California's at-large congressional district

After statehood was achieved on September 9, 1850 and until 1865, California elected its congressional representatives statewide at-large — two representatives from September 11, 1850 to 1861, and 3 representatives from 1861 to 1865.

Also, from 1883 to 1885, California elected two of its six representatives to the United States House of Representatives statewide at-large.

Election results
In these elections, the top two vote-getters (three from 1861 to 1863) were elected to the House.

1849
The election was held November 13, 1849.

1851
The 1851 election was held October 7, 1851.

1852
The election was held November 2, 1852.

1854
The election was held September 6, 1854.

1856
The election was held November 4, 1856.

1859
The election was held September 7, 1859.

1861
The election was held September 4, 1861.

1863
The election was held September 2, 1863.

1882
California elected two at-large representatives in addition to its four representatives in districts in 1882. For these results see 1882 United States House of Representatives elections in California.