United States House election, 1974 - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The U.S. House election, 1974 was an election for the United States House of Representatives

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 1974 that occurred in the wake of the Watergate scandal

Watergate scandal

The Watergate scandal was a political scandal during the 1970s in the United States resulting from the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement...

, which had forced 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....

Richard M. Nixon to resign in favor of 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...

. This scandal allowed the Democratic Party to make large gains in the House election, taking 49 seats from the Republican Party and increasing their majority above the two-thirds mark.

Notable freshmen included future Senators and presidential candidates Paul Tsongas

Paul Tsongas

Paul Efthemios Tsongas was a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1979 to 1985. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 1992 presidential election. He previously served as a U.S...

(D-Mass.), Tom Harkin

Tom Harkin

Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives ....

(D-Iowa), and Christopher Dodd

Christopher Dodd

Christopher John "Chris" Dodd is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut for a thirty-year period ending with the 111th United States Congress....

(D-Conn.).

Future President Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...

was the Democratic nominee for a seat in Arkansas, but lost.

Overall results

!style="background-color:#E9E9E9" align=center rowspan= 2 colspan=2| Parties
!style="background-color:#E9E9E9" align=center colspan=4| Seats
!style="background-color:#E9E9E9" align=center colspan=3| Popular Vote
|- bgcolor=#E9E9E9
| align=center | 1972
| align=center |1974
| align=center |+/-
| align=center |Strength
| align=center |Vote
| align=center |%
| align=center |Change
|-

|align=left|Democratic Party
| align=right | 242
| align=right | 291
| align=right | +49
| align=right | 66.9%
| align=right | 29,872,842
| align=right | 57.1%
| align=right | +5.4%
|-

|align=left|Republican Party
| align=right | 192
| align=right | 144
| align=right | -48
| align=right | 33.1%
| align=right | 21,165,583
| align=right | 40.5%
| align=right | -5.9%
|-

|align=left|Others
| align=right | 1
| align=right | 0
| align=right | -1
| align=right | -
| align=right | 1,275,032
| align=right | 2.4%
| align=right | +0.5%
|- bgcolor=CCCCCC
| align=center colspan="2" width=100|Total
| align=center | 435
| align=center | 435
| align=center | 0
| align=center | 100.0%
| align=center | 52,313,457
| align=center | 100.0%
| align=center | -
|- bgcolor=E9E9E9
|align="left" colspan=9|Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk
|}

Retiring Incumbents

: Jerome R. Waldie
Jerome R. Waldie
Jerome Russell "Jerry" Waldie was a United States Representative from California.-Early life:Born in Antioch, California, Waldie attended Antioch public schools...

(D) Ran for Governor (Lost)
: Richard T. Hanna
Richard T. Hanna
Richard Thomas Hanna was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, Hanna graduated from Pasadena Junior College, Pasadena, California. He received his B.A. and LL.B. from the University of California, Los Angeles, California. He was a lawyer in private practice...

(D)
: 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)

Incumbents Defeated

: 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...
: Bob Mathias
Bob Mathias
Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of California.-Early life and athletic career:...
: Victor Veysey
Victor Veysey
Victor Vincent Veysey was an American Republican politician.-Education:Born in 1915 in Los Angeles, California, Veysey received a BSc from CalTech in 1936 and an MBA from Harvard University in 1938...

Wisconsin's third district= Vernon Thompson (R)

November elections

Key to party abbreviations: AI=American Independent, D=Democratic, I=Independent, PF=Peace and Freedom, R=Republican

Alabama

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Jack Edwards	Republican	1964	Re-elected	Jack Edwards (R) 59.5% Augusta A. Wilson (D) 37.0% Mary B. McCarthy (Nat Dem) 3.6%
William Louis Dickinson	Republican	1964	Re-elected	William Louis Dickinson (R) 66.1% Clair Chisler (D) 33.9%
William Flynt Nichols William Flynt Nichols William Flynt "Bill" Nichols was a Democratic member of United States House of Representatives from Alabama, having served from 1967 until his death in office.-Education:...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	William Flynt Nichols William Flynt Nichols William Flynt "Bill" Nichols was a Democratic member of United States House of Representatives from Alabama, having served from 1967 until his death in office.-Education:... (D) 95.9% James R. Connell (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... ) 4.1%
Tom Bevill Tom Bevill Tom Bevill , a Democrat, was a fifteen-term U.S. congressman representing Alabama's 4th Congressional District .-Early years and education:...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Tom Bevill Tom Bevill Tom Bevill , a Democrat, was a fifteen-term U.S. congressman representing Alabama's 4th Congressional District .-Early years and education:... (D) Unopposed
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) Unopposed
John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. served as a United States Congressman from Alabama's 6th congressional district.- Early life :...	Republican	1964	Re-elected	John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. served as a United States Congressman from Alabama's 6th congressional district.- Early life :... (R) 57.0% Nina Miglionico (D) 41.3% Elizabeth S. Dillard (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... ) 1.7%
Walter Flowers Walter Flowers Walter Flowers was an American Democratic politician who represented Alabama's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from January 1969 to January 1979.-Private life:...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Walter Flowers Walter Flowers Walter Flowers was an American Democratic politician who represented Alabama's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from January 1969 to January 1979.-Private life:... (D) 91.0% Frank P. Walls (Con) 6.4% Lewis Black (Nat Dem) 2.6%

Alaska

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Don Young Don Young Donald Edwin "Don" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1973. He is a member of the Republican Party.Young is the 6th most senior U.S. Representative and the 2nd most senior Republican Representative, as well as the 2nd most senior Republican in Congress as a whole...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Don Young Don Young Donald Edwin "Don" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1973. He is a member of the Republican Party.Young is the 6th most senior U.S. Representative and the 2nd most senior Republican Representative, as well as the 2nd most senior Republican in Congress as a whole... (R) 53.8% William L. Hensley (D) 46.2%

Arizona

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
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...	Republican	1952	Re-elected	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) 51.1% Pat Fullinwider (D) 42.3% J. M. Sanders (I) 6.6%
Mo Udall Mo Udall Morris King "Mo" Udall was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona from May 2, 1961 to May 4, 1991...	Democratic	1961	Re-elected	Mo Udall Mo Udall Morris King "Mo" Udall was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona from May 2, 1961 to May 4, 1991... (D) 62.0% Keith Dolgaard (R) 38.0%
Sam Steiger Sam Steiger Sam Steiger is an American politician, journalist, political pundit, and rancher. He has served five terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, two terms in the Arizona State Senate, and one term as mayor of Prescott, Arizona. Steiger has also made an unsuccessful run for the U.S...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Sam Steiger Sam Steiger Sam Steiger is an American politician, journalist, political pundit, and rancher. He has served five terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, two terms in the Arizona State Senate, and one term as mayor of Prescott, Arizona. Steiger has also made an unsuccessful run for the U.S... (R) 51.1% Pat Bosch (D) 48.9%
John Bertrand Conlan John Bertrand Conlan John Bertrand Conlan is a retired U.S. lawyer and Republican politician. He served as a State Senator from 1965 to 1972 and as a United States Representative from Arizona from 1973 to 1977. In Congress, he was known as a strong and outspoken conservative...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	John Bertrand Conlan John Bertrand Conlan John Bertrand Conlan is a retired U.S. lawyer and Republican politician. He served as a State Senator from 1965 to 1972 and as a United States Representative from Arizona from 1973 to 1977. In Congress, he was known as a strong and outspoken conservative... (R) 55.3% Byron T. "Bud" Brown (D) 44.7%

Arkansas

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
William Vollie Alexander, Jr.	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	William Vollie Alexander, Jr. (D) 90.6% James Lawrence Dauer (R) 9.4%
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) 58.9% Judy Petty (R) 41.1%
John P. Hammerschmidt	Republican	1966	Re-elected	John P. Hammerschmidt (R) 51.8% Bill Clinton Bill Clinton William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation... (D) 48.2%
Ray Thornton Ray Thornton Raymond Hoyt "Ray" Thornton, Jr. is a former U.S. Representative from the US state of Arkansas.Thornton earned a degree in political science from Yale University and, later, a law degree from the University of Arkansas...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Ray Thornton Ray Thornton Raymond Hoyt "Ray" Thornton, Jr. is a former U.S. Representative from the US state of Arkansas.Thornton earned a degree in political science from Yale University and, later, a law degree from the University of Arkansas... (D) Unopposed

California

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Harold T. Johnson Harold T. Johnson Harold T. "Bizz" Johnson was an American politician from California and a member of the Democratic party.-Political career:... Redistricted from the 2nd district	Democratic	1958 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1958 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1958 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 4, 1958...	Re-elected	Harold T. Johnson Harold T. Johnson Harold T. "Bizz" Johnson was an American politician from California and a member of the Democratic party.-Political career:... (D) 85.9% Dorothy D. Paradis (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 14.1%
Donald H. Clausen Donald H. Clausen Donald Holst Clausen is a former U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ferndale, California, Clausen graduated from elementary and high schools of Ferndale. He attended San José State University, California Polytechnic State University , Weber State University , and Saint Mary's College of... Redistricted from the 1st district	Republican	1963	Re-elected	Donald H. Clausen Donald H. Clausen Donald Holst Clausen is a former U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ferndale, California, Clausen graduated from elementary and high schools of Ferndale. He attended San José State University, California Polytechnic State University , Weber State University , and Saint Mary's College of... (R) 53.0% Oscar Klee (D) 42.7% Carole J. Glass (PF) 4.3%
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...	Democratic	1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 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 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a...	Re-elected	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) 72.3% Ivaldo Lenci (R) 27.7%
Robert L. Leggett Robert L. Leggett Robert Louis Leggett was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Richmond, California, Leggett attended the public schools there. He served as an enlisted man in the United States Naval Air Corps from 1944 to 1946....	Democratic	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Re-elected	Robert L. Leggett Robert L. Leggett Robert Louis Leggett was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Richmond, California, Leggett attended the public schools there. He served as an enlisted man in the United States Naval Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.... (D) Unopposed
John L. Burton John L. Burton John Lowell Burton is the current Chairman of the California Democratic Party. He is an American politician who served as a Democratic California State Senator from 1996 until 2004, representing the 3rd district. From 1998 until he was forced out of office by term limits in 2004, he served as the... Redistricted from the 6th district	Democratic	1974 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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 4, 1974...	Re-elected	John L. Burton John L. Burton John Lowell Burton is the current Chairman of the California Democratic Party. He is an American politician who served as a Democratic California State Senator from 1996 until 2004, representing the 3rd district. From 1998 until he was forced out of office by term limits in 2004, he served as the... (D) 59.3% Thomas Caylor (R) 38.0% Raymond Broshears (PF) 2.7%
Phillip Burton Phillip Burton Phillip Burton was a United States Representative from California. A Democrat, he was instrumental in creating the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Burton was one of the first members of Congress to acknowledge the need for AIDS research and introduce an AIDS bill. He was the brother of... Redistricted from the 5th district	Democratic	1964 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1964 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1964 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, 1964...	Re-elected	Phillip Burton Phillip Burton Phillip Burton was a United States Representative from California. A Democrat, he was instrumental in creating the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Burton was one of the first members of Congress to acknowledge the need for AIDS research and introduce an AIDS bill. He was the brother of... (D) 71.4% Tom Spinosa (R) 21.7% Emily L. Siegel (PF) 4.0% Carl Richard Davis (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.9%
Jerome R. Waldie Jerome R. Waldie Jerome Russell "Jerry" Waldie was a United States Representative from California.-Early life:Born in Antioch, California, Waldie attended Antioch public schools... Redistricted from the 14th district	Democratic	1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 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, 1966...	Retired to run for Governor Governor of California The Governor of California is the chief executive of the California state government, whose responsibilities include making annual State of the State addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced... Democratic hold	George Miller (D) 55.6% Gary Fernandez (R) 44.4%
Ron Dellums Ron Dellums Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums served as Oakland's forty-fifth mayor. From 1971 to 1998, he was elected to thirteen terms as a Member of the U.S... Redistricted from the 7th district	Democratic	1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 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, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when...	Re-elected	Ron Dellums Ron Dellums Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums served as Oakland's forty-fifth mayor. From 1971 to 1998, he was elected to thirteen terms as a Member of the U.S... (D) 56.5% Jack Redden (R) 39.7% John Holland (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.8%
Pete Stark Pete Stark Fortney Hillman "Pete" Stark, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1973. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Currently he is the 5th most senior Representative, as well as 6th most senior member of Congress overall... Redistricted from the 8th district	Democratic	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	Pete Stark Pete Stark Fortney Hillman "Pete" Stark, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1973. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Currently he is the 5th most senior Representative, as well as 6th most senior member of Congress overall... (D) 70.6% Edson Adams (R) 29.4%
Don Edwards Don Edwards William Donlon Edwards is an American politician of the Democratic Party, formerly a member of the United States House of Representatives from California.-Biography:... Redistricted from the 9th district	Democratic	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Re-elected	Don Edwards Don Edwards William Donlon Edwards is an American politician of the Democratic Party, formerly a member of the United States House of Representatives from California.-Biography:... (D) 77.0% John M. Enright (R) 23.0%
Leo Ryan Leo Ryan Leo Joseph Ryan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He served as a U.S. Representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until he was murdered in Guyana by members of the Peoples Temple shortly before the Jonestown Massacre in 1978.After the Watts Riots...	Democratic	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	Leo Ryan Leo Ryan Leo Joseph Ryan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He served as a U.S. Representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until he was murdered in Guyana by members of the Peoples Temple shortly before the Jonestown Massacre in 1978.After the Watts Riots... (D) 75.7% Brainard "Bee" Merdinger (R) 21.3% Nicholas W. Kudrovzeff (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.1%
Pete McCloskey Pete McCloskey Paul Norton "Pete" McCloskey Jr. is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of California who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1983. He ran on an anti-war platform for the Republican nomination for President in 1972 but was defeated by incumbent President... Redistricted from the 17th district	Republican	1967	Re-elected	Pete McCloskey Pete McCloskey Paul Norton "Pete" McCloskey Jr. is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of California who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1983. He ran on an anti-war platform for the Republican nomination for President in 1972 but was defeated by incumbent President... (R) 69.1% Gary G. Gillmor (D) 30.9%
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... Redistricted from the 10th district	Republican	1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 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 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a...	Retired Democratic gain	Norman Mineta Norman Mineta Norman Yoshio Mineta, is a United States politician of the Democratic Party. Mineta most recently served in President George W. Bush's Cabinet as the United States Secretary of Transportation, the only Democratic Cabinet Secretary in the Bush administration... (D) 52.6% George W. Milias (R) 42.4% Elizabeth Cervantes Barron (PF) 2.6% Floyd S. Stancliffe (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.5%
John J. McFall John J. McFall John Joseph McFall was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of California, rising to the position of House Majority Whip.-Early life and career:... Redistricted from the 15th district	Democratic	1956 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1956 The California United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1956 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 6, 1956...	Re-elected	John J. McFall John J. McFall John Joseph McFall was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of California, rising to the position of House Majority Whip.-Early life and career:... (D) 70.8% Charles M. "Chuck" Gibson (R) 24.1% Roger A. Blain (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 5.1%
Bernice F. Sisk Redistricted from the 16th district	Democratic	1954 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1954 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1954 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 6, 1954...	Re-elected	Bernice F. Sisk (D) 71.9% Carol O. Harner (R) 28.1%
Burt L. Talcott Burt L. Talcott Burt Lacklen Talcott is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.-Military career:Born in Billings, Montana Talcott received his degree from Stanford University in 1942, after which he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he became a bomber pilot... Redistricted from the 12th district	Republican	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Re-elected	Burt L. Talcott Burt L. Talcott Burt Lacklen Talcott is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.-Military career:Born in Billings, Montana Talcott received his degree from Stanford University in 1942, after which he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he became a bomber pilot... (R) 49.2% Julian Camacho (D) 47.9% D. Jeff Mauro (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.0%
Bob Mathias Bob Mathias Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of California.-Early life and athletic career:... Redistricted from the 18th district	Republican	1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 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, 1966...	Lost re-election Democratic gain	John Hans Krebs John Hans Krebs John Hans Krebs is a former U.S. Representative from California.Born in Berlin, Germany, Krebs moved to Israel in 1933 and attended Balfour School , 1937.He graduated from Ben Yehuda College in 1945.... (D) 51.9% Bob Mathias (R) 48.1%
William M. Ketchum William M. Ketchum William Matthew Ketchum was a U.S. Representative from California.Ketchum was born on September 2, 1921 in Los Angeles, California. He attended schools in Los Angeles County and military school in North Hollywood, California.He attended Colorado School of Mines from 1939 to 1940, and the... Redistricted from the 36th district	Republican	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	William M. Ketchum William M. Ketchum William Matthew Ketchum was a U.S. Representative from California.Ketchum was born on September 2, 1921 in Los Angeles, California. He attended schools in Los Angeles County and military school in North Hollywood, California.He attended Colorado School of Mines from 1939 to 1940, and the... (R) 52.6% George A. Seielstad (D) 47.4%
Robert J. Lagomarsino Robert J. Lagomarsino Robert John "Bob" Lagomarsino is a former Republican congressman from California. Lagomarsino began his service in the United States House of Representatives in 1974 and was re-elected every two years until 1992, when he was defeated for renomination by Michael Huffington... Redistricted from the 13th district	Republican	1974 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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 4, 1974...	Re-elected	Robert J. Lagomarsino Robert J. Lagomarsino Robert John "Bob" Lagomarsino is a former Republican congressman from California. Lagomarsino began his service in the United States House of Representatives in 1974 and was re-elected every two years until 1992, when he was defeated for renomination by Michael Huffington... (R) 56.5% James D. Loebl (D) 43.5%
Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Morris Goldwater, Jr. , is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from California, 1969–1983. He is the son of the late Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, the Republican nominee who ran against Lyndon B. Johnson for President of the United States during... Redistricted from the 27th district	Republican	1969	Re-elected	Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Morris Goldwater, Jr. , is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from California, 1969–1983. He is the son of the late Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, the Republican nominee who ran against Lyndon B. Johnson for President of the United States during... (R) 61.2% Arline Mathews (D) 38.8%
James C. Corman James C. Corman James Charles Corman was a Los Angeles City Council member from 1957 to 1961 and a Democratic Congressman from California between 1961 and 1981.-General:... Redistricted from the 22nd district	Democratic	1960 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 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, 1960...	Re-elected	James C. Corman James C. Corman James Charles Corman was a Los Angeles City Council member from 1957 to 1961 and a Democratic Congressman from California between 1961 and 1981.-General:... (D) 73.5% Mel Nadell (R) 26.5%
Carlos Moorhead Carlos Moorhead Carlos John Moorhead was a United States Congressman from California. Born in Long Beach, he attended the public schools of Glendale, graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1940 and earned a B.A. from the UCLA in 1943 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1949... Redistricted from the 20th district	Republican	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	Carlos Moorhead Carlos Moorhead Carlos John Moorhead was a United States Congressman from California. Born in Long Beach, he attended the public schools of Glendale, graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1940 and earned a B.A. from the UCLA in 1943 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1949... (R) 55.7% Richard Hallin (D) 44.3%
Thomas M. Rees Thomas M. Rees Thomas Mankell Rees was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Los Angeles, California, Rees was educated in local public schools.B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles, California, 1950.... Redistricted from the 26th district	Democratic	1965	Re-elected	Thomas M. Rees Thomas M. Rees Thomas Mankell Rees was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Los Angeles, California, Rees was educated in local public schools.B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles, California, 1950.... (D) 71.5% Jack E. Roberts (R) 28.5%
None (District created)			New seat Democratic gain	Henry Waxman Henry Waxman Henry Arnold Waxman is the U.S. Representative for , serving in Congress since 1975. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is considered to be one of the most influential liberal members of Congress... (D) 64.2% Elliott Stone Graham (R) 32.8% David E. Davis (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.0%
Edward R. Roybal Edward R. Roybal Edward Ross "Ed" Roybal was a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council for thirteen years and of the U.S. House of Representatives for thirty years.-Biography:... Redistricted from the 30th district	Democratic	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Re-elected	Edward R. Roybal Edward R. Roybal Edward Ross "Ed" Roybal was a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council for thirteen years and of the U.S. House of Representatives for thirty years.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed
John H. Rousselot John H. Rousselot John Harbin Rousselot was a U.S. Representative from southern California. Born in 1927 in Los Angeles, California, Rousselot attended the public schools of San Marino and South... Redistricted from the 24th district	Republican	1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 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, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when...	Re-elected	John H. Rousselot John H. Rousselot John Harbin Rousselot was a U.S. Representative from southern California. Born in 1927 in Los Angeles, California, Rousselot attended the public schools of San Marino and South... (R) 58.8% Paul A. Conforti (D) 41.2%
Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo "Al" Bell, Jr. was an eight-term United States Representative from California, who represented Los Angeles, California's influential Westside.-Family Background & Early Life:... Redistricted from the 28th district	Republican	1960 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 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, 1960...	Re-elected	Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo "Al" Bell, Jr. was an eight-term United States Representative from California, who represented Los Angeles, California's influential Westside.-Family Background & Early Life:... (R) 63.8% Michael Shapiro (D) 32.6% Jack Hampton (PF) 3.6%
Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is a politician from Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. She was the Los Angeles County Supervisor representing the 2nd District . She has served as the Chair three times . She was the first African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress... Redistricted from the 37th district	Democratic	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is a politician from Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. She was the Los Angeles County Supervisor representing the 2nd District . She has served as the Chair three times . She was the first African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress... (D) 80.3% Tom Neddy (R) 19.7%
Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus Freeman "Gus" Hawkins was a prominent African American Democratic Party politician and a figure in the history of Civil Rights and organized labor. He served as the first African American from California in the United States Congress, where he sponsored the Humphrey-Hawkins Full... Redistricted from the 21st district	Democratic	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Re-elected	Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus Freeman "Gus" Hawkins was a prominent African American Democratic Party politician and a figure in the history of Civil Rights and organized labor. He served as the first African American from California in the United States Congress, where he sponsored the Humphrey-Hawkins Full... (D) Unopposed
George E. Danielson George E. Danielson George Elmore Danielson was an American politician who served as a Democratic Congressional representative from California for the 29th District and 30th District .... Redistricted from the 29th district	Democratic	1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 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, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when...	Re-elected	George E. Danielson George E. Danielson George Elmore Danielson was an American politician who served as a Democratic Congressional representative from California for the 29th District and 30th District .... (D) 74.2% Richard E. Ferraro (R) 25.8%
Chet Holifield Redistricted from the 19th district	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...	Retired Democratic loss
Charles H. Wilson Charles H. Wilson Charles Herbert Wilson was a California Democratic politician from the Los Angeles area. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1981.-Early life:...	Democratic	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Re-elected	Charles H. Wilson Charles H. Wilson Charles Herbert Wilson was a California Democratic politician from the Los Angeles area. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1981.-Early life:... (D) 70.5% Norman A. Hodges (R) 26.8% William C. Taylor (PF) 2.7%
Glenn M. Anderson Glenn M. Anderson Glenn Malcolm Anderson was an American politician. He was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of California and later as congressman. He was a member of the Democratic Party.... Redistricted from the 35th district	Democratic	1968 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1968 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1968 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, 1968...	Re-elected	Glenn M. Anderson Glenn M. Anderson Glenn Malcolm Anderson was an American politician. He was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of California and later as congressman. He was a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) 87.7% Virgil V. Badalich (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 9.3% Frank H. Walker (PF) 3.1%
Del M. Clawson Del M. Clawson Delwin Morgan Clawson was born in Thatcher, Arizona and attended Gila College there 1933–1934. He was manager of the Mutual Housing Association of Compton, 1947–1963.... Redistricted from the 23rd district	Republican	1963	Re-elected	Del M. Clawson Del M. Clawson Delwin Morgan Clawson was born in Thatcher, Arizona and attended Gila College there 1933–1934. He was manager of the Mutual Housing Association of Compton, 1947–1963.... (R) 53.4% Robert E. White (D) 43.1% James C. Griffin (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.5%
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... Redistricted from the 32nd district	Republican	1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 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 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a...	Retired Democratic gain	Mark W. Hannaford Mark W. Hannaford Mark Warren Hannaford was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Woodrow, Colorado, Hannaford attended public schools in Anderson, Indiana.B.A., Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1950.... (D) 49.7% Bill Bond (R) 46.3% James Manis (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.0% John S. Donohue (PF) 1.9%
Victor Veysey Victor Veysey Victor Vincent Veysey was an American Republican politician.-Education:Born in 1915 in Los Angeles, California, Veysey received a BSc from CalTech in 1936 and an MBA from Harvard University in 1938... Redistricted from the 43rd district	Republican	1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 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, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when...	Lost re-election Democratic gain	James F. Lloyd James F. Lloyd James Fredrick Lloyd was a California Democratic politician and United States Representative.Lloyd attended public schools in Washington State, California, and Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon, 1940-1942 but did not graduate. He served in the United States Navy as a naval aviator,... (D) 50.3% Victor Veysey (R) 49.7%
George Brown, Jr. George Brown, Jr. George Edward Brown, Jr. was an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1963 to 1971 and from 1973 to 1999, representing Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California.-Background:Brown was born in Holtville, California... Redistricted from the 38th district	Democratic	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	George Brown, Jr. George Brown, Jr. George Edward Brown, Jr. was an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1963 to 1971 and from 1973 to 1999, representing Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California.-Background:Brown was born in Holtville, California... (D) 62.6% Jim Osgood (R) 32.3% William Emery Pasley (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 5.1%
Jerry Pettis Jerry Pettis Jerry Lyle Pettis was an American politician and a Congressman from California. He was also a rancher, teacher, aviator, religious leader, and businessman.... Redistricted from the 33rd district	Republican	1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 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, 1966...	Re-elected	Jerry Pettis Jerry Pettis Jerry Lyle Pettis was an American politician and a Congressman from California. He was also a rancher, teacher, aviator, religious leader, and businessman.... (R) 63.0% Bobby Ray Vincent (D) 33.1% John H. Ortman (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.9%
Richard T. Hanna Richard T. Hanna Richard Thomas Hanna was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, Hanna graduated from Pasadena Junior College, Pasadena, California. He received his B.A. and LL.B. from the University of California, Los Angeles, California. He was a lawyer in private practice... Redistricted from the 34th district	Democratic	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Retired Democratic hold	Jerry M. Patterson Jerry M. Patterson Jerry Mumford Patterson is a California lawyer in California and the District of Columbia, educator and politician, who was a United States Representative from California.... (D) 54.0% David Rehmann (R) 41.3% Lee R. Rayburn (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.2% Larry B. Kallenberger (PF) 1.5%
Charles E. Wiggins Charles E. Wiggins Charles Edward Wiggins was a U.S. Representative from California, and later a United States federal judge.He was initially elected to California's 25th congressional district... Redistricted from the 25th district	Republican	1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 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, 1966...	Re-elected	Charles E. Wiggins Charles E. Wiggins Charles Edward Wiggins was a U.S. Representative from California, and later a United States federal judge.He was initially elected to California's 25th congressional district... (R) 55.2% William E. "Bill" Farris (D) 40.4% Pat P. Scalera (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 4.4%
Andrew J. Hinshaw Andrew J. Hinshaw Andrew Jackson Hinshaw was a U.S. Congressman who in 1977 was convicted of accepting bribes in his previous job as Orange County, California, assessor.-Biography:... Redistricted from the 39th district	Republican	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	Andrew J. Hinshaw Andrew J. Hinshaw Andrew Jackson Hinshaw was a U.S. Congressman who in 1977 was convicted of accepting bribes in his previous job as Orange County, California, assessor.-Biography:... (R) 63.3% Roderick J. "Rod" Wilson (D) 31.0% Grayson L. Watkins (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 5.7%
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:... Redistricted from the 40th district	Republican	1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 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 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a...	Re-elected	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) 54.4% Colleen Marie O'Connor (D) 43.1% Robert W. Franson (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.5%
Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin was an American politician who served as a Democratic United States Representative from California from 1963 to 1981, representing a San Diego area district.-Biography:... Redistricted from the 41st district	Democratic	1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 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 6, 1962...	Re-elected	Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin was an American politician who served as a Democratic United States Representative from California from 1963 to 1981, representing a San Diego area district.-Biography:... (D) 68.9% Wes Marden (R) 31.1%
Clair W. Burgener Redistricted from the 42nd district	Republican	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...	Re-elected	Clair W. Burgener (R) 60.4% Bill Bandes (D) 39.6%

Colorado

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Patricia Schroeder Patricia Schroeder Patricia Nell Scott Schroeder , American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado, serving from 1973 to 1997. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado.- Early years :...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Patricia Schroeder Patricia Schroeder Patricia Nell Scott Schroeder , American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado, serving from 1973 to 1997. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado.- Early years :... (D) 58.5% Frank Southworth (R) 40.8% Elmer B. Sachs (American) 0.7%
Donald G. Brotzman Donald G. Brotzman Donald Glenn Brotzman was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-History:Brotzman was born on a farm in near Sterling, Colorado in Logan County to Priscella Ruth Kittle Smith and Harry Brotzman . He was educated in Logan County schools. He married Louise L. Reed on April 9, 1944...	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Tim Wirth Tim Wirth Timothy Endicott Wirth is a former United States Senator from Colorado. Wirth, a Democrat, was a member of the House from 1975 to 1987 and was elected to the Senate in 1986, serving one term there before stepping down. He was Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs during the Clinton... (D) 51.9% Donald G. Brotzman (R) 48.1%
Frank E. Evans Frank E. Evans Frank Edward Evans was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Evans attended public schools in Colorado Springs. He entered Pomona College in Claremont, California, in 1941. He interrupted his education in 1943 to serve in the United States Navy as a patrol pilot from 1943...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Frank E. Evans Frank E. Evans Frank Edward Evans was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Evans attended public schools in Colorado Springs. He entered Pomona College in Claremont, California, in 1941. He interrupted his education in 1943 to serve in the United States Navy as a patrol pilot from 1943... (D) 67.9% E. Keith Records (R) 32.1%
James Paul Johnson James Paul Johnson James Paul "Jim" Johnson is a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Yankton, Yankton County, S.Dak., JohnsonB.A., Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1952.LL.B., University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1959....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	James Paul Johnson James Paul Johnson James Paul "Jim" Johnson is a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Yankton, Yankton County, S.Dak., JohnsonB.A., Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1952.LL.B., University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1959.... (R) 52.0% John Carroll (D) 48.0%
William L. Armstrong William L. Armstrong William Lester "Bill" Armstrong is an American businessman and politician. He is member of the Republican party and was a United States Representative and Senator from Colorado. Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	William L. Armstrong William L. Armstrong William Lester "Bill" Armstrong is an American businessman and politician. He is member of the Republican party and was a United States Representative and Senator from Colorado. Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska... (R) 57.7% Ben Galloway (D) 38.5% Stan Johnson (I) 3.8%

Connecticut

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
William R. Cotter	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	William R. Cotter (D) 62.7% Francis M. Buckley (R) 35.9% Charlie A. Burke (George Wallace) 1.4%
Robert H. Steele Robert H. Steele Robert Hampton Steele is a retired American politician.Steele was born in Hartford, Connecticut. His father, known as Bob Steele, was host of the state's top rated morning show on WTIC-AM for more than fifty years....	Republican	1970	Retired to run for Governor Democratic gain	Chris Dodd (D) 59.0% Samuel B. Hellier (R) 39.2% Anthony Discepolo (R) 1.8%
Robert Giaimo Robert Giaimo Robert Nicholas Giaimo was a Democratic US Representative from Connecticut. He co-sponsored the legislation creating the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Robert Giaimo Robert Giaimo Robert Nicholas Giaimo was a Democratic US Representative from Connecticut. He co-sponsored the legislation creating the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities... (D) 65.1% James Altham, Jr. (R) 31.4% Peter Koltypin (George Wallace) 2.1% Joelle R. Fishman (C Communist Party USA The Communist Party USA is a Marxist political party in the United States, established in 1919. It has a long, complex history that is closely related to the histories of similar communist parties worldwide and the U.S. labor movement.... ) 1.3%
Stewart McKinney	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Stewart McKinney (R) 53.2% James G. Kellis (D) 45.2% Alan B. Fodeman (George Wallace) 1.6%
Ronald A. Sarasin Ronald A. Sarasin Ronald Arthur Sarasin is a former U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Sarasin attended Center Elementary School in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and graduated from Naugatuck High School 1952. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956.Attained rank of...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Ronald A. Sarasin Ronald A. Sarasin Ronald Arthur Sarasin is a former U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Sarasin attended Center Elementary School in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and graduated from Naugatuck High School 1952. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956.Attained rank of... (R) 50.4% William Ratchford (D) 48.0% Virginia A. Knauf (George Wallace) 1.6%
Ella T. Grasso Ella T. Grasso Ella Grasso , born Ella Giovanna Oliva Tambussi, was an American politician, and first woman elected governor of Connecticut.-Biography:...	Democratic	1970	Retired to run for Governor Democratic hold	Toby Moffett Toby Moffett Anthony John "Toby" Moffett, Jr. was an American politician from the state of Connecticut. A Democrat, Moffett served in the United States House of Representatives as the member from Connecticut's 6th congressional district from 1975 to 1983.-Early life and education:Moffett was born in Holyoke,... (D) 63.4% Patsy J. Piscopo (R) 36.1% Louis J. Marietta (I) 0.4%

Delaware

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Pierre S. du Pont IV	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Pierre S. du Pont IV (R) 58.5% James R. Soles (D) 39.6% Donald G. Gies (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.8% John Trager (Public Congress) 0.8% George C. Brown (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% Melvin Dillard (Lab) 0.09%

Florida

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
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
Don Fuqua Don Fuqua Don Fuqua is a U.S. Democratic politician.Fuqua graduated from the University of Florida in 1957. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Florida and served from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1987.During most of his congressional career, Fuqua maintained his...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Don Fuqua Don Fuqua Don Fuqua is a U.S. Democratic politician.Fuqua graduated from the University of Florida in 1957. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Florida and served from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1987.During most of his congressional career, Fuqua maintained his... (D) Unopposed
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
William V. Chappell, Jr. William V. Chappell, Jr. William Venroe Chappell, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Kendrick, Florida, Chappell was in the University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967....	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	William V. Chappell, Jr. William V. Chappell, Jr. William Venroe Chappell, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Kendrick, Florida, Chappell was in the University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967.... (D) 68.2% Warren Hauser (R) 31.8%
Bill Gunter Bill Gunter William Dawson "Bill" Gunter, Jr. was an American politician from the state of Florida.-Early life and education:Gunter was born in Jacksonville in 1934. He attended public schools in Live Oak and received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Florida in 1956...	Democratic	1972	Retired to run for U. S. Senate Republican gain	Richard Kelly Richard Kelly (politician) Richard Kelly was an American politician from Florida. He was the only Republican convicted of taking bribes in the 1980 Abscam scandal.-Early life and career:... (R) 52.8% JoAnn Saunders (D) 44.8% Others (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... ) 2.5%
Bill Young Bill Young Charles William "Bill" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is currently the longest-serving Republican member of Congress...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Bill Young Bill Young Charles William "Bill" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is currently the longest-serving Republican member of Congress... (R) 75.8% Mickey Monrose (D) 24.2%
Sam M. Gibbons	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Sam M. Gibbons (D) Unopposed
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...	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	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) 56.7% Joe Z. Lovingood (R) 43.3%
Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. is an American+ politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 until 1979...	Republican	1968	Re-elected	Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. is an American+ politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 until 1979... (R) 76.7% William D. Rowland (D) 23.3%
Louis A. Bafalis Louis A. Bafalis Louis Arthur Bafalis, is a retired American politician, who served as a Representative from Florida....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Louis A. Bafalis Louis A. Bafalis Louis Arthur Bafalis, is a retired American politician, who served as a Representative from Florida.... (R) 73.7% Evelyn Tucker (D) 26.3%
Paul Rogers Paul Rogers (politician) Paul Grant Rogers was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives as the member from Florida's 11th congressional district. He was chairman of Research!America from 1996 to 2005.-Early life:Rogers was born in...	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Paul Rogers Paul Rogers (politician) Paul Grant Rogers was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives as the member from Florida's 11th congressional district. He was chairman of Research!America from 1996 to 2005.-Early life:Rogers was born in... (D) Unopposed
J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Burke attended the public schools of Chicago, Illinois.He attended Central YMCA College in Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University....	Republican	1966	Re-elected	J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Burke attended the public schools of Chicago, Illinois.He attended Central YMCA College in Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University.... (R) 51.0% Charles Friedman (D) 49.0%
William Lehman William Lehman (Florida politician) William H. Lehman was a United States Representative from Florida.Born in Selma, Alabama, he graduated from Dallas Academy and Selma High School, 1930. He received a B.S...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	William Lehman William Lehman (Florida politician) William H. Lehman was a United States Representative from Florida.Born in Selma, Alabama, he graduated from Dallas Academy and Selma High School, 1930. He received a B.S... (D) Unopposed
Claude Pepper Claude Pepper Claude Denson Pepper was an American politician of the Democratic Party, and a spokesman for left-liberalism and the elderly. In foreign policy he shifted from pro-Soviet in the 1940s to anti-Communist in the 1950s...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Claude Pepper Claude Pepper Claude Denson Pepper was an American politician of the Democratic Party, and a spokesman for left-liberalism and the elderly. In foreign policy he shifted from pro-Soviet in the 1940s to anti-Communist in the 1950s... (D) 69.1% Michael A. Carricarte (R) 30.9%
Dante Fascell Dante Fascell Dante Bruno Fascell served as an American politician from the state of Florida.-Early life:Fascell, born in Bridgehampton, New York in 1917, moved to Florida in 1925. He graduated from the University of Miami law school in 1938. Fascell was a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and the...	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Dante Fascell Dante Fascell Dante Bruno Fascell served as an American politician from the state of Florida.-Early life:Fascell, born in Bridgehampton, New York in 1917, moved to Florida in 1925. He graduated from the University of Miami law school in 1938. Fascell was a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and the... (D) 70.5% S. Peter Capua (R) 29.5%

Georgia

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Ronald "Bo" Ginn Ronald 'Bo' Ginn Ronald Bryan 'Bo' Ginn represented Georgia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives....	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Ronald "Bo" Ginn Ronald 'Bo' Ginn Ronald Bryan 'Bo' Ginn represented Georgia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.... (D) 86.1% Bill Gowan (R) 13.9%
Dawson Mathis Dawson Mathis Marvin Dawson Mathis is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Nashville, Georgia, Mathis attended the Nashville public schools. He attended South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Dawson Mathis Dawson Mathis Marvin Dawson Mathis is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Nashville, Georgia, Mathis attended the Nashville public schools. He attended South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia... (D) Unopposed
Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley is an American politician, educator and lawyer.Brinkley was born in Faceville, Georgia. After graduating from Young Harris College in 1949, Brinkley became a school teacher for several years before serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1951-1956...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley is an American politician, educator and lawyer.Brinkley was born in Faceville, Georgia. After graduating from Young Harris College in 1949, Brinkley became a school teacher for several years before serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1951-1956... (D) 87.7% Carl P. Savage, Jr. (R) 12.3%
Benjamin B. Blackburn Benjamin B. Blackburn Benjamin Bentley Blackburn was a U.S. Representative from Georgia for eight years.-Biography:Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Blackburn attended public school in Atlanta, Georgia....	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Elliott H. Levitas Elliott H. Levitas Elliott Harris Levitas is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia's 4th Congressional District.Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Levitas graduated from Grady High School in 1948. He attended Emory University, where he was a member of the secret honor society D.V.S.He earned a J.D. from the Emory... (D) 55.1% Benjamin B. Blackburn (R) 44.9%
Andrew Young Andrew Young Andrew Jackson Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia. He has served as Mayor of Atlanta, a Congressman from the 5th district, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Andrew Young Andrew Young Andrew Jackson Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia. He has served as Mayor of Atlanta, a Congressman from the 5th district, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations... (D) 71.6% Wyman C. Lowe (R) 28.4%
John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Born in Griffin, Georgia, Flynt attended the public schools and Georgia Military Academy . He later attended the University of Georgia at Athens where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society and received an A.B. in 1936...	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Born in Griffin, Georgia, Flynt attended the public schools and Georgia Military Academy . He later attended the University of Georgia at Athens where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society and received an A.B. in 1936... (D) 51.5% Newt Gingrich (R) 48.5%
John W. Davis John William Davis (Georgia politician) John William Davis was an American politician and lawyer.-Early life and education:Davis was born near Rome, Georgia, attended the University of Georgia in Athens and graduated in 1937 with an A.B. and from the UGA School of Law with a Bachelor of Laws in 1939...	Democratic	1960	Lost renomination Democratic hold	Larry McDonald Larry McDonald Lawrence Patton McDonald, M.D. was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the seventh congressional district of Georgia as a Democrat... (D) 50.3% Quincy Collins (R) 49.7%
W. S. Stuckey, Jr. W. S. Stuckey, Jr. Williamson Sylvester Stuckey, Jr. is an American businessman and a politician. He is a former member of the Democratic Party.-External links:...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	W. S. Stuckey, Jr. W. S. Stuckey, Jr. Williamson Sylvester Stuckey, Jr. is an American businessman and a politician. He is a former member of the Democratic Party.-External links:... (D) Unopposed
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....	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	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) 74.8% Ronald D. Reeves (R) 25.2%
Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Stephens was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a great-great nephew of Alexander Stephens, a grandson of Clement Anselm Evans and a distant cousin of 19th-century U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert Cooper Grier. Robert...	Democratic	1960	Re-elected	Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Stephens was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a great-great nephew of Alexander Stephens, a grandson of Clement Anselm Evans and a distant cousin of 19th-century U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert Cooper Grier. Robert... (D) 68.4% Gary Pleger (R) 31.6%

Hawaii

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Spark Matsunaga Spark Matsunaga Spark Masayuki Matsunaga was a United States Senator from Hawaii. He was an American Democrat whose legislation in the United States Senate led to the creation of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.-Career:Matsunaga became a United States Army Reservist in 1941,...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Spark Matsunaga Spark Matsunaga Spark Masayuki Matsunaga was a United States Senator from Hawaii. He was an American Democrat whose legislation in the United States Senate led to the creation of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.-Career:Matsunaga became a United States Army Reservist in 1941,... (D) 59.3% William B. Paul (R) 40.7%
	Patsy Mink Patsy Mink Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink was an American politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii. Mink was a third generation Japanese American and member of the Democratic Party. She also was the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Mink served in the U.S...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Patsy Mink Patsy Mink Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink was an American politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii. Mink was a third generation Japanese American and member of the Democratic Party. She also was the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Mink served in the U.S... (D) 62.6% Carla W. Coray (R) 37.4%

Idaho

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Steve Symms Steve Symms Steven Douglas Symms was a four-term congressman and two-term U.S. senator from Idaho. He was among the most conservative members of the Republican Party...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Steve Symms Steve Symms Steven Douglas Symms was a four-term congressman and two-term U.S. senator from Idaho. He was among the most conservative members of the Republican Party... (R) 58.3% J. Ray Cox (D) 41.7%
	Orval H. Hansen Orval H. Hansen Orval Howard Hansen was a United States Representative from Idaho. Hansen served as a Republican in the House from 1969 to 1975, representing the state's Second Congressional District....	Republican	1968	Lost renomination Republican hold	George V. Hansen George V. Hansen George Vernon Hansen is a Republican politician from the state of Idaho. He served in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969 and again from 1975 to 1985.- Biography :... (R) 55.7% Max Hanson (D) 44.3%

Illinois

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Ralph H. Metcalfe	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Ralph H. Metcalfe (D) 93.7% Oscar H. Haynes (R) 5.5% Willie Mae Reid (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... ) 0.8%
Morgan F. Murphy Morgan F. Murphy Morgan Francis Murphy , was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Murphy attended Chicago parochial schools. He received a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 1955 and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Murphy received a J.D. from DePaul University School of Law in 1962...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Morgan F. Murphy Morgan F. Murphy Morgan Francis Murphy , was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Murphy attended Chicago parochial schools. He received a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 1955 and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Murphy received a J.D. from DePaul University School of Law in 1962... (D) 87.5% James J. Ginderske (R) 12.5%
Robert P. Hanrahan Robert P. Hanrahan Robert Paul Hanrahan is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Hanrahan was educated in the public schools. He attended Thornton Community College in Harvey, Illinois from 1952 to 1954. He earned a B.S. at Bowling Green State University in 1956, and a M.Ed....	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Marty Russo Marty Russo Martin Anthony Russo is a U.S. Democratic politician and lobbyist.- Political career :He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Illinois and served from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1993.From 1979 to 1992, Russo served on the Ways and Means Committee... (D) 52.6% Robert P. Hanrahan (R) 47.4%
Ed Derwinski Ed Derwinski Edward Joseph Derwinski is an American politician who served as the first Cabinet-level United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving under President George H. W. Bush from March 15, 1989 to September 26, 1992...	Republican	1958	Re-elected	Ed Derwinski Ed Derwinski Edward Joseph Derwinski is an American politician who served as the first Cabinet-level United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving under President George H. W. Bush from March 15, 1989 to September 26, 1992... (R) 59.2% Ronald A. Rodger (D) 40.8%
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) 86.0% William H. G. Toms (R) 14.0%
Harold R. Collier Harold R. Côllier Harold Reginald Collier was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois....	Republican	1956	Retired Republican hold	Henry Hyde Henry Hyde Henry John Hyde , an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th District of Illinois, an area of Chicago's northwestern suburbs which included O'Hare International Airport... (R) 53.4% Edward V. Hanrahan (D) 46.6%
Cardiss Collins Cardiss Collins Cardiss H. Collins, originally Cardiss Robertson, is a Democratic politician from Illinois who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1997...	Democratic	1973	Re-elected	Cardiss Collins Cardiss Collins Cardiss H. Collins, originally Cardiss Robertson, is a Democratic politician from Illinois who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1997... (D) 87.9% Donald L. Metzger (R) 12.1%
Dan Rostenkowski Dan Rostenkowski Daniel David "Dan" Rostenkowski was a United States Representative from Illinois, serving from 1959 to 1995. Raised in a blue-collar neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Rostenkowski rose to become one of the most powerful legislators in Washington. He was a member of the Democratic Party...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Dan Rostenkowski Dan Rostenkowski Daniel David "Dan" Rostenkowski was a United States Representative from Illinois, serving from 1959 to 1995. Raised in a blue-collar neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Rostenkowski rose to become one of the most powerful legislators in Washington. He was a member of the Democratic Party... (D) 86.5% Salvatore E. Oddo (R) 13.5%
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	1964	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) Unopposed
Samuel H. Young Samuel H. Young Samuel Hollingsworth Young was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Casey, Illinois, Young graduated from Urbana High School, Urbana, Illinois, 1940.LL.B., University of Illinois, 1947....	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Abner J. Mikva Abner J. Mikva Abner Joseph Mikva is a Democratic former U.S. Representative, federal judge and law professor from Chicago.-Biography:Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mikva attended the University of Chicago Law School, from which he graduated in 1951... (D) 50.9% Samuel H. Young (R) 49.1%
Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio was an American politician from Chicago, Illinois.Annunzio, an Italian-American was born in Chicago, where he remained for his entire childhood and much of his adult life. He attended Crane Technical High School and DePaul University...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio was an American politician from Chicago, Illinois.Annunzio, an Italian-American was born in Chicago, where he remained for his entire childhood and much of his adult life. He attended Crane Technical High School and DePaul University... (D) 72.4% Mtchell G. Zadrozny (R) 27.6%
Phil Crane Phil Crane Philip Miller "Phil" Crane is a former American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 2005, representing the 8th District of Illinois in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago...	Republican	1969	Re-elected	Phil Crane Phil Crane Philip Miller "Phil" Crane is a former American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 2005, representing the 8th District of Illinois in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago... (R) 61.1% Betty C. Spence (D) 38.9%
Robert McClory Robert McClory Robert McClory was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Riverside, Illinois, McClory attended the public schools, L'Institut Sillig, Vevey, Switzerland from 1925 to 1926, and Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire from 1926 to 1928. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1932...	Republican	1962	Re-elected	Robert McClory Robert McClory Robert McClory was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Riverside, Illinois, McClory attended the public schools, L'Institut Sillig, Vevey, Switzerland from 1925 to 1926, and Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire from 1926 to 1928. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1932... (R) 54.5% Stanley W. Beetham (D) 45.5%
John N. Erlenborn John N. Erlenborn John Neal Erlenborn was a lawyer and a former Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th district. He was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law...	Republican	1964	Re-elected	John N. Erlenborn John N. Erlenborn John Neal Erlenborn was a lawyer and a former Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th district. He was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law... (R) 66.6% Robert H. Renshaw (D) 33.4%
Leslie C. Arends	Republican	1934	Retired Democratic gain	Tim Lee Hall Tim Lee Hall Tim Lee Hall was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Anderson, Indiana, Hall was educated in West Frankfort public schools. He earned a B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1951, a M.S. in education from Southern Illinois University in 1956, and did graduate work at Valparaiso University in... (D) 52.0% Cliffard D. Carlson (R) 45.6% K. Douglas Lassiter (I) 2.4%
John B. Anderson John B. Anderson John Bayard Anderson is a former United States Congressman and Presidential candidate from Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from the 16th Congressional District of Illinois for ten terms from 1961 through 1981 and an Independent candidate in the 1980 presidential election. He was previously...	Republican	1960	Re-elected	John B. Anderson John B. Anderson John Bayard Anderson is a former United States Congressman and Presidential candidate from Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from the 16th Congressional District of Illinois for ten terms from 1961 through 1981 and an Independent candidate in the 1980 presidential election. He was previously... (R) 55.5% Marshall Hungness (D) 28.7% W. John Schade, Jr. (I) 15.8%
George M. O'Brien George M. O'Brien George Miller O'Brien is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican who represented Illinois' 17th congressional district....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	George M. O'Brien George M. O'Brien George Miller O'Brien is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican who represented Illinois' 17th congressional district.... (R) 51.5% John J. Houlihan (D) 48.5%
Robert H. Michel Robert H. Michel Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years during an era...	Republican	1956	Re-elected	Robert H. Michel Robert H. Michel Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years during an era... (R) 54.8% Steven L. Nordvall (D) 45.2%
Tom Railsback Tom Railsback Thomas Fisher Railsback served eight terms in the United States Congress from 1967-1983 for in Moline.- Early life :...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Tom Railsback Tom Railsback Thomas Fisher Railsback served eight terms in the United States Congress from 1967-1983 for in Moline.- Early life :... (R) 65.3% Jim Gende (D) 34.7%
Paul Findley Paul Findley Paul Findley is a former United States Representative from Illinois, representing its 20th District. A Republican, he was first elected in 1961. Findley lost his seat in 1982 to current United States Senator Dick Durbin. Findley attended Illinois College and is a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society...	Republican	1960	Re-elected	Paul Findley Paul Findley Paul Findley is a former United States Representative from Illinois, representing its 20th District. A Republican, he was first elected in 1961. Findley lost his seat in 1982 to current United States Senator Dick Durbin. Findley attended Illinois College and is a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society... (R) 54.8% Peter F. Mack (D) 45.2%
Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan was a businessman and a Republican Party politician from Lincoln, Illinois. He served almost twenty years in the United States House of Representatives and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for George H. W. Bush.Madigan was born in Lincoln and attended Lincoln [Junior] College...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan was a businessman and a Republican Party politician from Lincoln, Illinois. He served almost twenty years in the United States House of Representatives and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for George H. W. Bush.Madigan was born in Lincoln and attended Lincoln [Junior] College... (R) 65.8% Richard N. Small (D) 34.2%
George E. Shipley George E. Shipley George Edward Shipley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Richland County, near Olney, Illinois, Shipley attended the East Richland High School, Olney, Illinois....	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	George E. Shipley George E. Shipley George Edward Shipley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Richland County, near Olney, Illinois, Shipley attended the East Richland High School, Olney, Illinois.... (D) 59.8% William A. Young (R) 40.2%
Melvin Price	Democratic	1944	Re-elected	Melvin Price (D) 80.5% Scott Randolph (R) 19.5%
Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth James Gray was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in West Frankfort, Illinois, Gray attended the West Frankfort and Pope County elementary schools and graduated from Frankfort Community High School. He was owner of Gray Motors, West Frankfort, Illinois from 1942 to 1954...	Democratic	1954	Retired Democratic hold	Paul Simon Paul Simon (politician) Paul Martin Simon was an American politician from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985 and United States Senate from 1985 to 1997. He was a member of the Democratic Party... (D) 59.5% Val Oshel (I) 40.5%

Indiana

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
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) 68.6% Joseph D. Harkin (R) 31.4%
Earl F. Landgrebe Earl F. Landgrebe Earl Fredrick Landgrebe was a politician and businessman. He served as an Indiana state senator and United States representative for the 2nd district. Langrebe was from Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana...	Republican	1968	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Floyd Fithian Floyd Fithian Floyd James Fithian was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born and raised in Vesta, Nebraska, Fithian graduated from Vesta High School, 1947. He achieved his B.A., Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska, 1951; an M.A., University of Nebraska, 1955; and a Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1964. He was a... (D) 61.1% Earl F. Landgrebe (R) 38.9%
John Brademas John Brademas John Brademas is an American politician and educator originally from Indiana. He served as Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives for the Democratic Party from 1977 to 1981 at the conclusion of a twenty-year career as a member of the United States House of Representatives...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	John Brademas John Brademas John Brademas is an American politician and educator originally from Indiana. He served as Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives for the Democratic Party from 1977 to 1981 at the conclusion of a twenty-year career as a member of the United States House of Representatives... (D) 64.1% Virginia R. Black (R) 35.9%
J. Edward Roush J. Edward Roush John Edward Roush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Roush graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington, Indiana, 1938.A.B., Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana, 1942....	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	J. Edward Roush J. Edward Roush John Edward Roush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Roush graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington, Indiana, 1938.A.B., Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana, 1942.... (D) 51.9% Walter P. Helmke (R) 46.5% Donald L. Harris (American) 1.6%
Elwood Hillis Elwood Hillis Elwood Haynes "Bud" Hillis is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Hillis attended Kokomo public schools.He graduated from Culver Military Academy, 1944.B.S., Indiana University, 1949....	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Elwood Hillis Elwood Hillis Elwood Haynes "Bud" Hillis is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Hillis attended Kokomo public schools.He graduated from Culver Military Academy, 1944.B.S., Indiana University, 1949.... (R) 56.6% William T. Sebree (D) 43.4%
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	Lost re-election Democratic gain	David W. Evans David W. Evans David Walter Evans is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Evans attended public schools in Shoals, Indiana. In 1967, he graduated from Indiana University, where he also did some postgraduate work from 1967 to 1969... (D) 52.4% William G. Bray (R) 47.6%
John T. Myers	Republican	1966	Re-elected	John T. Myers (R) 57.1% Eldon Creasy Tipton (D) 42.1% Harold P. Schlechtweg (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... ) 0.8%
Roger H. Zion Roger H. Zion Roger Herschel Zion is an American politician.Zion was born in Escanaba, Michigan in 1921. He attended public schools in Evansville, Indiana, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1943...	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Philip H. Hayes Philip H. Hayes Philip Harold Hayes was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Hayes attended Rensselaer Elementary School.He graduated from Rensselaer High School, 1958.B.A., Indiana University, 1963.... (D) 53.4% Roger H. Zion (R) 46.6%
Lee H. Hamilton Lee H. Hamilton Lee Herbert Hamilton is a former member of the United States House of Representatives and currently a member of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council. A member of the Democratic Party, Hamilton represented the 9th congressional district of Indiana from 1965 to 1999...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Lee H. Hamilton Lee H. Hamilton Lee Herbert Hamilton is a former member of the United States House of Representatives and currently a member of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council. A member of the Democratic Party, Hamilton represented the 9th congressional district of Indiana from 1965 to 1999... (D) 71.1% Delson Cox, Jr. (R) 28.9%
David W. Dennis David W. Dennis David Worth Dennis II was an attorney and Republican United States Representative from Indiana.He was born in Washington, D.C. and was named for his grandfather, David Worth Dennis who had been a professor at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. His father, William Cullen Dennis was president of...	Republican	1968	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Philip R. Sharp (D) 54.4% David W. Dennis (R) 45.6%
William H. Hudnut III William H. Hudnut III William Herbert Hudnut III was the mayor of Indianapolis from 1976 to 1992. A Republican, his four terms made him the city's longest serving mayor. He previously represented the Indianapolis area in Congress from 1973 to 1975 but was defeated in his race for a second term.-Early life and...	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. usually known as Andy Jacobs is a lawyer and a former Indiana state legislator and Congressman who served for thirty years. His father, Andrew Jacobs, was also a congressman for one term. He was married to one time House colleague Martha Keys of Kansas... (D) 52.5% William H. Hudnut III (R) 47.5%

Iowa

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Edward Mezvinsky Edward Mezvinsky Edward "Ed" Mezvinsky is a former congressman. A Democrat, he represented Iowa's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for two terms, from 1973 to 1977....	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Edward Mezvinsky Edward Mezvinsky Edward "Ed" Mezvinsky is a former congressman. A Democrat, he represented Iowa's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for two terms, from 1973 to 1977.... (D) 54.4% Jim Leach (R) 45.6%
John C. Culver	Democratic	1964	Retired to run for U. S. Senate Democratic hold	Mike Blouin Mike Blouin Michael Thomas Blouin , American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1979, representing Iowa's 2nd congressional district... (D) 51.1% Tom Riley (R) 48.1% James W. Whitford (American) 0.8%
H. R. Gross	Republican	1948	Retired Republican hold	Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley Charles Ernest "Chuck" Grassley is the senior United States Senator from Iowa . A member of Republican Party, he previously served in the served in the United States House of Representatives and the Iowa state legislature... (R) 50.8% Stephen J. Rapp (D) 49.2%
Neal Smith Neal Smith Neal Smith was the drummer for the rock group Alice Cooper from 1967 to 1974. He performed on the group's early albums Pretties For You and Easy Action, the breakout album Love It to Death and the subsequent successful albums Killer, School's Out, and Billion Dollar Babies...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Neal Smith Neal Smith Neal Smith was the drummer for the rock group Alice Cooper from 1967 to 1974. He performed on the group's early albums Pretties For You and Easy Action, the breakout album Love It to Death and the subsequent successful albums Killer, School's Out, and Billion Dollar Babies... (D) 63.9% Chuck Dick (R) 35.5% Donna Le Porte (American) 0.6%
William J. Scherle William J. Scherle William Joseph Scherle was a four-term Republican U.S. Representative from southwestern Iowa.Born in Little Falls, New York, Scherle graduated from St...	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Tom Harkin Tom Harkin Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives .... (D) 51.1% William J. Scherle (R) 48.9%
Wiley Mayne Wiley Mayne Wiley Mayne was a four-term Republican United States Congressman from Iowa's 6th congressional district. He was one of several Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee who were defeated in the fall of 1974 after voting against resolutions to impeach President Richard M...	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Berkley Bedell Berkley Bedell Berkley Warren Bedell is a former U.S. Representative from Iowa. After starting a successful business in his youth, Berkley Fly Co., he ran for the United States Congress in 1972, but was defeated by incumbent Wiley Mayne... (D) 54.6% Wiley Mayne (R) 45.4%

Kansas

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Keith Sebelius Keith Sebelius Keith George Sebelius was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1981....	Republican	1968	Re-elected	Keith Sebelius Keith Sebelius Keith George Sebelius was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1981.... (R) 58.4% Don Smith (D) 33.0% Thelma Morgan (American) 7.5% Lorin P. Miller (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... ) 1.1%
William R. Roy William R. Roy William Robert Roy , also known as Bill Roy, is a former United States Representative from Kansas, a retired phyisician, and a columnist for The Topeka Capital-Journal.-Biography:...	Democratic	1970	Retired to run for U. S. Senate Democratic hold	Martha Keys (D) 55.0% John C. Peterson (R) 43.9% David Scoggin (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... ) 1.1%
Larry Winn Larry Winn Edward Lawrence Winn, Jr. is a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Kansas and served from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1985. He currently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas.-References:...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Larry Winn Larry Winn Edward Lawrence Winn, Jr. is a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Kansas and served from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1985. He currently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas.-References:... (R) 62.9% Samuel J. Wells (D) 35.0% Ted E. Oakes (American) 2.1%
Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.-Biography:Born in Towanda, Kansas, Shriver attended the public schools of Towanda and Wichita.He moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1925....	Republican	1960	Re-elected	Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.-Biography:Born in Towanda, Kansas, Shriver attended the public schools of Towanda and Wichita.He moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1925.... (R) 48.8% Bert Chaney (D) 42.5% John S. Stevens (American) 8.7%
Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Frontenac, Kansas, Skubitz attended grade school in Ringo, Kansas, and high schools in Girard and Frontenac, Kansas....	Republican	1962	Re-elected	Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Frontenac, Kansas, Skubitz attended grade school in Ringo, Kansas, and high schools in Girard and Frontenac, Kansas.... (R) 55.2% Frank Gaines (D) 44.8%

Kentucky

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Frank Stubblefield Frank Stubblefield Frank Albert Stubblefield , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Stubblefield was born and schooled in Kentucky and attended the University of Arizona for one year in 1927...	Democratic	1958	Lost renomination Democratic hold	Carroll Hubbard Carroll Hubbard Carroll Hubbard, Jr. , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993.Hubbard grew up in Murray, Kentucky, graduated from Georgetown College in 1959 and from the University of Louisville law school in 1962... (D) 78.2% Charles Thurman Banken, Jr. (R) 18.7% Robert W. Yoak (American) 3.1%
William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.-Early life:...	Democratic	1953	Re-elected	William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.-Early life:... (D) 73.0% Art Eddleman (R) 23.7% Leland Neville (American) 3.3%
Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's... (D) 69.7% Vincent N. Barclay (R) 26.6% William P. Chambers (American) 3.1% Luther J. Wilson (I) 0.7%
Gene Snyder Gene Snyder Marion Eugene Snyder was an American politician elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from two different districts in Kentucky....	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Gene Snyder Gene Snyder Marion Eugene Snyder was an American politician elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from two different districts in Kentucky.... (R) 51.7% Kyle T. Hubbard (D) 48.3%
Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for the commonwealth of Kentucky from 1965 till 1981.-Background:...	Republican	1964	Re-elected	Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for the commonwealth of Kentucky from 1965 till 1981.-Background:... (R) 68.2% Lyle L. Willis (D) 29.3% Albert G. J. Cullum (American) 2.5%
John B. Breckinridge John B. Breckinridge John Bayne Breckinridge was an American politician, a Democrat who served as Attorney General of Kentucky twice and also served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky.-Early life:...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	John B. Breckinridge John B. Breckinridge John Bayne Breckinridge was an American politician, a Democrat who served as Attorney General of Kentucky twice and also served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky.-Early life:... (D) 72.1% Thomas F. Rogers III (R) 24.1% Fred Kerestesy (American) 3.9%
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) 75.6% Granville Thomas (R) 24.4%

Louisiana

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
F. Edward Hebert	Democratic	1940	Re-elected	F. Edward Hebert (D) Unopposed
Lindy Boggs Lindy Boggs Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs, usually known as Lindy Boggs , is a United States political figure who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and later as ambassador to the Vatican. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Louisiana...	Democratic	1973	Re-elected	Lindy Boggs Lindy Boggs Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs, usually known as Lindy Boggs , is a United States political figure who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and later as ambassador to the Vatican. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Louisiana... (D) 81.8% Diane Morphos (R) 14.6% Jules W. "Ted" Hillery (I) 3.5%
Dave Treen	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Dave Treen (R) 58.5% Charles Grisbaum, Jr. (D) 41.5%
Joe Waggonner Joe Waggonner Joseph David Waggonner, Jr. , better known as Joe D. Waggonner, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Bossier Parish who represented the old 4th Congressional District of northwest Louisiana from December 1961 until January 1979. He was also a confidant of Republican U.S...	Democratic	1961	Re-elected	Joe Waggonner Joe Waggonner Joseph David Waggonner, Jr. , better known as Joe D. Waggonner, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Bossier Parish who represented the old 4th Congressional District of northwest Louisiana from December 1961 until January 1979. He was also a confidant of Republican U.S... (D) Unopposed
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
John Rarick John Rarick John Richard Rarick was a lawyer who served as a Louisiana state district court judge from 1961 to 1966 in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the seat of West Feliciana Parish, and as a Democratic U.S. representative from the Sixth Congressional District from 1967 to 1975...	Democratic	1966	Lost renomination Republican gain	Henson Moore Henson Moore William Henson Moore III , is a retired attorney and businessman who is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, having represented the Baton Rouge-based Sixth Congressional District, from 1975-1987. He is only the second Republican to have represented Louisiana in the House since... (R) 54.1% Jeff La Caze (D) 45.9%
John Breaux John Breaux John Berlinger Breaux is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. He was considered one of the more conservative national legislators from the Democratic Party...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	John Breaux John Breaux John Berlinger Breaux is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. He was considered one of the more conservative national legislators from the Democratic Party... (D) 89.3% Jeremy J. Millett (I) 10.7%
Gillis William Long Gillis William Long Gillis William Long was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana and member of the Long family. Long served seven non-consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives but placed third in two campaigns for the Democratic gubernatorial nominations in 1963 and 1971...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Gillis William Long Gillis William Long Gillis William Long was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana and member of the Long family. Long served seven non-consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives but placed third in two campaigns for the Democratic gubernatorial nominations in 1963 and 1971... (D) Unopposed

Maine

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Peter N. Kyros Peter N. Kyros Peter Nicholas Kyros was a U.S. Representative from Maine.Born in Portland, Maine, Kyros attended the public schools in Portland, Maine, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology....	Democratic	1966	Lost re-election Republican gain	David F. Emery David F. Emery David Farnham "Dave" Emery is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Maine. Emery grew up in Rockland before attending college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he received a BS in electronics engineering in 1970... (R) 50.2% Peter N. Kyros (D) 49.8%
	William Cohen William Cohen William Sebastian Cohen is an author and American politician from the U.S. state of Maine. A Republican, Cohen served as Secretary of Defense under Democratic President Bill Clinton.-Early life and education:...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	William Cohen William Cohen William Sebastian Cohen is an author and American politician from the U.S. state of Maine. A Republican, Cohen served as Secretary of Defense under Democratic President Bill Clinton.-Early life and education:... (R) 71.4% Markham L. Gartley (D) 28.6%

Maryland

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Robert Bauman Robert Bauman Robert Edmund Bauman is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st congressional district. Bauman was a prominent conservative advocate in the House, but lost re-election in 1980 following a political scandal involving male prostitution.-Early life and career:Bauman...	Republican	1973	Re-elected	Robert Bauman Robert Bauman Robert Edmund Bauman is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st congressional district. Bauman was a prominent conservative advocate in the House, but lost re-election in 1980 following a political scandal involving male prostitution.-Early life and career:Bauman... (R) 53.0% Thomas J. Hatem (D) 47.0%
Clarence Long Clarence Long Clarence Dickinson Long, PhD , known as "Doc Long", was a Democratic U.S. Congressman who represented the 2nd congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1985. Long became Chairman of the subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House Appropriations Committee. In this...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Clarence Long Clarence Long Clarence Dickinson Long, PhD , known as "Doc Long", was a Democratic U.S. Congressman who represented the 2nd congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1985. Long became Chairman of the subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House Appropriations Committee. In this... (D) 77.1% John M. Seney (R) 22.9%
Paul Sarbanes Paul Sarbanes Paul Spyros Sarbanes , a Democrat, is a former United States Senator who represented the state of Maryland. Sarbanes was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history, having served from 1977 until 2007. He did not seek re-election in 2006, when he was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ben Cardin...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Paul Sarbanes Paul Sarbanes Paul Spyros Sarbanes , a Democrat, is a former United States Senator who represented the state of Maryland. Sarbanes was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history, having served from 1977 until 2007. He did not seek re-election in 2006, when he was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ben Cardin... (D) 83.8% William H. Mathews (R) 16.2%
Marjorie Holt Marjorie Holt Marjorie Sewell Holt , a Republican, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented Maryland's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1987. She was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Maryland....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Marjorie Holt Marjorie Holt Marjorie Sewell Holt , a Republican, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented Maryland's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1987. She was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Maryland.... (R) 58.1% Fred L. Wineland (D) 41.9%
Lawrence Hogan	Republican	1968	Retired to run for Governor Governor of Maryland The Governor of Maryland heads the executive branch of the government of Maryland, and he is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard units. The Governor is the highest-ranking official in the state, and he has a broad range of appointive powers in both the State and local governments,... Democratic gain	Gladys Spellman Gladys Spellman Gladys Noon Spellman , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented the 5th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1981.... (D) 52.6% John B. Burcham, Jr. (R) 47.4%
Goodloe Byron Goodloe Byron Goodloe Edgar Byron , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 until his death on October 11, 1978...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Goodloe Byron Goodloe Byron Goodloe Edgar Byron , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 until his death on October 11, 1978... (D) 73.7% Elton R. Wampler (R) 26.3%
Parren Mitchell Parren Mitchell Parren James Mitchell , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987. He was the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland....	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Parren Mitchell Parren Mitchell Parren James Mitchell , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987. He was the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland.... (D) Unopposed
Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 8th congressional district from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1977....	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 8th congressional district from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1977.... (R) 65.9% Sidney Kramer (D) 34.1%

Massachusetts

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Silvio Conte	Republican	1958	Re-elected	Silvio Conte (R) 71.1% Thomas R. Manning (D) 28.9%
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....	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	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) Unopposed
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	Retired Democratic hold	Joseph D. Early Joseph D. Early Joseph Daniel Early is an American politician. He represented the third district of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993.... (D) 49.5% David J. Lionett (R) 38.4% Douglas J. Rowe (I) 12.0%
Robert Drinan Robert Drinan Robert Frederick Drinan, S.J. was a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, lawyer, human rights activist, and Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Robert Drinan Robert Drinan Robert Frederick Drinan, S.J. was a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, lawyer, human rights activist, and Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts... (D) 50.8% Jon Rotenberg (I) 34.7% Alvin Mandell (R) 14.4%
Paul W. Cronin Paul W. Cronin Paul William Cronin was a one-term congressman of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts.Cronin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 14, 1938 and graduated from Boston University in 1962 and the John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1969...	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Paul Tsongas Paul Tsongas Paul Efthemios Tsongas was a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1979 to 1985. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 1992 presidential election. He previously served as a U.S... (D) 60.6% Paul W. Cronin (R) 39.4%
Michael J. Harrington Michael J. Harrington Michael Joseph Harrington is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Harrington graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School, in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1954, then earned a B.A. at Harvard University in 1958 and a J.D...	Democratic	1969	Re-elected	Michael J. Harrington Michael J. Harrington Michael Joseph Harrington is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Harrington graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School, in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1954, then earned a B.A. at Harvard University in 1958 and a J.D... (D) Unopposed
Torbert H. MacDonald	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Torbert H. MacDonald (D) 79.8% James J. Murphy (I) 20.2%
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...	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	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) 87.9% James H. Kiggen (Lab) 6.9% Laura Ross (C Communist Party USA The Communist Party USA is a Marxist political party in the United States, established in 1919. It has a long, complex history that is closely related to the histories of similar communist parties worldwide and the U.S. labor movement.... ) 5.3%
Joe Moakley Joe Moakley John Joseph "Joe" Moakley was a Democratic congressman from the Ninth District of Massachusetts, a seat held two years earlier by Speaker John William McCormack. Moakley was the last chairman of the U.S...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Joe Moakley Joe Moakley John Joseph "Joe" Moakley was a Democratic congressman from the Ninth District of Massachusetts, a seat held two years earlier by Speaker John William McCormack. Moakley was the last chairman of the U.S... (D) 89.3% Laurence R. Sherman (Lab) 10.7%
Margaret Heckler Margaret Heckler Margaret Mary Heckler is a Republican politician from Massachusetts who served in the United States House of Representatives for eight terms, from 1967 until 1983 and was later the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Ambassador to Ireland under President Ronald Reagan...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Margaret Heckler Margaret Heckler Margaret Mary Heckler is a Republican politician from Massachusetts who served in the United States House of Representatives for eight terms, from 1967 until 1983 and was later the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Ambassador to Ireland under President Ronald Reagan... (R) 64.2% Barry F. Monahan (D) 35.8%
James A. Burke James A. Burke James Anthony Burke was a United States Representative from Massachusetts from 1959 to 1979.He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was educated in the Boston public schools and Lincoln Preparatory School and attended Suffolk University...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	James A. Burke James A. Burke James Anthony Burke was a United States Representative from Massachusetts from 1959 to 1979.He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was educated in the Boston public schools and Lincoln Preparatory School and attended Suffolk University... (D) Unopposed
Gerry E. Studds	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Gerry E. Studds (D) 74.8% J. Alan Mackay (R) 25.2%

Michigan

Since the last election, Vander Veen and Traxler had replaced Republican incumbents in special elections and Riegle had changed parties, so the net change in balance since the last election was five.

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
John Conyers John Conyers John Conyers, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1965 . He is a member of the Democratic Party...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	John Conyers John Conyers John Conyers, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1965 . He is a member of the Democratic Party... (D) 90.7% Walter F. Girardot (R) 8.7% Hattie L. McCutcheon (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... ) 0.4% Jacqueline M. Cotton (Lab) 0.2%
Marvin L. Esch Marvin L. Esch Marvin Leonel Esch was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977 before unsuccessfully seeking a seat in the United States Senate in the 1976 election...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Marvin L. Esch Marvin L. Esch Marvin Leonel Esch was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977 before unsuccessfully seeking a seat in the United States Senate in the 1976 election... (R) 52.3% John S. Reuther (D) 45.4% Philip S. Carroll (Human Rights) 1.3% Roy S. Jones (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.7% Martha E. Pettit (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... ) 0.1% Ronald G. Ziegler (Lab) 0.1%
Garry Brown Garry Brown Garry Eldridge Brown was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Garry Brown had four daughters, Frances, Mollie, Amelia, and Abigail. His family owned and operated a dairy farm while he was growing up, in Schoolcraft, Michigan...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Garry Brown Garry Brown Garry Eldridge Brown was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Garry Brown had four daughters, Frances, Mollie, Amelia, and Abigail. His family owned and operated a dairy farm while he was growing up, in Schoolcraft, Michigan... (R) 51.2% Paul H. Todd, Jr. (D) 47.6% Marvin P. Lightvoet (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.7% Bryce F. Zender, Jr. (Human Rights) 0.6% Steve Beumer (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... ) 0.07%
J. Edward Hutchinson	Republican	1962	Re-elected	J. Edward Hutchinson (R) 53.1% Charles Jameson (D) 45.5% Harold Snyder (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.3% Leslie E. Craine (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... ) 0.1%
Richard Vander Veen	Democratic	1974	Re-elected	Richard Vander Veen (D) 52.6% Paul G. Goebel, Jr. (R) 43.4% Dwight W. Johnson (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.7% Frank Girard (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% Ann Riley Owens (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... ) 0.1%
Charles E. Chamberlain Charles E. Chamberlain Charles Ernest Chamberlain was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Chamberlain was born in Locke Township, Michigan and after graduating from Lansing Central High School in Lansing, went on to earn a B.S. degree in 1941 from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned an LL.B...	Republican	1956	Retired Democratic gain	Milton Robert Carr Milton Robert Carr Milton Robert Carr, commonly known as Bob Carr, is a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Carr served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 6th and 8th congressional districts for eight terms and one term, respectively. Carr's career in the U.S... (D) 49.3% Clifford W. Taylor (R) 48.9% Howard Jones (Human Rights) 1.4% Margaret M. Hayes (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... ) 0.2% Michael Ballard (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% Randolph A. Wedler (Lab) 0.06%
Donald Riegle, Jr.	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Donald Riegle, Jr. (D) 64.7% Robert E. Eastman (R) 33.2% Jimmy L. Sabin (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.0% John P. Freeman (Human Rights) 0.8% John F. Dicks (Lab) 0.1% Sheila Ostrow (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... ) 0.1%
J. Bob Traxler J. Bob Traxler Jerome Bob Traxler, also known as J. Bob Traxler or Bob Traxler, , was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan....	Democratic	1974	Re-elected	J. Bob Traxler J. Bob Traxler Jerome Bob Traxler, also known as J. Bob Traxler or Bob Traxler, , was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.... (D) 54.8% James M. Sparling, Jr. (R) 43.4% Mark Nelson (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.7% Nicolee E. Brorsen (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... ) 0.06%
Guy Vander Jagt Guy Vander Jagt Guy Adrian Vander Jagt was a Republican politician from Michigan. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee....	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Guy Vander Jagt Guy Vander Jagt Guy Adrian Vander Jagt was a Republican politician from Michigan. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.... (R) 56.6% Norman Halbower (D) 42.1% Craig R. Kessler (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.1% Connie Allen (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... ) 0.2%
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...	Republican	1952	Re-elected	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) 52.5% Samuel D. Marble (D) 47.1% Kathryn Ropert (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... ) 0.4%
Philip Ruppe Philip Ruppe Philip Edward Ruppe is a former politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979 before running, unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1982. He is a Korean War veteran, having served as a...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Philip Ruppe Philip Ruppe Philip Edward Ruppe is a former politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979 before running, unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1982. He is a Korean War veteran, having served as a... (R) 50.9% Francis D. Brouillette (D) 48.8% Theodore G. Albert (Human Rights) 0.2% Brian Elam (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... ) 0.05%
James G. O'Hara James G. O'Hara James Grant O'Hara was a soldier and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan, serving as U.S. Representative from 1959 to 1977.-Early life:...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	James G. O'Hara James G. O'Hara James Grant O'Hara was a soldier and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan, serving as U.S. Representative from 1959 to 1977.-Early life:... (D) 72.2% Eugene J. Tyza (R) 27.6% Richard Orawiec (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... ) 0.2%
Charles Diggs Charles Diggs Charles Coles Diggs, Jr. was an African-American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Diggs was an early member of the civil rights movement, having been present at the murder trial of Emmett Till and elected the first chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.Diggs resigned from the...	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Charles Diggs Charles Diggs Charles Coles Diggs, Jr. was an African-American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Diggs was an early member of the civil rights movement, having been present at the murder trial of Emmett Till and elected the first chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.Diggs resigned from the... (D) 87.4% George E. McCall (R) 11.1% Judith Hagans (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... ) 1.1% Percy Ray Wheeler (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%
Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien Norbert Nedzi is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Michigan....	Democratic	1961	Re-elected	Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien Norbert Nedzi is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Michigan.... (D) 71.2% Herbert O. Steiger (R) 27.1% Leonard J. Lukomski (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.3% Mark Severs (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... ) 0.2% Joseph A. Spaniolo (Lab) 0.1%
William D. Ford William D. Ford William David Ford was a U.S. Representative from Michigan.Ford was born in Detroit and attended Henry Ford Trade School, Melvindale High School, Nebraska State Teachers College, and Wayne State University....	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	William D. Ford William D. Ford William David Ford was a U.S. Representative from Michigan.Ford was born in Detroit and attended Henry Ford Trade School, Melvindale High School, Nebraska State Teachers College, and Wayne State University.... (D) 78.1% Jack A. Underwood (R) 20.8% Aldi C. Fuhrmann (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.9% James R. Eades (Lab) 0.1% Claytee O. Artz (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... ) 0.1%
John D. Dingell, Jr.	Democratic	1955	Re-elected	John D. Dingell, Jr. (D) 77.7% Wallace D. English (R) 20.5% Virginia Crawford (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.3% Donald A. Bechler (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... ) 0.3% Lewis Steinhardt (Lab) 0.2%
Martha W. Griffiths	Democratic	1954	Retired Democratic hold	William M. Brodhead William M. Brodhead William McNulty Brodhead is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Brodhead was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended elementary and secondary schools in Cleveland. He received a B.A. from Wayne State University in Detroit, in 1965 and a J.D... (D) 69.5% Kenneth C. Gallagher (R) 29.4% Bruce E. Duke (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.8% Christy L. Wallace (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... ) 0.3% Harry Jock (Lab) 0.07%
Robert J. Huber Robert J. Huber Robert James "Bob" Huber was a Republican politician and businessman from the U.S. state of Michigan.Huber was born in Detroit, where he completed public school. He attended the University of Detroit from 1935 to 1937 and graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, in 1939...	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	James J. Blanchard (D) 59.0% Robert J. Huber (R) 40.4% James Gordon Lott (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.4% Sandra L. Peck (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... ) 0.2%
William Broomfield William Broomfield William S. Broomfield, or Bill Broomfield, is a retired politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Broomfield was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He graduated from high school in 1940 and attended Michigan State College at East Lansing. During the Second World War, he served in the...	Republican	1956	Re-elected	William Broomfield William Broomfield William S. Broomfield, or Bill Broomfield, is a retired politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Broomfield was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He graduated from high school in 1940 and attended Michigan State College at East Lansing. During the Second World War, he served in the... (R) 62.6% George Montgomery (D) 36.7% Maurice Geary (Human Rights) 0.4% Rudolf Zeller (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... ) 0.1% James Jaber (Lab) 0.08% Matthew Moriarty (Lab) 0.07%

Minnesota

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Al Quie Al Quie Albert Harold Quie is an American politician who served as the 35th Governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1979, to January 3, 1983.-State and national government service:...	Republican	1958	Re-elected	Al Quie Al Quie Albert Harold Quie is an American politician who served as the 35th Governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1979, to January 3, 1983.-State and national government service:... (R) 62.6% Ulric Scott (DFL) 37.4%
Ancher Nelsen Ancher Nelsen Ancher Nelsen , was a politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the state of Minnesota.-Biography:...	Republican	1958	Retired Republican hold	Tom Hagedorn Tom Hagedorn Thomas Michael Hagedorn was a Representative from Minnesota; born in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota, November 27, 1943; graduated from Blue Earth High School, 1961; served in United States Navy, 1961; engaged in grain and livestock farming, Watonwan County, Minnesota; member of the... (R) 53.1% Steve Babcock (DFL) 46.9%
Bill Frenzel Bill Frenzel William Eldridge "Bill" Frenzel is a former Republican Congressman from Minnesota, representing Minnesota's Third District, which included the southern and western suburbs of Minneapolis.- Early life and career :...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Bill Frenzel Bill Frenzel William Eldridge "Bill" Frenzel is a former Republican Congressman from Minnesota, representing Minnesota's Third District, which included the southern and western suburbs of Minneapolis.- Early life and career :... (R) 60.4% Bob Riggs (DFL) 39.6%
Joseph Karth Joseph Karth Joseph Edward Karth was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in New Brighton, Ramsey County, Minnesota; he attended public schools and the University of Nebraska School of Engineering; interrupted his education during the Second World War to serve in the United States Army, with service in...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Joseph Karth Joseph Karth Joseph Edward Karth was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in New Brighton, Ramsey County, Minnesota; he attended public schools and the University of Nebraska School of Engineering; interrupted his education during the Second World War to serve in the United States Army, with service in... (DFL) 76.0% Joseph A. Rheinberger (R) 24.0%
Donald M. Fraser Donald M. Fraser Donald MacKay Fraser is an American politician from Minneapolis, Minnesota.-Early life:Donald Fraser played a critical role in making human rights an important part of U.S. policy. Fraser was born on 20 February 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Everett and Lois Fraser. His parents were émigrés...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Donald M. Fraser Donald M. Fraser Donald MacKay Fraser is an American politician from Minneapolis, Minnesota.-Early life:Donald Fraser played a critical role in making human rights an important part of U.S. policy. Fraser was born on 20 February 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Everett and Lois Fraser. His parents were émigrés... (DFL) 73.8% Phil Ratte (R) 24.7% Edmund A. Jurenas (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... ) 1.5%
John Zwach	Republican	1966	Retired Democratic gain	Richard Nolan Richard Nolan Richard Michael Nolan is running for United States Congress in the 8th district of Minnesota . He was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 6th congressional district in the 94th, 95th, and 96th congresses,... (DFL) 55.4% Jon Grunseth (R) 44.6%
Bob Bergland	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Bob Bergland (DFL) 75.0% Dan Reber (R) 25.0%
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	Retired Democratic hold	Jim Oberstar Jim Oberstar James Louis "Jim" Oberstar is a former U.S. Representative who served in the U.S. Congress from 1975 until 2011 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. He represented northeastern , which included the cities of Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, International Falls, and Hibbing... (DFL) 62.0% Jerome Arnold (R) 26.2% William R. Ojala (Justice) 10.0% Robert C. Bester (I) 1.8%

Mississippi

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
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) 88.2% Jack Benney (I) 11.8%
David R. Bowen David R. Bowen David Reece Bowen was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Houston, Mississippi, Bowen graduated from Cleveland High School, 1950.He attended University of Missouri from 1950 to 1952....	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	David R. Bowen David R. Bowen David Reece Bowen was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Houston, Mississippi, Bowen graduated from Cleveland High School, 1950.He attended University of Missouri from 1950 to 1952.... (D) 66.1% Ben F. Hilbun, Jr. (R) 27.7% H. B. Wells (I) 6.2%
Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997... (D) Unopposed
Thad Cochran Thad Cochran William Thad Cochran is the senior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party. First elected to the Senate in 1978, he is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and was its chairman and 2005 to 2007.-Early life:He was born in Pontotoc,...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Thad Cochran Thad Cochran William Thad Cochran is the senior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party. First elected to the Senate in 1978, he is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and was its chairman and 2005 to 2007.-Early life:He was born in Pontotoc,... (R) 70.2% Kenneth L. Dean (D) 28.8% Leonard R. Young (I) 1.0%
Trent Lott Trent Lott Chester Trent Lott, Sr. , is a former United States Senator from Mississippi and has served in numerous leadership positions in the House of Representatives and the Senate....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Trent Lott Trent Lott Chester Trent Lott, Sr. , is a former United States Senator from Mississippi and has served in numerous leadership positions in the House of Representatives and the Senate.... (R) 73.0% Walter Wilson Murphey (D) 14.4% Karl Martz (I) 8.9% Glenn E. Gilley (I) 2.7% Earnest J. Creel (I) 1.0%

Missouri

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Bill Clay Bill Clay William Lacy "Bill" Clay, Sr. is a politician from the state of Missouri. As Congressman from Missouri's First District, he represented portions of St. Louis in the U.S. House of Representatives for 32 years....	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Bill Clay Bill Clay William Lacy "Bill" Clay, Sr. is a politician from the state of Missouri. As Congressman from Missouri's First District, he represented portions of St. Louis in the U.S. House of Representatives for 32 years.... (D) 68.3% Arthur O. Martin (R) 31.7%
James W. Symington James W. Symington James Wadsworth Symington is a United States attorney and politician who served as four-term U.S. representative representing Missouri.-Youth, family, and education:...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	James W. Symington James W. Symington James Wadsworth Symington is a United States attorney and politician who served as four-term U.S. representative representing Missouri.-Youth, family, and education:... (D) 61.0% Howard C. Ohlendorf (R) 39.0%
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....	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	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) 74.3% Jo Ann P. Raisch (R) 24.3% Marie S. Nowak (I) 1.4%
William J. Randall William J. Randall William J. Randall was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party from Missouri....	Democratic	1959	Re-elected	William J. Randall William J. Randall William J. Randall was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party from Missouri.... (D) 67.9% Claude Patterson (R) 32.1%
Richard Bolling	Democratic	1948	Re-elected	Richard Bolling (D) 69.1% John McDonough (R) 29.9% Edward Verburg (I) 1.0%
Jerry Litton Jerry Litton Jerry Lon Litton was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Missouri who died with his wife and two children while en route via a small plane to the victory party after winning Missouri's state Democratic primary for U.S. Senate....	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Jerry Litton Jerry Litton Jerry Lon Litton was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Missouri who died with his wife and two children while en route via a small plane to the victory party after winning Missouri's state Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.... (D) 78.9% Grover H. Speers (R) 21.1%
Gene Taylor	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Gene Taylor (R) 52.3% Richard L. Franks (D) 47.7%
Richard Howard Ichord, Jr.	Democratic	1960	Re-elected	Richard Howard Ichord, Jr. (D) 69.9% James A. Noland, Jr. (R) 30.1%
William L. Hungate William L. Hungate William Leonard Hungate was a United States Representative from Missouri from November 3, 1964 to January 3, 1977, representing the Ninth Congressional District. Following his retirement from the U.S...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	William L. Hungate William L. Hungate William Leonard Hungate was a United States Representative from Missouri from November 3, 1964 to January 3, 1977, representing the Ninth Congressional District. Following his retirement from the U.S... (D) 66.4% Milton Bischof, Jr. (R) 33.6%
Bill Burlison	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Bill Burlison (D) 72.8% Truman Farrow (R) 27.2%

Montana

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Richard G. Shoup Richard G. Shoup Richard Gardner "Dick" Shoup was a U.S. Representative from Montana, great-grandson of George Laird Shoup.-Education:Born in Salmon, Idaho, Shoup attended the Salmon public schools. He received his B.S...	Republican	1970	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Max Baucus Max Baucus Max Sieben Baucus is the senior United States Senator from Montana and a member of the Democratic Party. First elected to the Senate in 1978, as of 2010 he is the longest-serving Senator from Montana, and the fifth longest-serving U.S... (D) 54.8% Richard G. Shoup (R) 45.2%
	John Melcher John Melcher John Melcher is an American politician of the Democratic Party who represented Montana as a member of the United States House of Representatives, and as a United States Senator from 1977 until 1989.-Early life:...	Democratic	1969	Re-elected	John Melcher John Melcher John Melcher is an American politician of the Democratic Party who represented Montana as a member of the United States House of Representatives, and as a United States Senator from 1977 until 1989.-Early life:... (D) 63.0% Jack McDonald (R) 37.0%

Nebraska

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Charles Thone Charles Thone Charles Thone is an American Republican politician.-Biography:Charles Thone was born in Hartington, Nebraska. He has three brothers, including John Jr. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School . During World War II, he served in the Infantry of the United States Army...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Charles Thone Charles Thone Charles Thone is an American Republican politician.-Biography:Charles Thone was born in Hartington, Nebraska. He has three brothers, including John Jr. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School . During World War II, he served in the Infantry of the United States Army... (R) 53.3% Hess Dyas (D) 46.7%
John Y. McCollister John Y. McCollister John Yetter McCollister is a Nebraska Republican politician.He was born to John M. McCollister and Ruth Yetter McCollister in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1939 he graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and in 1943 he graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	John Y. McCollister John Y. McCollister John Yetter McCollister is a Nebraska Republican politician.He was born to John M. McCollister and Ruth Yetter McCollister in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1939 he graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and in 1943 he graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He... (R) 55.2% Daniel C. Lynch (D) 44.8%
David T. Martin	Republican	1960	Retired Republican hold	Virginia D. Smith (R) 50.2% Wayne W. Ziebarth (D) 49.8%

Nevada

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	David Towell David Towell David Gilmer Towell served a single term as a United States Representative from Nevada, representing the state's at-large district. He was a Republican. A real estate broker by profession, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1972...	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	James David Santini James David Santini James David Santini was a United States Representative from Nevada.Santini was born in Reno, Nevada attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a lawyer before entering politics. He was elected to the US House in 1974, easily unseating... (D) 55.8% David Towell (R) 36.4% Joel F. Hansen (I) 7.8%

New Hampshire

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Louis C. Wyman Louis C. Wyman Louis Crosby Wyman was a U.S. Representative and, for four days, a Senator from New Hampshire.-Early career:...	Republican	1966	Retired to run for U. S. Senate Democratic gain	Norman D'Amours Norman D'Amours Norman Edward D'Amours was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New Hampshire from 1975 to 1985, where he was an active participant on issues related to banking and finance. Mr. D'Amours remains active in New Hampshire and national politics... (D) 52.1% David A. Banks (R) 47.9%
	James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland was an American politician in the Republican party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 until 1981....	Republican	1962	Re-elected	James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland was an American politician in the Republican party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 until 1981.... (R) 64.2% Helen L. Bliss (D) 35.8%

New Jersey

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
John E. Hunt John E. Hunt John Edmund Hunt was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1967 to 1975.-Early life:...	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	James J. Florio (D) 57.5% John E. Hunt (R) 38.5% James Perry (I) 2.3% Bradley L. Kirsch (I) 0.6% Elizabeth L. Drevs (I) 0.5% Raymond Carotenuto (I) 0.3% Julius Levin (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... ) 0.2% Pedro J. Torres (I) 0.1%
Charles W. Sandman, Jr. Charles W. Sandman, Jr. Charles William Sandman, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives and was the party's candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 1973.-Biography:Sandman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	William J. Hughes William J. Hughes William John "Bill" Hughes served as a Democratic Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1995, representing New Jersey’s Second Congressional District which includes major portions of the Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens, the cities of Vineland and Atlantic City, and the counties... (D) 57.3% Charles W. Sandman, Jr. (R) 41.3% Andrew Wender (I) 1.4%
James J. Howard James J. Howard James John Howard was an American educator and Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1965–1988.-Biography:...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	James J. Howard James J. Howard James John Howard was an American educator and Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1965–1988.-Biography:... (D) 68.9% Kenneth W. Clark (R) 29.8% Joseph A. Rogers (I) 0.8% Thomas W. Palven (I) 0.5%
Frank Thompson Frank Thompson Frank Thompson, Jr. was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1980....	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Frank Thompson Frank Thompson Frank Thompson, Jr. was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1980.... (D) 66.8% Henry J. Keller (R) 33.2%
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:...	Republican	1952	Retired Republican hold	Millicent Fenwick Millicent Fenwick Millicent Hammond Fenwick was an American fashion editor, politician and diplomat. A four-term Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey, she entered politics late in life and was renowned for her energy and colorful enthusiasm... (R) 53.4% Frederick M. Bohen (D) 43.5% John Giammarco (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.0% Leonard F. Newton (I) 1.2%
Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin Bell Forsythe was an American Republican Party politician, who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin Bell Forsythe was an American Republican Party politician, who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:... (R) 52.5% Charles B. Yates (D) 45.5% John V. Mahalchik (I) 0.9% Bernardo S. Doganiero (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... ) 0.7% Joseph Alfons Nowak (Christian) 0.4%
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	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Andrew Maguire Andrew Maguire Gene Andrew Maguire is the Executive Director of The GAVI Fund's Immunize Every Child Campaign. He was a Democratic politician who represented New Jersey's 7th congressional district from 1975 to 1981.-Biography:... (D) 49.7% William B. Widnall (R) 44.4% Milton Gralla (I) 5.9%
Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe is an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for over twenty-three years, serving from November 4, 1969 to January 3, 1993....	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe is an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for over twenty-three years, serving from November 4, 1969 to January 3, 1993.... (D) 73.9% Herman Schmidt (R) 24.6% Kenneth Kowalczyk (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... ) 1.6%
Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski was an American politician. Helstoski, a Democrat, represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twelve years, lasting from 1965 until 1977. He was the representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski was an American politician. Helstoski, a Democrat, represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twelve years, lasting from 1965 until 1977. He was the representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district... (D) 64.5% Harold A. Pareti (R) 32.9% Herbert H. Shaw (I) 2.2% Robert W. Funsch (I) 0.3%
Peter W. Rodino, Jr.	Democratic	1948	Re-elected	Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) 81.0% John R. Taliferro (R) 15.2% Sandra Hill (I) 3.8%
Joseph G. Minish	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Joseph G. Minish (D) 69.2% William B. Grant (R) 29.4% Robert Clement (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... ) 1.3%
Matthew John Rinaldo Matthew John Rinaldo Matthew John "Matt" Rinaldo was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twenty years in the 12th congressional district and in the 7th congressional district .Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Rinaldo received a B.S...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Matthew John Rinaldo Matthew John Rinaldo Matthew John "Matt" Rinaldo was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twenty years in the 12th congressional district and in the 7th congressional district .Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Rinaldo received a B.S... (R) 65.0% Adam K. Levin (D) 32.4% Anthony Carbone (I) 1.1% Catherine O'Toole French (I) 0.8% Robert A. Steiner (I) 0.7%
Joseph J. Maraziti Joseph J. Maraziti Joseph James Maraziti was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.-Biography:Born in Boonton, New Jersey, Maraziti attended the public schools....	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Helen Meyner (D) 57.3% Joseph J. Maraziti (R) 42.7%
Dominick V. Daniels Dominick V. Daniels Dominick Vincent Daniels was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district from 1959-1977....	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Dominick V. Daniels Dominick V. Daniels Dominick Vincent Daniels was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district from 1959-1977.... (D) 79.9% Claire J. Sheridan (R) 16.1% John A. Alston (I) 4.0%
Edward J. Patten Edward J. Patten Edward James Patten was an American lawyer and politician. Patten, a Democrat, represented the now-redistricted New Jersey's 15th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for seventeen years, lasting from 1963 until 1980.-Background:Patten was born and attended public...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Edward J. Patten Edward J. Patten Edward James Patten was an American lawyer and politician. Patten, a Democrat, represented the now-redistricted New Jersey's 15th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for seventeen years, lasting from 1963 until 1980.-Background:Patten was born and attended public... (D) 71.0% Ernest J. Hammesfahr (R) 27.5% Paul M. Schiff (C Communist Party USA The Communist Party USA is a Marxist political party in the United States, established in 1919. It has a long, complex history that is closely related to the histories of similar communist parties worldwide and the U.S. labor movement.... ) 1.5%

New Mexico

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Manuel Lujan, Jr.	Republican	1968	Re-elected	Manuel Lujan, Jr. (R) 58.6% Robert A. Mondragon (D) 39.7% Martin Molloy (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.7%
	Harold L. Runnels Harold L. Runnels Harold Lowell Runnels was a U.S. Representative from New Mexico.Runnels attended Dallas public schools and Cameron State Agricultural College in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C. in 1942. From 1945 to 1951, Runnels was a manager for the...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Harold L. Runnels Harold L. Runnels Harold Lowell Runnels was a U.S. Representative from New Mexico.Runnels attended Dallas public schools and Cameron State Agricultural College in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C. in 1942. From 1945 to 1951, Runnels was a manager for the... (D) 66.7% Donald W. Trubey (R) 31.9% Herbert "Hub" Horton (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.4%

New York

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Otis G. Pike Otis G. Pike Otis Grey Pike is a retired Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Early life:...	Democratic	1960	Re-elected	Otis G. Pike Otis G. Pike Otis Grey Pike is a retired Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Early life:... (D) 65.0% Donald R. Sallah (R) 28.6% Seth Morgan (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 6.4%
James R. Grover, Jr. James R. Grover, Jr. James Russell Grover, Jr. is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...	Republican	1962	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Thomas J. Downey (D) 48.8% James R. Grover, Jr. (R) 44.7% Neil Greene (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 6.5%
Angelo D. Roncallo Angelo D. Roncallo Angelo Dominick Roncallo was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Nassau County, New York....	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Jerome A. Ambro, Jr. (D) 51.8% Angelo D. Roncallo (R) 46.1% Arthur Hoffer (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 2.2%
Norman F. Lent Norman F. Lent Norman Frederick Lent is a former Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Norman F. Lent Norman F. Lent Norman Frederick Lent is a former Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 56.3% Franklin Ornstein (D) 43.7%
John W. Wydler John W. Wydler John Waldemar Wydler was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wydler was born in Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1945. He graduated from Brown University in 1947 and Harvard University Law School in 1950...	Republican	1962	Re-elected	John W. Wydler John W. Wydler John Waldemar Wydler was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wydler was born in Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1945. He graduated from Brown University in 1947 and Harvard University Law School in 1950... (R) 57.1% Allard K. Lowenstein (D) 42.9%
Lester L. Wolff Lester L. Wolff Lester Lionel Wolff was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wolff was born in New York City and lectured at New York University from 1939 until 1941 after studying there. He served in the Civil Air Patrol from 1945 until 1950 and from 1968 until 1980...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Lester L. Wolff Lester L. Wolff Lester Lionel Wolff was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wolff was born in New York City and lectured at New York University from 1939 until 1941 after studying there. He served in the Civil Air Patrol from 1945 until 1950 and from 1968 until 1980... (D) 61.0% Edythe Layne (R) 39.0%
Joseph P. Addabbo	Democratic	1960	Re-elected	Joseph P. Addabbo (D) Unopposed
Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal , a Representative from New York, was born in New York City . He attended public schools , Long Island University, and City College. He served in the United States Army, 1943–1946, and received his LL.B. from Brooklyn Law School as well as an LL.M. from New York...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal , a Representative from New York, was born in New York City . He attended public schools , Long Island University, and City College. He served in the United States Army, 1943–1946, and received his LL.B. from Brooklyn Law School as well as an LL.M. from New York... (D) 68.8% Albert Lemishow (R) 31.2%
James J. Delaney	Democratic	1948	Re-elected	James J. Delaney (D) 93.0% Theodore E. Garrison (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 7.0%
Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi is a former U.S. Representative from New York and former New York City police officer. He was elected as a Democrat from The Bronx in New York City...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi is a former U.S. Representative from New York and former New York City police officer. He was elected as a Democrat from The Bronx in New York City... (D) 82.4% Francis L. McHugh (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 11.2% Michael S. Bank (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 6.3%
Frank J. Brasco Frank J. Brasco Frank James Brasco was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Brasco was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1955 and Brooklyn Law School in 1957. He served in the United States Army Reserve and was an assistant district attorney for...	Democratic	1966	Retired Democratic hold	James H. Scheuer James H. Scheuer James Haas Scheuer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He was also affiliated with the Liberal Party of New York.-Family and education:... (D) 72.2% Edward G. Desborough (R) 14.2% Christopher Acer (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 8.3% Tibby Blum (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 5.2%
Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to Congress...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to Congress... (D) 80.2% Francis J. Voyticky (R) 13.9% Martin S. Shepherd, Jr. (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 4.6% Teresa Delgado (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... ) 0.9% Maxine Williams (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... ) 0.4%
Bertram L. Podell Bertram L. Podell Bertram L. Podell was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in Brooklyn, Podell attended St. John's University and Brooklyn Law School. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1955...	Democratic	1968	Lost renomination Democratic hold	Stephen J. Solarz Stephen J. Solarz Stephen Joshua Solarz was a United States Congressional Representative from New York. Solarz was both an outspoken critic of President Ronald Reagan's deployment of Marines to Lebanon in 1982 and a cosponsor of the 1991 Gulf War Authorization Act during the Presidency of George H. W... (D) 81.8% Jack N. Dobosh (R) 18.2%
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...	Democratic	1944	Retired Democratic hold	Fred Richmond Fred Richmond Frederick William Richmond is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (D) 71.3% Donald H. Elliott (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 13.3% Michael Carbajal, Jr. (R) 11.5% Alexander W. Nojovits (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 3.1% Helen Halyard (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... ) 0.8%
Hugh L. Carey	Democratic	1960	Retired to run for Governor Governor of New York The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her... Democratic hold	Leo C. Zeferetti Leo C. Zeferetti Leo C. Zeferetti was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he attended public schools in Brooklyn, New York University in 1963, and Baruch College from 1964 until 1966... (D) 49.9% Austen D. Canade (R) 37.9% Herbert M. Feinsod (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 12.2%
Elizabeth Holtzman Elizabeth Holtzman Elizabeth Holtzman is an American lawyer and former Democratic politician, pioneer woman officeholder, four term U.S. Representative , two term District Attorney of Kings County , and New York City Comptroller .Her role on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate scandal drew national...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Elizabeth Holtzman Elizabeth Holtzman Elizabeth Holtzman is an American lawyer and former Democratic politician, pioneer woman officeholder, four term U.S. Representative , two term District Attorney of Kings County , and New York City Comptroller .Her role on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate scandal drew national... (D) 78.9% Joseph L. Gentili (R) 21.1%
John M. Murphy John M. Murphy John Michael Murphy is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.He was born in Staten Island, New York City, New York and attended La Salle Military Academy, Amherst College, and the United States Military Academy in West Point.He served in the U.S...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	John M. Murphy John M. Murphy John Michael Murphy is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.He was born in Staten Island, New York City, New York and attended La Salle Military Academy, Amherst College, and the United States Military Academy in West Point.He served in the U.S... (D) 57.7% Frank J. Biondolillo (R) 25.6% Jerome Kretchmer (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 9.6% Michael Ajello (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 7.1%
Ed Koch Ed Koch Edward Irving "Ed" Koch is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Ed Koch Ed Koch Edward Irving "Ed" Koch is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989... (D) 76.7% John Boogaerts, Jr. (R) 18.8% Gilliam M. Drummond (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 3.7% Katherine Sojourner (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... ) 0.8%
Charles B. Rangel Charles B. Rangel Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the third-longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives. As its most senior member, he is also the Dean of New York's congressional delegation...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Charles B. Rangel Charles B. Rangel Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the third-longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives. As its most senior member, he is also the Dean of New York's congressional delegation... (D) 96.9% Charles G. Mills, IV (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 3.1%
Bella Abzug Bella Abzug Bella Savitsky Abzug was an American lawyer, Congresswoman, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Bella Abzug Bella Abzug Bella Savitsky Abzug was an American lawyer, Congresswoman, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus... (D) 78.7% Stephen Posner (R) 15.6% Timothy A. Mitchell (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 4.9% Christiana A. Nelson (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... ) 0.4% Claire Moriarty (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... ) 0.4%
Herman Badillo Herman Badillo Herman Badillo is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City. He was the first Puerto Rican to be elected to these posts and be a mayoral candidate in the continental United States.-Early years:Badillo was...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Herman Badillo Herman Badillo Herman Badillo is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City. He was the first Puerto Rican to be elected to these posts and be a mayoral candidate in the continental United States.-Early years:Badillo was... (D) 96.7% Mary C. Lynch (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 3.3%
Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham was an American politician and diplomat...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham was an American politician and diplomat... (D) 76.6% John DiGiovanni (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 14.4% Robert Black (R) 9.0%
Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser was a United States Representative from New York, serving from 1971 to 1977 as a Republican and from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.-Early life:He was born in Cedarhurst, Long Island and grew up there and in Manhattan...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser was a United States Representative from New York, serving from 1971 to 1977 as a Republican and from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.-Early life:He was born in Cedarhurst, Long Island and grew up there and in Manhattan... (R) 57.6% William Greenawalt (D) 42.4%
Ogden R. Reid Ogden R. Reid Ogden Rogers Reid is a former United States Representative from New York.Reid was born in New York, New York and he graduated from Deerfield Academy and Yale University. He was widely known by his nickname, "Brownie." His family owned the New York Herald Tribune and, before that the New York...	Democratic	1962	Retired to run for Governor Governor of New York The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her... Democratic hold	Richard Ottinger Richard Ottinger Richard Ottinger is an American politician of the Democratic Party, a former member of the United States House of Representatives, and a legal educator.-Early years:... (D) 57.8% Charles Stephens (R) 42.2%
Hamilton Fish, Jr.	Republican	1968	Re-elected	Hamilton Fish, Jr. (R) 65.3% Nicholas Angell (D) 33.6% Sanford P. Cohen (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.2%
Benjamin A. Gilman Benjamin A. Gilman Benjamin Arthur "Ben" Gilman is a former Republican United States Representative from New York. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, Gilman graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, New York in 1941 and received a B.S. from the Wharton School Finance at the University of Pennsylvania in...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Benjamin A. Gilman Benjamin A. Gilman Benjamin Arthur "Ben" Gilman is a former Republican United States Representative from New York. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, Gilman graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, New York in 1941 and received a B.S. from the Wharton School Finance at the University of Pennsylvania in... (R) 54.0% John G. Dow (D) 38.5% Thomas Moore (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 7.5%
Howard W. Robison Howard W. Robison Howard Winfield Robison was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....	Republican	1958	Retired Democratic gain	Matthew F. McHugh Matthew F. McHugh Matthew Francis McHugh is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.McHugh was born in Philadelphia, but spent most of his adult life in New York City. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and Mount St. Mary's University, from which he earned his... (D) 52.8% Alfred J. Libous (R) 43.1% Franklin B. Resseguie (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 4.1%
Samuel S. Stratton	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Samuel S. Stratton (D) 80.6% Wayne E. Wagner (R) 17.3% Edward Breitenbach (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 2.1%
Carleton J. King Carleton J. King Carleton James King was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.King was born in Saratoga Springs, New York. He graduated from Union College and Albany Law School in 1926. He was an assistant district attorney of Saratoga County, New York from 1942 until...	Republican	1960	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Edward W. Pattison Edward W. Pattison Edward Worthington Pattison was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (D) 54.2% Carleton J. King (R) 45.8%
Robert C. McEwen Robert C. McEwen Robert Cameron McEwen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...	Republican	1964	Re-elected	Robert C. McEwen Robert C. McEwen Robert Cameron McEwen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (R) 55.0% Roger W. Tubby (D) 45.0%
Donald J. Mitchell Donald J. Mitchell Donald Jerome Mitchell served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, 1973-1983.-Early life:Donald J...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Donald J. Mitchell Donald J. Mitchell Donald Jerome Mitchell served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, 1973-1983.-Early life:Donald J... (R) 59.6% Donald J. Reile (D) 37.7% Theodore L. Tolles (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 2.7%
James M. Hanley James M. Hanley James Michael Hanley was an American politician. He represented New York in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981. He was a Democrat.-External links:...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	James M. Hanley James M. Hanley James Michael Hanley was an American politician. He represented New York in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981. He was a Democrat.-External links:... (D) 59.1% William E. Bush (R) 40.9%
William F. Walsh William F. Walsh William Francis Walsh was a Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	William F. Walsh William F. Walsh William Francis Walsh was a Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (R) 65.3% Robert H. Bockman (D) 30.2% Francis H. Aspinwall (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 3.3% Bessie C. Noble (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.2%
Frank Horton	Republican	1962	Re-elected	Frank Horton (R) 67.5% Irene Gossin (D) 29.0% J. Warren McGee (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 2.8% Virginia Tadio (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 0.7%
Barber Conable Barber Conable Barber Benjamin Conable, Jr. was a U.S. Congressman from New York and president of the World Bank.-Biography:...	Republican	1964	Re-elected	Barber Conable Barber Conable Barber Benjamin Conable, Jr. was a U.S. Congressman from New York and president of the World Bank.-Biography:... (R) 56.8% Margaret Costanza (D) 39.6% Clarence E. Carman, Jr. (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 2.9% David L. MacAdam (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 0.7%
Henry P. Smith III Henry P. Smith III Henry P. Smith III was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Smith was born in North Tonawanda, New York. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1933 and Cornell Law School in 1936. He was mayor of North Tonawanda, New York from 1961 until 1963...	Republican	1964	Retired Democratic gain	John J. LaFalce John J. LaFalce John Joseph LaFalce is a former congressman from the state of New York; he served from 1975 to 2003.LaFalce was first elected to the 94th United States Congress in 1974 and re-elected to each succeeding Congress through the 107th, serving his Western New York congressional district for 28 years,... (D) 59.6% Russell A. Rourke (R) 40.4%
Thaddeus J. Dulski Thaddeus J. Dulski Thaddeus Joseph Dulski was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on September 27, 1915. He studied at the University of Buffalo. From 1940 to 1947 he worked for the Internal Revenue Service...	Democratic	1958	Retired Democratic hold	Henry J. Nowak Henry J. Nowak Henry James Nowak was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York between 1975 and 1993.... (D) 75.0% Joseph R. Bala (R) 24.6% Ira Liebowitz (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... ) 0.5%
Jack Kemp Jack Kemp Jack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player. A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, having previously served nine terms as a congressman for Western New York's 31st...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	Jack Kemp Jack Kemp Jack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player. A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, having previously served nine terms as a congressman for Western New York's 31st... (R) 72.1% Barbara C. WIcks (D) 27.9%
James F. Hastings James F. Hastings James Fred Hastings is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hastings was born in Olean, New York. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. He was manager and vice president of radio station WHDL from 1952 until 1966...	Republican	1968	Re-elected	James F. Hastings James F. Hastings James Fred Hastings is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hastings was born in Olean, New York. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. He was manager and vice president of radio station WHDL from 1952 until 1966... (R) 60.2% William L. Parment (D) 37.1% Joseph V. Damiano (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 2.6%

North Carolina

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter Beaman Jones, Sr. , was an American politician from the state of North Carolina who served in the United States House of Representatives, and was the father of Walter Beaman Jones, Jr., who is currently a Representative for the Republican Party.Jones was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina,...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter Beaman Jones, Sr. , was an American politician from the state of North Carolina who served in the United States House of Representatives, and was the father of Walter Beaman Jones, Jr., who is currently a Representative for the Republican Party.Jones was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina,... (D) 77.5% Harry McMullan (R) 22.5%
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:...	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	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) Unopposed
David N. Henderson David N. Henderson David Newton Henderson was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born on a farm near Hubert, North Carolina, HendersonB.S., Wallace High School, Wallace, North Carolina, 1938....	Democratic	1960	Re-elected	David N. Henderson David N. Henderson David Newton Henderson was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born on a farm near Hubert, North Carolina, HendersonB.S., Wallace High School, Wallace, North Carolina, 1938.... (D) Unopposed
Ike Franklin Andrews Ike Franklin Andrews Ike Franklin Andrews was an American politician. He served as a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District between 1973 and 1985, when he was defeated for reelection by Republican Bill Cobey.-Biography:Born in Bonlee, North Carolina, Andrews attended local...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Ike Franklin Andrews Ike Franklin Andrews Ike Franklin Andrews was an American politician. He served as a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District between 1973 and 1985, when he was defeated for reelection by Republican Bill Cobey.-Biography:Born in Bonlee, North Carolina, Andrews attended local... (D) 64.7% Ward Purrington (R) 34.6% Michael Henderson Smedberg (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... ) 0.7%
Wilmer Mizell	Republican	1968	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Stephen L. Neal Stephen L. Neal Stephen Lybrook "Steve" Neal was a North Carolina Democratic politician who served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representatives .... (D) 52.0% Wilmer Mizell (R) 47.6% Lauren Eugene Brubaker (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... ) 0.3%
L. Richardson Preyer L. Richardson Preyer Lunsford Richardson Preyer , who typically went by 'Richardson' or 'Rich,' was a jurist and a U.S. representative in Congress from North Carolina. He was the grandson of inventor Lunsford Richardson...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	L. Richardson Preyer L. Richardson Preyer Lunsford Richardson Preyer , who typically went by 'Richardson' or 'Rich,' was a jurist and a U.S. representative in Congress from North Carolina. He was the grandson of inventor Lunsford Richardson... (D) 63.7% R. S. "Steve" Ritchie (R) 35.9% Harry Allen Frigg (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... ) 0.4%
Charlie Rose Charlie Rose (congressman) Charles Grandison "Charlie" Rose III is a former Democratic United States Congressman from North Carolina who served from 1973 to 1997....	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Charlie Rose Charlie Rose (congressman) Charles Grandison "Charlie" Rose III is a former Democratic United States Congressman from North Carolina who served from 1973 to 1997.... (D) Unopposed
Earl B. Ruth Earl B. Ruth Earl Baker Ruth was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Spencer, North Carolina, Ruth graduated from Central High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1934. A.B., University of North Carolina, [Chapel Hill, North Carolina]], 1938...	Republican	1968	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Bill Hefner Bill Hefner Willie Gathrel "Bill" Hefner , was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina, serving between 1975 and 1999.... (D) 57.0% Earl B. Ruth (R) 43.0%
James G. Martin James G. Martin James Grubbs "Jim" Martin is the 70th Governor of the state of North Carolina. He served from 1985 to 1993. He was the second Republican elected to the office after Reconstruction, and the fifth overall. He is also the only Republican to serve two full terms as governor.-Early Life &...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	James G. Martin James G. Martin James Grubbs "Jim" Martin is the 70th Governor of the state of North Carolina. He served from 1985 to 1993. He was the second Republican elected to the office after Reconstruction, and the fifth overall. He is also the only Republican to serve two full terms as governor.-Early Life &... (R) 54.4% Milton Short (D) 44.1% Geoffrey Michael Hooks (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... ) 1.6%
James T. Broyhill	Republican	1962	Re-elected	James T. Broyhill (R) 54.4% Jack L. Rhyne (D) 45.6%
Roy A. Taylor Roy A. Taylor Roy Arthur Taylor was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Vader, Washington, Taylor graduated from Asheville-Biltmore College, Asheville, North Carolina, 1929....	Democratic	1960	Re-elected	Roy A. Taylor Roy A. Taylor Roy Arthur Taylor was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Vader, Washington, Taylor graduated from Asheville-Biltmore College, Asheville, North Carolina, 1929.... (D) 66.0% Albert F. "Doc" Gilman (R) 34.0%

North Dakota

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Mark Andrews	Republican	1963	Re-elected	Mark Andrews (R) 55.7% Byron Dorgan (D) 44.3%

Ohio

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Tom Luken Tom Luken Thomas Andrew Luken is a politician of the Democratic Party from Ohio.Luken received his high school diploma in 1942 from Purcell High School. During the Second World War, Luken served as a U.S. Marine. In 1947, he earned a bachelor of arts degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, after having...	Democratic	1974	Lost re-election Republican gain	Bill Gradison Bill Gradison Willis David "Bill" Gradison Jr. is an American politician, who served for almost two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Early life and education:... (R) 50.9% Tom Luken (D) 49.1%
Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 2nd District of Ohio from 1961 until 1977.-Early life and education:...	Republican	1960	Re-elected	Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 2nd District of Ohio from 1961 until 1977.-Early life and education:... (R) 53.4% Edward W. Wolterman (D) 46.6%
Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles William Whalen Jr. was a Republican U.S. Representative from Ohio's 3rd congressional district. He served 6 terms in congress and was notably the leader of the Republican party's opposition to the Vietnam War....	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles William Whalen Jr. was a Republican U.S. Representative from Ohio's 3rd congressional district. He served 6 terms in congress and was notably the leader of the Republican party's opposition to the Vietnam War.... (R) Unopposed
Tennyson Guyer Tennyson Guyer Tennyson Guyer was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican from Ohio....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Tennyson Guyer Tennyson Guyer Tennyson Guyer was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican from Ohio.... (R) 61.5% James L. Gehrlich (D) 38.5%
Del Latta Del Latta Delbert Leroy "Del" Latta is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. Latta was a Republican from Ohio.-Life and career:...	Republican	1958	Re-elected	Del Latta Del Latta Delbert Leroy "Del" Latta is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. Latta was a Republican from Ohio.-Life and career:... (R) 62.5% Bruce Edwards (D) 37.5%
Bill Harsha Bill Harsha William Howard "Bill" Harsha, Jr. was an American politician who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1961 to January 3, 1981.-Biography:...	Republican	1960	Re-elected	Bill Harsha Bill Harsha William Howard "Bill" Harsha, Jr. was an American politician who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1961 to January 3, 1981.-Biography:... (R) 68.8% Lloyd Allan Wood (D) 31.2%
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) 60.5% Patrick L. Nelson (D) 28.7% Dorothy Franke (I) 10.8%
Walter E. Powell Walter E. Powell Walter Eugene Powell was an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1971 to 1975. Powell began his career as the city clerk of Fairfield, Ohio in 1956, and became a member of Fairfield City Council in 1958. In 1960, Powell successfully ran...	Republican	1970	Retired Republican hold	Tom Kindness Tom Kindness Thomas Norman Kindness was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Ohio from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1987.... (R) 42.4% T. Edward Strinko (D) 38.0% Don Gingerich (I) 19.6%
Thomas L. Ashley	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Thomas L. Ashley (D) 52.8% Carleton S. Finkbeiner, Jr. (R) 47.2%
Clarence E. Miller Clarence E. Miller Clarence Ellsworth Miller, Jr. was a Republican Congressman from Ohio, serving January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1993....	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Clarence E. Miller Clarence E. Miller Clarence Ellsworth Miller, Jr. was a Republican Congressman from Ohio, serving January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1993.... (R) 70.4% H. Kent Bumpass (D) 29.6%
J. William Stanton J. William Stanton John William Stanton was a Republican congressman from Ohio who served in the United States Congress from 1965 until his retirement in 1983. Stanton died in Jacksonville, Florida, April 11, 2002 at the age of 78.-External links:* Library of Congress...	Republican	1964	Re-elected	J. William Stanton J. William Stanton John William Stanton was a Republican congressman from Ohio who served in the United States Congress from 1965 until his retirement in 1983. Stanton died in Jacksonville, Florida, April 11, 2002 at the age of 78.-External links:* Library of Congress... (R) 60.5% Michael D. Coffey (D) 39.5%
Samuel L. Devine Samuel L. Devine Samuel Leeper Devine was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives as Representative of the 12th congressional district of Ohio from 3 January 1959 until 3 January 1981; he left office after being defeated by Democrat Bob Shamansky...	Republican	1958	Re-elected	Samuel L. Devine Samuel L. Devine Samuel Leeper Devine was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives as Representative of the 12th congressional district of Ohio from 3 January 1959 until 3 January 1981; he left office after being defeated by Democrat Bob Shamansky... (R) 50.9% Fran Ryan (D) 49.1%
Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.Charles Adams Mosher was born in Sandwich, Illinois. He graduated from Sandwich High School, and Oberlin College in 1928. He was employed on daily newspapers in Aurora, Illinois, and Janesville,...	Republican	1960	Re-elected	Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.Charles Adams Mosher was born in Sandwich, Illinois. He graduated from Sandwich High School, and Oberlin College in 1928. He was employed on daily newspapers in Aurora, Illinois, and Janesville,... (R) 57.5% Fred M. Ritenauer (D) 42.5%
John F. Seiberling John F. Seiberling John Frederick Seiberling, Jr. was a United States Representative from Ohio. In 1974, he helped to establish what later became the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and served on the House Judiciary Committee that held the impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon.-Biography:Born in Akron,...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	John F. Seiberling John F. Seiberling John Frederick Seiberling, Jr. was a United States Representative from Ohio. In 1974, he helped to establish what later became the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and served on the House Judiciary Committee that held the impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon.-Biography:Born in Akron,... (D) 75.4% Mark Figetakis (R) 24.6%
Chalmers P. Wylie	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Chalmers P. Wylie (R) 61.5% Manley L. McGee (R) 38.5%
Ralph Regula Ralph Regula Ralph Straus Regula was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 16th District of the State of Ohio. He retired in January 2009 after 18 consecutive terms. He is a member of the Republican Party. In the 110th Congress , he was the second longest serving Republican member of the U.S...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Ralph Regula Ralph Regula Ralph Straus Regula was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 16th District of the State of Ohio. He retired in January 2009 after 18 consecutive terms. He is a member of the Republican Party. In the 110th Congress , he was the second longest serving Republican member of the U.S... (R) 65.6% John G. Freedom (D) 34.4%
John M. Ashbrook John M. Ashbrook John Milan Ashbrook was an American politician of the Republican Party who served in the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1961 until his death. His father was William A. Ashbrook, a newspaper editor, businessman, and U.S...	Republican	1960	Re-elected	John M. Ashbrook John M. Ashbrook John Milan Ashbrook was an American politician of the Republican Party who served in the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1961 until his death. His father was William A. Ashbrook, a newspaper editor, businessman, and U.S... (R) 52.7% David D. Noble (D) 47.3% Clifford J. Simpson (I) 0.002%
Wayne L. Hays	Democratic	1948	Re-elected	Wayne L. Hays (D) 65.6% Ralph H. Romig (R) 34.4%
Charles J. Carney Charles J. Carney Charles Joseph Carney was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Carney attended schools in Youngstown and neighboring Campbell, Ohio. He later attended Youngstown State University...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Charles J. Carney Charles J. Carney Charles Joseph Carney was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Carney attended schools in Youngstown and neighboring Campbell, Ohio. He later attended Youngstown State University... (D) 72.7% James L. Ripple (R) 27.3%
James V. Stanton James V. Stanton James Vincent Stanton was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stanton graduated from Holy Name High School in 1949 and then served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, during the Korean War. He earned an A.B. from the University of Dayton in 1958, and a...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	James V. Stanton James V. Stanton James Vincent Stanton was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stanton graduated from Holy Name High School in 1949 and then served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, during the Korean War. He earned an A.B. from the University of Dayton in 1958, and a... (D) 86.9% Robert A. Frantz (R) 13.1%
Louis Stokes Louis Stokes Louis Stokes is a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives....	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Louis Stokes Louis Stokes Louis Stokes is a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives.... (D) 82.0% Bill Mack (R) 18.0%
Charles Vanik Charles Vanik Charles Albert Vanik was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives....	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Charles Vanik Charles Vanik Charles Albert Vanik was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives.... (D) 78.7% William J. Franz (R) 21.3%
William Edwin Minshall, Jr. William Edwin Minshall, Jr. William Edwin Minshall, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William E. Minshall, Jr. was born in East Cleveland, Ohio...	Republican	1954	Retired Democratic gain	Ronald M. Mottl Ronald M. Mottl Ronald Milton Mottl is an American politician of the Democratic Party who had been a member of the state House of Representatives of Ohio from 1987 to 1997.Mottl was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended the University of Notre Dame... (D) 34.8% George E. Mastics (R) 30.5% Dennis J. Kucinich (I) 29.4% Hugh J. Gallagher (I) 2.3% Bohdan A. Futey (I) 1.7% Arthur L. Cain (I) 1.3%

Oklahoma

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
James Robert Jones James Robert Jones James Robert "Jim" Jones is a lawyer, a Democratic politician, a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma, and a former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico....	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	James Robert Jones James Robert Jones James Robert "Jim" Jones is a lawyer, a Democratic politician, a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma, and a former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.... (D) 67.9% George Alfred Mizer, Jr. (R) 32.1%
Clem McSpadden Clem McSpadden Clem Rogers McSpadden was a Democratic politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District who served from 1973 to 1975. He was also the grandnephew of Oklahoma comedian and actor Will Rogers....	Democratic	1972	Retired to run for Governor Governor of Oklahoma The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma... Democratic hold	Theodore Marshall Risenhoover Theodore Marshall Risenhoover Theodore Marshall "Ted" Risenhoover was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma during the 1970s.Risenhoover was born in Haskell County, Oklahoma, in a town called East Liberty. He graduated from Stigler High School in Stigler, Oklahoma, then served in the United States Air Force beginning in 1955... (D) 59.1% Ralph F. Keen (R) 40.9%
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) Unopposed
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) Unopposed
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) 51.7% M. H. Mickey Edwards (R) 48.3%
John Newbold Camp John Newbold Camp John Newbold Camp, known as Happy Camp was a Republican U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Enid, Camp attended elementary and high schools in Blackwell, Douglas, and Waukomis. He attended Phillips University in Enid. A banker, he became president of Waukomis State Bank...	Republican	1968	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Glenn English Glenn English Glenn Lee English, Jr. is a U.S. Democratic politician who represented Oklahoma's 6th congressional district for 10 successive terms. English is currently the chief executive officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.-Military service and business activities:English was born... (D) 53.2% John Newbold Camp (R) 44.4% Bennett L. Basore (I) 2.3%

Oregon

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Wendell Wyatt Wendell Wyatt Wendell Wyatt was a Republican United States Representative from Oregon's 1st congressional district who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1964 until 1975.- Life before Congress :...	Republican	1964	Retired Democratic gain	Les AuCoin Les AuCoin Walter Leslie "Les" AuCoin , is an American politician and the first Democrat elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from since it was formed in 1882. The seat has been held by a Democrat ever since.... (D) 56.1% Diarmuid O'Scannlain (R) 43.9%
Albert C. Ullman	Democratic	1956	Re-elected	Albert C. Ullman (D) 78.1% Kenneth Brown (R) 21.9%
Edith Green Edith Green Edith Louise Starrett Green was an American politician and educator in the state of Oregon. A native of South Dakota, she was raised in Oregon and completed her education at the University of Oregon and Stanford University...	Democratic	1954	Retired Democratic hold	Robert B. Duncan Robert B. Duncan Robert Blackford Duncan was an American politician from the state of Oregon. A Democrat, he served multiple terms in the Oregon Legislative Assembly and as a U.S. congressman from Oregon. In the Oregon House of Representatives he served as speaker for four years, and in the U.S. House he... (D) 70.5% John Piacentini (R) 29.5%
John R. Dellenback John R. Dellenback John Richard Dellenback was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dellenback graduated from Yale University...	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Jim Weaver (D) 52.9% John R. Dellenback (R) 47.1%

Pennsylvania

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
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) 75.8% Russel M. Nigro (R) 23.3% Bernard Salera (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... ) 0.9%
Robert N. C. Nix, Sr.	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Robert N. C. Nix, Sr. (D) 74.0% Jesse W. Woods, Jr. (R) 26.0%
William J. Green, III William J. Green, III William Joseph Green, III is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Green also served as the 94th Mayor of Philadelphia.-Youth:...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	William J. Green, III William J. Green, III William Joseph Green, III is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Green also served as the 94th Mayor of Philadelphia.-Youth:... (D) 75.4% Richard P. Colbert (R) 24.6%
Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:Eilburg was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:Eilburg was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... (D) 71.0% Isadore Einhorn (R) 29.0%
John H. Ware III	Republican	1970	Retired Republican hold	Richard T. Schulze Richard T. Schulze Richard Taylor "Dick" Schulze was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993. His district encompassed portions of Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties in the western Philadelphia suburbs.-Early life:Schulze attended the University of Houston, Villanova... (R) 59.6% Leo D. McDermott (D) 40.4%
Gus Yatron Gus Yatron Constantine "Gus" Yatron was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, Yatron represented the 6th congressional district of Pennsylvania for twelve terms, from 1969 until his retirement in 1993...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Gus Yatron Gus Yatron Constantine "Gus" Yatron was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, Yatron represented the 6th congressional district of Pennsylvania for twelve terms, from 1969 until his retirement in 1993... (D) 74.6% Stephen Postupack (R) 24.0% Frank E. Huet (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 1.4%
Lawrence G. Williams Lawrence G. Williams Lawrence Gordon Williams was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania....	Republican	1966	Lost renomination Democratic gain	Robert W. Edgar Robert W. Edgar Rev. Dr. Robert William Edgar is president and CEO of Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog organization, effective May 2007. He served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania... (D) 55.3% Stephen J. McEwen, Jr. (R) 43.7% Ralph F. Johns (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 1.1%
Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward George Biester, Jr. is a retired Republican politician and judge who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, from 1967 to 1977....	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward George Biester, Jr. is a retired Republican politician and judge who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, from 1967 to 1977.... (R) 56.2% William B. Moyer (D) 40.9% Robert D. McKenney (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 2.8%
Bud Shuster Bud Shuster Elmer Greinert "Bud" Shuster is an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1973 to 2001. He is best known for his advocacy of transportation projects that critics deride as "pork barrel" spending.-Career:Shuster was born...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Bud Shuster Bud Shuster Elmer Greinert "Bud" Shuster is an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1973 to 2001. He is best known for his advocacy of transportation projects that critics deride as "pork barrel" spending.-Career:Shuster was born... (R) 56.5% Robert D. Ford (D) 43.5%
Joseph M. McDade Joseph M. McDade Joseph Michael "Joe" McDade is a former member of the United States House of Representatives, having represented Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.-Early life and career:...	Republican	1962	Re-elected	Joseph M. McDade Joseph M. McDade Joseph Michael "Joe" McDade is a former member of the United States House of Representatives, having represented Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.-Early life and career:... (R) 64.9% Thomas J. Hanlon (D) 35.1%
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	1954	Re-elected	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:... (D) 74.5% Richard A. Muzyka (R) 25.5%
John Murtha John Murtha John Patrick "Jack" Murtha, Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010....	Democratic	1974	Re-elected	John Murtha John Murtha John Patrick "Jack" Murtha, Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010.... (D) 58.1% Harry M. Fox (R) 41.9%
R. Lawrence Coughlin	Republican	1968	Re-elected	R. Lawrence Coughlin (R) 62.5% Lawrence H. Curry (D) 37.5%
William S. Moorhead William S. Moorhead William Singer Moorhead was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Moorhead was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of prominent attorney William Singer Moorhead, Sr...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	William S. Moorhead William S. Moorhead William Singer Moorhead was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Moorhead was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of prominent attorney William Singer Moorhead, Sr... (D) 77.5% Zachary T. Davis (R) 22.5%
Fred B. Rooney Fred B. Rooney Frederick Bernard Rooney, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....	Democratic	1963	Re-elected	Fred B. Rooney Fred B. Rooney Frederick Bernard Rooney, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (D) Unopposed
Edwin D. Eshleman	Republican	1966	Re-elected	Edwin D. Eshleman (R) 63.5% Michael J. Minney (D) 35.0% Arlene R. Wenger (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 1.5%
Herman T. Schneebeli Herman T. Schneebeli Herman Theodore Schneebeli was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Herman Schneebeli was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1926, Dartmouth College in 1930, and Tuck School of Administration and Finance in 1931...	Republican	1960	Re-elected	Herman T. Schneebeli Herman T. Schneebeli Herman Theodore Schneebeli was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Herman Schneebeli was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1926, Dartmouth College in 1930, and Tuck School of Administration and Finance in 1931... (R) 52.1% Peter C. Wambach (D) 47.9%
H. John Heinz III H. John Heinz III Henry John Heinz III was an American politician from Pennsylvania, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate .-Early life:...	Republican	1971	Re-elected	H. John Heinz III H. John Heinz III Henry John Heinz III was an American politician from Pennsylvania, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate .-Early life:... (R) 72.1% Francis J. McArdle (D) 27.9%
George Atlee Goodling George Atlee Goodling George Atlee Goodling was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George Atlee Goodling was born in Loganville, Pennsylvania. During the First World War he served as a seaman, second class in the United States Navy from March 1918 to December 1918. He received a...	Republican	1966	Retired Republican hold	William F. Goodling William F. Goodling William Franklin "Bill" Goodling was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Goodling, the son of former Congressman George Atlee Goodling, was born in Loganville, Pennsylvania and grew up in York, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S... (R) 51.4% Arthur L. Berger (D) 47.5% Joseph Paul (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 1.0%
Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph Matthew Gaydos was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Joe Gaydos was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania. His Hungarian father was born in Northern Hungary which today is Slovakia after it was annxed by Czechoslovakia following WWI and the Treaty of Trianon...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph Matthew Gaydos was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Joe Gaydos was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania. His Hungarian father was born in Northern Hungary which today is Slovakia after it was annxed by Czechoslovakia following WWI and the Treaty of Trianon... (D) 81.7% Joseph J. Anderko (R) 18.3%
John H. Dent John H. Dent John Herbert Dent was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. He was acting Captain on the USS Constitution" during the attacks on Tripoli in 1804.-Early years:Born in Charles County, Maryland, Dent was the son of Congressman George...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	John H. Dent John H. Dent John Herbert Dent was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. He was acting Captain on the USS Constitution" during the attacks on Tripoli in 1804.-Early years:Born in Charles County, Maryland, Dent was the son of Congressman George... (D) 69.9% Charles L. Sconing (R) 30.1%
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...	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) 63.6% James R. Montgomery (R) 31.7% John Bove (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 4.7%
Albert W. Johnson Albert W. Johnson Albert Walter Johnson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....	Republican	1963	Re-elected	Albert W. Johnson Albert W. Johnson Albert Walter Johnson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 52.7% Yates Mast (D) 47.3%
Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph Phillip Vigorito was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania....	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph Phillip Vigorito was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.... (D) 58.6% Clement R. Scalzitti (R) 41.4%
Frank M. Clark Frank M. Clark Frank Monroe Clark was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early Life & Military Service:...	Democratic	1954	Lost re-election Republican gain	Gary A. Myers Gary A. Myers Gary Arthur Myers was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Gary Myers was born in Toronto, Ohio, and grew up in Evans City, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1960, and received his M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1964... (R) 53.8% Frank M. Clark (D) 46.2%

Rhode Island

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Fernand St. Germain Fernand St. Germain Fernand Joseph St. Germain is a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, St. Germain attended parochial schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He graduated from Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School, 1945, and from Providence College, 1948...	Democratic	1960	Re-elected	Fernand St. Germain Fernand St. Germain Fernand Joseph St. Germain is a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, St. Germain attended parochial schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He graduated from Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School, 1945, and from Providence College, 1948... (D) 72.9% Ernest Barone (R) 27.1%
	Robert Tiernan Robert Tiernan Robert Owens Tiernan was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Tiernan attended La Salle Academy.He earned his A.B. from Providence College in 1953 and hisJ.D...	Democratic	1967	Lost renomination Democratic hold	Edward Beard Edward Beard Edward Peter Beard was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Beard attended Assumption Elementary School and Hope High School, Providence, where he completed high school as well as a college-level course in agriculture. He worked as a painter. He served in the... (D) 78.2% Vincent J. Rotondo (R) 21.8%

South Carolina

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis was a lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:Davis was born in the city of North Charleston to Felix Charles Davis and Elizabeth Jackson Davis...	Democratic	1971	Re-elected	Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis was a lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:Davis was born in the city of North Charleston to Felix Charles Davis and Elizabeth Jackson Davis... (D) 72.7% George B. Rast (R) 25.9% Charles Amaker (I) 0.8% Benjamin Frasier (United Citizens) 0.6%
Floyd Spence Floyd Spence Floyd Davidson Spence was a Republican politician from South Carolina.-Early life and education:Spence was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1928, but spent most of his life in nearby Lexington County. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, retiring as...	Republican	1970 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1970 The 1970 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 3, 1970 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on June 9 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on June 23...	Re-elected	Floyd Spence Floyd Spence Floyd Davidson Spence was a Republican politician from South Carolina.-Early life and education:Spence was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1928, but spent most of his life in nearby Lexington County. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, retiring as... (R) 56.1% Matthew J. Perry (D) 43.0% Paul Proveaux (I) 0.9%
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...	Retired to run for Governor Governor of South Carolina The Governor of the State of South Carolina is the head of state for the State of South Carolina. Under the South Carolina Constitution, the Governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the South Carolina executive branch. The Governor is the ex officio... Democratic hold	Butler Derrick Butler Derrick Butler Carson Derrick, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools in Mayesville and Florence, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1958 and earned an LL.B. from the University of Georgia Law... (D) 61.8% Marshall J. Parker (R) 38.2%
James R. Mann James Robert Mann (South Carolina) James Robert Mann was a soldier, lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:...	Democratic	1968 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1968 The 1968 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1968 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on June 11 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on June 25...	Re-elected	James R. Mann James Robert Mann (South Carolina) James Robert Mann was a soldier, lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:... (D) 63.3% Robert L. Watkins (R) 36.7%
Thomas S. Gettys Thomas S. Gettys Thomas Smithwick Gettys was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Gettys was educated in the Rock Hill public schools.He attended Clemson College.Erskine College, A.B., 1933....	Democratic	1964	Retired Democratic hold	Kenneth Lamar Holland Kenneth Lamar Holland Kenneth Lamar Holland is a Democratic former member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina.Holland was born in Hickory, North Carolina on November 24, 1934. He attended public schools in Gaffney, South Carolina. Holland served in the National Guard from 1952 to 1959. ... (D) 61.4% Lenard Phillips (R) 37.8% Bert Sumner (I) 0.8%
Edward Lunn Young	Republican	1972 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1972 The 1972 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1972 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 29 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 12...	Lost re-election Democratic gain	John Jenrette John Jenrette John Wilson Jenrette, Jr. is a former American politician from South Carolina. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat from January 1975 until December 1980. He was convicted of accepting a bribe in the FBI's Abscam operation.-Biography:Jenrette was born in Horry County,... (D) 52.0% Edward Lunn Young (R) 48.0%

South Dakota

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Frank E. Denholm Frank E. Denholm Frank Edward Denholm was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota. He was born in Scotland Township of Day County, South Dakota in 1923....	Democratic	1970	Lost re-election Republican gain	Larry Pressler (R) 55.3% Frank E. Denholm (D) 44.7%
	James Abdnor James Abdnor James Abdnor is a Republican politician from the state of South Dakota.-Personal:He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1945 where he became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in the United States Army during World War II and from 1957 to 1969 was a member of the South Dakota...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	James Abdnor James Abdnor James Abdnor is a Republican politician from the state of South Dakota.-Personal:He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1945 where he became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in the United States Army during World War II and from 1957 to 1969 was a member of the South Dakota... (R) 67.8% Jack M. Weiland (D) 32.2%

Tennessee

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Jimmy Quillen Jimmy Quillen James Henry Quillen, usually known as Jimmy Quillen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee from 1963 to 1997.-Early life:...	Republican	1962	Re-elected	Jimmy Quillen Jimmy Quillen James Henry Quillen, usually known as Jimmy Quillen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee from 1963 to 1997.-Early life:... (R) 64.2% Lloyd Blevins (D) 35.8%
John Duncan, Sr. John Duncan, Sr. John James Duncan, Sr. was an American attorney and Republican politician who represented Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1965 until his death in 1988. He also served as Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1959 to 1964, and as assistant attorney...	Republican	1964	Re-elected	John Duncan, Sr. John Duncan, Sr. John James Duncan, Sr. was an American attorney and Republican politician who represented Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1965 until his death in 1988. He also served as Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1959 to 1964, and as assistant attorney... (R) 70.9% Jesse James Brown (D) 29.1%
LaMar Baker LaMar Baker LaMar Baker was a Tennessee businessman and Republican political figure who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Biography:...	Republican	1970	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Marilyn Lloyd Marilyn Lloyd Rachel Marilyn Laird Lloyd is a Tennessee businesswoman and 10-term member of the United States House of Representatives .-Biographical information:... (D) 51.5% LaMar Baker (R) 46.2% Sarah Delaney (I) 2.2%
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...	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
Richard Fulton Richard Fulton Richard Harmon "Dick" Fulton was a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Tennessee State Senate and of the United States House of Representatives, and the second mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.- Background :Fulton was educated as a youth in the...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Richard Fulton Richard Fulton Richard Harmon "Dick" Fulton was a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Tennessee State Senate and of the United States House of Representatives, and the second mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.- Background :Fulton was educated as a youth in the... (D) 99.8% Bill Tankard (I) 0.2%
Robin Beard Robin Beard Robin Leo Beard, Jr. was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee who served from 1973 to 1983.-Early life:...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Robin Beard Robin Beard Robin Leo Beard, Jr. was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee who served from 1973 to 1983.-Early life:... (R) 56.7% Tim Schaeffer (D) 43.3%
Ed Jones	Democratic	1969	Re-elected	Ed Jones (D) Unopposed
Dan Kuykendall Dan Kuykendall Dan Heflin Kuykendall was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1967 to 1975. He was a member of the Republican Party....	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Harold Ford, Sr. Harold Ford, Sr. Harold Eugene Ford, Sr. was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing the Memphis, Tennessee area for ten terms—from 1975 until his retirement in 1997. He was the first African-American to represent Tennessee in the U.S... (D) 49.9% Dan Kuykendall (R) 49.4% Louise L. Porter (I) 0.7%

Texas

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
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) 68.6% James W. Farris (R) 31.4%
Charles Wilson	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Charles Wilson (D) Unopposed
James M. Collins James M. Collins James Mitchell Collins, often known as Jim Collins , was a Republican who represented the Third Congressional District of Texas from 1968-1983. The district was based at the time about Irving in Dallas County....	Republican	1968	Re-elected	James M. Collins James M. Collins James Mitchell Collins, often known as Jim Collins , was a Republican who represented the Third Congressional District of Texas from 1968-1983. The district was based at the time about Irving in Dallas County.... (R) 64.7% Harold Collum (D) 35.3%
Ray Roberts Ray Roberts Herbert Ray Roberts represented Texas's 4th congressional district from 1962 to 1981. Roberts was a Democrat.-Early life and education:...	Democratic	1962	Re-elected	Ray Roberts Ray Roberts Herbert Ray Roberts represented Texas's 4th congressional district from 1962 to 1981. Roberts was a Democrat.-Early life and education:... (D) 74.9% Dick LeTourneau (R) 25.1%
Alan Steelman Alan Steelman Alan Watson Steelman is a Dallas businessman who was a Republican congressman from Texas between 1973 and 1977; at the time of his election, he was the youngest sitting member of Congress. He gave up his Fifth Congressional District seat to challenge Democratic incumbent Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr., in...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Alan Steelman Alan Steelman Alan Watson Steelman is a Dallas businessman who was a Republican congressman from Texas between 1973 and 1977; at the time of his election, he was the youngest sitting member of Congress. He gave up his Fifth Congressional District seat to challenge Democratic incumbent Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr., in... (R) 52.1% Mike McKool (D) 47.9%
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) 83.0% Carl Nigliazzo (R) 17.0%
William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds “Bill” Archer, Jr. is a former American lawyer and politician. Archer served two terms, from 1967 to 1971, in the Texas House of Representatives — changing from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1969 — and later represented Texas in the United States House as a Republican...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds “Bill” Archer, Jr. is a former American lawyer and politician. Archer served two terms, from 1967 to 1971, in the Texas House of Representatives — changing from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1969 — and later represented Texas in the United States House as a Republican... (R) 79.2% Jim Brady (D) 20.8%
Robert C. Eckhardt Robert C. Eckhardt Robert Christian "Bob" Eckhardt was a Democratic United States Representative representing the 8th District of Texas from 1967 to 1981.-Early life and family:Eckhardt was born in Austin, Texas on July 16, 1913...	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Robert C. Eckhardt Robert C. Eckhardt Robert Christian "Bob" Eckhardt was a Democratic United States Representative representing the 8th District of Texas from 1967 to 1981.-Early life and family:Eckhardt was born in Austin, Texas on July 16, 1913... (D) 72.2% Donald D. Whitefield (R) 27.8%
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...	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	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) 61.9% Coleman R. Ferguson (D) 38.1%
J. J. Pickle	Democratic	1963	Re-elected	J. J. Pickle (D) 80.4% Paul A. Weiss (R) 19.6%
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) 81.6% Don Clements (R) 17.2% Laurel N. Dunn (I) 1.1%
Jim Wright Jim Wright James Claude Wright, Jr. , usually known as Jim Wright, is a former Democratic U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.-Early life:...	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Jim Wright Jim Wright James Claude Wright, Jr. , usually known as Jim Wright, is a former Democratic U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.-Early life:... (D) 78.7% James S. Garvey (R) 21.3%
Bob Price	Republican	1966	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Jack Hightower (D) 57.6% Bob Price (R) 42.4%
John Andrew Young John Andrew Young John Andrew Young was an Democratic politician from Texas who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1957 to 1979....	Democratic	1956	Re-elected	John Andrew Young John Andrew Young John Andrew Young was an Democratic politician from Texas who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1957 to 1979.... (D) Unopposed
Kika de la Garza Kika de la Garza Eligio “Kika” de la Garza, II was the Democratic representative for the 15th congressional district of Texas from January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1997....	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Kika de la Garza Kika de la Garza Eligio “Kika” de la Garza, II was the Democratic representative for the 15th congressional district of Texas from January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1997.... (D) Unopposed
Richard C. White	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Richard C. White (D) Unopposed
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
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Barbara Charline Jordan was an American politician who was both a product and a leader, of the Civil Rights movement. She was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Barbara Charline Jordan was an American politician who was both a product and a leader, of the Civil Rights movement. She was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives... (D) 84.8% Robbins Mitchell (R) 14.0% Kris Vasquez (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... ) 1.2%
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
Henry B. Gonzalez Henry B. Gonzalez Henry Barbosa González was a Democratic politician from the state of Texas. He represented Texas's 20th congressional district from 1961 to 1999.-Background:...	Democratic	1961	Re-elected	Henry B. Gonzalez Henry B. Gonzalez Henry Barbosa González was a Democratic politician from the state of Texas. He represented Texas's 20th congressional district from 1961 to 1999.-Background:... (D) Unopposed
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	Retired Democratic hold	Bob Krueger (D) 52.6% Douglas S. Harlan (R) 45.2% Ed Gallion (American) 2.2%
Robert R. Casey Robert R. Casey Robert Randolph "Bob" Casey was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Texas.-Early life:...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Robert R. Casey Robert R. Casey Robert Randolph "Bob" Casey was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Texas.-Early life:... (D) 69.5% Ron Paul (R) 28.4% James T. Smith (American) 1.2% Jill Fein (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... ) 0.9%
Abraham Kazen, Jr.	Democratic	1966	Re-elected	Abraham Kazen, Jr. (D) Unopposed
Dale Milford Dale Milford Dale Milford was a U.S. Representative from Texas.He was born in Bug Tussle, Texas, and attended its public schools, then Baylor University in Waco from 1953 to 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1953, attaining the rank of captain...	Democratic	1972	Re-elected	Dale Milford Dale Milford Dale Milford was a U.S. Representative from Texas.He was born in Bug Tussle, Texas, and attended its public schools, then Baylor University in Waco from 1953 to 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1953, attaining the rank of captain... (D) 76.1% Joseph Beaman, Jr. (R) 20.4% Earl W. Armstrong (American) 3.5%

Utah

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	K. Gunn McKay K. Gunn McKay Koln Gunn McKay was an American politician who represented the state of Utah. He served from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1981, beginning in the ninety-second Congress and in four succeeding congresses.-Biography:...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	K. Gunn McKay K. Gunn McKay Koln Gunn McKay was an American politician who represented the state of Utah. He served from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1981, beginning in the ninety-second Congress and in four succeeding congresses.-Biography:... (D) 62.6% Ronald W. Inkley (R) 31.5% L. S. Brown (American) 5.9%
	Douglas W. Owens	Democratic	1972	Retired to run for U. S. Senate Democratic hold	Allan Howe Allan Howe Allan Turner Howe was a politician from the state of Utah.Howe was born near Murray, Utah, and he graduated from the University of Utah. Howe was elected to the House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1974... (D) 49.5% Stephen Harmsen (R) 46.9% Bruce R. Bangerter (American) 3.0% Karl J. Bray (L Libertarian Party (United States) The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration... ) 0.6%

Vermont

District	Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
	Richard W. Mallary Richard W. Mallary Richard Walker Mallary was a U.S. Representative from Vermont.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mallary was educated at Bradford Academy, Bradford, Vermont, and attended Dartmouth College, receiving an A.B...	Republican	1972	Retired to run for U. S. Senate Republican hold	Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords James Merrill "Jim" Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont. He served as a Republican until 2001, when he left the party to become an independent. He retired from the Senate in 2006.-Background:... (R) 52.9% Francis J. Cain (D) 38.1% Michael Parenty (Liberty) 7.1% Francis J. Cain (I) 1.9%

Virginia

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Thomas N. Downing Thomas N. Downing Thomas Nelms Downing was a lawyer, politician, and Democratic Congressman from for nine terms.Downing was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. He attended Newport News High School, and graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1940...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Thomas N. Downing Thomas N. Downing Thomas Nelms Downing was a lawyer, politician, and Democratic Congressman from for nine terms.Downing was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. He attended Newport News High School, and graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1940... (D) Unopposed
G. William Whitehurst G. William Whitehurst George William Whitehurst is a professor and retired politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the state of Virginia. He began his career as a professor at the Norfolk campus of the College of William and Mary, which became Old Dominion College in 1962...	Republican	1968	Re-elected	G. William Whitehurst G. William Whitehurst George William Whitehurst is a professor and retired politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the state of Virginia. He began his career as a professor at the Norfolk campus of the College of William and Mary, which became Old Dominion College in 1962... (R) 60.0% Robert Richards (D) 40.0%
David E. Satterfield III David E. Satterfield III David Edward Satterfield III was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He served eight consecutive terms from 1965 until 1981. His father, Dave E...	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	David E. Satterfield III David E. Satterfield III David Edward Satterfield III was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He served eight consecutive terms from 1965 until 1981. His father, Dave E... (D) 89.5% Alan Robert Ogden (I) 10.5%
Robert Daniel Robert Daniel Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. is a Virginia farmer, businessman, teacher, and politician who served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. He was first elected in 1972 and served until 1983. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia...	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Robert Daniel Robert Daniel Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. is a Virginia farmer, businessman, teacher, and politician who served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. He was first elected in 1972 and served until 1983. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia... (R) 47.2% Lester E. Schlitz (D) 35.9% Curtis W. Harris (I) 16.9%
Dan Daniel Dan Daniel (politician) Wilbur Clarence Daniel was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, USA.Born in Chatham, Virginia, Daniel grew up on a tobacco farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, Danville, Virginia...	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	Dan Daniel Dan Daniel (politician) Wilbur Clarence Daniel was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, USA.Born in Chatham, Virginia, Daniel grew up on a tobacco farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, Danville, Virginia... (D) Unopposed
M. Caldwell Butler M. Caldwell Butler Manley Caldwell Butler is a U.S. Representative from Virginia, great grandson of James A. Walker.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Butler graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, Roanoke, Virginia, 1942....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	M. Caldwell Butler M. Caldwell Butler Manley Caldwell Butler is a U.S. Representative from Virginia, great grandson of James A. Walker.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Butler graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, Roanoke, Virginia, 1942.... (R) 45.1% Paul J. Puckett (D) 27.0% Warren D. Saunders (I) 26.1% Timothy A. McGay (I) 1.8%
J. Kenneth Robinson J. Kenneth Robinson James Kenneth Robinson was a State Senator and U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life and career:Born in Winchester, Virginia, Robinson attended the public schools of Winchester. He graduated with a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1937. He served as...	Republican	1970	Re-elected	J. Kenneth Robinson J. Kenneth Robinson James Kenneth Robinson was a State Senator and U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life and career:Born in Winchester, Virginia, Robinson attended the public schools of Winchester. He graduated with a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1937. He served as... (R) 52.7% George H. Gilliam (D) 47.3%
Stanford Parris	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Herbert Harris Herbert Harris Herbert Eugene Harris, II was a Democratic member of the U.S. Representative from Virginia. His district included part of Fairfax County.-Early life:Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Harris attended St... (D) 57.6% Stanford Parris (R) 42.4%
William C. Wampler William C. Wampler William Creed Wampler is a former United States Representative from Virginia.Born in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, Wampler attended the public schools in Bristol, Virginia and on May 21, 1943, enlisted in the United States Navy...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	William C. Wampler William C. Wampler William Creed Wampler is a former United States Representative from Virginia.Born in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, Wampler attended the public schools in Bristol, Virginia and on May 21, 1943, enlisted in the United States Navy... (R) 50.9% Charles J. Horne (D) 49.1%
Joel T. Broyhill	Republican	1952	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Joseph L. Fisher Joseph L. Fisher Joseph Lyman Fisher is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Virginia.... (D) 53.6% Joel T. Broyhill (R) 45.2% Francis J. Speh (I) 1.2%

Washington

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Joel Pritchard Joel Pritchard Joel McFee Pritchard was a Republican politician from Washington. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Washington....	Republican	1972	Re-elected	Joel Pritchard Joel Pritchard Joel McFee Pritchard was a Republican politician from Washington. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Washington.... (R) 69.5% W. R. Knedlik (D) 28.6% Fred Lovgren (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... ) 1.1% Patricia Dolbeare (Lab) 0.8%
Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds , an American politician, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1979. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat....	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds , an American politician, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1979. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat.... (D) 59.7% Ronald C. Reed (R) 38.9% Paul Roberts (Lab) 1.3%
Julia Butler Hansen Julia Butler Hansen Julia Butler Hansen , born Julia Caroline Butler, June 14, 1907, in Portland, Oregon, USA, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1960-1974. She represented Washington's Third Congressional District as a Democrat. She was the second woman and first Democratic woman...	Democratic	1960	Retired Democratic hold	Don Bonker Don Bonker Don Leroy Bonker is an American former congressman for the state of Washington and a Democrat. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989, representing Washington's third Congressional district.He is a resident of Bainbridge Island, Washington.Bonker... (D) 60.9% A. Ludlow Kramer (R) 38.1% Evelyn K. Olafson (Lab) 1.0%
Mike McCormack Mike McCormack (politician) C.G. Mike McCormack is a retired American politician, who served as U.S. Representative from the State of Washington's Fourth Congressional District from 1971 to 1981. He is a Democrat...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Mike McCormack Mike McCormack (politician) C.G. Mike McCormack is a retired American politician, who served as U.S. Representative from the State of Washington's Fourth Congressional District from 1971 to 1981. He is a Democrat... (D) 58.9% Floyd Paxton (R) 41.1%
Tom Foley Tom Foley Thomas Stephen Foley was the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1989 to 1995. He represented Washington's 5th congressional district for 30 years as a Democratic member from 1965 to 1995....	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Tom Foley Tom Foley Thomas Stephen Foley was the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1989 to 1995. He represented Washington's 5th congressional district for 30 years as a Democratic member from 1965 to 1995.... (D) 64.3% Gary G. Gage (R) 35.7%
Floyd Verne Hicks	Democratic	1964	Re-elected	Floyd Verne Hicks (D) 71.8% George M. Nalley (R) 28.2%
Brock Adams Brock Adams Brockman "Brock" Adams was an American politician and member of Congress. Adams was a Democrat from Washington and served as a U.S. Representative, Senator, and United States Secretary of Transportation before retiring in January 1993.Adams was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended the public...	Democratic	1952	Re-elected	Brock Adams Brock Adams Brockman "Brock" Adams was an American politician and member of Congress. Adams was a Democrat from Washington and served as a U.S. Representative, Senator, and United States Secretary of Transportation before retiring in January 1993.Adams was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended the public... (D) 71.1% Raymond Pritchard (R) 28.9%

West Virginia

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
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....	Democratic	1968	Re-elected	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) 59.7% Joe Laurita, Jr. (R) 40.3%
Harley O. Staggers	Democratic	1948	Re-elected	Harley O. Staggers (D) 64.4% William H. "Bill" Loy (R) 35.6%
John M. Slack, Jr. John M. Slack, Jr. John Mark Slack, Jr. was an American politician from West Virginia. He was a Democrat.Slack was born in 1915 in Charleston, where he attended the public schools...	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	John M. Slack, Jr. John M. Slack, Jr. John Mark Slack, Jr. was an American politician from West Virginia. He was a Democrat.Slack was born in 1915 in Charleston, where he attended the public schools... (D) 69.8% William L. Larcamp (R) 30.2%
Ken Hechler Ken Hechler Kenneth William Hechler is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1959 to 1977 and was West Virginia Secretary of State from 1985 to 2001....	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Ken Hechler Ken Hechler Kenneth William Hechler is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1959 to 1977 and was West Virginia Secretary of State from 1985 to 2001.... (D) Unopposed

Wisconsin

Incumbent	Party	First elected	Result	Candidates
Les Aspin Les Aspin Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr. was a United States Representative from 1971 to 1993, and the United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from January 21, 1993 to February 3, 1994.-Early life:...	Democratic	1970	Re-elected	Les Aspin Les Aspin Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr. was a United States Representative from 1971 to 1993, and the United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from January 21, 1993 to February 3, 1994.-Early life:... (D) 70.5% Leonard W. Smith (R) 29.5%
Robert W. Kastenmeier	Democratic	1958	Re-elected	Robert W. Kastenmeier (D) 64.8% Elizabeth T. Miller (R) 35.2%
Vernon Wallace Thomson Vernon Wallace Thomson Vernon Wallace Thomson was the 34th Governor of Wisconsin from 1957 to 1959. Vernon Thomson was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He attended what is now Carroll University, in 1925, but graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in 1927, where he was a member of the Chi Phi...	Republican	1960	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Alvin Baldus Alvin Baldus Alvin James Baldus is an American Democratic politician and former member of Congress. Baldus graduated from high school in Elkton, Minnesota and went to Riverland Community College in Austin, Minnesota. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975-1981 representing Wisconsin... (D) 51.1% Vernon Wallace Thomson (R) 47.4% Keith Ellison (American) 1.4%
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) 72.5% Lewis H. Collison (R) 23.8% Herbert O. Jahnke (American) 3.8%
Henry S. Reuss Henry S. Reuss Henry Schoellkopf Reuss was a Democrat U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.-Childhood and education:He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in that city's German section. Reuss earned his A.B. from Cornell University in 1933 and was a member of the Sphinx Head Society. He then earned his LL.B...	Democratic	1954	Re-elected	Henry S. Reuss Henry S. Reuss Henry Schoellkopf Reuss was a Democrat U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.-Childhood and education:He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in that city's German section. Reuss earned his A.B. from Cornell University in 1933 and was a member of the Sphinx Head Society. He then earned his LL.B... (D) 80.0% Mildred A. Morries (R) 20.0%
William A. Steiger William A. Steiger William Albert "Bill" Steiger was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 until his death in 1978. He served as a Republican from Wisconsin.-Early life:Steiger was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin...	Republican	1966	Re-elected	William A. Steiger William A. Steiger William Albert "Bill" Steiger was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 until his death in 1978. He served as a Republican from Wisconsin.-Early life:Steiger was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin... (R) 59.5% Nancy J. Simenz (D) 35.4% Harvey C. LeRoy (American) 5.1%
Dave Obey Dave Obey David Ross "Dave" Obey is the former U.S. Representative for , serving 21 consecutive terms from 1969 until 2011. The district includes much of the northwestern portion of the state, including Wausau and Superior...	Democratic	1969	Re-elected	Dave Obey Dave Obey David Ross "Dave" Obey is the former U.S. Representative for , serving 21 consecutive terms from 1969 until 2011. The district includes much of the northwestern portion of the state, including Wausau and Superior... (D) 70.6% Josef Burger (R) 29.4%
Harold Vernon Froehlich Harold Vernon Froehlich Harold Vernon Froehlich is an American Republican politician.Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Froehlich served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In 1959, Froehlich graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and then received his law degree in 1962. Harold Froelhich served in...	Republican	1972	Lost re-election Democratic gain	Robert John Cornell Robert John Cornell Robert John Cornell, O Praem was a Roman Catholic priest and American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1975 to 1979.... (D) 54.4% Harold Vernon Froehlich (R) 45.6%
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	1964	Lost renomination Republican hold	Bob Kasten Bob Kasten Robert Walter "Bob" Kasten, Jr. , is a Republican politician from the state of Wisconsin who served as a U.S. Representative from 1975 to 1979 and as a U.S. Senator from 1981 to 1993.- Background :Kasten was born in Milwaukee... (R) 52.9% Lynn S. Adelman (D) 45.0% William D. Quirk (American) 2.1%

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