy, the territory's admission as a state was delayed for a long time, and by the time of its admission, it was one of only four remaining territories in the contiguous United States. Election results 1895 Utah's at-large congressional district electionElection details from Ourcampaigns.com Republican Party (United States) Clarence E. Allen 20,563 49.7 Democratic Party (United States) Brigham H. RobertsLater elected in 1898 but expelled due to practicing polygamy 19,666 47.5 Prohibition Party J. Hogan 1,150 2.8 41,379 100.00 Republican Party (United States) See also 1895 United States House of Representatives elections References 1895 Utah United States House of Representatives