What is the earliest of representative democracy in what is now the US?

The earliest form of representative democracy in what is now the United States can be traced back to the establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1619. This assembly allowed colonists to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, marking a significant step towards self-governance. It set a precedent for future democratic practices in the American colonies and ultimately influenced the development of the U.S. political system.