United States House election, 1952
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The U.S. House election, 1952 was an election for the United States House of Representatives
in 1952 which coincided with the election of President
Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower's Republican Party gained 22 seats from the Democratic Party, gaining a majority of the House. This would be the last time Republicans won a majority in the House until the 1994 midterm elections.
Outgoing President Harry Truman's dismal approval rating was a reason why his party lost its House majority. Also, continued uneasiness about the Korean War
was an important factor.
Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (R-Massachusetts
) became Speaker of the House
, exchanging places with Sam Rayburn
(D-Texas
) who became the new Minority Leader
.
(D-Mass.) and future Senate Majority leader Robert Byrd
(D-W.Va.).
(D) and Edward H. Jenison
(R) into the same district.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
in 1952 which coincided with the election of President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower's Republican Party gained 22 seats from the Democratic Party, gaining a majority of the House. This would be the last time Republicans won a majority in the House until the 1994 midterm elections.
Outgoing President Harry Truman's dismal approval rating was a reason why his party lost its House majority. Also, continued uneasiness about the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
was an important factor.
Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (R-Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
) became Speaker of the House
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...
, exchanging places with Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and...
(D-Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
) who became the new Minority Leader
Minority leader of the United States House of Representatives
The House Minority Leader is one of the party leaders of the United States House of Representatives. This title is currently held by Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi of California....
.
Prominent races
Notable freshmen included future Speaker Tip O'NeillTip O'Neill
Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. was an American politician. O'Neill was an outspoken liberal Democrat and influential member of the U.S. Congress, serving in the House of Representatives for 34 years and representing two congressional districts in Massachusetts...
(D-Mass.) and future Senate Majority leader Robert Byrd
Robert Byrd
Robert Carlyle Byrd was a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Byrd served as a U.S. Representative from 1953 until 1959 and as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010...
(D-W.Va.).
Overall results
Party | Total seats |
Seat change |
Seat percentage |
Popular vote |
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Democratic Party | 213 | 22 | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Republican Party | 221 | 22 | 50.8% | 49.3% |
Independents | 1 | 0.2% | 0.2% | |
Totals | 435 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Separate elections
Four special elections were held on dates other than in November.Date ↑ | District | Predecessor | Reason | Results | Candidates |
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February 19, 1952 | T. Vincent Quinn T. Vincent Quinn Thomas Vincent Quinn of Jackson Heights, Queens was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1949 to 1951.-Career:* Fordham University Law School, graduated 1924* Assistant District Attorney, Queens County, NY, 1931-1934.... (D) |
Resigned December 30, 1951 | Republican gain Winner subsequently lost re-election in November |
Robert T. Ross Robert Tripp Ross Robert Tripp Ross was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina, he attended the public schools, moved to New York City in 1929, and engaged as a druggist... (R) |
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April 1, 1952 | William T. Byrne William T. Byrne William Thomas Byrne was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in the town of Florida, Montgomery County, New York he attended the public schools and graduated from Albany Law School, a branch of Union University, in 1904. He was admitted to the bar the same year and... (D) |
Died January 27, 1952 | Democratic hold Winner subsequently won re-election in November |
Leo W. O'Brien Leo W. O'Brien Leo William O'Brien was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.O'Brien was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Niagara University in 1922. He was elected to Congress in 1952 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William T... (D) |
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August 2, 1952 | John A. Whitaker John A. Whitaker John Albert Whitaker was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, grandson of Addison James.Born in Russellville, Kentucky, Whitaker attended the public schools, Bethel College, and the University of Kentucky.He studied law.... (D) |
Died December 15, 1951 | Democratic hold Winner subsequently won re-election in November |
Garrett L. Withers Garrett L. Withers Garrett Lee Withers , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.... (D) |
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September 23, 1952 | Tom Pickett Tom Pickett Thomas Augustus Pickett , was a United States Representative representing Texas's 7th congressional district. Born in Travis, Texas on August 14, 1906, Pickett attended the public schools of Palestine, Texas, and the University of Texas at Austin... (D) |
Resigned June 30, 1952 | Democratic hold Winner subsequently won re-election in November |
John Dowdy John Dowdy John Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1953 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd District of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery.According... (D) |
Alabama
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Frank W. Boykin Frank W. Boykin Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963.... |
Democratic | 1935 | Re-elected | Frank W. Boykin Frank W. Boykin Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963.... (D) Unopposed |
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George M. Grant George M. Grant George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | George M. Grant George M. Grant George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922... (D) Unopposed |
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George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... (D) Unopposed |
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Kenneth A. Roberts Kenneth A. Roberts Kenneth Allison Roberts was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Piedmont, Alabama, Roberts attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He was graduated from the University of Alabama Law School in 1935 and admitted to the bar in 1936... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Kenneth A. Roberts Kenneth A. Roberts Kenneth Allison Roberts was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Piedmont, Alabama, Roberts attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He was graduated from the University of Alabama Law School in 1935 and admitted to the bar in 1936... (D) Unopposed |
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Albert Rains Albert Rains Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Albert Rains Albert Rains Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and... (D) Unopposed |
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Edward deGraffenried Edward deGraffenried Edward Degraffenried was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Eutlw, Alabama, Degraffenried graduated from Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1917.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Armistead I. Selden, Jr. Armistead I. Selden, Jr. Armistead Inge Selden, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.-Early life and military service:Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Selden attended the public schools. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1938 and from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, in 1942... (D) Unopposed |
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Carl Elliott Carl Elliott Carl Atwood Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from the state of Alabama. He was elected to eight consecutive terms in office, serving from January 1949 to January 1965.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Carl Elliott Carl Elliott Carl Atwood Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from the state of Alabama. He was elected to eight consecutive terms in office, serving from January 1949 to January 1965.... (D) 72.5% Cyrus Kitchens (R) 27.5% |
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Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 8th district of Alabama. He was the last to represent that district before it was removed as a result of the 1970 United States Census. Presently there are seven U.S. House districts in Alabama.-Early... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 8th district of Alabama. He was the last to represent that district before it was removed as a result of the 1970 United States Census. Presently there are seven U.S. House districts in Alabama.-Early... (D) 87.3% H. G. Williams (R) 12.7% |
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Laurie C. Battle Laurie C. Battle Laurie Calvin Battle was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Wilsonville, Alabama, Battle graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1930.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Laurie C. Battle Laurie C. Battle Laurie Calvin Battle was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Wilsonville, Alabama, Battle graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1930.... (D) Unopposed |
Arizona
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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John R. Murdock John R. Murdock John Robert Murdock was a U.S. Representative from Arizona.Born in Homestead near Lewistown, Missouri, Murdock attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1936 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
John Jacob Rhodes John Jacob Rhodes John Jacob Rhodes, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Rhodes was elected as a U.S. Representative from the state of Arizona. He was preceded in office by Democrat John Murdock, and succeeded by fellow Republican John McCain... (R) 54.0% John R. Murdock (D) 46.0% |
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Harold Patten Harold Patten Harold Ambrose Patten was a Representative in the United States House of Representatives from Arizona.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Harold Patten Harold Patten Harold Ambrose Patten was a Representative in the United States House of Representatives from Arizona.-Biography:... (D) 56.9% William C. Frey (R) 43.1% |
Arkansas
Arkansas lost one seat in reapportionment leaving it with 6; the existing 4th district along the western edge of the state lost some of its territory to the 3rd district in the northwest, and the rest was merged with the 7th district in the south, with minor changes to other districts.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929... (D) Unopposed |
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Wilbur Mills Wilbur Mills Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Wilbur Mills Wilbur Mills Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas... (D) Unopposed |
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James William Trimble James William Trimble James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | James William Trimble James William Trimble James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican... (D) 56.0% Jack Joyce (R) 44.0% |
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Oren Harris Oren Harris Oren Harris was a U.S. Representative and United States District Court Judge from Arkansas.-Background:Born in Belton, Arkansas, Harris attended public schools in Prescott, Arkansas.... Redistricted from 7th |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Oren Harris Oren Harris Oren Harris was a U.S. Representative and United States District Court Judge from Arkansas.-Background:Born in Belton, Arkansas, Harris attended public schools in Prescott, Arkansas.... (D) Unopposed |
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Boyd Anderson Tackett Boyd Anderson Tackett Boyd Anderson Tackett was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.-Biography:Tackett was born near Black Springs, Arkansas... |
Democratic | 1948 | Retired to run for Governor Democratic loss |
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Brooks Hays Brooks Hays Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Brooks Hays Brooks Hays Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas.... (D) 78.8% Alonzo A. Ross (R) 19.5% Ed Schultz (I) 1.8% |
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William F. Norrell William F. Norrell William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | William F. Norrell William F. Norrell William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the... (D) Unopposed |
California
Seven new seats were added in reapportionment, increasing the delegation from 23 to 30 seats. Two of the new seats were won by Democrats, and five by Republicans. One Republican and one Democratic incumbents lost re-election, and a retiring Democrat was replaced by a Republican. Overall, therefore, Democrats gained one seat and Republicans gained 7.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Hubert B. Scudder Hubert B. Scudder Hubert Baxter Scudder was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Sebastopol, California, Scudder graduated from the public schools.... |
Republican | 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948... |
Re-elected | Hubert B. Scudder Hubert B. Scudder Hubert Baxter Scudder was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Sebastopol, California, Scudder graduated from the public schools.... (R) 86.4% Carl Sullivan (Ind Prog) 13.6% |
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Clair Engle Clair Engle Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield... |
Democratic | 1943 | Re-elected | Clair Engle Clair Engle Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield... (D) Unopposed |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
John E. Moss John E. Moss John Emerson Moss was an American politician of the Democratic party, noted for his championing of the federal Freedom of Information Act through multiple sessions of the United States House of Representatives where he served from 1953 to 1978.Moss was born in Hiawatha, Carbon County, Utah, in... (D) 50.8% Leslie E. Wood (R) 47.8% Helen C. Thomsen (Ind Prog) 1.4% |
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Franck R. Havenner Franck R. Havenner Franck Roberts Havenner was a six term United States Representative from California's 4th congressional district beginning in 1936. He is a graduate from Columbian College... |
Democratic | 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1936... /1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944... |
Lost re-election Republican gain |
William S. Mailliard William S. Mailliard William S. Mailliard was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California. He was born in Belvedere, California; attended elementary and secondary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut, 1933–1935... (R) 55.0% Franck R. Havenner (D) 45.0% |
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John Shelley John Shelley John Francis "Jack" Shelley was a U.S. politician. He served as the 35th mayor of San Francisco, from 1964 to 1968, the first Democrat elected to the office in 50 years, and the first in an unbroken line of Democratic mayors that lasts to the present .Shelley earned a law degree from the... |
Democratic | 1949 | Re-elected | John Shelley John Shelley John Francis "Jack" Shelley was a U.S. politician. He served as the 35th mayor of San Francisco, from 1964 to 1968, the first Democrat elected to the office in 50 years, and the first in an unbroken line of Democratic mayors that lasts to the present .Shelley earned a law degree from the... (D) Unopposed |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
Robert Condon Robert Condon Robert Likens Condon was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Berkeley, California, Condon attended the public schools. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1934 and from the law college of the same university in 1938... (D) 50.6% John F. Baldwin, Jr. (R) 49.4% |
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John J. Allen, Jr. John J. Allen, Jr. John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | John J. Allen, Jr. John J. Allen, Jr. John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation... (R) 84.3% John Allen Johnson (Ind Prog) 15.7% |
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George Paul Miller George Paul Miller George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917... Redistricted from 6th |
Democratic | 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944... |
Re-elected | George Paul Miller George Paul Miller George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917... (D) Unopposed |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
J. Arthur Younger J. Arthur Younger Jesse Arthur Younger was a United States Representative from California. A member of the Republican Party, he was the first Representative from San Mateo County, California.... (R) 53.1% Harold F. Taggart (D) 45.3% Charles S. Brown (Ind Prog) 1.6% |
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Jack Z. Anderson Jack Z. Anderson John Zuinglius Anderson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Oakland, California, Anderson moved with his parents to Santa Cruz, California, the same year, and to San Jose, California, in 1913, attended the public schools.He was graduated from San Jose High School in 1923.He moved to... Redistricted from 8th |
Republican | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1938. Republicans gained four districts.... |
Retired Republican hold |
Charles S. Gubser Charles S. Gubser Charles Samuel Gubser was a Republican U.S. Representative from California.Born in Gilroy, California, Gubser attended public schools. He graduated from San Jose State Junior College in 1934, the University of California in 1937, and then did two years of graduate work. He taught at Gilroy Union... (R) 59.2% Arthur L. Johnson (D) 39.1% Betsey K. Fisher (Ind Prog) 1.6% |
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J. Leroy Johnson Redistricted from 3rd |
Republican | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | J. Leroy Johnson (R) 87.1% Leslie B. Schlingheyde (D) 12.9% |
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Allan O. Hunter Allan O. Hunter Allan Oakley Hunter was an American lawyer and politician. Hunter, a Republican, served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1951 to 1953 and for California's 12th congressional district from 1953 to 1955... Redistricted from 9th |
Republican | 1950 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1950... |
Re-elected | Allan O. Hunter Allan O. Hunter Allan Oakley Hunter was an American lawyer and politician. Hunter, a Republican, served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1951 to 1953 and for California's 12th congressional district from 1953 to 1955... (R) Unopposed |
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Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest King Bramblett was a Republican United States Congressman from California. He was elected to the U.S. House in the 1946 Republican landslide when he ousted Democratic incumbent Rep. George Outland.-Biography:... Redistricted from 11th |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest King Bramblett was a Republican United States Congressman from California. He was elected to the U.S. House in the 1946 Republican landslide when he ousted Democratic incumbent Rep. George Outland.-Biography:... (R) 51.0% Will Hays (D) 49.0% |
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Thomas H. Werdel Thomas H. Werdel Thomas Harold Werdel was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Emery, Hanson County, South Dakota, Werdel moved with his parents to Kern County, California, in 1915. He attended the public schools and Kern County Union High School... Redistricted from 10th |
Republican | 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948... |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Harlan Hagen Harlan Hagen Harlan Francis Hagen was a United States Representative from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1953 to 1967, representing the 14th District of California.... (D) 51.0% Thomas H. Werdel (R) 49.0% |
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Gordon L. McDonough Gordon L. McDonough Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944... |
Re-elected | Gordon L. McDonough Gordon L. McDonough Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools.... (R) Unopposed |
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Donald L. Jackson Donald L. Jackson Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California.... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | Donald L. Jackson Donald L. Jackson Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California.... (R) 59.7% Jerry K. Harter (D) 40.3% |
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Cecil R. King Cecil R. King Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969... |
Democratic | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | Cecil R. King Cecil R. King Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969... (D) 54.6% Robert H. Finch (R) 44.1% Loyd C. Seeliger (Ind Prog) 1.3% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Craig Hosmer Craig Hosmer Chester Craig Hosmer was a United States Representative from California.Hosmer was born in Brea, California, in Orange County. He attended the public schools, graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School... (R) 55.5% Joseph M. Kennick (D) 44.5% |
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Chet Holifield | Democratic | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | Chet Holifield (D) 87.1% Ida Alvarez (Ind Prog) 9.4% Milton Snipper (I) 3.4% |
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John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University... |
Republican | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1938. Republicans gained four districts.... |
Re-elected | John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University... (R) Unopposed |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Edgar W. Hiestand Edgar W. Hiestand Edgar Willard Hiestand was a staunch Anti-Communist who served ten years in the United States Congress.Hiestand was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 1888. A Republican and member of the John Birch Society, he represented California's 21st Congressional District from 1953 until 1963, when... (R) 53.6% Everett G. Burkhalter (D) 46.4% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Joseph F. Holt Joseph F. Holt Joseph Franklin Holt, III was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Holt moved to Los Angeles, California, with his parents when one year of age.He attended the public schools.... (R) 60.5% Dean E. McHenry (D) 39.5% |
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Clyde Doyle Clyde Doyle Clyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern... Redistricted from 18th |
Democratic | 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948... |
Re-elected | Clyde Doyle Clyde Doyle Clyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern... (D) 87.5% Olive T. Thompson (Ind Prog) 11.1% C. Cleveland (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 1.5% |
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Norris Poulson Norris Poulson C. Norris Poulson served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1953 to 1961, after having been a California State Assemblyman and then a member of the United States Congress for eight years... Redistricted from 13th |
Republican | 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1932 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1932 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1932... /1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | Norris Poulson Norris Poulson C. Norris Poulson served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1953 to 1961, after having been a California State Assemblyman and then a member of the United States Congress for eight years... (R) 87.4% Bertram L. Sharp (Ind Prog) 12.6% |
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Patrick J. Hillings Patrick J. Hillings Patrick Jerome Hillings was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who succeeded Richard M. Nixon in Congress... Redistricted from 12th |
Republican | 1950 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1950... |
Re-elected | Patrick J. Hillings Patrick J. Hillings Patrick Jerome Hillings was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who succeeded Richard M. Nixon in Congress... (R) 64.3% Woodrow Wilson Sayre (D) 35.7% |
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Sam Yorty Redistricted from 14th |
Democratic | 1950 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1950... |
Re-elected | Sam Yorty (D) 88.0% Horace V. Alexander (Ind Prog) 12.0% |
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Harry R. Sheppard Harry R. Sheppard Harry Richard Sheppard was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public schools.He studied law.He was employed in transportation department of the Santa Fe Railroad.... Redistricted from 21st |
Democratic | 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1936... |
Re-elected | Harry R. Sheppard Harry R. Sheppard Harry Richard Sheppard was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public schools.He studied law.He was employed in transportation department of the Santa Fe Railroad.... (D) 55.0% Carl B. Hilliard (R) 45.0% |
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James B. Utt James B. Utt James Boyd Utt was a conservative Republican Congressman from populous Orange County, California, from 1953 to 1970.-Biography:... (R) 63.0% Lionel Van Deerlin (D) 37.0% |
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John J. Phillips John J. Phillips John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office... Redistricted from 22nd |
Republican | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | John J. Phillips John J. Phillips John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office... (R) Unopposed |
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Clinton D. McKinnon Clinton D. McKinnon Clinton Dotson McKinnon was a former American Democratic politician and journalist from San Diego.McKinnon was born 1906 in Dallas, Texas to Dr. John and Tennie McKinnon. He was 12 and the only child when his father died and his mother, a nurse, raised him. He graduated from Palo Alto High School,... Redistricted from 23rd |
Democratic | 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948... |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
Bob Wilson Bob Wilson (US politician) Robert Carlton "Bob" Wilson was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:... (R) 59.6% De Graff Austin (D) 40.4% |
Colorado
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Result | Candidates |
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Byron G. Rogers Byron G. Rogers Byron Giles Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-Early life:Born in Greenville, Texas, Rogers moved with his parents to Oklahoma in April 1902.... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Byron G. Rogers Byron G. Rogers Byron Giles Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-Early life:Born in Greenville, Texas, Rogers moved with his parents to Oklahoma in April 1902.... (D) 50.8% Mason K. Knuckles (R) 48.6% Carle Whitehead (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.7% |
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William S. Hill William S. Hill William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins.... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | William S. Hill William S. Hill William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins.... (R) 63.1% Ralph L. WIlliams (D) 36.9% |
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John Chenoweth John Chenoweth John Edgar Chenoweth was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Colorado, serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a state judge.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | John Chenoweth John Chenoweth John Edgar Chenoweth was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Colorado, serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a state judge.... (R) 57.7% John Henry Marsalis (D) 42.3% |
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Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular... (D) 50.0% Howard M. Shults (R) 50.0% |
Connecticut
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Abraham A. Ribicoff Abraham A. Ribicoff Abraham Alexander Ribicoff was an American Democratic Party politician. He served in the United States Congress, as the 80th Governor of Connecticut and as President John F. Kennedy's Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare... |
Democratic | 1948 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Thomas J. Dodd Thomas J. Dodd Thomas Joseph Dodd was a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut, He was the first Senator censured by the US Senate since Joseph McCarthy in 1954, and was one of only six people censured by the Senate in the 20th century. He is the father of former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd... (D) 54.0% John Ashmead (R) 46.0% |
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Horace Seely-Brown, Jr. Horace Seely-Brown, Jr. Horace Seely-Brown Jr. was a US Representative from Connecticut.Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the public schools of Hoosick, New York and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1929. He was a student at Yale University in 1929 and 1930... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Horace Seely-Brown, Jr. Horace Seely-Brown, Jr. Horace Seely-Brown Jr. was a US Representative from Connecticut.Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the public schools of Hoosick, New York and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1929. He was a student at Yale University in 1929 and 1930... (R) 55.5% William M. Citron (D) 44.5% |
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John A. McGuire John A. McGuire John Andrew Mcguire was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Wallingford, Connecticut, Mcguire attended the public schools. He was a student at Lyman Hall, Wallingford, in 1924, and graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1928... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Albert W. Cretella Albert W. Cretella Albert William Cretella was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.- Early life :Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Cretella attended the public schools of New Haven. He graduated from Yale University in 1917... (R) 52.8% John A. McGuire (D) 47.2% |
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Albert P. Morano Albert P. Morano Albert Paul Morano was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Morano moved to Greenwich, Connecticut in 1912 and attended the public schools there. He served as member of Greenwich Board of Tax Review 1933-1935, and as chairman of the Chickahominy Town Meeting... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Albert P. Morano Albert P. Morano Albert Paul Morano was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Morano moved to Greenwich, Connecticut in 1912 and attended the public schools there. He served as member of Greenwich Board of Tax Review 1933-1935, and as chairman of the Chickahominy Town Meeting... (R) 60.1% Joseph P. Lyford (D) 39.3% Stanley Mayhew (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.6% |
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James T. Patterson James T. Patterson James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | James T. Patterson James T. Patterson James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools.... (R) 56.7% John A. Speziale (D) 43.3% |
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Antoni N. Sadlak | Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Antoni N. Sadlak (R) 55.0% Stanley J. Pribyson (D) 44.8% Annie B. Waterman (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.3% |
Delaware
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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J. Caleb Boggs J. Caleb Boggs James Caleb "Cale" Boggs was an American lawyer and politician from Claymont, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served three terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware, two terms as Governor of Delaware, and two terms as... |
Republican | 1946 | Retired to run for Governor Republican hold |
Herbert B. Warburton Herbert B. Warburton Herbert Birchby Warburton was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware and Frankford, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.-Early life and... (R) 51.9% Joseph S. Scannell (D) 48.1% |
Florida
Florida was redistricted from 6 districts to 8, splitting the area around Sarasota out from the Tampa-St. Petersburg based 1st district, and splitting Gainesville out from the Jacksonville-based 2nd district.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Chester B. McMullen Chester B. McMullen Chester Bartow McMullen was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Florida.McMullen was born in Largo, Florida to Eli and Emma Cox McMullen and attended Largo High School. His paternal grandfather, Daniel McMullen Chester Bartow McMullen (December 6, 1902 – November 3, 1953) was an... |
Democratic | 1950 | Retired Democratic hold |
Courtney W. Campbell Courtney W. Campbell Courtney Warren Campbell was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Chillicothe, Missouri, Campbell was educated in Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, and the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.... (D) 50.7% William C. Cramer (R) 49.3% |
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Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:... (D) Unopposed |
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Robert L. F. Sikes Robert L. F. Sikes Robert Lee Fulton Sikes was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Isabella, near Sylvester, Georgia, Sikes attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Robert L. F. Sikes Robert L. F. Sikes Robert Lee Fulton Sikes was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Isabella, near Sylvester, Georgia, Sikes attended the public schools.... (D) Unopposed |
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William C. Lantaff William C. Lantaff William Courtland Lantaff—also known as Bill Lantaff— was a Democratic politician from Florida. He served as State court judge in Florida, 1939; member of Florida House of Representatives, 1947–50; U.S. Representative from Florida 4th District, 1951-55... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | William C. Lantaff William C. Lantaff William Courtland Lantaff—also known as Bill Lantaff— was a Democratic politician from Florida. He served as State court judge in Florida, 1939; member of Florida House of Representatives, 1947–50; U.S. Representative from Florida 4th District, 1951-55... (D) 66.0% Dorothea M. B. Vermorel (R) 34.0% |
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Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School... (D) Unopposed |
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Dwight L. Rogers Dwight L. Rogers Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Dwight L. Rogers Dwight L. Rogers Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia... (D) 60.8% Janet H. Fitzgerald (R) 39.2% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
James A. Haley James A. Haley James Andrew Haley was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Jacksonville, Alabama, Haley attended the public schools and the University of Alabama. During World War I, Haley enlisted in Troop A, Second Cavalry, in April 1917 and served overseas. He was an accountant in Sarasota, Florida from... (D) 56.3% Kent S. McKinley (R) 43.7% |
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Donald Ray Matthews Donald Ray Matthews Donald Ray "Billy" Matthews was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Micanopy, Florida, Matthews attended the public schools of Hawthorne, Florida.... (D) Unopposed |
Georgia
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930... (D) Unopposed |
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Edward E. Cox Edward E. Cox Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules... |
Democratic | 1924 | Re-elected | Edward E. Cox Edward E. Cox Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules... (D) Unopposed |
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Tic Forrester Tic Forrester Elijah Lewis Forrester was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm near Leesburg, Georgia, Forrester attended the Leesburg public schools.He studied law and passed the State bar examination in 1917.... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Tic Forrester Tic Forrester Elijah Lewis Forrester was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm near Leesburg, Georgia, Forrester attended the Leesburg public schools.He studied law and passed the State bar examination in 1917.... (D) Unopposed |
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Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp was an American politician, educator and lawyer.-Biography:Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during the seventeenth century... |
Democratic | 1939 | Re-elected | Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp was an American politician, educator and lawyer.-Biography:Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during the seventeenth century... (D) 100.0% Enoch Calloway (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.02% |
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James C. Davis James C. Davis James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | James C. Davis James C. Davis James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps... (D) 100.0% Baxter Jones (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.02% James A. MacKay (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.001% |
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Carl Vinson Carl Vinson Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1914 | Re-elected | Carl Vinson Carl Vinson Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives... (D) Unopposed |
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Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911... (D) 99.9% Frank Gleason (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.1% |
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William M. Wheeler William M. Wheeler William McDonald Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Alma, Georgia, Wheeler attended the public schools and South Georgia College at Douglas, Middle Georgia College at Cochran, Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro, Georgia.LL.B, Atlanta Law School, 1966.Farmer.He was a... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | William M. Wheeler William M. Wheeler William McDonald Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Alma, Georgia, Wheeler attended the public schools and South Georgia College at Douglas, Middle Georgia College at Cochran, Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro, Georgia.LL.B, Atlanta Law School, 1966.Farmer.He was a... (D) 99.9% J. M. Kent (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.1% |
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John Stephens Wood John Stephens Wood John Stephens Wood was an American politician from the state of Georgia, USA. He served in the United States House of Representatives, 1931–1935 and 1945–1953.... |
Democratic | 1944 | Retired Democratic hold |
Phillip M. Landrum Phillip M. Landrum Phillip Mitchell Landrum was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Martin, Georgia, Landrum attended the public schools and Mercer University, in Macon, Georgia.... (D) Unopposed |
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Paul Brown Paul Brown (Georgia politician) Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia... |
Democratic | 1933 | Re-elected | Paul Brown Paul Brown (Georgia politician) Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia... (D) Unopposed |
Idaho
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Result | Candidates |
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John Travers Wood John Travers Wood John Travers Wood was a politician from the U.S. state of Idaho, serving a single term in the House of Representatives as a Republican.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1950 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Gracie Pfost Gracie Pfost Gracie Bowers Pfost was the first woman to represent Idaho in the United States Congress, serving five terms as a Democrat in the House of Representatives. Pfost represented the state's First Congressional District.-Biography:Pfost moved with her parents to a farm near Boise, Idaho, in 1911... (D) 50.3% John Travers Wood (R) 49.7% |
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Hamer H. Budge Hamer H. Budge Hamer Harold Budge was a politician of the United States.-Biography:Budge grew up in Boise, Idaho, USA and graduated from Stanford University in 1933. He graduated from University of Idaho College of Law in 1936 and was in private practice. He was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Hamer H. Budge Hamer H. Budge Hamer Harold Budge was a politician of the United States.-Biography:Budge grew up in Boise, Idaho, USA and graduated from Stanford University in 1933. He graduated from University of Idaho College of Law in 1936 and was in private practice. He was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives... (R) 66.2% W. H. Jensen (D) 33.8% |
Illinois
Illinois lost one seat, redistricting from 26 to 25 districts. No changes were made to the Chicago area districts, but the downstate districts were broadly reorganized, forcing incumbents Peter F. Mack, Jr.Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University....
(D) and Edward H. Jenison
Edward H. Jenison
Edward Halsey Jenison was a U.S. Representative for three terms, Illinois State Representative for one term, and newspaper publisher of the Daily Beacon-News of Paris, Illinois for 65 years....
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William L. Dawson | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | William L. Dawson (D) 73.5% Edgar G. Brown (R) 26.5% |
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Richard B. Vail Richard B. Vail Richard Bernard Vail was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Vail attended the public schools, the School of Commerce, the Chicago Technical College, and the John Marshall Law School. During World War I, he served in the United States Army as a lieutenant of infantry... |
Republican | 1950 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Barratt O'Hara Barratt O'Hara Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1969.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-02-09... (D) 51.4% Richard B. Vail (R) 48.6% |
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Fred E. Busbey Fred E. Busbey Fred Ernst Busbey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Tuscola, Illinois, Busbey attended the public schools, Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Fred E. Busbey Fred E. Busbey Fred Ernst Busbey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Tuscola, Illinois, Busbey attended the public schools, Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois... (R) 54.5% Neil J. Linehan (D) 45.5% |
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William E. McVey William E. McVey William Estus McVey, was a Republican member of the U.S... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William E. McVey William E. McVey William Estus McVey, was a Republican member of the U.S... (R) 56.6% Arthur E. Dillner (D) 43.4% |
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John C. Kluczynski John C. Kluczynski John Carl Kluczynski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, representing the 5th district.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kluczynski attended public and parochial schools, and during the First World War served overseas as a corporal with the Eighth Field Artillery in 1918 and 1919.He worked in the... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | John C. Kluczynski John C. Kluczynski John Carl Kluczynski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, representing the 5th district.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kluczynski attended public and parochial schools, and during the First World War served overseas as a corporal with the Eighth Field Artillery in 1918 and 1919.He worked in the... (D) 64.5% Ernest L. Kaysen (R) 35.5% |
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Thomas J. O'Brien | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Thomas J. O'Brien (D) 63.1% John L. Roach (R) 36.9% |
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Adolph J. Sabath Adolph J. Sabath Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B... |
Democratic | 1906 | Re-elected | Adolph J. Sabath Adolph J. Sabath Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B... (D) 70.0% Louis F. Capuzi (R) 30.0% |
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Thomas S. Gordon Thomas S. Gordon Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Thomas S. Gordon Thomas S. Gordon Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St... (D) 59.0% William F. Cooper (R) 41.0% |
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Sidney R. Yates Sidney R. Yates Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Sidney R. Yates Sidney R. Yates Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.... (D) 52.4% Robert R. Siegrist (R) 47.6% |
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Richard W. Hoffman Richard W. Hoffman Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business.... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Richard W. Hoffman Richard W. Hoffman Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business.... (R) 65.0% John Schaffenegger (D) 35.0% |
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Timothy P. Sheehan Timothy P. Sheehan Timothy Patrick Sheehan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Timothy P. Sheehan Timothy P. Sheehan Timothy Patrick Sheehan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959.... (R) 59.4% Stanley W. Morten (D) 40.6% |
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Edgar A. Jonas Edgar A. Jonas Edgar Allan Jonas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Jonas attended the public schools and graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School.... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Edgar A. Jonas Edgar A. Jonas Edgar Allan Jonas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Jonas attended the public schools and graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School.... (R) 55.7% Philip A. Fleischman (D) 44.3% |
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Marguerite S. Church Marguerite S. Church Marguerite Stitt Church was a psychologist by profession who was elected to her husband Ralph E. Church's congressional seat to complete his term, following his death in office. She continued to represent Illinois' 13th congressional district as a Republican from 1951 to 1963... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Marguerite S. Church Marguerite S. Church Marguerite Stitt Church was a psychologist by profession who was elected to her husband Ralph E. Church's congressional seat to complete his term, following his death in office. She continued to represent Illinois' 13th congressional district as a Republican from 1951 to 1963... (R) 70.6% Lawrence J. Hayes (D) 29.4% |
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Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed... (R) 71.5% William E. Hartnett (D) 28.5% |
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Noah M. Mason Noah M. Mason Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Noah M. Mason Noah M. Mason Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district... (R) 63.6% Stanley Hubbs (D) 36.4% |
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Leo E. Allen Leo E. Allen Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and... |
Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | Leo E. Allen Leo E. Allen Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and... (R) 66.5% John P. Barton (D) 33.5% |
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Leslie C. Arends | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Leslie C. Arends (R) 63.6% John A. Kinneman (D) 36.4% |
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Harold H. Velde | Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Harold H. Velde (R) 55.2% John T. McNaughton (D) 44.8% |
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Robert B. Chiperfield Robert B. Chiperfield Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert B. Chiperfield Robert B. Chiperfield Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during... (R) 60.8% Ray Simkins (D) 39.2% |
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Sid Simpson Sid Simpson Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Sid Simpson Sid Simpson Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School.... (R) 61.8% John R. Roy (D) 38.2% |
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Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University.... (D) 52.4% Edward H. Jenison (R) 47.6% |
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Edward H. Jenison Edward H. Jenison Edward Halsey Jenison was a U.S. Representative for three terms, Illinois State Representative for one term, and newspaper publisher of the Daily Beacon-News of Paris, Illinois for 65 years.... Redistricted from 23rd |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Republican loss |
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William L. Springer William L. Springer William Lee Springer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Sullivan, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools and Sullivan and Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William L. Springer William L. Springer William Lee Springer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Sullivan, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools and Sullivan and Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana.... (R) 63.0% David W. Beggs, Jr. (D) 37.0% |
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Charles W. Vursell Charles W. Vursell Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904.... Redistricted from 24th |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Charles W. Vursell Charles W. Vursell Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904.... (R) 57.7% W. Carl Johnston (D) 42.3% |
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Melvin Price Redistricted from 25th |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Melvin Price (D) 64.8% Phyllis Stewart Schlafly (R) 35.2% |
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C. W. Bishop C. W. Bishop Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning... Redistricted from 26th |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | C. W. Bishop C. W. Bishop Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning... (R) 56.2% C. Edwin Hair (D) 43.8% |
Indiana
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Ray J. Madden Ray J. Madden Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Ray J. Madden Ray J. Madden Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B... (D) 56.4% Elliott Belshaw (R) 43.3% John P. Jones (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Charles A. Halleck Charles A. Halleck Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana.... |
Republican | 1935 | Re-elected | Charles A. Halleck Charles A. Halleck Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana.... (R) 63.3% L. Dewey Burham (D) 36.1% Ross J. McLennan (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.6% |
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Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Edgar Dean Crumpacker and Maurice Edgar Crumpacker.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Edgar Dean Crumpacker and Maurice Edgar Crumpacker.... (R) 54.5% Charles C. Price (D) 44.9% Everett J. Mishler (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.7% |
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E. Ross Adair E. Ross Adair Edwin Ross Adair was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, Indiana, Adair attended grade and high schools in that city... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | E. Ross Adair E. Ross Adair Edwin Ross Adair was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, Indiana, Adair attended grade and high schools in that city... (R) 63.7% Howard L. Morrison (D) 35.4% Claude Swartz (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.9% |
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John V. Beamer John V. Beamer John Valentine Beamer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Wabash County, Indiana, Beamer attended the public schools of Roann, Indiana... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | John V. Beamer John V. Beamer John Valentine Beamer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Wabash County, Indiana, Beamer attended the public schools of Roann, Indiana... (R) 56.9% Philip Chase Dermond (D) 42.3% Ralph G. Stallsmith (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.9% |
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Cecil M. Harden Cecil M. Harden Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Cecil M. Harden Cecil M. Harden Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from... (R) 55.7% Jack H. Mankin (D) 44.0% Woodrow Shields (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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William G. Bray William G. Bray William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William G. Bray William G. Bray William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana.... (R) 56.1% Thomas J. Courtney (D) 43.4% Maurice G. Murphy (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Winfield K. Denton Winfield K. Denton Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of George Kirkpatrick Denton.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.He attended De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
D. Bailey Merrill D. Bailey Merrill D. Bailey Merrill was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Hymera, Indiana, Merrill graduated from Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1933.... (R) 52.6% Winfield K. Denton (D) 47.0% Raymond M. Morris (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Earl Wilson Earl Wilson (politician) Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Earl Wilson Earl Wilson (politician) Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in... (R) 56.4% Edward Lewis (D) 43.2% Elmer D. Riggs (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor.... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor.... (R) 59.9% Fred V. Culp (D) 39.1% Lela Stubbefield (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.0% |
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Charles B. Brownson Charles B. Brownson Charles Bruce Brownson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Jackson, Michigan, Brownson moved with his parents to Flint, Michigan, in 1916.He attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Charles B. Brownson Charles B. Brownson Charles Bruce Brownson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Jackson, Michigan, Brownson moved with his parents to Flint, Michigan, in 1916.He attended the public schools.... (R) 59.3% John C. Carvey (D) 40.3% Vernon Dunkel (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
Iowa
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Thomas E. Martin Thomas E. Martin Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Thomas E. Martin Thomas E. Martin Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.... (R) 62.8% Clair A. Williams (D) 36.9% F. A. Oliver (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Henry O. Talle Henry O. Talle Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Henry O. Talle Henry O. Talle Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:... (R) 62.2% T. W. Mullaney (D) 37.7% Roy Corliss (D) 0.05% |
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H. R. Gross | Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | H. R. Gross (R) 65.8% George R. Laub (D) 34.0% Paul Kindschi (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% |
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Karl M. Le Compte Karl M. Le Compte Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Karl M. Le Compte Karl M. Le Compte Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958.... (R) 61.9% Earl E. Glassburner (D) 37.9% Benson B. Compton (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Paul Cunningham | Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Paul Cunningham (R) 58.8% Alvin P. Meyer (D) 41.0% Richard DeCamp (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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James I. Dolliver James I. Dolliver James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa.... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | James I. Dolliver James I. Dolliver James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa.... (R) 68.7% Francis G. Cutler (D) 31.1% Roy C. Nelson (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Ben F. Jensen Ben F. Jensen Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Ben F. Jensen Ben F. Jensen Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S... (R) 67.3% Thomas J. Keleher (D) 32.6% Ralph Young (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.08% |
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Charles B. Hoeven Charles B. Hoeven Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Charles B. Hoeven Charles B. Hoeven Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa... (R) 99.7% Charles Warner (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% Milo Price (D) 0.01% |
Kansas
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Albert M. Cole Albert M. Cole Albert McDonald Cole was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Moberly, Missouri, Cole moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1909. He attended the grade schools of Topeka, Kansas, Sabetha High School, and Washburn University, in Topeka. He earned his LL.B. at University of Chicago Law School in 1925... |
Republican | 1944 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Howard Shultz Miller Howard Shultz Miller Howard Shultz Miller was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Miller moved with his family in 1882 to Morrill, Kansas. He attended the public schools of Brown County, and Sabetha High School. He taught school 1894-1899.He graduated from the University of... (D) 51.5% Albert M. Cole (R) 48.5% |
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Errett P. Scrivner Errett P. Scrivner Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri.... |
Republican | 1943 | Re-elected | Errett P. Scrivner Errett P. Scrivner Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri.... (R) 57.3% Claude L. Rice (D) 42.7% |
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Myron V. George Myron V. George Myron Virgil George was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Erie, Kansas, George attended the grade schools and graduated from Labette County High School at Altamont, Kansas.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Myron V. George Myron V. George Myron Virgil George was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Erie, Kansas, George attended the grade schools and graduated from Labette County High School at Altamont, Kansas.... (R) 59.5% Fred L. Hedges (D) 40.5% |
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Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia... (R) 59.4% Bill Porter (D) 40.6% |
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Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives... |
Republican | 1926 | Re-elected | Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives... (R) 70.9% Art McAnarney (D) 29.1% |
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Wint Smith Wint Smith Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Wint Smith Wint Smith Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School.... (R) 62.5% Horace A. Santry (D) 37.5% |
Kentucky
Kentucky lost one seat at reapportionment, and redistricted from 9 districts to 8, adjusting boundaries across the state and dividing the old 8th up among its neighbors.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936... (D) 65.8% W. Mallam Lake (R) 34.2% |
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Garrett L. Withers Garrett L. Withers Garrett Lee Withers , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.... |
Democratic | August 2, 1952 (Special) |
Re-elected | Garrett L. Withers Garrett L. Withers Garrett Lee Withers , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.... (D) 54.4% David C. Brodie (R) 45.6% Helen Whitaker (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.002% |
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Thruston Ballard Morton Thruston Ballard Morton Thruston Ballard Morton , a Republican, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was born in Louisville and received a B.A. with the Yale Class of 1929.... |
Republican | 1946 | Retired Republican hold |
John M. Robsion, Jr. John M. Robsion, Jr. John Marshall Robsion, Jr. , a Republican, was a United States Representative from Kentucky from 1953 to 1959 and was the Republican nominee for Governor of Kentucky in 1959.Robsion was born in Barbourville... (R) 54.0% Boman L. Shamburger (D) 45.7% H. A. I. Rosenberg (I) 0.3% |
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Frank Chelf Frank Chelf Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Frank Chelf Frank Chelf Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College... (D) 55.9% R. H. Hutchison, Jr. (R) 44.1% |
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Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Brent Spence Brent Spence right|300px|thumb|Group of legislators leaves [[White House]] after asking [[Franklin Roosevelt]] for $80,000,000 for flood control in [[Ohio Valley]], March 7, 1938. front: l-r [[Joseph A. Dixon]], [[James G. Polk]], [[Eugene B. Crowe]], [[George William Johnson |G W Johnson]], [[Lawrence E.... (D) 55.4% William D. Cochran (R) 44.6% C. B. Fogett (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.003% E. A. Curry (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.003% |
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Joe B. Bates Joe B. Bates Joseph Bengal Bates was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Republican, Kentucky, Bates attended the public schools and the Mountain Training School at Hindman, Kentucky.... Redistricted from 8th |
Democratic | 1930 | Lost renomination Democratic loss |
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John C. Watts John C. Watts John Clarence Watts was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Watts attended the public schools.He was graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1925 and from its law school in 1927.... |
Democratic | 1951 | Re-elected | John C. Watts John C. Watts John Clarence Watts was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Watts attended the public schools.He was graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1925 and from its law school in 1927.... (D) 56.3% Leslie A. Henderson (R) 43.7% Thomas R. Underwood (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.001% |
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Carl D. Perkins Carl D. Perkins Carl Dewey Perkins , a Democrat, was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky.-Early years:Perkins was born in Hindman, Kentucky... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Carl D. Perkins Carl D. Perkins Carl Dewey Perkins , a Democrat, was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky.-Early years:Perkins was born in Hindman, Kentucky... (D) 58.2% Curtis Clark (R) 41.8% |
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James S. Golden James S. Golden James Stephen Golden was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, Golden attended grade school in Barbourville and high school at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky.... Redistricted from 9th |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | James S. Golden James S. Golden James Stephen Golden was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, Golden attended grade school in Barbourville and high school at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky.... (R) 68.8% W. D. Scalf (D) 31.2% |
Louisiana
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F. Edward Hebert | Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | F. Edward Hebert (D) 66.4% George W. Reese, Jr. (R) 33.6% |
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Hale Boggs Hale Boggs Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Hale Boggs Hale Boggs Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana... (D) Unopposed |
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Edwin E. Willis Edwin E. Willis Edwin Edward Willis was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.-Early life:Willis... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Edwin E. Willis Edwin E. Willis Edwin Edward Willis was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.-Early life:Willis... (D) Unopposed |
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Overton Brooks Overton Brooks Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Overton Brooks Overton Brooks Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter... (D) Unopposed |
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Otto Passman Otto Passman Otto Ernest Passman was a conservative Democratic congressman from Monroe in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1947 to 1977. He is primarily remembered for his detailed knowledge and mostly opposition to foreign aid... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Otto Passman Otto Passman Otto Ernest Passman was a conservative Democratic congressman from Monroe in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1947 to 1977. He is primarily remembered for his detailed knowledge and mostly opposition to foreign aid... (D) Unopposed |
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James H. Morrison James H. Morrison James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | James H. Morrison James H. Morrison James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967... (D) Unopposed |
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Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry Dominique Larcade, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Larcade attended the public and parochial schools, Opelousas High School, Academy Immaculate Conception, and Opelousas Institute.During the First World War, Larcade served as a... |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired Democratic hold |
T. Ashton Thompson T. Ashton Thompson Theo Ashton Thompson was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish in south Louisiana, Thompson attended public schools and the Louisiana State University from 1932 to 1934, completing a course in higher accounting.Thompson was the traveling auditor for State... (D) Unopposed |
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A. Leonard Allen A. Leonard Allen Asa Leonard Allen was an educator, attorney, and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana... |
Democratic | 1936 | Retired Democratic hold |
George S. Long George S. Long George Shannon "Doc" Long was a member of the powerful Long political dynasty in Louisiana and a Democratic U.S. representative from the defunct Eighth Congressional District from 1953-1958. The late Speedy O. Long of La Salle Parish, another member of the family, once jokingly compared George... (D) Unopposed |
Maine
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Robert Hale | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Robert Hale (R) 61.6% James A. McVicar (D) 38.4% |
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Charles P. Nelson Charles P. Nelson (congressman) Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1907. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and from Colby College in Waterville. Later, he attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor, and... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Charles P. Nelson Charles P. Nelson (congressman) Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1907. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and from Colby College in Waterville. Later, he attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor, and... (R) 66.3% Leland B. Currier (D) 32.9% A. M. Chiaravalloti (Lib Dem) 0.8% |
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Clifford McIntire | Republican | 1951 | Re-elected | Clifford McIntire (R) 76.2% Philip R. Sharpe (D) 23.8% |
Maryland
Maryland redistricted from 6 to 7 seats, transferring territory from the 2nd to the 3rd and 4th and to a new 7th seat in the Baltimore suburbs.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Edward T. Miller Edward T. Miller Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Edward T. Miller Edward T. Miller Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959.... (R) 61.1% Dudley George Roe (D) 38.9% |
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James Devereaux | Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | James Devereaux (R) 61.4% A. Gordon Boone (D) 38.6% |
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Edward Garmatz Edward Garmatz Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973.... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Edward Garmatz Edward Garmatz Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973.... (D) 70.9% Jerry Toula (R) 29.1% |
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George Hyde Fallon | Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | George Hyde Fallon (D) 54.7% Samuel Hopkins (R) 45.3% |
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Lansdale Sasscer Lansdale Sasscer Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for seven terms from 1939–1953.... |
Democratic | 1939 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
Frank Small, Jr. Frank Small, Jr. Frank Small, Jr. represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1953 to 1955.... (R) 50.4% Richard E. Lankford (D) 49.6% |
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James Glenn Beall James Glenn Beall James Glenn Beall was a Republican member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1953–1965. He was also a United States Congressman, representing the sixth district of Maryland from 1943–1953.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1942 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican hold |
DeWitt Hyde DeWitt Hyde DeWitt Stephen Hyde was an American congressional representative from the sixth district of Maryland.-Birth and early years:... (R) 57.8% Stella B. Werner (D) 42.2% |
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Samuel Friedel Samuel Friedel Samuel Nathaniel Friedel , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1971.... (D) 51.4% William F. Laukaitis (R) 48.6% |
Massachusetts
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John W. Heselton John W. Heselton John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | John W. Heselton John W. Heselton John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine... (R) 67.1% William H. Burns (D) 32.7% Albert A. Ridyard (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Foster Furcolo Foster Furcolo John Foster Furcolo was a member of the Democratic Party who served as the 60th Governor of Massachusetts, a member of the United States House of Representatives, and in other government offices in Massachusetts. He was the first Italian-American governor of Massachusetts.-Life and career:Furcolo... |
Democratic | 1948 | Resigned when appointed Treasurer Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts The Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts is an executive officer, elected state-wide every four years.... Democratic hold |
Edward Boland Edward Boland Edward Patrick Boland was a politician from the state of Massachusetts. A Democrat, he was a representative from Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district.... (D) 51.8% Troy T. Murray (R) 47.9% Anthony D. Hall (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Philip Philbin | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Philip Philbin (D) 67.3% Frank D. Walker (R) 32.4% Isaac Goddard (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Harold Donohue Harold Donohue Harold Daniel Donohue was an American politician. He represented the third district and fourth district of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1947-1974.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Harold Donohue Harold Donohue Harold Daniel Donohue was an American politician. He represented the third district and fourth district of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1947-1974.... (D) 54.4% Carl A. Sheridan (R) 45.1% Lillian E. Williams (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts... |
Republican | 1925 | Re-elected | Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts... (R) 75.9% Helen M. Fitzgerald Cullen (D) 23.7% Miriam S. Hall (D) 0.4% |
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William H. Bates William H. Bates For William Horatio Bates, the alternative eye therapist, see William Bates . For the United States Navy submarine, see .William Henry Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives notable for his staunch support of the United States Navy.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William H. Bates William H. Bates For William Horatio Bates, the alternative eye therapist, see William Bates . For the United States Navy submarine, see .William Henry Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives notable for his staunch support of the United States Navy.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he... (R) 95.1% Lula B. White (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 4.9% |
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Thomas J. Lane Thomas J. Lane Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison.... |
Democratic | 1941 | Re-elected | Thomas J. Lane Thomas J. Lane Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison.... (D) 74.7% John L. Southwick, Jr. (R) 24.5% E. Frank Searle (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.8% |
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Angier Goodwin Angier Goodwin Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Angier Goodwin Angier Goodwin Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later... (R) 50.9% John C. Carr, Jr. (D) 48.7% Alma D. Shaw (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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Donald W. Nicholson Donald W. Nicholson Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Donald W. Nicholson Donald W. Nicholson Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States... (R) 59.1% James F. O'Neill (D) 40.6% Ethel I. Ireland (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Christian Herter Christian Herter Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | Retired to run for Governor Governor of Massachusetts The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the executive magistrate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States. The current governor is Democrat Deval Patrick.-Constitutional role:... Republican hold |
Laurence Curtis Laurence Curtis Laurence Curtis was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Boston. He graduated from Groton School in 1912 and from Harvard University in 1916. He served in the Foreign Diplomatic Service... (R) 54.3% Frederick C. Hailer, Jr. (D) 45.1% Katherine L. S. Goddard (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.6% |
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John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 1952 The United States Senate election of 1952 in Massachusetts was held on November 4, 1952. This election marked the end of the Lodge family dynasty and the beginning of the Kennedy family dynasty.-The campaign:... Democratic hold |
Tip O'Neill Tip O'Neill Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. was an American politician. O'Neill was an outspoken liberal Democrat and influential member of the U.S. Congress, serving in the House of Representatives for 34 years and representing two congressional districts in Massachusetts... (D) 69.3% Jesse A. Rogers (R) 30.3% William D. Ross (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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John William McCormack John William McCormack John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971... |
Democratic | 1928 | Re-elected | John William McCormack John William McCormack John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971... (D) 82.2% James S. Tremblay (R) 17.8% |
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Richard B. Wigglesworth | Republican | 1928 | Re-elected | Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) 60.6% David J. Crowley (D) 39.4% |
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Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995.... |
Republican | 1924 | Re-elected | Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995.... (R) 63.2% Edward F. Doolan (D) 36.5% Grace Farnsworth Luder (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
Michigan
Michigan added one seat, and divided the 17th district to form an 18th district, leaving boundaries otherwise unchanged.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Thaddeus M. Machrowicz Thaddeus M. Machrowicz Thaddeus Michael Machrowicz was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Machrowicz was born in Gostyń, Poland and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1902. They settled in Chicago, Illinois, but later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended parochial school... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Thaddeus M. Machrowicz Thaddeus M. Machrowicz Thaddeus Michael Machrowicz was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Machrowicz was born in Gostyń, Poland and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1902. They settled in Chicago, Illinois, but later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended parochial school... (D) 84.2% Ralph G. Tenerowicz (R) 15.2% Adam Kujtkowski (Prog) 0.3% Peter Koker (I) 0.2% |
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George Meader George Meader George Meader was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Meader was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan and attended the public schools of various cities in Michigan. He was a student at Ohio Wesleyan University from 1923 to 1925 and graduated from the University of Michigan, A.B. in 1927 and... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | George Meader George Meader George Meader was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Meader was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan and attended the public schools of various cities in Michigan. He was a student at Ohio Wesleyan University from 1923 to 1925 and graduated from the University of Michigan, A.B. in 1927 and... (R) 63.4% John P. Dawson (D) 36.3% Walter S. Haynes (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% David R. Luce (Prog) 0.09% |
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Paul W. Shafer Paul W. Shafer Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shafer, to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he attended public schools... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Paul W. Shafer Paul W. Shafer Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shafer, to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he attended public schools... (R) 62.0% Kenneth G. Brown (D) 37.6% Clarence O. Button (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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Clare E. Hoffman | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Clare E. Hoffman (R) 66.6% Murle E. Gorton (D) 33.0% Ralph C. March (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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Gerald Ford Gerald Ford Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Gerald Ford Gerald Ford Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974... (R) 66.3% Vincent E. O'Neill (D) 33.3% Ella Fruin (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% William Glenn (Prog) 0.09% |
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William W. Blackney William W. Blackney William Wallace Blackney was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Blackney was born in Clio, Michigan, and attended the public schools there. He went to Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, and Ferris School in Big Rapids. He moved to Flint, in 1904 and served as county clerk of Genesee... |
Republican | 1938 | Retired Republican hold |
Kit Clardy Kit Clardy Kit Francis Clardy was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was also known as Michigan's McCarthy, referring to his affinity for the controversial anti-communist U.S... (R) 52.6% Donald Hayworth (D) 47.0% Egbert Street (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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Jesse P. Wolcott Jesse P. Wolcott Jesse Paine Wolcott was a politician and soldier from the U.S. state of Michigan.Wolcott was born to William Bradford Wolcott and Lillie Betsy Wolcott in Gardner, Massachusetts and attended the common and high schools there... |
Republican | 1930 | Re-elected | Jesse P. Wolcott Jesse P. Wolcott Jesse Paine Wolcott was a politician and soldier from the U.S. state of Michigan.Wolcott was born to William Bradford Wolcott and Lillie Betsy Wolcott in Gardner, Massachusetts and attended the common and high schools there... (R) 60.3% Ira D. McCoy (D) 39.5% Clarence Dykehouse (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Fred L. Crawford Fred L. Crawford Fred Lewis Crawford was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Crawford was born in Dublin, Texas and attended local public schools. He went to business college at Peniel , and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He engaged in accountancy at Des Moines, Iowa, and Detroit,... |
Republican | 1934 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
Alvin Morell Bentley Alvin Morell Bentley Alvin Morell Bentley III was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. As a U.S. representative, he made national headlines as one of the victims of the 1954 U.S. Capitol shootings.-Early years:... (R) 66.6% Clarence V. Smazel (D) 33.0% Marion A. Jones (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Ruth Thompson Ruth Thompson Ruth Thompson was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Thompson was born in Whitehall, Michigan and attended the public schools. She graduated from Muskegon Business College of nearby Muskegon in 1905, and became a lawyer with a private practice... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Ruth Thompson Ruth Thompson Ruth Thompson was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Thompson was born in Whitehall, Michigan and attended the public schools. She graduated from Muskegon Business College of nearby Muskegon in 1905, and became a lawyer with a private practice... (R) 59.5% John H. Piercey (D) 40.1% Glenn Root (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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Roy O. Woodruff Roy O. Woodruff Roy Orchard Woodruff was a politician, soldier, printer and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan.... |
Republican | 1920 | Retired Republican hold |
Elford Albin Cederberg Elford Albin Cederberg Elford Albin "Al" Cederberg was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Cederberg was born to dairy farmers Albin and Helen Cederberg in Bay City, Michigan, where he attended the public schools and at Bay City Junior College .He entered the United States Army in April 1941, and... (R) 67.5% William J. Kelly (D) 32.5% |
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Charles E. Potter Charles E. Potter Charles Edward Potter was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.-Early Life:... |
Republican | 1947 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican hold |
Victor A. Knox Victor A. Knox Victor Alfred Knox was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Knox was born on a farm in Chippewa County, Michigan, near Sault Ste. Marie. He attended the public schools and engaged in farming until 1943. He was the treasurer of Soo Township in 1923 and 1924, and Chippewa County supervisor,... (R) 59.3% Prentiss M. Brown, Jr. (D) 40.7% |
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John B. Bennett John B. Bennett John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | John B. Bennett John B. Bennett John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School... (R) 58.2% E. Burr Sherwood (D) 41.8% |
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George D. O'Brien George D. O'Brien George Donoghue O’Brien was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | George D. O'Brien George D. O'Brien George Donoghue O’Brien was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.... (D) 64.8% Clarence J. McLeod (R) 35.1% Karl V. Kurtz (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Louis C. Rabaut Louis C. Rabaut Louis Charles Rabaut was politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic congressman representing Michigan's 14th congressional district from 1935 to 1947, and from 1949 to 1961... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Louis C. Rabaut Louis C. Rabaut Louis Charles Rabaut was politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic congressman representing Michigan's 14th congressional district from 1935 to 1947, and from 1949 to 1961... (D) 53.0% Richard Durant (R) 46.9% Herman G. Ottmer (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% |
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John D. Dingell, Sr. John D. Dingell, Sr. John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | John D. Dingell, Sr. John D. Dingell, Sr. John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit... (D) 66.7% Gregory M. Pillon (R) 33.2% Clyde Watt (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% |
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John Lesinski, Sr. John Lesinski, Sr. John Lesinski, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski, Jr., who took his seat in the United States House of Representatives upon his father's death.... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | John Lesinski, Sr. John Lesinski, Sr. John Lesinski, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski, Jr., who took his seat in the United States House of Representatives upon his father's death.... (D) 60.7% Harold J. Smith (R) 38.8% Margaret Nowak (Prog) 0.3% Earl A. Johnson (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Charles G. Oakman Charles G. Oakman Charles Gibb Oakman was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Oakman was born in Detroit, Michigan; attended the public schools and Wayne State University. He graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1926 and engaged in the real estate and transportation business 1927-1940... (R) 52.9% Martha W. Griffiths (D) 47.0% Walter D. Carpenter (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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George A. Dondero Redistricted from 17th |
Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | George A. Dondero (R) 56.2% Arthur J. Law (D) 43.6% Rene Hall (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% Dwight I. Todd (Prog) 0.07% |
Minnesota
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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August H. Andresen | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | August H. Andresen (R) 69.4% George Alfson (DFL) 30.6% |
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Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School... (R) 67.7% Richard T. Malone (DFL) 32.3% |
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Roy W. Wier | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Roy W. Wier (DFL) 52.2% Ed Willow (R) 47.8% |
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Eugene McCarthy Eugene McCarthy Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet, and a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the U.S. Senate from 1959 to 1971.In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Eugene McCarthy Eugene McCarthy Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet, and a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the U.S. Senate from 1959 to 1971.In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first... (DFL) 61.7% Roger G. Kennedy (R) 38.3% |
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Walter Judd Walter Judd Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Walter Judd Walter Judd Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao... (R) 59.2% Karl F. Rolvaag (DFL) 40.8% |
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Fred Marshall Fred Marshall Fred Marshall, , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Minnesota.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Fred Marshall Fred Marshall Fred Marshall, , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Minnesota.... (DFL) 52.6% J. Arthur Bensen (R) 47.4% |
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H. Carl Andersen | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | H. Carl Andersen (R) 62.6% James M. Youngdale (DFL) 37.4% |
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John Blatnik John Blatnik John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | John Blatnik John Blatnik John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party.... (DFL) 62.6% Ernest R. Orchard (R) 37.4% |
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Harold Hagen Harold Hagen Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955.... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Harold Hagen Harold Hagen Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955.... (R) 60.5% Curtiss Olson (DFL) 39.5% |
Mississippi
Mississippi lost 1 seat in reapportionment and redistricted from 7 seats to 6; in addition to other boundary adjustments a substantial portion of the old 4th district was moved into the 1st, and 4th district incumbent Abernethy defeated 1st district incumbent Rankin in the Democratic primary.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Thomas Abernethy Thomas Abernethy Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools.... Redistricted from 4th |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Thomas Abernethy Thomas Abernethy Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools.... (D) Unopposed |
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John E. Rankin John E. Rankin John Elliott Rankin was a Democratic congressman from the U.S. State of Mississippi who supported racial segregation and, on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, voiced racist views on African Americans and Jews and even accused Albert Einstein of being a communist agitator.In... |
Democratic | 1920 | Lost renomination Democratic loss |
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Jamie L. Whitten Jamie L. Whitten Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi... |
Democratic | 1941 | Re-elected | Jamie L. Whitten Jamie L. Whitten Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi... (D) Unopposed |
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Frank E. Smith Frank E. Smith Frank Ellis Smith was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Sidon, Mississippi, Smith attended the public schools of Sidon and Greenwood, Mississippi.... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Frank E. Smith Frank E. Smith Frank Ellis Smith was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Sidon, Mississippi, Smith attended the public schools of Sidon and Greenwood, Mississippi.... (D) 87.2% Paul Clark (R) 12.8% |
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John Bell Williams John Bell Williams John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:... Redistricted from 7th |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | John Bell Williams John Bell Williams John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed |
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W. Arthur Winstead W. Arthur Winstead William Arthur Winstead was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born near Philadelphia, Mississippi, Winstead attended the public schools Clarke Memorial College, in Newton, Mississippi, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He graduated from Mississippi Southern College at Hattiesburg in... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | W. Arthur Winstead W. Arthur Winstead William Arthur Winstead was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born near Philadelphia, Mississippi, Winstead attended the public schools Clarke Memorial College, in Newton, Mississippi, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He graduated from Mississippi Southern College at Hattiesburg in... (D) 94.1% Henry J. Maddox (R) 5.9% |
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William M. Colmer William M. Colmer William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | William M. Colmer William M. Colmer William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College... (D) Unopposed |
Missouri
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Result | Candidates |
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Frank M. Karsten Frank M. Karsten Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St... Redistricted from 13th |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Frank M. Karsten Frank M. Karsten Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St... (D) 64.2% Eugene A. Miller (R) 35.8% |
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Thomas B. Curtis Thomas B. Curtis Thomas Bradford Curtis was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Curtis attended the public schools of Webster Groves, Missouri. He attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, earning an A.B. in 1932. He was admitted to the bar in 1934 and commenced the... Redistricted from 12th |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Thomas B. Curtis Thomas B. Curtis Thomas Bradford Curtis was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Curtis attended the public schools of Webster Groves, Missouri. He attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, earning an A.B. in 1932. He was admitted to the bar in 1934 and commenced the... (R) 56.9% Donald McClanahan (D) 43.1% |
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Claude I. Bakewell Claude I. Bakewell Claude Ignatius Bakewell was a lawyer, U.S. Representative from Missouri's 11th congressional district, and U.S. Postmaster for St. Louis, Missouri.-Early life and career:... Redistricted from 11th |
Republican | 1951 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Leonor Sullivan Leonor Sullivan Leonor Kretzer Sullivan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. She was a Democrat and the first woman in Congress from Missouri.... (D) 64.8% Claude I. Bakewell (R) 35.2% |
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Leonard Irving Leonard Irving Theodore Leonard Irving was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Irving moved with his parents to a farm in North Dakota.He attended the public schools of North Dakota.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Jeffrey P. Hillelson (R) 53.3% Leonard Irving (D) 46.7% |
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Richard Bolling | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Richard Bolling (D) 56.0% Frank C. Rayburn (R) 44.0% |
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Phil J. Welch Phil J. Welch Philip James Welch was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, Welch was educated in the public schools.He engaged in the furniture business 1916-1931.Treasurer of city of St... Redistricted from 3rd |
Democratic | 1948 | Retired to run for Governor Republican gain |
William C. Cole (R) 52.4% Robert O. Richardson (D) 47.6% |
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Dewey Short | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Dewey Short (R) 61.7% John Hosmer (D) 38.3% |
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Orland K. Armstrong Orland K. Armstrong Orland Kay Amstrong was a Republican United States Representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953. He did not seek re-election in 1952.... Redistricted from 6th |
Republican | 1950 | Retired Republican loss |
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A. S. J. Carnahan A. S. J. Carnahan Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for southeastern Missouri for 14 years, as well as the first member of the Carnahan Family to serve in public office.-Early life:Carnahan was born near Ellsinore, Missouri, and... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | A. S. J. Carnahan A. S. J. Carnahan Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for southeastern Missouri for 14 years, as well as the first member of the Carnahan Family to serve in public office.-Early life:Carnahan was born near Ellsinore, Missouri, and... (D) 52.8% Francis E. Howard (R) 47.2% |
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Clarence Cannon Clarence Cannon Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Clarence Cannon Clarence Cannon Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:... (D) 54.7% Samuel W. Arnold (R) 45.3% |
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Clare Magee Clare Magee Clare Magee was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born on a farm in Putnam County near Livonia, Missouri, MageeGraduate of Unionville High School.Student in Kirksville State Teachers College in 1916.... Redistricted from 1st |
Democratic | 1948 | Retired Democratic loss |
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Paul C. Jones Paul C. Jones Paul Caruthers Jones was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Kennett, Missouri, Jones attended the Kennett public schools. He was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.J. degree in 1923. He served as a member of the Kennett city council from 1931 to 1933 and as mayor of... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Paul C. Jones Paul C. Jones Paul Caruthers Jones was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Kennett, Missouri, Jones attended the Kennett public schools. He was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.J. degree in 1923. He served as a member of the Kennett city council from 1931 to 1933 and as mayor of... (D) 60.7% Andrew Sandegren (R) 39.3% |
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Morgan M. Moulder Morgan M. Moulder Morgan Moore Moulder was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Linn Creek, Missouri, Moulder attended the public schools of Linn Creek and Lebanon, Missouri, and the University of Missouri.... Redistricted from 2nd |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Morgan M. Moulder Morgan M. Moulder Morgan Moore Moulder was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Linn Creek, Missouri, Moulder attended the public schools of Linn Creek and Lebanon, Missouri, and the University of Missouri.... (D) 50.4% Max Schwabe (R) 49.6% |
Montana
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Mike Mansfield Mike Mansfield Michael Joseph Mansfield was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977. He also served as United States Ambassador to Japan for over ten years... |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Lee Metcalf Lee Metcalf Lee Warren Metcalf was an American politician of the Democratic Party and was a United States Representative, and a United States Senator from Montana.... (D) 50.3% Wellington D. Rankin (R) 48.9% Leverne Hamilton (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.8% |
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Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts as the son of William John D'Ewart and Mary Elizabeth Barnard. In a special election due to the death of James F... |
Republican | 1945 | Re-elected | Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts as the son of William John D'Ewart and Mary Elizabeth Barnard. In a special election due to the death of James F... (R) 62.0% Willard E. Fraser (D) 38.0% |
Nebraska
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Result | Candidates |
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Carl T. Curtis | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Carl T. Curtis (R) 72.0% Samuel Freeman (D) 28.0% |
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Howard Buffett Howard Buffett Howard Homan Buffett was an Omaha, Nebraska businessman, investor, and four-term Republican United States Representative. Buffett was the father of Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1950 | Retired Republican hold |
Roman Hruska Roman Hruska Roman Lee Hruska was a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Nebraska. Hruska was known as one of the most vocal conservatives in the United States Senate during the 1960s and 1970s.-Life and career:... (R) 56.1% James A. Hart (D) 43.9% |
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Robert Dinsmore Harrison Robert Dinsmore Harrison Robert Dinsmore Harrison was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Panama, Nebraska on January 26, 1897, he graduated from Peru State College in 1926. He also graduated from University of California in 1928 and University of Nebraska in 1934. In 1918 to 1919, during World War I, he... |
Republican | 1951 | Re-elected | Robert Dinsmore Harrison Robert Dinsmore Harrison Robert Dinsmore Harrison was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Panama, Nebraska on January 26, 1897, he graduated from Peru State College in 1926. He also graduated from University of California in 1928 and University of Nebraska in 1934. In 1918 to 1919, during World War I, he... (R) 71.9% Alan A. Dusatko (D) 28.1% |
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Arthur L. Miller Arthur L. Miller Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Arthur L. Miller Arthur L. Miller Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United... (R) 73.3% Francis D. Lee (D) 26.7% |
Nevada
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Result | Candidates |
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Walter S. Baring, Jr. Walter S. Baring, Jr. Walter Stephan Baring, Jr. was a United States Representative from Nevada.Baring came from a political family. His father served on the Esmarelda County Commission for a while, until he moved the family to Reno, Nevada. His father then managed a furniture store. Baring graduated from the... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Clarence Clifton Young Clarence Clifton Young Clarence Clifton Young was a United States congressman from Nevada.A Republican, Young was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the state's at-large district in 1952 and reeelected in 1954... (R) 50.5% Walter S. Baring, Jr. (D) 49.5% |
New Hampshire
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Result | Candidates |
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Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925... (R) 60.2% Peter Poirier (D) 39.8% |
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Norris Cotton Norris Cotton Norris H. Cotton was an American Republican politician from the state of New Hampshire.Norris Cotton was born on a farm in Warren, New Hampshire. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Wesleyan University in Connecticut... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Norris Cotton Norris Cotton Norris H. Cotton was an American Republican politician from the state of New Hampshire.Norris Cotton was born on a farm in Warren, New Hampshire. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Wesleyan University in Connecticut... (R) 66.4% John Guay (D) 33.6% |
New Jersey
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Result | Candidates |
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Charles A. Wolverton Charles A. Wolverton Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced... |
Republican | 1926 | Re-elected | Charles A. Wolverton Charles A. Wolverton Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced... (R) 55.0% Alfred R. Pierce (D) 44.7% Kent A. Smitheman (Prog) 0.2% |
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T. Millet Hand T. Millet Hand Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | T. Millet Hand T. Millet Hand Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools... (R) 63.4% Charles Edward Rupp (D) 36.6% |
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James C. Auchincloss James C. Auchincloss James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | James C. Auchincloss James C. Auchincloss James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965.... (R) 64.4% John W. Zimmerman (D) 35.0% Marvin H. Fish (Prog) 0.6% |
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Charles R. Howell Charles R. Howell Charles Robert Howell was an American Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Charles R. Howell Charles R. Howell Charles Robert Howell was an American Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955.... (D) 54.7% John J. Inglesby (R) 45.3% |
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Charles A. Eaton | Republican | 1924 | Retired Republican hold |
Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen II represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1953 to 1975.-Biography:... (R) 62.2% Aldona L. Appleton (D) 37.8% Clinton A. Smith (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.06% |
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Clifford P. Case Clifford P. Case Clifford Philip Case was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives and the State of New Jersey in the United States Senate .-Biography:Clifford P. Case was born in Franklin Park in Somerset County, New Jersey... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Clifford P. Case Clifford P. Case Clifford Philip Case was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives and the State of New Jersey in the United States Senate .-Biography:Clifford P. Case was born in Franklin Park in Somerset County, New Jersey... (R) 63.9% H. Frank Pettit (D) 35.4% Ithamar Quigley (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.6% |
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William B. Widnall William B. Widnall William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William B. Widnall William B. Widnall William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican.... (R) 68.3% Vito A. Concilio (D) 31.7% |
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Gordon Canfield Gordon Canfield Gordon Canfield was an American lawyer and politician. Canfield, a Republican, was first a secretary under the United States Representative for New Jersey's 8th District, George N... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Gordon Canfield Gordon Canfield Gordon Canfield was an American lawyer and politician. Canfield, a Republican, was first a secretary under the United States Representative for New Jersey's 8th District, George N... (R) 62.6% John J. Winberry (D) 35.0% Peter J. Toth (Increase Jobless Pay) 2.2% Edith Claxton (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% Harry Santhouse (Soc-Lab Socialist Labor Party of America The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has... ) 0.1% |
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Frank C. Osmers, Jr. Frank C. Osmers, Jr. Frank C. Osmers, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939–1943 and again from 1951-1965.Born in Leonia, New Jersey on December 30, 1907, Osmers attended the local public schools... |
Republican | 1951 | Re-elected | Frank C. Osmers, Jr. Frank C. Osmers, Jr. Frank C. Osmers, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939–1943 and again from 1951-1965.Born in Leonia, New Jersey on December 30, 1907, Osmers attended the local public schools... (R) 66.2% William H. McNulty (D) 33.4% Angelica Boles (Prog) 0.4% |
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Peter W. Rodino, Jr. | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) 56.9% Alexander J. Matturri (R) 41.8% Lawrence Sutherland (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.0% Michael Burns (Square Deal) 0.4% |
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Hugh Joseph Addonizio | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Hugh Joseph Addonizio (D) 52.2% William O. Barnes, Jr. (R) 46.3% William E. Bohannon (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 1.3% Walter F. Hartt (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Robert W. Kean | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert W. Kean (R) 54.8% Martin S. Fox (D) 45.2% |
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Alfred Dennis Sieminski | Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Alfred Dennis Sieminski (D) 55.1% Julius D. Canter (R) 41.2% Edmund T. Kalinowski (Peoples Choice) 3.6% |
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Edward J. Hart Edward J. Hart Edward Joseph Hart was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1935-1955.-Early years and education:Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25, 1893, where he... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Edward J. Hart Edward J. Hart Edward Joseph Hart was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1935-1955.-Early years and education:Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25, 1893, where he... (D) 51.5% William J. Bozzuffi (R) 45.4% Thomas F. Conroy (Peoples Choice) 3.1% |
New Mexico
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John J. Dempsey John J. Dempsey John Joseph Dempsey was a United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th Governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | John J. Dempsey John J. Dempsey John Joseph Dempsey was a United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th Governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company... (D) 26.2% Antonio M. Fernandez Antonio M. Fernández Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico... (D) 25.9% Homer J. Berkshire (R) 24.2% Ed Guthmann (R) 23.7% |
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Antonio M. Fernandez Antonio M. Fernández Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected |
New York
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Ernest Greenwood Ernest Greenwood Ernest Greenwood was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, he attended the public schools of Halifax and the Evening Technical Institute and College. He was employed with engineering firms in Sheffield in 1905 and 1906, and Halifax from 1907 to 1910... |
Democratic | 1950 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Stuyvesant Wainwright Stuyvesant Wainwright Stuyvesant Wainwright II was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wainwright was born in New York City. He moved to East Hampton, New York in 1927. He served in the United States Army from January 30, 1942 until December 13, 1945 during World War II. He... (R) 60.4% Ernest Greenwood (D) 39.3% Otto Skottedal (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.3% |
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Leonard W. Hall Leonard W. Hall Leonard Wood Hall was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, he attended the public schools and graduated from the law department of Georgetown University in 1920... |
Republican | 1938 | Retired to run for surrogate of Nassau County Republican hold |
Steven Boghos Derounian Steven Boghos Derounian Steven Boghos Derounian was an Armenian-American congressman.-Life and career:Derounian was born in Sofia, Bulgaria to Armenian parents Boghos Derounian and Eliza Aprahamian. When he was three, his family left Bulgaria with his two other brothers to the United States and settled in Mineola, New... (R) 68.8% Joseph Liff (D) 28.4% Herbert H. Stroup (Liberal) 2.1% Stanley Faulkner (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.6% |
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Frank J. Becker Frank J. Becker Frank John Becker was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Becker was born in Brooklyn. During World War I, he enlisted in the United States Army on July 22, 1918 and served until September 22, 1919. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from... (R) 65.4% Richard A. O'Leary (D) 31.0% Eugene M. Theuman (Liberal) 2.9% Henry Dolimer (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.7% |
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Henry J. Latham Henry J. Latham Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942... Redistricted from 3rd |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Henry J. Latham Henry J. Latham Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942... (R) 62.6% Joseph J. Perrini (D) 36.0% Herbert A. Shingler (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.4% |
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L. Gary Clemente L. Gary Clemente Louis Gary Clemente was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he attended St. Ann's Academy in New York City and LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale. He received a Reserve officer's certificate at Plattsburgh in 1925 and a Reserve commission in 1929... Redistricted from 4th |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Albert H. Bosch Albert H. Bosch Albert Henry Bosch was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 53.5% L. Gary Clemente (D) 45.3% Hugh N. Mulzac (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.2% |
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Robert Tripp Ross Robert Tripp Ross Robert Tripp Ross was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina, he attended the public schools, moved to New York City in 1929, and engaged as a druggist... Redistricted from 5th |
Republican | February 19, 1952 (Special) |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Lester Holtzman Lester Holtzman Lester Holtzman was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Holtzman was born in New York City. He graduated from St. John's University School of Law in 1935. He was elected to Congress in 1952 and served from January 3, 1953 until his resignation on... (D) 49.2% Robert Tripp Ross (R) 48.9% Morris Pottish (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.9% |
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Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | James J. Delaney (D) 51.0% William Adam Schulz (R) 47.3% James Garry (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.7% |
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Louis B. Heller Louis B. Heller Louis Benjamin Heller was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from 7th |
Democratic | 1949 | Re-elected | Louis B. Heller Louis B. Heller Louis Benjamin Heller was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (D) 65.3% Benjamin F. Westervelt, Jr. (R) 32.6% Beny Sher (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.1% |
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Victor Anfuso Victor Anfuso Victor L'Episcopo Anfuso was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... |
Democratic | 1950 | Retired Democratic loss |
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Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:... (D) 61.1% Joseph M. Soviero (R) 35.7% Helen Wishnofsky (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.1% |
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Edna F. Kelly Edna F. Kelly Edna Flannery Kelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kelly was born in East Hampton, New York. She graduated from Hunter College in 1928... |
Democratic | 1949 | Re-elected | Edna F. Kelly Edna F. Kelly Edna Flannery Kelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kelly was born in East Hampton, New York. She graduated from Hunter College in 1928... (D) 71.2% George W. Thomas (R) 28.8% |
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Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:... Redistricted from 15th |
Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:... (D) 73.8% Henry D. Dorfman (R) 21.6% Terry Rosenbaum (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 4.2% Max Gilgoff (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.4% |
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James J. Heffernan James J. Heffernan James J. Heffernan was born in Brooklyn, New York, November 8, 1888, died January 27, 1967. He was a U.S. Representative from New York, 1941-53. He was a Democrat.-Source:... Redistricted from 11th |
Democratic | 1940 | Retired Republican gain |
Francis E. Dorn Francis E. Dorn Francis Edwin Dorn was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.He was born in Brooklyn. He attended St. Augustine and Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schools. Dorn graduated from Fordham University in 1932 and Fordham University School of Law in 1935. He also studied at... (R) 52.7% Donald L. O'Toole (D) 45.6% Clifford T. McAvoy (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.8% |
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Donald L. O'Toole Donald L. O'Toole Donald Lawrence O'Toole was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended public and parochial schools, graduated from St. James Academy in Brooklyn in 1916, and from the law department of Fordham University in 1925... Redistricted from 13th |
Democratic | 1936 | Lost re-election Democratic loss |
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Abraham J. Multer Abraham J. Multer Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945... Redistricted from 14th |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Abraham J. Multer Abraham J. Multer Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945... (D) 68.3% P. Vincent Landi (R) 27.8% Abraham Beacher (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.4% Simon W. Gerson (Peoples Rights) 1.5% |
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John J. Rooney John J. Rooney John James Rooney was a Democratic politician from New York.Rooney was born in Brooklyn in 1903. In 1925, he graduated with a law degree from Fordham University and practiced law following his admission to the bar the next year... Redistricted from 12th |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | John J. Rooney John J. Rooney John James Rooney was a Democratic politician from New York.Rooney was born in Brooklyn in 1903. In 1925, he graduated with a law degree from Fordham University and practiced law following his admission to the bar the next year... (D) 64.2% Jacob P. Lafkowitz (R) 33.2% Charles Cafiero (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.5% |
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James J. Murphy James J. Murphy James J. Murphy was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in Brooklyn. He was educated in the public schools of Staten Island and served as a noncommissioned officer with the First New York Cavalry on the Mexican border in 1916... Redistricted from 16th |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
John H. Ray John H. Ray John Henry Ray was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ray was born in Mankato, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1908 and Harvard Law School in 1911. He was an assistant to special representative of Secretary of War Newton D.... (R) 57.9% James J. Murphy (D) 41.5% Jean Militean (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.5% |
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician... Redistricted from 22nd |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician... (D) 73.9% Richard L. Baltimore, Jr. (R) 16.2% Clarence Francis (Liberal) 7.3% Andronicus Jacobs (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.6% |
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Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922... (R) 57.0% Harry Grossman (D) 40.7% Moses C. Weinman (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.2% |
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James G. Donovan James G. Donovan James George Donovan was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Donovan was born in Clinton, Massachusetts. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1916 until 1917. He served in the United States Navy during World War I. He attended... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | James G. Donovan James G. Donovan James George Donovan was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Donovan was born in Clinton, Massachusetts. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1916 until 1917. He served in the United States Navy during World War I. He attended... (D) 92.6% Vito Magli (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 7.4% |
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Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City... (D) 66.0% Edward I. Goldberg (R) 29.7% Joseph Selterman (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 4.3% |
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. was an American politician. He was the fifth child of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sr. and his wife Eleanor.-Personal life:... |
Democratic | 1949 | Re-elected | Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. was an American politician. He was the fifth child of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sr. and his wife Eleanor.-Personal life:... (D) 60.2% Clarence C. Van Bell (R) 36.8% Arthur D. Kahn (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.0% |
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Jacob K. Javits Jacob K. Javits Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981. A liberal Republican, he was originally allied with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, fellow U.S... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Jacob K. Javits Jacob K. Javits Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981. A liberal Republican, he was originally allied with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, fellow U.S... (R) 63.4% John C. Hart (D) 33.6% William M. Mandel (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.9% |
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Sidney A. Fine Sidney A. Fine Sidney Asher Fine was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Fine was born in New York City. He graduated from City College of New York in 1923 and Columbia University Law School in 1926. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946... Redistricted from 23rd |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Sidney A. Fine Sidney A. Fine Sidney Asher Fine was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Fine was born in New York City. He graduated from City College of New York in 1923 and Columbia University Law School in 1926. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946... (D) 58.0% Martin Greene (R) 24.8% David Wells (Liberal) 13.9% Anita Friedlander (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.3% |
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Isidore Dollinger Isidore Dollinger Isidore Dollinger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from New York between 1949 and 1959.Dollinger was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1925 and from New York Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the New York state bar in 1929... Redistricted from 24th |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Isidore Dollinger Isidore Dollinger Isidore Dollinger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from New York between 1949 and 1959.Dollinger was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1925 and from New York Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the New York state bar in 1929... (D) 63.8% Sidney S. Flaum (R) 18.9% Harry Kavesh (Liberal) 11.7% Howard Fast (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 5.6% |
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Charles A. Buckley Charles A. Buckley Charles Anthony Buckley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from 25th |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Charles A. Buckley Charles A. Buckley Charles Anthony Buckley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (D) 46.5% Solon S. Kane (R) 32.8% Herman Woskow (Liberal) 16.6% Carl Trost (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 4.1% |
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Christopher C. McGrath Christopher C. McGrath Christopher Columbus McGrath was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from Clason Military Academy in the Bronx in 1921 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1924. He was admitted to the bar in 1927 and commenced the practice of law in New York... Redistricted from 26th |
Democratic | 1948 | Retired to run for surrogate of Bronx County Republican gain |
Paul A. Fino Paul A. Fino Paul Albert Fino was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 50.1% Bernard J. O'Connell (D) 40.4% Louis Schifrin (Liberal) 7.8% August Buhr (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.7% |
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Ralph A. Gamble Ralph A. Gamble Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gamble was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, George Washington University Law School in 1911 and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He was a member... Redistricted from 28th |
Republican | 1937 | Re-elected | Ralph A. Gamble Ralph A. Gamble Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gamble was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, George Washington University Law School in 1911 and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He was a member... (R) 67.3% Flora Chudson (D) 32.0% Pasquale Barile (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.7% |
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Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the... (R) 58.5% George A. Brenner (D) 40.9% Herbert C. Hewitt (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.6% |
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Katharine St. George Katharine St. George Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:... Redistricted from 29th |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Katharine St. George Katharine St. George Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:... (R) 65.6% Marion K. Sanders (D) 33.9% Harold Chown (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.5% |
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J. Ernest Wharton J. Ernest Wharton James Ernest Wharton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... Redistricted from 30th |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | J. Ernest Wharton J. Ernest Wharton James Ernest Wharton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (R) 69.8% Walter Donnaruma (D) 28.2% Edward Friss (Liberal) 1.7% Joseph Kooperman (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.4% |
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Leo W. O'Brien Leo W. O'Brien Leo William O'Brien was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.O'Brien was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Niagara University in 1922. He was elected to Congress in 1952 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William T... Redistricted from 32nd |
Democratic | April 1, 1952 (Special) |
Re-elected | Leo W. O'Brien Leo W. O'Brien Leo William O'Brien was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.O'Brien was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Niagara University in 1922. He was elected to Congress in 1952 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William T... (D) 53.7% John F. Forner, Jr. (R) 46.0% Scott K. Gray, Jr. (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.2% |
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Dean P. Taylor Dean P. Taylor Dean Park Taylor served as a United States Congressman from New York for nearly 20 years and came from a family long involved in public service to New York. Taylor was born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., on January 1, 1902, and attended the Troy public schools, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y... Redistricted from 33rd |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Dean P. Taylor Dean P. Taylor Dean Park Taylor served as a United States Congressman from New York for nearly 20 years and came from a family long involved in public service to New York. Taylor was born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., on January 1, 1902, and attended the Troy public schools, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y... (R) 70.6% Helen Nolan Neil (D) 27.3% John H. Sullivan (Liberal) 2.1% |
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Bernard W. Kearney Bernard W. Kearney Bernard William Kearney was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... Redistricted from 31st |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Bernard W. Kearney Bernard W. Kearney Bernard William Kearney was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (R) 67.4% David C. Prince (D) 30.5% Herbert M. Merrill (Liberal) 2.1% |
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Clarence E. Kilburn Clarence E. Kilburn Clarence Evans Kilburn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He served in the Twenty-Sixth Infantry, First Division during World War I. He was elected to Congress in... Redistricted from 34th |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Clarence E. Kilburn Clarence E. Kilburn Clarence Evans Kilburn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He served in the Twenty-Sixth Infantry, First Division during World War I. He was elected to Congress in... (R) 69.0% Maurice N. McGrath (D) 29.2% William J. Delo, Jr. (Liberal) 1.8% |
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William R. Williams William R. Williams William Robert Williams was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Williams was born in Brookfield, New York. He moved to Cassville, New York in 1891. He was a salesman with Standard Oil from 1907 until 1910. He was a member of the New York State Assembly... Redistricted from 35th |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William R. Williams William R. Williams William Robert Williams was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Williams was born in Brookfield, New York. He moved to Cassville, New York in 1891. He was a salesman with Standard Oil from 1907 until 1910. He was a member of the New York State Assembly... (R) 58.8% Charles Ray Wilson (D) 39.3% Anthony Blasting (Liberal) 1.7% Michael A. Jimenez (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.2% |
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R. Walter Riehlman R. Walter Riehlman Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives... Redistricted from 36th |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | R. Walter Riehlman R. Walter Riehlman Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives... (R) 63.2% Arthur B. McGuire (D) 36.5% Lillian Reiner (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.2% |
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John Taber John Taber John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from 38th |
Republican | 1922 | Re-elected | John Taber John Taber John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 69.9% Donald J. O'Connor (D) 29.9% Lila K. Larson (D) 0.2% |
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W. Sterling Cole W. Sterling Cole William Sterling Cole was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cole was born in Painted Post, New York. He graduated from Colgate University in 1925 and Albany Law School in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1934 and served from January 3, 1935 until... Redistricted from 39th |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | W. Sterling Cole W. Sterling Cole William Sterling Cole was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cole was born in Painted Post, New York. He graduated from Colgate University in 1925 and Albany Law School in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1934 and served from January 3, 1935 until... (R) 69.4% Jean Ivory (D) 30.4% Robert L. Blandford (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.2% |
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Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hall was born in Binghamton, New York. He attended Cornell University. He was a member of the Binghamton City Council from 1937 until 1939... |
Republican | 1939 | Lost renomination Republican loss |
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Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Kenneth B. Keating (R) 69.3% Victor Kruppenbacher (D) 30.3% Manuel Gitlin (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.4% |
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Harold C. Ostertag Harold C. Ostertag Harold Charles Ostertag was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ostertag was born in Attica, New York. He graduated from the Chamberlain Military Institute in 1915 and served in France during World War I. He worked for the New York Central Railroad from... Redistricted from 41st |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Harold C. Ostertag Harold C. Ostertag Harold Charles Ostertag was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ostertag was born in Attica, New York. He graduated from the Chamberlain Military Institute in 1915 and served in France during World War I. He worked for the New York Central Railroad from... (R) 65.8% O. Richard Judson (D) 34.0% Michael J. Burke (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.2% |
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William E. Miller William E. Miller William Edward "Bill" Miller was a New York politician. He was the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1964 election... Redistricted from 42nd |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William E. Miller William E. Miller William Edward "Bill" Miller was a New York politician. He was the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1964 election... (R) 59.6% E. Dent Lackey (D) 40.2% John Touralchuk (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.2% |
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Edmund P. Radwan Edmund P. Radwan Edmund Patrick Radwanwas an American congressman who represented the state of New York.He was born in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA on September 22, 1911 and attended the local public schools. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Law School in 1934... Redistricted from 43rd |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Edmund P. Radwan Edmund P. Radwan Edmund Patrick Radwanwas an American congressman who represented the state of New York.He was born in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA on September 22, 1911 and attended the local public schools. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Law School in 1934... (R) 55.9% Anthony F. Tauriello (D) 44.1% |
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John Cornelius Butler John Cornelius Butler John Cornelius Butler was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on July 2, 1887. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House of Representatives after the death of Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He... Redistricted from 44th |
Republican | 1950 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
John R. Pillion John R. Pillion John Raymond Pillion was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 55.2% Chester C. Gorski (D) 44.6% Charles T. Asque (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.1% |
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Republican | 1918 | Re-elected | Daniel A. Reed Daniel A. Reed -External links:... (R) 66.2% Harry D. Johnson (D) 32.0% Lyle H. Furlong (Liberal) 1.6% Axel W. Berggren (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 0.2% |
North Carolina
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Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton... (D) Unopposed |
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John H. Kerr John H. Kerr John Hosea Kerr , grand-nephew of John Kerr and relative of John Kerr, Jr., was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina from 1923 to 1953... |
Democratic | 1923 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Lawrence H. Fountain Lawrence H. Fountain Lawrence H. Fountain , generally known as L.H. Fountain, was a Democratic U.S. representative from North Carolina from 1953 to 1983.-Early life:... (D) 94.8% W. B. White (R) 5.2% |
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Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools... (D) 76.1% Everette L. Peterson (R) 23.9% |
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Harold D. Cooley Harold D. Cooley Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Harold D. Cooley Harold D. Cooley Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967... (D) 75.3% Paul C. West (R) 24.7% |
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Richard Thurmond Chatham Richard Thurmond Chatham Richard Thurmond Chatham , who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.-Early years:... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Richard Thurmond Chatham Richard Thurmond Chatham Richard Thurmond Chatham , who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.-Early years:... (D) 98.2% Forest Bedell (R) 1.8% Jeff D. Johnson (R) 0.06% |
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Carl T. Durham Carl T. Durham Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Carl T. Durham Carl T. Durham Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel... (D) 69.5% Louis F. Ferree (R) 30.5% |
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Frank Ertel Carlyle Frank Ertel Carlyle Frank Ertel Carlyle was a United States Representative of the Democratic Party from the state of North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the navy in World War I he practiced law in Lumberton, North Carolina... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Frank Ertel Carlyle Frank Ertel Carlyle Frank Ertel Carlyle was a United States Representative of the Democratic Party from the state of North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the navy in World War I he practiced law in Lumberton, North Carolina... (D) 98.5% D. R. Johnson (R) 1.5% E. N. Pait (R) 0.002% |
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Charles B. Deane Charles B. Deane Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Charles B. Deane Charles B. Deane Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,... (D) 59.9% Walter B. Love (R) 40.1% |
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Robert L. Doughton Robert L. Doughton Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton , of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years... |
Democratic | 1910 | Retired Democratic hold |
Hugh Quincy Alexander Hugh Quincy Alexander Hugh Quincy Alexander was a Democratic U.S. Representative from North Carolina between 1953 and 1963.Born on a farm near Glendon, North Carolina in Moore County in 1911, Alexander attended local public schools and then Duke University, graduating in 1932... (D) 51.5% Walter P. Johnson (R) 48.5% |
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Hamilton C. Jones Hamilton C. Jones Hamilton Chamberlain Jones was a United States Representative from North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended the schools of Charlotte, Central High School in Washington, D.C., and Horners Military School in Oxford, North Carolina... |
Democratic | 1946 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Charles R. Jonas Charles R. Jonas Charles Raper Jonas was a U.S. representative from North Carolina for ten terms . At the time of his election in 1952, he became the first Republican to represent his state in either house of the U.S. Congress since his own father, Charles A. Jonas, and George M... (R) 57.4% Hamilton C. Jones (D) 42.6% |
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Woodrow W. Jones Woodrow W. Jones Woodrow Wilson Jones was a United States Representative and a federal judge from North Carolina. He was born in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Rutherford County... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Woodrow W. Jones Woodrow W. Jones Woodrow Wilson Jones was a United States Representative and a federal judge from North Carolina. He was born in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Rutherford County... (D) 63.0% George M. Pritchard (R) 37.0% |
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Monroe Minor Redden Monroe Minor Redden Monroe Minor Redden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1947 and 1953.Redden was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina; he attended public schools and then Wake Forest College, graduating from its law school in 1923... |
Democratic | 1946 | Retired Democratic hold |
George A. Shuford George A. Shuford George Adams Shuford was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Shuford attended the public schools and the University of North Carolina 1913-1915.... (D) 56.9% Hugh Montieth (R) 43.1% |
North Dakota
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Usher L. Burdick Usher L. Burdick Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Usher L. Burdick Usher L. Burdick Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:... (R) 46.7% Otto Krueger Otto Krueger Otto G. Krueger was a North Dakota politician who served as the North Dakota State Treasurer and the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner at different periods during the 1940s. He later served as a U.S. Representative from his state in the 1950s.-Biography:Krueger was born of German parents in the... (R) 40.4% Edward Nesemeier (D) 12.8% |
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Fred G. Aandahl Fred G. Aandahl Fred George Aandahl was an Republican politician from North Dakota. He served as the 23rd Governor of North Dakota from 1945 to 1951 and as a U.S. Representative from 1951 to 1953.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1950 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate United States Senate election in North Dakota, 1952 The 1952 U.S. Senate election for the state of North Dakota was held November 4, 1952. The incumbent, Non-Partisan League Senator William Langer, sought and received re-election to his fourth term in the United States Senate on the Republican ticket, defeating Democratic candidate Harold A. Morrison... Republican hold |
Ohio
Ohio's representation was not changed at reapportionment, but redistricted its at-large district into a 23rd district and also removed the 11th district in south Ohio, creating two new districts around Cleveland.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Charles H. Elston Charles H. Elston Charles Henry Elston was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, Elston attended the public schools of Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio.Y.M.C.A... |
Republican | 1938 | Retired Republican hold |
Gordon H. Scherer Gordon H. Scherer Gordon Harry Scherer was an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1953 to 1963. Scherer earned a law degree in 1929 from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law and practiced law in Cincinnati, Ohio... (R) 61.6% Walter A. Kelly (D) 38.4% |
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William E. Hess William E. Hess William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William E. Hess William E. Hess William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was... (R) 56.6% Earl T. Wagner (D) 43.4% |
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Paul F. Schenck Paul F. Schenck Paul Fornshell Schenck was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Miamisburg, Ohio, his family moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1908 where he graduated from Steele High School in 1917. He received two years of college training, a student teacher at Steele from 1917 to 1919. He then worked in the... |
Republican | 1951 | Re-elected | Paul F. Schenck Paul F. Schenck Paul Fornshell Schenck was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Miamisburg, Ohio, his family moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1908 where he graduated from Steele High School in 1917. He received two years of college training, a student teacher at Steele from 1917 to 1919. He then worked in the... (R) 51.1% Thomas B. Talbot (D) 48.9% |
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William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925... (R) 68.3% Carleton Carl Reiser (D) 31.7% |
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Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903... (R) 63.2% Dan Batt (D) 36.8% |
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James G. Polk James G. Polk James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | James G. Polk James G. Polk James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century.... (D) 50.1% Leo Blackburn (R) 49.9% |
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Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:... (R) Unopposed |
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Jackson Edward Betts Jackson Edward Betts Jackson Edward Betts was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Jackson Edward Betts was born in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1926, and from Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1930,... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Jackson Edward Betts Jackson Edward Betts Jackson Edward Betts was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Jackson Edward Betts was born in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1926, and from Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1930,... (R) 68.7% Henry P. Drake (D) 31.3% |
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Frazier Reams Frazier Reams Henry Frazier Reams Sr., generally known as Frazier Reams, was an American politician of the United States Democratic Party from Toledo, Ohio. Reams served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio from 1951 to 1955.... |
Independent | 1950 | Re-elected | Frazier Reams Frazier Reams Henry Frazier Reams Sr., generally known as Frazier Reams, was an American politician of the United States Democratic Party from Toledo, Ohio. Reams served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio from 1951 to 1955.... (I) 40.9% Thomas H. Burke (D) 33.4% Gilmore Flues (R) 25.7% |
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Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District... |
Republican | 1924 | Re-elected | Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District... (R) 64.0% Delmar A. Canaday (D) 36.0% |
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Walter E. Brehm Walter E. Brehm Walter Ellsworth Brehm was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Somerset, Ohio, Brehm attended the public schools, Boston University, and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio.... Redistricted from 11th |
Republican | 1942 | Retired Republican loss |
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Oliver P. Bolton Oliver P. Bolton Oliver Payne Bolton was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1953–1957 and from 1963-1965. He was the son of long-serving Representative Frances P... (R) 58.9% Robert J. Kilpatrick (D) 41.1% |
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John M. Vorys John M. Vorys John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | John M. Vorys John M. Vorys John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to... (R) 62.3% George T. Tarbutton (D) 37.7% |
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Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:Alvin F. Weichel was born in Sandusky, Ohio... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:Alvin F. Weichel was born in Sandusky, Ohio... (R) 58.8% George C. Steinemann (D) 41.2% |
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William H. Ayres | Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William H. Ayres (R) 58.5% Walter B. Huber (D) 41.5% |
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Robert T. Secrest Robert T. Secrest Robert Thompson Secrest was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.-External links:*... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Robert T. Secrest Robert T. Secrest Robert Thompson Secrest was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.-External links:*... (D) 64.3% P. W. Griffiths (R) 35.7% |
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Frank T. Bow Frank T. Bow Frank Townsend Bow was a noted Ohio jurist and politician who served as a Republican Congressman in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1951 until his death on November 13, 1972.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Frank T. Bow Frank T. Bow Frank Townsend Bow was a noted Ohio jurist and politician who served as a Republican Congressman in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1951 until his death on November 13, 1972.... (R) 54.4% John McSweeney (D) 45.6% |
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J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College... (R) 68.2% James J. Mayer (D) 31.8% |
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Wayne L. Hays | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Wayne L. Hays (D) 55.8% Clarence J. Wetzel (R) 44.2% |
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Michael J. Kirwan Michael J. Kirwan Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Michael J. Kirwan Michael J. Kirwan Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio... (D) 66.3% Allen Russell (R) 33.7% |
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Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national... (D) 65.2% John H. Ferguson (R) 34.8% |
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Robert Crosser Robert Crosser Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio.... |
Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Robert Crosser Robert Crosser Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio.... (D) 68.6% Lawrence O. Payne (R) 31.4% |
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Frances P. Bolton Frances P. Bolton Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Frances P. Bolton Frances P. Bolton Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,... (R) 58.8% Chat Paterson (D) 41.2% |
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George H. Bender George H. Bender George Harrison Bender was a Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1947 and 1951 to 1954, and also in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to 1957.-Early life:... Redistricted from At-large |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | George H. Bender George H. Bender George Harrison Bender was a Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1947 and 1951 to 1954, and also in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to 1957.-Early life:... (R) 64.6% Michael P. O'Brien (D) 35.4% |
Oklahoma
Oklahoma was reapportioned from 8 seats to 6 and eliminated the 7th and 8th districts, moving most of their territory into the 1st and 6th and expanding other districts to compensate.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Vacant | George B. Schwabe George B. Schwabe George Blaine Schwabe was a Republican politician and a U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma.Schwabe was born in Arthur, Missouri in Vernon County to George Washington Schwabe and Emily Ellen Schwabe. He attended public schools in his hometown. In 1910, he graduated from the law department at the... (R) died April 2, 1952 Republican loss |
Page Belcher Page Belcher Page Henry Belcher was a Republican politician and a U.S. representative from Oklahoma.-Biography: Belcher was born in Jefferson in northern Oklahoma to George Harvey Belcher and Jessie Ray. He was educated at public schools in Jefferson, and Medford, Oklahoma... (R) 58.6% H. G. Dickey (D) 41.4% |
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Page Belcher Page Belcher Page Henry Belcher was a Republican politician and a U.S. representative from Oklahoma.-Biography: Belcher was born in Jefferson in northern Oklahoma to George Harvey Belcher and Jessie Ray. He was educated at public schools in Jefferson, and Medford, Oklahoma... Redistricted from 8th |
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Vacant | William G. Stigler William G. Stigler William Grady Stigler was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Biography:Stigler was of on-quter Choctaw descent.Born in Stigler, Haskell County, Indian Territory , Stigler attended the public schools... (D) died August 21, 1952 Democratic hold |
Ed Edmondson (D) 59.2% Edward E. Easton (R) 38.8% Sample Eugene Brockman (I) 1.1% Jeff McHenry (I) 0.5% W. R. Kelton (I) 0.3% |
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Carl Albert Carl Albert Carl Bert Albert was a lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma.Albert represented the southeastern portion of Oklahoma as a Democrat for 30 years, starting in 1947. He is best known for his service as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Carl Albert Carl Albert Carl Bert Albert was a lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma.Albert represented the southeastern portion of Oklahoma as a Democrat for 30 years, starting in 1947. He is best known for his service as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977... (D) 77.9% Frank D. McSherry (R) 22.1% |
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Tom Steed Tom Steed Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Steed was a military veteran, newspaper editor and Democratic politician and a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. He often stated that his experience in journalism, the military and in the U.S... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Tom Steed Tom Steed Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Steed was a military veteran, newspaper editor and Democratic politician and a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. He often stated that his experience in journalism, the military and in the U.S... (D) 58.7% John L. Goode (R) 40.7% L. D. Akin (I) 0.7% |
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John Jarman John Jarman John Jarman was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma for 26 years from January, 1951 to January, 1977.-Early life and career:... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | John Jarman John Jarman John Jarman was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma for 26 years from January, 1951 to January, 1977.-Early life and career:... (D) 62.4% Edwin Whitney Burch (R) 37.6% |
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Victor Wickersham Victor Wickersham Victor Eugene Wickersham was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born on a farm near Lone Rock, Arkansas, Victor Wickersham moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1915... Redistricted from 7th |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Victor Wickersham Victor Wickersham Victor Eugene Wickersham was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born on a farm near Lone Rock, Arkansas, Victor Wickersham moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1915... (D) 63.3% K. B. Cornell (R) 36.7% |
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Toby Morris Toby Morris Toby Morris was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Granbury, Texas, Morris moved to what was then Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1906 and to Walters, Oklahoma, in 1913. He attended the public schools, leaving high school in his senior year, during World War I, to enlist in the United... |
Democratic | 1946 | Lost renomination Democratic loss |
Oregon
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A. Walter Norblad A. Walter Norblad Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | A. Walter Norblad A. Walter Norblad Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of... (R) 68.0% Robert B. Jones (D) 32.0% |
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Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman was a representative from Oregon to the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | Retired Republican hold |
Sam Coon Sam Coon Samuel Harrison "Sam" Coon was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represented the 2nd Congressional District of Oregon from 1953 to 1957.-Background:... (R) 58.5% John G. Jones (D) 41.5% |
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Homer D. Angell Homer D. Angell Homer Daniel Angell was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Homer D. Angell Homer D. Angell Homer Daniel Angell was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875... (R) 54.0% Alfred H. Corbett (D) 46.0% |
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Harris Ellsworth Harris Ellsworth Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Harris Ellsworth Harris Ellsworth Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the... (R) 66.3% Walter A. Swanson (D) 33.7% |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania redistricted from 33 districts to 30, eliminating 1 district in northeastern Pennsylvania and 2 in southwestern Pennsylvania.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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William A. Barrett William A. Barrett William Aloysius Barrett was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. He worked for a number of years in real estate before running for office.He was first elected to the U.S.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | William A. Barrett William A. Barrett William Aloysius Barrett was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. He worked for a number of years in real estate before running for office.He was first elected to the U.S.... (D) 68.2% James Iannucci (R) 31.8% |
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William T. Granahan William T. Granahan William T. Granahan was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, most prominently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945–47 and 1949-56.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | William T. Granahan William T. Granahan William T. Granahan was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, most prominently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945–47 and 1949-56.-Biography:... (D) 61.8% Daniel J. McCauley, Jr. (R) 38.2% |
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Hardie Scott Hardie Scott Hardie Scott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Hardie Scott, son of John Roger Kirkpatrick Scott, was born in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania... |
Republican | 1946 | Retired Democratic gain |
James A. Byrne James A. Byrne James Aloysius Byrne was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Jim Byrne was born in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Joseph’s College in Philadelphia. He was engaged in business as a mortician from 1937 to 1950. He was the county registrar for the Bureau... (D) 58.4% Morton Witkin (R) 41.6% |
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Earl Chudoff Earl Chudoff Earl Chudoff was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Earl Chudoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in economics in 1929 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Earl Chudoff Earl Chudoff Earl Chudoff was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Earl Chudoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in economics in 1929 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of... (D) 69.9% Joseph R. Burns (R) 29.7% David P. Widamen (Prog) 0.4% |
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William J. Green, Jr. William J. Green, Jr. William Joseph Green, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | William J. Green, Jr. William J. Green, Jr. William Joseph Green, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an... (D) 54.2% Philip Richman (R) 45.8% |
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Hugh Scott Hugh Scott Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Hugh Scott Hugh Scott Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900... (R) 51.7% Harrington Herr (D) 48.2% Anthony V. Lo Popolo (I) 0.1% |
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Benjamin F. James Benjamin F. James Benjamin Franklin James was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Benjamin F. James Benjamin F. James Benjamin Franklin James was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 61.7% Murray P. Zealor (D) 38.3% |
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Karl C. King Karl C. King Karl Clarence King was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Karl C. King was born in Plevna, Kansas. He attended the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas, Columbia University in New York City, and the Wharton School of Business.During the First... |
Republican | 1951 | Re-elected | Karl C. King Karl C. King Karl Clarence King was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Karl C. King was born in Plevna, Kansas. He attended the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas, Columbia University in New York City, and the Wharton School of Business.During the First... (R) 59.3% Wilson H. Stephenson (D) 40.7% |
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Paul B. Dague Paul B. Dague Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Paul B. Dague Paul B. Dague Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 66.2% Philip E. Ragan (D) 33.8% |
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Joseph L. Carrigg Joseph L. Carrigg Joseph Leonard Carrigg was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... Redistricted from 14th |
Republican | 1951 | Re-elected | Joseph L. Carrigg Joseph L. Carrigg Joseph Leonard Carrigg was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 53.6% Harry P. O'Neill (D) 46.4% |
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Harry P. O'Neill Harry P. O'Neill Harry Patrick O'Neill was a Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Harry P. O'Neill was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. He left school at the age of ten and went to work as a slate picker in the O.S. Johnson Colliery in Dunmore... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Democratic loss |
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Daniel J. Flood Daniel J. Flood Daniel John "Dan" Flood was a flamboyant and long-serving Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania. He was censured for bribery and resigned from the House in 1980.-Early life and career:... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Edward J. Bonin Edward J. Bonin Edward John Bonin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Edward Bonin was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Navy from 1922 to 1926... (R) 50.2% Daniel J. Flood (D) 49.8% |
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Ivor D. Fenton Ivor D. Fenton Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Ivor D. Fenton Ivor D. Fenton Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :... (R) 60.7% Peter Krehel (D) 39.3% |
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Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 16th |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 66.4% Frank A. Keegan (D) 33.6% |
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George M. Rhodes George M. Rhodes George M. Rhodes was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George M. Rhodes was born in Reading, PA. During the First World War he served in the United States Army. He worked as a printer for the Reading Eagle Co. from 1913 to 1927, and business manager for... Redistricted from 13th |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | George M. Rhodes George M. Rhodes George M. Rhodes was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George M. Rhodes was born in Reading, PA. During the First World War he served in the United States Army. He worked as a printer for the Reading Eagle Co. from 1913 to 1927, and business manager for... (D) 49.7% James W. Bertolet (R) 49.2% Darlington Hoopes (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.1% |
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Francis E. Walter Francis E. Walter Francis Eugene Walter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 20th |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | Francis E. Walter Francis E. Walter Francis Eugene Walter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (D) 54.8% John Russell Craig (R) 45.2% |
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Walter M. Mumma Walter M. Mumma Walter Mann Mumma was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Mumma was born in Steelton. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State Forestry Academy in Mont Alto in 1911... Redistricted from 18th |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Walter M. Mumma Walter M. Mumma Walter Mann Mumma was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Mumma was born in Steelton. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State Forestry Academy in Mont Alto in 1911... (R) 61.7% David V. Randall (D) 38.3% |
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Alvin Bush Alvin Bush Alvin Ray Bush was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Alvin Bush was born on a farm in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. At the age of thirteen started work as a laborer in Pennsylvania coal mines and later was an apprentice in a... Redistricted from 15th |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Alvin Bush Alvin Bush Alvin Ray Bush was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Alvin Bush was born on a farm in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. At the age of thirteen started work as a laborer in Pennsylvania coal mines and later was an apprentice in a... (R) 64.1% Patrick A. McGowan (D) 34.7% Clyde A. Taylor (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.2% |
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Richard M. Simpson Richard M. Simpson Richard Murray Simpson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1923 and from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1942... Redistricted from 17th |
Republican | 1937 | Re-elected | Richard M. Simpson Richard M. Simpson Richard Murray Simpson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1923 and from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1942... (R) 63.5% Philip R. Shoemaker (D) 36.5% |
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James F. Lind James F. Lind James Francis Lind was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James F. Lind was born in York, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Penn State Extension School as an accountant. He served in the United States Army from 1917 to 1920, 1941 to 1946, and in 1953... Redistricted from 21st |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
S. Walter Stauffer S. Walter Stauffer Simon Walter Stauffer was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.S. Walter Stauffer was born in Walkersville, Maryland. He graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1912. He moved to York, Pennsylvania in 1915. He was engaged in the manufacture of lime, crushed... (R) 52.3% James F. Lind (D) 47.7% |
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James E. Van Zandt James E. Van Zandt James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 22nd |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | James E. Van Zandt James E. Van Zandt James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 62.8% Joseph A. Moran (D) 37.2% |
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Augustine B. Kelley Augustine B. Kelley Augustine Bernard Kelley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Augustine B. Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence... Redistricted from 27th |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Augustine B. Kelley Augustine B. Kelley Augustine Bernard Kelley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Augustine B. Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence... (D) 52.9% J. Cleveland McKenna (R) 47.1% |
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John P. Saylor John P. Saylor John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,... Redistricted from 26th |
Republican | 1949 | Re-elected | John P. Saylor John P. Saylor John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,... (R) 52.4% William D. Shettig (D) 47.6% |
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Leon H. Gavin Leon H. Gavin Leon Harry Gavin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... Redistricted from 19th |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Leon H. Gavin Leon H. Gavin Leon Harry Gavin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 67.8% Fred C. Barr (D) 32.2% |
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Carroll D. Kearns Carroll D. Kearns Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the... Redistricted from 28th |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Carroll D. Kearns Carroll D. Kearns Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the... (R) 57.1% Clinton J. Bebell (D) 42.9% |
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Louis E. Graham Louis E. Graham Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Louis E. Graham Louis E. Graham Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 50.4% Frank M. Clark (D) 49.6% |
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Thomas E. Morgan Thomas E. Morgan Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Thomas E. Morgan was born in Ellsworth, PA. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1930, the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery in 1933, and Wayne University in Detroit, MI, in 1934... Redistricted from 24th |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Thomas E. Morgan Thomas E. Morgan Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Thomas E. Morgan was born in Ellsworth, PA. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1930, the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery in 1933, and Wayne University in Detroit, MI, in 1934... (D) 59.1% Edward L. Sittler, Jr. (R) 40.9% |
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Edward L. Sittler, Jr. Edward L. Sittler, Jr. Edward Lewis Sittler, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 23rd |
Republican | 1950 | Lost re-election Republican loss |
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James G. Fulton James G. Fulton James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania... Redistricted from 31st |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | James G. Fulton James G. Fulton James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania... (R) 62.6% Thomas J. O'Toole (D) 37.4% |
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Herman P. Eberharter Herman P. Eberharter Herman Peter Eberharter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 32nd |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Herman P. Eberharter Herman P. Eberharter Herman Peter Eberharter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (D) 58.7% Harmar D. Denny, Jr. (R) 41.3% |
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Harmar D. Denny, Jr. Harmar D. Denny, Jr. Lieutenant Colonel Harmar Denny Denny, Jr. was a pilot and Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 29th |
Republican | 1950 | Lost re-election Republican loss |
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Robert J. Corbett Robert J. Corbett Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 30th |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Robert J. Corbett Robert J. Corbett Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 61.7% Lee T. Sellars (D) 38.3% |
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Vera Buchanan Vera Buchanan Vera Daerr Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Biography :... Redistricted from 33rd |
Democratic | 1951 | Re-elected | Vera Buchanan Vera Buchanan Vera Daerr Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Biography :... (D) 63.6% Peter F. Bender (R) 36.4% |
Rhode Island
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Aime Forand Aime Forand Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Aime Forand Aime Forand Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938... (D) 54.9% Berthelot A. Leclaire (R) 45.1% |
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John E. Fogarty John E. Fogarty John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | John E. Fogarty John E. Fogarty John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term... (D) 53.4% James O. Watts (R) 46.6% |
South Carolina
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L. Mendel Rivers L. Mendel Rivers Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years... |
Democratic | 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1940 The 1940 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1940 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 1st congressional district was retained by... |
Re-elected | L. Mendel Rivers L. Mendel Rivers Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years... (D) Unopposed |
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John J. Riley John J. Riley John Jacob Riley was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, husband of Corinne Boyd Riley.Born on a farm near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Riley attended the public schools in Orangeburg County.... |
Democratic | 1950 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1950 The 1950 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1950 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but Hugo S. Sims, Jr. of the 2nd congressional district and James Butler Hare... |
Re-elected | John J. Riley John J. Riley John Jacob Riley was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, husband of Corinne Boyd Riley.Born on a farm near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Riley attended the public schools in Orangeburg County.... (D) Unopposed |
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William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat.... |
Democratic | 1950 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1950 The 1950 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1950 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but Hugo S. Sims, Jr. of the 2nd congressional district and James Butler Hare... |
Re-elected | William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat.... (D) 93.9% David Dows (R) 6.1% |
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Joseph R. Bryson Joseph R. Bryson Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938 The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13... |
Re-elected | Joseph R. Bryson Joseph R. Bryson Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools.... (D) Unopposed |
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James P. Richards James P. Richards James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower.... |
Democratic | 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1932 The 1932 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1932 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The state lost a seat from redistricting that occurred from the 1930 Census. Four incumbents were re-elected... |
Re-elected | James P. Richards James P. Richards James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower.... (D) 93.9% Herbert L. Crosland (R) 6.1% |
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John L. McMillan John L. McMillan John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C... |
Democratic | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938 The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13... |
Re-elected | John L. McMillan John L. McMillan John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C... (D) Unopposed |
South Dakota
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Harold Lovre Harold Lovre Harold Orrin Lovre was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Toronto, South Dakota. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1957. He ran for re-election to a fifth term in 1956 but lost to... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Harold Lovre Harold Lovre Harold Orrin Lovre was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Toronto, South Dakota. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1957. He ran for re-election to a fifth term in 1956 but lost to... (R) 68.5% Goldie Wells (D) 31.5% |
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Ellis Yarnal Berry Ellis Yarnal Berry Ellis Yarnall Berry was an attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and education:... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Ellis Yarnal Berry Ellis Yarnal Berry Ellis Yarnall Berry was an attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and education:... (R) 69.0% George A. Bangs (D) 31.0% |
Tennessee
Tennessee lost one seat in reapportionment, and divided the old 4th district between the old 5th and 7th districts, with other minor boundary changes.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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B. Carroll Reece B. Carroll Reece Brazilla Carroll Reece was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Early life and career:Reece was born on a farm near Butler, Tennessee, one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | B. Carroll Reece B. Carroll Reece Brazilla Carroll Reece was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Early life and career:Reece was born on a farm near Butler, Tennessee, one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece... (R) 65.9% Arthur W. Bright (D) 34.1% |
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Howard Baker, Sr. Howard Baker, Sr. Howard Henry Baker, Sr. was a United States Representative from Tennessee. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:Baker was born in Somerset, Kentucky in 1902 to James F... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Howard Baker, Sr. Howard Baker, Sr. Howard Henry Baker, Sr. was a United States Representative from Tennessee. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:Baker was born in Somerset, Kentucky in 1902 to James F... (R) 68.9% Boyd W. Cox (D) 31.1% |
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James B. Frazier, Jr. James B. Frazier, Jr. James Beriah Frazier, Jr. was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father was James B. Frazier, who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1905 to 1911... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | James B. Frazier, Jr. James B. Frazier, Jr. James Beriah Frazier, Jr. was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father was James B. Frazier, who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1905 to 1911... (D) 70.0% Joseph M. Parker (R) 30.0% |
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Joe L. Evins Joe L. Evins Joseph Landon Evins was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1947 to 1977.Evins was a native of the Blend Community of DeKalb County, Tennessee, the son of James Edgar Evins and Myrtie Goodson Evins. His father was a Tennessee state senator and a successful local businessman.Joe L... Redistricted from 5th |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Joe L. Evins Joe L. Evins Joseph Landon Evins was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1947 to 1977.Evins was a native of the Blend Community of DeKalb County, Tennessee, the son of James Edgar Evins and Myrtie Goodson Evins. His father was a Tennessee state senator and a successful local businessman.Joe L... (D) Unopposed |
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Albert Gore, Sr. Albert Gore, Sr. Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Sr. was an American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party from Tennessee.... |
Democratic | 1938 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic loss |
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Percy Priest Percy Priest James Percy Priest was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.- Background :Priest was born in Maury County, Tennessee... Redistricted from 6th |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Percy Priest Percy Priest James Percy Priest was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.- Background :Priest was born in Maury County, Tennessee... (D) 67.5% Homer P. Wall (R) 32.5% |
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James Patrick Sutton James Patrick Sutton James Patrick Sutton was an American politician and a member of the United States Congress from Tennessee. He was born on October 31, 1915. He attended the public schools of Wartrace, Tennessee, and Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in... Redistricted from 7th |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | James Patrick Sutton James Patrick Sutton James Patrick Sutton was an American politician and a member of the United States Congress from Tennessee. He was born on October 31, 1915. He attended the public schools of Wartrace, Tennessee, and Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in... (D) Unopposed |
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Tom J. Murray Tom J. Murray Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:... Redistricted from 8th |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Tom J. Murray Tom J. Murray Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:... (D) Unopposed |
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Jere Cooper Jere Cooper Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee... Redistricted from 9th |
Democratic | 1928 | Re-elected | Jere Cooper Jere Cooper Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee... (D) Unopposed |
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Clifford Davis Clifford Davis Clifford Davis was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1940 to 1965.-Early life:Davis was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, moving to Memphis with his parents at age 14. There he completed the high school curriculum of the public schools, and in 1917 he completed law school at the... Redistricted from 10th |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Clifford Davis Clifford Davis Clifford Davis was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1940 to 1965.-Early life:Davis was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, moving to Memphis with his parents at age 14. There he completed the high school curriculum of the public schools, and in 1917 he completed law school at the... (D) 85.7% William P. Chenault (I) 14.3% |
Texas
Texas gained one seat, adding it as an at-large district instead of redistricting.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Wright Patman Wright Patman John William Wright Patman was a U.S. Congressman from Texas in Texas's 1st congressional district and chair of the United States House Committee on Banking and Currency .-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1928 | Re-elected | Wright Patman Wright Patman John William Wright Patman was a U.S. Congressman from Texas in Texas's 1st congressional district and chair of the United States House Committee on Banking and Currency .-Early life:... (D) Unopposed |
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Jesse M. Combs Jesse M. Combs Jesse Martin Combs was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Center, Texas, Combs attended the public schools and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1912. He was admitted to the bar in 1918 and commenced practice in Kountze, Texas. He served ascounty judge of Hardin... |
Democratic | 1944 | Retired Democratic hold |
Jack Brooks Jack Brooks (politician) Jack Bascom Brooks is a retired Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Texas, who served for more than 40 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was defeated for reelection in the 1994 election... (D) 79.0% Randolph C. Reed (R) 21.0% |
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Lindley Beckworth Lindley Beckworth Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr. was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives from 1939-1952 and 1957-1966.... |
Democratic | 1938 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Brady P. Gentry Brady P. Gentry Brady Preston Gentry was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Colfax, Texas, Gentry attended the public schools and East Texas State College, Commerce, Texas. He graduated from Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and began practice in Tyler,... (D) Unopposed |
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Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and... |
Democratic | 1912 | Re-elected | Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and... (D) Unopposed |
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Joseph Franklin Wilson | Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Joseph Franklin Wilson (D) Unopposed | |
Olin E. Teague Olin E. Teague Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Olin E. Teague Olin E. Teague Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978... (D) Unopposed |
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John Dowdy John Dowdy John Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1953 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd District of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery.According... |
Democratic | September 23, 1952 (Special) |
Re-elected | John Dowdy John Dowdy John Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1953 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd District of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery.According... (D) Unopposed |
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Albert Richard Thomas Albert Richard Thomas This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas .... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Albert Richard Thomas Albert Richard Thomas This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas .... (D) Unopposed |
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Clark W. Thompson Clark W. Thompson Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Clark W. Thompson Clark W. Thompson Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World... (D) Unopposed |
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Homer Thornberry Homer Thornberry William Homer Thornberry was a United States Representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1948 to 1963, and then was a federal judge.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Homer Thornberry Homer Thornberry William Homer Thornberry was a United States Representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1948 to 1963, and then was a federal judge.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed |
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William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... (D) Unopposed |
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Wingate H. Lucas Wingate H. Lucas Wingate Hezekiah Lucas was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Grapevine, Texas, Lucas attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, and the Texas University at Austin. He studied law... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Wingate H. Lucas Wingate H. Lucas Wingate Hezekiah Lucas was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Grapevine, Texas, Lucas attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, and the Texas University at Austin. He studied law... (D) Unopposed |
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Frank N. Ikard Frank N. Ikard Frank Neville Ikard was a United States Representative from Texas. He was born in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas and attended the public schools and the Schriener Institute, in Kerrville. He earned an A.B. at the University of Texas where he was a member of the Texas Cowboys, in 1936 as well as a... |
Democratic | 1951 | Re-elected | Frank N. Ikard Frank N. Ikard Frank Neville Ikard was a United States Representative from Texas. He was born in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas and attended the public schools and the Schriener Institute, in Kerrville. He earned an A.B. at the University of Texas where he was a member of the Texas Cowboys, in 1936 as well as a... (D) Unopposed |
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John E. Lyle, Jr. John E. Lyle, Jr. John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas.... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | John E. Lyle, Jr. John E. Lyle, Jr. John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas.... (D) Unopposed |
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Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate... (D) Unopposed |
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Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth Mills Regan was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Regan attended the public schools and Vincennes University.... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth Mills Regan was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Regan attended the public schools and Vincennes University.... (D) Unopposed |
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Omar Burleson Omar Burleson Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Omar Burleson Omar Burleson Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in... (D) Unopposed |
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Walter E. Rogers | Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Walter E. Rogers (D) Unopposed | |
George H. Mahon George H. Mahon George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district.... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | George H. Mahon George H. Mahon George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district.... (D) Unopposed |
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Paul J. Kilday Paul J. Kilday Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Paul J. Kilday Paul J. Kilday Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to... (D) Unopposed |
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O. C. Fisher O. C. Fisher Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | O. C. Fisher O. C. Fisher Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
Martin Dies, Jr. Martin Dies, Jr. Martin Dies, Jr. was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. His father, Martin Dies, was also a member of the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed |
Utah
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Walter K. Granger Walter K. Granger Walter Keil Granger was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in St. George, Utah, Granger moved with his parents to Cedar City, Utah, in 1894. He attended the public schools and graduated from Branch Agricultural College at Cedar City, Utah in 1909... |
Democratic | 1940 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
Douglas R. Stringfellow Douglas R. Stringfellow Douglas R. Stringfellow was a one-term congressman in the United States House of Representatives and is remembered as a fraud.- Biographical background :... (R) 60.5% Ernest R. McKay (D) 39.5% |
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Reva Beck Bosone Reva Beck Bosone Reva Zilpha Beck Bosone was a U.S. Representative from Utah. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Utah.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
William A. Dawson William A. Dawson William Adams Dawson was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Layton, Utah, Dawson attended the public schools.He graduated from the law department of the University of Utah in 1926.... (R) 52.5% Reva Beck Bosone (D) 47.5% |
Vermont
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Winston L. Prouty Winston L. Prouty Winston Lewis Prouty was a United States Representative and Senator from Vermont.Winston Lewis Prouty was born in Newport, Vermont, to Willard Robert Prouty and Margaret Prouty. The Prouty family owned and operated Prouty & Miller, a lumber and building materials company, with forests east of the... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Winston L. Prouty Winston L. Prouty Winston Lewis Prouty was a United States Representative and Senator from Vermont.Winston Lewis Prouty was born in Newport, Vermont, to Willard Robert Prouty and Margaret Prouty. The Prouty family owned and operated Prouty & Miller, a lumber and building materials company, with forests east of the... (R) 71.8% Herbert B. Comings (D) 28.2% |
Virginia
Virginia gained one seat, adding a new district in the DC suburbs and making boundary adjustments elsewhere.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891.... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward J. Robeson, Jr. Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891.... (D) Unopposed |
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Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia.... (D) Unopposed |
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J. Vaughan Gary J. Vaughan Gary Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia... |
Democratic | 1945 | Re-elected | J. Vaughan Gary J. Vaughan Gary Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia... (D) 57.7% Walter R. Gambill (R) 42.3% |
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Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He... (D) Unopposed |
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Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:... (D) Unopposed |
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Clarence G. Burton Clarence G. Burton Clarence Godber Burton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Burton moved with his parents to Lynchburg, Virginia, at an early age.He attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Richard Harding Poff Richard Harding Poff Richard Harding Poff was an American politician and judge. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1952, representing Virginia's Sixth District... (R) 51.5% Clarence G. Burton (D) 48.5% |
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Burr Harrison Burr Harrison Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Burr Harrison Burr Harrison Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown... (D) 79.1% Glenn W. Ruebush (R) 20.9% |
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Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... (D) 75.8% Homer G. Richey (I) 24.2% |
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Thomas B. Fugate Thomas B. Fugate Thomas Bacon Fugate was a United States Representative from Virginia who served in the Eighty-first and Eighty-second Congresses. Fugate was elected to Congress as a Democrat.-References:*... |
Democratic | 1948 | Retired Republican gain |
William Creed Wampler (R) 51.7% M. M. Long (D) 48.3% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Joel T. Broyhill (R) 50.2% Edmund D. Campbell (D) 49.8% |
Washington
Washington gained one seat at reapportionment, adding it as an at-large district instead of redistricting.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Hugh B. Mitchell | Democratic | 1948 | Retired to run for Governor Republican gain |
Thomas Pelly Thomas Pelly Thomas Minor Pelly , an American politician born in Seattle, Washington, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1973. He represented the First Congressional District of Washington as a Republican. Due to health concerns, he did not run for re-election in... (R) 51.4% Stimson Bullitt (D) 48.3% James A. McDaniel (Prog) 0.3% |
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Henry M. Jackson Henry M. Jackson Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death... |
Democratic | 1940 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
Jack Westland (R) 54.2% Harry F. Henson (D) 45.6% Elgar Houghton (Prog) 0.2% |
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Russell V. Mack Russell V. Mack Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Russell V. Mack Russell V. Mack Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and... (R) 53.3% Gordon M. Quarnstrom (D) 46.6% Robert Dokter (Prog) 0.1% |
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Hal Holmes Hal Holmes Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Hal Holmes Hal Holmes Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools.... (R) 67.5% William Bryan (D) 32.5% |
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Walt Horan Walt Horan Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Walt Horan Walt Horan Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington.... (R) 56.0% Robert Dellwo (D) 44.0% |
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Thor C. Tollefson Thor C. Tollefson Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Thor C. Tollefson Thor C. Tollefson Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924... (R) 59.8% John J. O'Connell (D) 40.2% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
Donald H. Magnuson Donald H. Magnuson Donald Hammer Magnuson was a U.S. Representative from Washington and an investigative journalist for the Daily Olympian and Seattle Times.-Background:... (D) 50.5% Al Canwell (R) 49.5% Elmer R. Moork (Lab) 0.05% |
West Virginia
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Robert L. Ramsay Robert L. Ramsay (politician) Robert Lincoln Ramsay was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from West Virginia. The son of a coal miner, Robert Ramsay was born in Witton Gilbert, County Durham, England. Ramsay immigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents, who settled in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Bob Mollohan Bob Mollohan Robert "Bob" Homer Mollohan was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat from West Virginia, Mollohan was succeeded in Congress by his son, Alan.... (D) 52.9% Francis J. Love (R) 47.1% |
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Harley O. Staggers | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Harley O. Staggers (D) 51.5% Kermit R. Mason (R) 48.5% |
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Cleveland M. Bailey Cleveland M. Bailey Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Virginia, Bailey attended the public schools, and West Liberty State College, West Liberty, W.Virginia.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Cleveland M. Bailey Cleveland M. Bailey Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Virginia, Bailey attended the public schools, and West Liberty State College, West Liberty, W.Virginia.... (D) 53.4% Frank Love (R) 46.6% |
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Maurice G. Burnside Maurice G. Burnside Maurice Gwinn Burnside was a professor, tobacco warehouse manager, and U.S. Representative from Huntington, West Virginia.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Will E. Neal Will E. Neal William Elmer Neal was a physician and U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near Proctorville, Ohio, Neal attended the public schools.He graduated from Proctorville High School in 1894.... (R) 53.3% Maurice G. Burnside (D) 46.7% |
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Elizabeth Kee Elizabeth Kee Maude Elizabeth Kee , known more generally as Elizabeth Kee, was a U.S. Democratic politician. She was the first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1951 | Re-elected | Elizabeth Kee Elizabeth Kee Maude Elizabeth Kee , known more generally as Elizabeth Kee, was a U.S. Democratic politician. She was the first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia.-Biography:... (D) 63.8% Cyrus H. Gadd (R) 36.2% |
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E. H. Hedrick E. H. Hedrick Erland Harold Hedrick, better known as E. H. Hedrick was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia.... |
Democratic | 1944 | Retired to run for Governor Democratic hold |
Robert Byrd Robert Byrd Robert Carlyle Byrd was a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Byrd served as a U.S. Representative from 1953 until 1959 and as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010... (D) 55.6% Latelle M. LaFollette, Jr. (R) 44.4% |
Wisconsin
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Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923... |
Republican | 1941 | Re-elected | Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923... (R) 59.4% Arnie W. Agnew (D) 40.6% |
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Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from April 22, 1947 to January 3, 1957, and Wisconsin's Ninth Congressional District from January 3, 1965 to December 31, 1974.-Early life and education:Davis was born on a... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from April 22, 1947 to January 3, 1957, and Wisconsin's Ninth Congressional District from January 3, 1965 to December 31, 1974.-Early life and education:Davis was born on a... (R) 62.9% Horace W. Wilkie (D) 37.1% |
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Gardner R. Withrow Gardner R. Withrow Gardner Robert Withrow was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member of the Wisconsin... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Gardner R. Withrow Gardner R. Withrow Gardner Robert Withrow was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member of the Wisconsin... (R) 75.1% Edna Brown (D) 24.9% |
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Clement J. Zablocki Clement J. Zablocki Clement John Zablocki was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.-Career:Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Clement J. Zablocki Clement J. Zablocki Clement John Zablocki was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.-Career:Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat... (D) 64.3% John C. Schafer (R) 35.7% |
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Charles J. Kersten Charles J. Kersten Charles Joseph Kersten was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin .Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kersten graduated from Marquette University College of Law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1925 and was admitted to the bar the same year.He commenced the practice of law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1928, serving... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | Charles J. Kersten Charles J. Kersten Charles Joseph Kersten was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin .Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kersten graduated from Marquette University College of Law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1925 and was admitted to the bar the same year.He commenced the practice of law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1928, serving... (R) 51.6% Andrew Biemiller (D) 48.4% |
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William Van Pelt William Van Pelt William Kaiser Van Pelt was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1951–1965, serving Wisconsin's 6th District. Van Pelt owned City Fuel Company and was involved in the Republican Party. He was defeated for re-election in 1964 after serving seven terms.He was born... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William Van Pelt William Van Pelt William Kaiser Van Pelt was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1951–1965, serving Wisconsin's 6th District. Van Pelt owned City Fuel Company and was involved in the Republican Party. He was defeated for re-election in 1964 after serving seven terms.He was born... (R) 71.7% Ralph A. Norem (D) 28.3% |
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Vacant | Reid F. Murray Reid F. Murray Reid Fred Murray was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, businessman, and educator.Born in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, Murray attended the public schools and Manawa High School.... (R) died April 29, 1952 Republican hold |
Melvin R. Laird Melvin R. Laird Melvin Robert Laird is an American politician and writer. Laird was a Republican congressman who also served as Richard Nixon's Secretary of Defense from 1969 to 1973. Laird urged Nixon to maintain a policy of withdrawing US soldiers from Vietnam... (R) 72.3% Ernest Kluck (D) 27.7% |
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John W. Byrnes John W. Byrnes John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | John W. Byrnes John W. Byrnes John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:... (R) 73.6% Robert C. Schultz (D) 26.4% |
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Merlin Hull Merlin Hull Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Merlin Hull Merlin Hull Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.... (R) 65.2% Kent L. Pillsbury (D) 34.8% |
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Alvin E. O'Konski | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Alvin E. O'Konski (R) 67.4% Roland Kannenberg (D) 32.6% |
Wyoming
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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William H. Harrison William H. Harrison (Wyoming Congressman) William Henry Harrison was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. representative from Wyoming.-Political career:... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William H. Harrison William H. Harrison (Wyoming Congressman) William Henry Harrison was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. representative from Wyoming.-Political career:... (R) 60.1% Robert R. Rose, Jr. (D) 39.9% |
See also
- 83rd United States Congress83rd United States CongressThe Eighty-third United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1955, during the first two years...
- United States Senate elections, 1952
- United States presidential election, 1952United States presidential election, 1952The United States presidential election of 1952 took place in an era when Cold War tension between the United States and the Soviet Union was escalating rapidly. In the United States Senate, Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin had become a national figure after chairing congressional...