Since Arizona became a U.S. state in 1912, it has sent congressional delegations to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms. Before becoming a state, the Arizona Territory elected a non-voting delegate at-large to Congress from 1864 to 1912. These are tables of congressional delegations from Arizona to the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Current delegation Arizona's current congressional delegation in the consists of its two senators, one Democrat and one independent, and its nine representatives: 6 Republicans and 3 Democrats. The current dean of the Arizona delegation is Democratic Representative Raúl Grijalva of the , who has served in the House since 2003. United States Senate United States House of Representatives 1863–1912: 1 non-voting delegate Starting on December 5, 1864, Arizona Territory sent a non-voting delegate to the House. 1912–1943: 1 seat Following statehood on February 14, 1912, Arizona had one seat in the House. 1943–1963: 2 seats Following 1940 census, Arizona was apportioned two seats. For six years, the seats were elected at-large statewide on a general ticket. In 1949, districts were used. 1963–1973: 3 seats Following 1960 census, Arizona was apportioned three seats. 1973–1983: 4 seats Following 1970 census, Arizona was apportioned four seats. 1983–1993: 5 seats Following 1980 census, Arizona was apportioned five seats. 1993–2003: 6 seats Following 1990 census, Arizona was apportioned six seats. 2003–2013: 8 seats Following 2000 census, Arizona was apportioned eight seats. 2013–present: 9 seats Since 2010 census, Arizona has been apportioned nine seats. Key See also List of United States congressional districts Arizona's congressional districts Political party strength in Arizona Notes References Arizona Politics of Arizona Congressional delegations