Illinois's 26th congressional district
The 26th congressional district of Illinois was a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives in Illinois. The district was created in 1949 and was eliminated as a result of the 1950 Census. Its only representative was C. W. Bishop who was redistricted from and into the 25th district.
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 C. W. Bishop |
Republican | January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 |
81st 82nd |
Redistricted from the 25th district and re-elected in 1948. Re-elected in 1950. Redistricted to the 25th district. |
| District inactive since January 3, 1953 | ||||
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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