United States House elections, 1954
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The U.S. House election, 1954 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 1954 which occurred in the middle of President Dwight Eisenhower's first term. Eisenhower's Republican Party
History of the United States Republican Party
The United States Republican Party is the second oldest currently existing political party in the United States after its great rival, the Democratic Party. It emerged in 1854 to combat the Kansas Nebraska Act which threatened to extend slavery into the territories, and to promote more vigorous...

 lost eighteen seats in the House, giving the Democratic Party
History of the United States Democratic Party
The history of the Democratic Party of the United States is an account of the oldest political party in the United States and arguably the oldest democratic party in the world....

 a majority that it would retain in every Congressional election until 1994.

Perhaps the major reason for the Republican defeat was the fallout from the Army-McCarthy Hearings
Army-McCarthy Hearings
The Army–McCarthy hearings were a series of hearings held by the United States Senate's Subcommittee on Investigations between April 1954 and June 1954. The hearings were held for the purpose of investigating conflicting accusations between the United States Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy...

, in which prominent Republican Senator Joe McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy
Joseph Raymond "Joe" McCarthy was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957...

 accused countless political and intellectual figures of having Communist ties, usually with no evidence. Another issue was the Dixon-Yates contract
Dixon-Yates contract
The Dixon-Yates contract was a 1954 contract between the AEC and two private energy companies, Middle South Utilities and the Southern Company to supply 600,000 kilowatts of power to the AEC for their Tennessee plant...

 to supply power to the Atomic Energy Commission
United States Atomic Energy Commission
The United States Atomic Energy Commission was an agency of the United States government established after World War II by Congress to foster and control the peace time development of atomic science and technology. President Harry S...

.

Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and...

 of Texas became Speaker of the House
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...

, exchanging places with new Minority Leader
Minority leader of the United States House of Representatives
The House Minority Leader is one of the party leaders of the United States House of Representatives. This title is currently held by Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi of California....

 Joseph W. Martin, Jr. of Massachusetts.

Overall results

Party Total
seats
Change Seat
percentage
Vote
percentage
Popular
vote
Democratic 232 19 53.3% 52.1% 22,177,088
Republican 203 18 46.6% 47.0% 20,034,763
Independent 0  1 0.0% 0.2% 74,486
Totals 435 0 100.0% 100.0% 42,582,927
Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk




Alabama 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Frank W. Boykin
Frank W. Boykin
Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963....

Democratic 1935 Re-elected Frank W. Boykin
Frank W. Boykin
Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963....

 (D) Unopposed
George M. Grant
George M. Grant
George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected George M. Grant
George M. Grant
George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922...

 (D) Unopposed
George W. Andrews
George W. Andrews
For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected George W. Andrews
George W. Andrews
For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S...

 (D) Unopposed
Kenneth A. Roberts
Kenneth A. Roberts
Kenneth Allison Roberts was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Piedmont, Alabama, Roberts attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He was graduated from the University of Alabama Law School in 1935 and admitted to the bar in 1936...

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Kenneth A. Roberts
Kenneth A. Roberts
Kenneth Allison Roberts was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Piedmont, Alabama, Roberts attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He was graduated from the University of Alabama Law School in 1935 and admitted to the bar in 1936...

 (D) Unopposed
Albert Rains
Albert Rains
Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Albert Rains
Albert Rains
Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and...

 (D) Unopposed
Armistead I. Selden, Jr.
Armistead I. Selden, Jr.
Armistead Inge Selden, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.-Early life and military service:Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Selden attended the public schools. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1938 and from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, in 1942...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Armistead I. Selden, Jr.
Armistead I. Selden, Jr.
Armistead Inge Selden, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.-Early life and military service:Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Selden attended the public schools. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1938 and from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, in 1942...

 (D) Unopposed
Carl Elliott
Carl Elliott
Carl Atwood Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from the state of Alabama. He was elected to eight consecutive terms in office, serving from January 1949 to January 1965....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Carl Elliott
Carl Elliott
Carl Atwood Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from the state of Alabama. He was elected to eight consecutive terms in office, serving from January 1949 to January 1965....

 (D) 78.9%

W. G. Engle (R) 21.1%
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) 91.6%

Adin Batson (R) 8.4%
Laurie C. Battle
Laurie C. Battle
Laurie Calvin Battle was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Wilsonville, Alabama, Battle graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1930....

Democratic 1946 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic hold
George Huddleston, Jr.
George Huddleston, Jr.
George Huddleston, Jr. was a Democratic Congressman from Alabama.Huddleston was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the son of George Huddleston, who represented the Birmingham area in Congress from 1915 to 1937...

 (D) Unopposed

Arizona 

District 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) 53.1%

L. S. Adams (D) 46.9%
Harold Patten
Harold Patten
Harold Ambrose Patten was a Representative in the United States House of Representatives from Arizona.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Retired
Democratic hold
Stewart Lee Udall (D) 62.1%
Henry Zipf (R) 37.9%

Arkansas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929...

 (D) Unopposed
Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas...

 (D) Unopposed
James William Trimble
James William Trimble
James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected James William Trimble
James William Trimble
James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican...

 (D) Unopposed
Oren Harris
Oren Harris
Oren Harris was a U.S. Representative and United States District Court Judge from Arkansas.-Background:Born in Belton, Arkansas, Harris attended public schools in Prescott, Arkansas....

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Oren Harris
Oren Harris
Oren Harris was a U.S. Representative and United States District Court Judge from Arkansas.-Background:Born in Belton, Arkansas, Harris attended public schools in Prescott, Arkansas....

 (D) Unopposed
Brooks Hays
Brooks Hays
Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas....

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Brooks Hays
Brooks Hays
Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas....

 (D) Unopposed
William F. Norrell
William F. Norrell
William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected William F. Norrell
William F. Norrell
William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the...

 (D) Unopposed

California 

Of the thirty races, two incumbents retired and were replaced by new members from their party; one Republican lost re-election to a Democrat and one Democrat lost re-election to a Republican; and twenty eight
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert Baxter Scudder was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Sebastopol, California, Scudder graduated from the public schools....

Republican 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948...

Re-elected Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert Baxter Scudder was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Sebastopol, California, Scudder graduated from the public schools....

 (R) 59.1%

Max Kortum (D) 40.9%
Clair Engle
Clair Engle
Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield...

Democratic 1943 Re-elected Clair Engle
Clair Engle
Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield...

 (D) Unopposed
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) 65.3%

James H. Phillips (R) 34.7%
William S. Mailliard
William S. Mailliard
William S. Mailliard was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California. He was born in Belvedere, California; attended elementary and secondary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut, 1933–1935...

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 William S. Mailliard
William S. Mailliard
William S. Mailliard was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California. He was born in Belvedere, California; attended elementary and secondary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut, 1933–1935...

 (R) 61.2%

Philip A. O'Rourke (D) 36.7%
George R. Andersen (Ind Prog) 2.1%
John Shelley
John Shelley
John Francis "Jack" Shelley was a U.S. politician. He served as the 35th mayor of San Francisco, from 1964 to 1968, the first Democrat elected to the office in 50 years, and the first in an unbroken line of Democratic mayors that lasts to the present .Shelley earned a law degree from the...

Democratic 1949 Re-elected John Shelley
John Shelley
John Francis "Jack" Shelley was a U.S. politician. He served as the 35th mayor of San Francisco, from 1964 to 1968, the first Democrat elected to the office in 50 years, and the first in an unbroken line of Democratic mayors that lasts to the present .Shelley earned a law degree from the...

 (D) Unopposed
Robert Condon
Robert Condon
Robert Likens Condon was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Berkeley, California, Condon attended the public schools. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1934 and from the law college of the same university in 1938...

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...

Lost re-election
Republican gain
John F. Baldwin, Jr.
John F. Baldwin, Jr.
John Finley Baldwin, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Oakland, California, Baldwin graduated from San Ramon Valley Union High School in Danville, California, and from the University of California at Berkeley in 1935, majoring in accounting and finance.He served as assistant...

 (R) 50.9%

Robert Condon (D) 49.1%
John J. Allen, Jr.
John J. Allen, Jr.
John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation...

Republican 1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Re-elected John J. Allen, Jr.
John J. Allen, Jr.
John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation...

 (R) 53.0%

Stanley K. Crook (D) 47.0%
George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917...

Democratic 1944
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944...

Re-elected George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917...

 (D) 65.4%

Jesse M. Ritchie (R) 34.6%
J. Arthur Younger
J. Arthur Younger
Jesse Arthur Younger was a United States Representative from California. A member of the Republican Party, he was the first Representative from San Mateo County, California....

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 J. Arthur Younger
J. Arthur Younger
Jesse Arthur Younger was a United States Representative from California. A member of the Republican Party, he was the first Representative from San Mateo County, California....

 (R) 54.5%

Harold F. Taggart (D) 45.5%
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...

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 Charles S. Gubser
Charles S. Gubser
Charles Samuel Gubser was a Republican U.S. Representative from California.Born in Gilroy, California, Gubser attended public schools. He graduated from San Jose State Junior College in 1934, the University of California in 1937, and then did two years of graduate work. He taught at Gilroy Union...

 (R) 61.2%

Paul V. Birmingham (D) 38.8%
J. Leroy Johnson Republican 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected J. Leroy Johnson (R) 52.6%
Carl Sugar (D) 47.4%
Allan O. Hunter
Allan O. Hunter
Allan Oakley Hunter was an American lawyer and politician. Hunter, a Republican, served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1951 to 1953 and for California's 12th congressional district from 1953 to 1955...

Republican 1950
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1950...

Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Bernice F. Sisk (D) 53.8%
Allan O. Hunter (R) 46.2%
Ernest K. Bramblett
Ernest K. Bramblett
Ernest King Bramblett was a Republican United States Congressman from California. He was elected to the U.S. House in the 1946 Republican landslide when he ousted Democratic incumbent Rep. George Outland.-Biography:...

Republican 1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Retired
Republican hold
Charles M. Teague
Charles M. Teague
Charles McKevett Teague was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Santa Paula, California, Teague attended the public schools....

 (R) 52.5%

Timothy I. O'Reilly (D) 47.5%
Harlan Hagen
Harlan Hagen
Harlan Francis Hagen was a United States Representative from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1953 to 1967, representing the 14th District of California....

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 Harlan Hagen
Harlan Hagen
Harlan Francis Hagen was a United States Representative from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1953 to 1967, representing the 14th District of California....

 (D) 65.1%

Al Blain (R) 34.9%
Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools....

Republican 1944
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944...

Re-elected Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools....

 (R) 56.9%

Frank P. O'Sullivan (D) 43.1%
Donald L. Jackson
Donald L. Jackson
Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California....

Republican 1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Re-elected Donald L. Jackson
Donald L. Jackson
Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California....

 (R) 60.8%

S. Mark Hogue (D) 39.2%
Cecil R. King
Cecil R. King
Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969...

Democratic 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected Cecil R. King
Cecil R. King
Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969...

 (D) 60.1%

Robert H. Finch (R) 39.9%
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...

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 Craig Hosmer
Craig Hosmer
Chester Craig Hosmer was a United States Representative from California.Hosmer was born in Brea, California, in Orange County. He attended the public schools, graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School...

 (R) 55.0%

Joseph M. Kennick (D) 45.0%
Chet Holifield Democratic 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected Chet Holifield (D) 74.8%
Raymond R. Pritchard (R) 25.2%
John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University...

Republican 1938
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1938. Republicans gained four districts....

Re-elected John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University...

 (R) 71.2%

Eugene Radding (D) 28.8%
Edgar W. Hiestand
Edgar W. Hiestand
Edgar Willard Hiestand was a staunch Anti-Communist who served ten years in the United States Congress.Hiestand was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 1888. A Republican and member of the John Birch Society, he represented California's 21st Congressional District from 1953 until 1963, when...

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 Edgar W. Hiestand
Edgar W. Hiestand
Edgar Willard Hiestand was a staunch Anti-Communist who served ten years in the United States Congress.Hiestand was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 1888. A Republican and member of the John Birch Society, he represented California's 21st Congressional District from 1953 until 1963, when...

 (R) 58.7%

William E. "Bill" Roskam (D) 41.3%
Joseph F. Holt
Joseph F. Holt
Joseph Franklin Holt, III was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Holt moved to Los Angeles, California, with his parents when one year of age.He attended the public schools....

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 Joseph F. Holt
Joseph F. Holt
Joseph Franklin Holt, III was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Holt moved to Los Angeles, California, with his parents when one year of age.He attended the public schools....

 (R) 58.2%

William M. "Bill" Costley (D) 41.8%
Clyde Doyle
Clyde Doyle
Clyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern...

Democratic 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948...

Re-elected Clyde Doyle
Clyde Doyle
Clyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern...

 (D) 70.9%

Frank G. Bussing (R) 27.3%
Olive T. Thompson (Ind Prog) 1.8%
Glenard P. Lipscomb
Glenard P. Lipscomb
Glenard Paul Lipscomb was a United States Congressman from the state of California.Born in Jackson County, Michigan, Lipscomb moved to California with his parents in 1920, where the family settled in Los Angeles. He was educated in the Los Angeles public schools, including Belmont High School...

Republican 1953 Re-elected Glenard P. Lipscomb
Glenard P. Lipscomb
Glenard Paul Lipscomb was a United States Congressman from the state of California.Born in Jackson County, Michigan, Lipscomb moved to California with his parents in 1920, where the family settled in Los Angeles. He was educated in the Los Angeles public schools, including Belmont High School...

 (R) 56.9%

George Arnold (D) 43.1%
Patrick J. Hillings
Patrick J. Hillings
Patrick Jerome Hillings was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who succeeded Richard M. Nixon in Congress...

Republican 1950
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1950...

Re-elected Patrick J. Hillings
Patrick J. Hillings
Patrick Jerome Hillings was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who succeeded Richard M. Nixon in Congress...

 (R) 65.2%

John S. Sobieski (D) 34.8%
Sam Yorty Democratic 1950
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1950 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1950...

Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic hold
James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt was the oldest son of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was a United States Congressman, an officer in the United States Marine Corps, an aide to his father, the official Secretary to the President, a Democratic Party activist, and a businessman.-Early life:Roosevelt was...

 (D) 60.1%

Theodore R. "Ted" Owings (R) 39.9%
Harry R. Sheppard
Harry R. Sheppard
Harry Richard Sheppard was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public schools.He studied law.He was employed in transportation department of the Santa Fe Railroad....

Democratic 1936
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1936...

Re-elected Harry R. Sheppard
Harry R. Sheppard
Harry Richard Sheppard was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public schools.He studied law.He was employed in transportation department of the Santa Fe Railroad....

 (D) 64.8%

Martin K. Barrett (R) 35.2%
James B. Utt
James B. Utt
James Boyd Utt was a conservative Republican Congressman from populous Orange County, California, from 1953 to 1970.-Biography:...

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 James B. Utt
James B. Utt
James Boyd Utt was a conservative Republican Congressman from populous Orange County, California, from 1953 to 1970.-Biography:...

 (R) 66.2%

Harriet Enderle (D) 33.8%
John J. Phillips
John J. Phillips
John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office...

Republican 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected John J. Phillips
John J. Phillips
John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office...

 (R) 58.0%

Bruce Shangle (D) 42.0%
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:...

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) 60.4%

Ross T. McIntire (D) 39.6%

Colorado 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Byron G. Rogers
Byron G. Rogers
Byron Giles Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-Early life:Born in Greenville, Texas, Rogers moved with his parents to Oklahoma in April 1902....

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Byron G. Rogers
Byron G. Rogers
Byron Giles Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-Early life:Born in Greenville, Texas, Rogers moved with his parents to Oklahoma in April 1902....

 (D) 55.6%

Ellen G. Harris (R) 44.1%
Carle Whitehead (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.3%
William S. Hill
William S. Hill
William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins....

Republican 1940 Re-elected William S. Hill
William S. Hill
William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins....

 (R) 55.3%

Lacy L. Wilkinson (D) 44.7%
John Chenoweth
John Chenoweth
John Edgar Chenoweth was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Colorado, serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a state judge....

Republican 1950 Re-elected John Chenoweth
John Chenoweth
John Edgar Chenoweth was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Colorado, serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a state judge....

 (R) 53.0%

Alva B. Adams (D) 47.0%
Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular...

 (D) 53.5%

Charles E. Wilson (R) 46.5%

Connecticut 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas J. Dodd
Thomas J. Dodd
Thomas Joseph Dodd was a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut, He was the first Senator censured by the US Senate since Joseph McCarthy in 1954, and was one of only six people censured by the Senate in the 20th century. He is the father of former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Thomas J. Dodd
Thomas J. Dodd
Thomas Joseph Dodd was a United States Senator and Representative from Connecticut, He was the first Senator censured by the US Senate since Joseph McCarthy in 1954, and was one of only six people censured by the Senate in the 20th century. He is the father of former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd...

 (D) 57.0%

Wallace Barnes (R) 43.0%
Horace Seely-Brown, Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown, Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown Jr. was a US Representative from Connecticut.Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the public schools of Hoosick, New York and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1929. He was a student at Yale University in 1929 and 1930...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Horace Seely-Brown, Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown, Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown Jr. was a US Representative from Connecticut.Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the public schools of Hoosick, New York and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1929. He was a student at Yale University in 1929 and 1930...

 (R) 50.7%

Henry H. Pierce, Jr. (D) 49.3%
Albert W. Cretella
Albert W. Cretella
Albert William Cretella was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.- Early life :Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Cretella attended the public schools of New Haven. He graduated from Yale University in 1917...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Albert W. Cretella
Albert W. Cretella
Albert William Cretella was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.- Early life :Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Cretella attended the public schools of New Haven. He graduated from Yale University in 1917...

 (R) 52.7%

James F. Gartland (D) 47.3%
Albert P. Morano
Albert P. Morano
Albert Paul Morano was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Morano moved to Greenwich, Connecticut in 1912 and attended the public schools there. He served as member of Greenwich Board of Tax Review 1933-1935, and as chairman of the Chickahominy Town Meeting...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Albert P. Morano
Albert P. Morano
Albert Paul Morano was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Morano moved to Greenwich, Connecticut in 1912 and attended the public schools there. He served as member of Greenwich Board of Tax Review 1933-1935, and as chairman of the Chickahominy Town Meeting...

 (R) 56.2%

Edward R. Fay, Jr. (D) 41.4%
Stanley Mayhew (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 2.5%
James T. Patterson
James T. Patterson
James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools....

Republican 1946 Re-elected James T. Patterson
James T. Patterson
James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools....

 (R) 52.8%

David Brady (D) 47.2%
Antoni N. Sadlak Republican 1946 Re-elected Antoni N. Sadlak (R) 51.0%
Joseph P. Lyford (D) 49.0%

Delaware 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Herbert B. Warburton
Herbert B. Warburton
Herbert Birchby Warburton was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware and Frankford, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.-Early life and...

Republican 1952 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic gain
Harris B. McDowell, Jr.
Harris B. McDowell, Jr.
Harris B. McDowell, Jr. was an American farmer and politician from Middletown, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and five terms as U. S. Representative from Delaware.-Early life and family:McDowell was born near...

 (D) 54.9%

Lillian I. Martin (R) 45.1%

Florida 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Courtney W. Campbell
Courtney W. Campbell
Courtney Warren Campbell was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Chillicothe, Missouri, Campbell was educated in Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri, and the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri....

Democratic 1952 Lost re-election
Republican gain
William C. Cramer
William C. Cramer
William Cato Cramer was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Cramer was born in Denver, Colorado. He was three years old when his parents moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. He attended the public schools and St...

 (R) 50.7%

Courtney W. Campbell (D) 49.3%
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
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
William C. Lantaff
William C. Lantaff
William Courtland Lantaff—also known as Bill Lantaff— was a Democratic politician from Florida. He served as State court judge in Florida, 1939; member of Florida House of Representatives, 1947–50; U.S. Representative from Florida 4th District, 1951-55...

Democratic 1950 Retired
Democratic hold
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) Unopposed
Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School...

 (D) Unopposed
Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia...

 (D) 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) 55.5%

Ernest B. Sutton (R) 44.5%
Donald Ray Matthews
Donald Ray Matthews
Donald Ray "Billy" Matthews was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Micanopy, Florida, Matthews attended the public schools of Hawthorne, Florida....

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Donald Ray Matthews
Donald Ray Matthews
Donald Ray "Billy" Matthews was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Micanopy, Florida, Matthews attended the public schools of Hawthorne, Florida....

 (D) Unopposed

Georgia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930...

 (D) 83.7%

Others 16.3%
J. L. Pilcher
J. L. Pilcher
John Leonard Pilcher was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm near Meigs, Georgia, Pilcher attended public schools in the area....

Democratic 1953 Re-elected J. L. Pilcher
J. L. Pilcher
John Leonard Pilcher was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm near Meigs, Georgia, Pilcher attended public schools in the area....

 (D) Unopposed
Tic Forrester
Tic Forrester
Elijah Lewis Forrester was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm near Leesburg, Georgia, Forrester attended the Leesburg public schools.He studied law and passed the State bar examination in 1917....

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Tic Forrester
Tic Forrester
Elijah Lewis Forrester was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm near Leesburg, Georgia, Forrester attended the Leesburg public schools.He studied law and passed the State bar examination in 1917....

 (D) Unopposed
Albert Sidney Camp
Albert Sidney Camp
Albert Sidney Camp was an American politician, educator and lawyer.-Biography:Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during the seventeenth century...

Democratic 1939 Died in office
Democratic hold
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) Unopposed
James C. Davis
James C. Davis
James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected James C. Davis
James C. Davis
James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps...

 (D) 64.4%

Charles A. Moye, Jr. (R) 35.6%
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives...

Democratic 1914 Re-elected Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives...

 (D) Unopposed
Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911...

 (D) Unopposed
William M. Wheeler
William M. Wheeler
William McDonald Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Alma, Georgia, Wheeler attended the public schools and South Georgia College at Douglas, Middle Georgia College at Cochran, Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro, Georgia.LL.B, Atlanta Law School, 1966.Farmer.He was a...

Democratic 1946 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
Iris Faircloth Blitch
Iris Faircloth Blitch
Iris Faircloth Blitch was a United States Representative from Georgia.She was the third woman elected to Congress from Georgia....

 (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) Unopposed
Paul Brown
Paul Brown (Georgia politician)
Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia...

Democratic 1933 Re-elected Paul Brown
Paul Brown (Georgia politician)
Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia...

 (D) Unopposed

Idaho 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Gracie Pfost
Gracie Pfost
Gracie Bowers Pfost was the first woman to represent Idaho in the United States Congress, serving five terms as a Democrat in the House of Representatives. Pfost represented the state's First Congressional District.-Biography:Pfost moved with her parents to a farm near Boise, Idaho, in 1911...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Gracie Pfost
Gracie Pfost
Gracie Bowers Pfost was the first woman to represent Idaho in the United States Congress, serving five terms as a Democrat in the House of Representatives. Pfost represented the state's First Congressional District.-Biography:Pfost moved with her parents to a farm near Boise, Idaho, in 1911...

 (D) 54.9%

Erwin H. Schwiebert (R) 45.1%
Hamer H. Budge
Hamer H. Budge
Hamer Harold Budge was a politician of the United States.-Biography:Budge grew up in Boise, Idaho, USA and graduated from Stanford University in 1933. He graduated from University of Idaho College of Law in 1936 and was in private practice. He was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Hamer H. Budge
Hamer H. Budge
Hamer Harold Budge was a politician of the United States.-Biography:Budge grew up in Boise, Idaho, USA and graduated from Stanford University in 1933. He graduated from University of Idaho College of Law in 1936 and was in private practice. He was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives...

 (R) 60.8%

William P. Whitaker (D) 39.2%

Illinois 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
William L. Dawson Democratic 1942 Re-elected William L. Dawson (D) 75.3%
Genoa S. Washington (R) 24.7%
Barratt O'Hara
Barratt O'Hara
Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1969.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-02-09...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Barratt O'Hara
Barratt O'Hara
Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1969.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-02-09...

 (D) 61.6%

Richard B. Vail (R) 38.4%
Fred E. Busbey
Fred E. Busbey
Fred Ernst Busbey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Tuscola, Illinois, Busbey attended the public schools, Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois...

Republican 1950 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
James C. Murray
James C. Murray
James Cunningham Murray was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1955-1957. He graduated from De Paul University Law School in 1940, and subsequently worked as a lawyer. He served in the United States Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1945.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Murray was elected to the...

 (D) 53.8%

Fred E. Busbey (R) 46.2%
William E. McVey
William E. McVey
William Estus McVey, was a Republican member of the U.S...

Republican 1950 Re-elected William E. McVey
William E. McVey
William Estus McVey, was a Republican member of the U.S...

 (R) 52.1%

William A. Rowan (D) 47.9%
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) 73.2%

S. Charles Bubacz (R) 26.8%
Thomas J. O'Brien Democratic 1942 Re-elected Thomas J. O'Brien (D) 71.7%
Orville F. Corbin (R) 28.3%
James Bowler
James Bowler
James Bernard Bowler was a political figure from Chicago, Illinois . He served three terms as a United States Representative for Illinois....

Democratic 1953 Re-elected James Bowler
James Bowler
James Bernard Bowler was a political figure from Chicago, Illinois . He served three terms as a United States Representative for Illinois....

 (D) 78.4%

Charles M. Barrett (R) 21.6%
Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St...

 (D) 68.4%

James L. Doherty (R) 31.6%
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Sidney R. Yates
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II....

 (D) 60.3%

Ralph Lee Goodman (R) 39.7%
Richard W. Hoffman
Richard W. Hoffman
Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business....

Republican 1948 Re-elected Richard W. Hoffman
Richard W. Hoffman
Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business....

 (R) 57.3%

Helen J. Kelleher (D) 42.7%
Timothy P. Sheehan
Timothy P. Sheehan
Timothy Patrick Sheehan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959....

Republican 1950 Re-elected Timothy P. Sheehan
Timothy P. Sheehan
Timothy Patrick Sheehan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959....

 (R) 50.9%

Harry H. Semrow (D) 49.1%
Edgar A. Jonas
Edgar A. Jonas
Edgar Allan Jonas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Jonas attended the public schools and graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School....

Republican 1948 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Charles A. Boyle
Charles A. Boyle
Charles A. Boyle was a United States Congressman from Chicago's north side, representing the Illinois's 12th congressional district from 1959 until his death in an automobile accident in the early morning hours of November 4, 1959 . Born in Spring Lake, Michigan on August 13, 1907, Boyle was a...

 (D) 54.1%

Edgar A. Jonas (R) 45.9%
Marguerite S. Church
Marguerite S. Church
Marguerite Stitt Church was a psychologist by profession who was elected to her husband Ralph E. Church's congressional seat to complete his term, following his death in office. She continued to represent Illinois' 13th congressional district as a Republican from 1951 to 1963...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Marguerite S. Church
Marguerite S. Church
Marguerite Stitt Church was a psychologist by profession who was elected to her husband Ralph E. Church's congressional seat to complete his term, following his death in office. She continued to represent Illinois' 13th congressional district as a Republican from 1951 to 1963...

 (R) 69.6%

Richard A. Griffin (D) 30.4%
Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed...

Republican 1934 Re-elected Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed...

 (R) 72.4%

Richard Plum (D) 27.6%
Noah M. Mason
Noah M. Mason
Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district...

Republican 1936 Re-elected Noah M. Mason
Noah M. Mason
Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district...

 (R) 62.8%

Richard A. Mohan (D) 37.2%
Leo E. Allen
Leo E. Allen
Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and...

Republican 1932 Re-elected Leo E. Allen
Leo E. Allen
Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and...

 (R) Unopposed
Leslie C. Arends Republican 1934 Re-elected Leslie C. Arends (R) 65.0%
Branson Wright (D) 35.0%
Harold H. Velde Republican 1948 Re-elected Harold H. Velde (R) 57.5%
Howard S. Beeney (D) 42.5%
Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during...

 (R) 56.5%

John M. Kerwin, Jr. (D) 43.5%
Sid Simpson
Sid Simpson
Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Sid Simpson
Sid Simpson
Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School....

 (R) 62.9%

James A. Barry (D) 37.1%
Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University....

 (D) 54.8%

Edward H. Jenison (R) 45.2%
William L. Springer
William L. Springer
William Lee Springer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Sullivan, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools and Sullivan and Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana....

Republican 1950 Re-elected William L. Springer
William L. Springer
William Lee Springer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Sullivan, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools and Sullivan and Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana....

 (R) 62.0%

Robert W. Martin (D) 38.0%
Charles W. Vursell
Charles W. Vursell
Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Charles W. Vursell
Charles W. Vursell
Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904....

 (R) 52.9%

Albert R. Imle (D) 47.1%
Melvin Price Democratic 1944 Re-elected Melvin Price (D) 69.2%
John T. Thomas (R) 30.8%
C. W. Bishop
C. W. Bishop
Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning...

Republican 1940 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
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...

 (D) 52.6%

C. W. Bishop (R) 47.4%

Indiana 

District 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) 61.4%

Robert H. Moore (R) 38.1%
Sheridan Vale, Jr. (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Charles A. Halleck
Charles A. Halleck
Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana....

Republican 1935 Re-elected Charles A. Halleck
Charles A. Halleck
Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana....

 (R) 59.6%

James H. Berg (D) 40.4%
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr.
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr.
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Edgar Dean Crumpacker and Maurice Edgar Crumpacker....

Republican 1950 Re-elected Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr.
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr.
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Edgar Dean Crumpacker and Maurice Edgar Crumpacker....

 (R) 50.4%

John Brademas (D) 49.2%
Everett M. Mishler (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
E. Ross Adair
E. Ross Adair
Edwin Ross Adair was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, Indiana, Adair attended grade and high schools in that city...

Republican 1950 Re-elected E. Ross Adair
E. Ross Adair
Edwin Ross Adair was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, Indiana, Adair attended grade and high schools in that city...

 (R) 59.8%

Fred W. Greene (D) 39.6%
Fred W. Knott (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.6%
John V. Beamer
John V. Beamer
John Valentine Beamer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Wabash County, Indiana, Beamer attended the public schools of Roann, Indiana...

Republican 1950 Re-elected John V. Beamer
John V. Beamer
John Valentine Beamer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Wabash County, Indiana, Beamer attended the public schools of Roann, Indiana...

 (R) 53.1%

John R. Walsh (D) 46.2%
Ralph G. Stallsmith (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.6%
Cecil M. Harden
Cecil M. Harden
Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Cecil M. Harden
Cecil M. Harden
Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from...

 (R) 52.5%

John W. King (D) 47.5%
William G. Bray
William G. Bray
William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana....

Republican 1950 Re-elected William G. Bray
William G. Bray
William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana....

 (R) 55.4%

George G. Gettinger (D) 44.4%
Charlie Moore (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
D. Bailey Merrill
D. Bailey Merrill
D. Bailey Merrill was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Hymera, Indiana, Merrill graduated from Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1933....

Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Winfield K. Denton
Winfield K. Denton
Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of George Kirkpatrick Denton.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.He attended De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana....

 (D) 52.1%

D. Bailey Merrill (R) 47.5%
Charles W. Evans (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson (politician)
Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson (politician)
Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in...

 (R) 51.7%

Wilfrid J. Ullirch (D) 48.3%
Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor....

Republican 1947 Re-elected Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor....

 (R) 55.9%

Inez M. Scholl (D) 43.4%
Lela Stubbefield (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.6%
Charles B. Brownson
Charles B. Brownson
Charles Bruce Brownson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Jackson, Michigan, Brownson moved with his parents to Flint, Michigan, in 1916.He attended the public schools....

Republican 1950 Re-elected Charles B. Brownson
Charles B. Brownson
Charles Bruce Brownson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Jackson, Michigan, Brownson moved with his parents to Flint, Michigan, in 1916.He attended the public schools....

 (R) 54.9%

Charles H. Boswell (D) 44.8%
A. E. Wrentmore (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%

Iowa 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas E. Martin
Thomas E. Martin
Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961....

Republican 1938 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Fred Schwengel
Fred Schwengel
Frederick Delbert Schwengel was a Republican U.S. Representative from southeastern Iowa.-Personal background:Born on a farm near Sheffield, Iowa, Schwengel attended the rural schools in West Fork Township and high schools in Chapin and Sheffield, Iowa...

 (R) 57.0%

John O'Connor (D) 43.0%
Henry O. Talle
Henry O. Talle
Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Henry O. Talle
Henry O. Talle
Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:...

 (R) 55.4%

Ruben V. Austin (D) 44.6%
H. R. Gross Republican 1948 Re-elected H. R. Gross (R) 62.1%
George R. Laub (D) 37.9%
Karl M. Le Compte
Karl M. Le Compte
Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958....

Republican 1938 Re-elected Karl M. Le Compte
Karl M. Le Compte
Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958....

 (R) 55.6%

Herschel C. Loveless (D) 44.4%
Paul Cunningham Republican 1940 Re-elected Paul Cunningham (R) 55.6%
James A. McLaughlin (D) 44.4%
James I. Dolliver
James I. Dolliver
James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa....

Republican 1944 Re-elected James I. Dolliver
James I. Dolliver
James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa....

 (R) 60.3%

Lumund F. WIlcox (D) 39.7%
Ben F. Jensen
Ben F. Jensen
Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Ben F. Jensen
Ben F. Jensen
Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S...

 (R) 60.4%

Elmer G. Carlson (D) 39.6%
Charles B. Hoeven
Charles B. Hoeven
Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Charles B. Hoeven
Charles B. Hoeven
Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa...

 (R) 63.8%

Roy B. Holland (D) 36.2%

Kansas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Howard Shultz Miller
Howard Shultz Miller
Howard Shultz Miller was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Miller moved with his family in 1882 to Morrill, Kansas. He attended the public schools of Brown County, and Sabetha High School. He taught school 1894-1899.He graduated from the University of...

Democratic 1952 Lost re-election
Republican gain
William H. Avery
William H. Avery (politician)
William Henry Avery was an American Republican Party politician who served as the 37th Governor of Kansas from 1965 until 1967.-Life and career:...

 (R) 54.3%

Howard Shultz Miller (D) 45.7%
Errett P. Scrivner
Errett P. Scrivner
Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri....

Republican 1943 Re-elected Errett P. Scrivner
Errett P. Scrivner
Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri....

 (R) 54.7%

Newell A. George (D) 45.3%
Myron V. George
Myron V. George
Myron Virgil George was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Erie, Kansas, George attended the grade schools and graduated from Labette County High School at Altamont, Kansas....

Republican 1950 Re-elected Myron V. George
Myron V. George
Myron Virgil George was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Erie, Kansas, George attended the grade schools and graduated from Labette County High School at Altamont, Kansas....

 (R) 55.4%

William W. Monypeny (D) 44.6%
Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia...

Republican 1936 Re-elected Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia...

 (R) 56.2%

Robert M. Green (D) 43.8%
Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives...

Republican 1926 Re-elected Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives...

 (R) 64.9%

Robert L. Bock (D) 35.1%
Wint Smith
Wint Smith
Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School....

Republican 1946 Re-elected Wint Smith
Wint Smith
Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School....

 (R) 53.3%

Elmo J. Mahoney (D) 46.7%

Kentucky 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936...

 (D) Unopposed
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) Unopposed
John M. Robsion, Jr.
John M. Robsion, Jr.
John Marshall Robsion, Jr. , a Republican, was a United States Representative from Kentucky from 1953 to 1959 and was the Republican nominee for Governor of Kentucky in 1959.Robsion was born in Barbourville...

Republican 1952 Re-elected John M. Robsion, Jr.
John M. Robsion, Jr.
John Marshall Robsion, Jr. , a Republican, was a United States Representative from Kentucky from 1953 to 1959 and was the Republican nominee for Governor of Kentucky in 1959.Robsion was born in Barbourville...

 (R) 50.2%

Harrison M. Robertson (D) 49.8%
Frank Chelf
Frank Chelf
Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Frank Chelf
Frank Chelf
Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College...

 (D) Unopposed
Brent Spence
Brent Spence
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Democratic 1930 Re-elected Brent Spence
Brent Spence
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 (D) 61.0%

M. J. See (R) 39.0%
John C. Watts
John C. Watts
John Clarence Watts was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Watts attended the public schools.He was graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1925 and from its law school in 1927....

Democratic 1951 Re-elected John C. Watts
John C. Watts
John Clarence Watts was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Watts attended the public schools.He was graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1925 and from its law school in 1927....

 (D) 60.9%

Robert L. Milby (R) 39.1%
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) 60.4%

Curtis Clark (R) 39.6%
James S. Golden
James S. Golden
James Stephen Golden was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, Golden attended grade school in Barbourville and high school at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky....

Republican 1948 Retired
Republican hold
Eugene Siler
Eugene Siler
Eugene Siler was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky between 1955 and 1965. He was the only member of the House of Representatives to oppose the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution...

 (R) 63.4%

Mitchel S. Fannin (D) 36.3%
Robert P. White (I) 0.3%

Louisiana 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
F. Edward Hebert Democratic 1940 Re-elected F. Edward Hebert (D) 82.3%
George W. Reese, Jr. (R) 17.7%
Hale Boggs
Hale Boggs
Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Hale Boggs
Hale Boggs
Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana...

 (D) Unopposed
Edwin E. Willis
Edwin E. Willis
Edwin Edward Willis was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.-Early life:Willis...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Edwin E. Willis
Edwin E. Willis
Edwin Edward Willis was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.-Early life:Willis...

 (D) Unopposed
Overton Brooks
Overton Brooks
Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Overton Brooks
Overton Brooks
Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter...

 (D) Unopposed
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
James H. Morrison
James H. Morrison
James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected James H. Morrison
James H. Morrison
James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967...

 (D) Unopposed
T. Ashton Thompson
T. Ashton Thompson
Theo Ashton Thompson was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish in south Louisiana, Thompson attended public schools and the Louisiana State University from 1932 to 1934, completing a course in higher accounting.Thompson was the traveling auditor for State...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected T. Ashton Thompson
T. Ashton Thompson
Theo Ashton Thompson was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish in south Louisiana, Thompson attended public schools and the Louisiana State University from 1932 to 1934, completing a course in higher accounting.Thompson was the traveling auditor for State...

 (D) Unopposed
George S. Long
George S. Long
George Shannon "Doc" Long was a member of the powerful Long political dynasty in Louisiana and a Democratic U.S. representative from the defunct Eighth Congressional District from 1953-1958. The late Speedy O. Long of La Salle Parish, another member of the family, once jokingly compared George...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected George S. Long
George S. Long
George Shannon "Doc" Long was a member of the powerful Long political dynasty in Louisiana and a Democratic U.S. representative from the defunct Eighth Congressional District from 1953-1958. The late Speedy O. Long of La Salle Parish, another member of the family, once jokingly compared George...

 (D) Unopposed

Maine 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Robert Hale Republican 1942 Re-elected Robert Hale (R) 52.1%
James C. Oliver (D) 47.9%
Charles P. Nelson
Charles P. Nelson (congressman)
Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1907. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and from Colby College in Waterville. Later, he attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor, and...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Charles P. Nelson
Charles P. Nelson (congressman)
Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1907. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and from Colby College in Waterville. Later, he attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor, and...

 (R) 54.0%

Thomas E. Delahunty (D) 46.0%
Clifford McIntire Republican 1951 Re-elected Clifford McIntire (R) 60.5%
Kenneth B. Colbath (D) 39.5%

Maryland 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Edward T. Miller
Edward T. Miller
Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959....

Republican 1946 Re-elected Edward T. Miller
Edward T. Miller
Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959....

 (R) 55.5%

Edward Turner (D) 44.5%
James Devereaux Republican 1950 Re-elected James Devereaux (R) 56.1%
William P. Bolton (D) 43.9%
Edward Garmatz
Edward Garmatz
Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973....

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Edward Garmatz
Edward Garmatz
Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973....

 (D) 97.2%

Milton Bates (Prog) 2.8%
George Hyde Fallon Democratic 1944 Re-elected George Hyde Fallon (D) 57.2%
Arthur W. Sherwood (R) 42.8%
Frank Small, Jr.
Frank Small, Jr.
Frank Small, Jr. represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1953 to 1955....

Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Richard E. Lankford (D) 53.7%
Frank Small, Jr. (R) 46.3%
DeWitt Hyde
DeWitt Hyde
DeWitt Stephen Hyde was an American congressional representative from the sixth district of Maryland.-Birth and early years:...

Republican 1952 Re-elected DeWitt Hyde
DeWitt Hyde
DeWitt Stephen Hyde was an American congressional representative from the sixth district of Maryland.-Birth and early years:...

 (R) 51.4%

Edward J. Ryan (D) 48.6%
Samuel Friedel
Samuel Friedel
Samuel Nathaniel Friedel , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1971....

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Samuel Friedel
Samuel Friedel
Samuel Nathaniel Friedel , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1971....

 (D) 54.5%

Edward C. Dukehart (R) 45.5%

Massachusetts 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John W. Heselton
John W. Heselton
John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine...

Republican 1944 Re-elected John W. Heselton
John W. Heselton
John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine...

 (R) 55.6%

John J. Dwyer (D) 44.4%
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) 59.6%

Vernon E. Bradley (R) 40.4%
Philip Philbin Democratic 1942 Re-elected Philip Philbin (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 Re-elected Harold Donohue
Harold Donohue
Harold Daniel Donohue was an American politician. He represented the third district and fourth district of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1947-1974....

 (D) 57.1%

Andrew B. Holmstrom (R) 42.9%
Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts...

Republican 1925 Re-elected Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts...

 (R) Unopposed
William H. Bates
William H. Bates
For William Horatio Bates, the alternative eye therapist, see William Bates . For the United States Navy submarine, see .William Henry Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives notable for his staunch support of the United States Navy.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he...

Republican 1950 Re-elected William H. Bates
William H. Bates
For William Horatio Bates, the alternative eye therapist, see William Bates . For the United States Navy submarine, see .William Henry Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives notable for his staunch support of the United States Navy.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he...

 (R) 71.2%

Andrew J. Gillis (D) 28.8%
Thomas J. Lane
Thomas J. Lane
Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison....

Democratic 1941 Re-elected Thomas J. Lane
Thomas J. Lane
Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison....

 (D) Unopposed
Angier Goodwin
Angier Goodwin
Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later...

Republican 1942 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Torbert H. MacDonald (D) 53.2%
Angier Goodwin (R) 46.8%
Donald W. Nicholson
Donald W. Nicholson
Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States...

Republican 1947 Re-elected Donald W. Nicholson
Donald W. Nicholson
Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States...

 (R) 56.7%

James F. O'Neill (D) 43.3%
Laurence Curtis
Laurence Curtis
Laurence Curtis was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Boston. He graduated from Groton School in 1912 and from Harvard University in 1916. He served in the Foreign Diplomatic Service...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Laurence Curtis
Laurence Curtis
Laurence Curtis was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Boston. He graduated from Groton School in 1912 and from Harvard University in 1916. He served in the Foreign Diplomatic Service...

 (R) 50.7%

Jackson J. Holtz (D) 49.3%
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) 78.2%

Charles S. Bolster (R) 21.8%
John William McCormack
John William McCormack
John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971...

Democratic 1928 Re-elected John William McCormack
John William McCormack
John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971...

 (D) Unopposed
Richard B. Wigglesworth Republican 1928 Re-elected Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) 58.0%
James F. Gardner (D) 42.0%
Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995....

Republican 1924 Re-elected Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995....

 (R) 62.0%

Edward F. Doolan (D) 38.0%

Michigan 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thaddeus M. Machrowicz
Thaddeus M. Machrowicz
Thaddeus Michael Machrowicz was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Machrowicz was born in Gostyń, Poland and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1902. They settled in Chicago, Illinois, but later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended parochial school...

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Thaddeus M. Machrowicz
Thaddeus M. Machrowicz
Thaddeus Michael Machrowicz was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Machrowicz was born in Gostyń, Poland and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1902. They settled in Chicago, Illinois, but later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended parochial school...

 (D) 88.3%

Ralph G. Tenerowicz (R) 11.3%
William Sablich (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%
Robert Himmel, Jr. (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%
George Meader
George Meader
George Meader was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Meader was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan and attended the public schools of various cities in Michigan. He was a student at Ohio Wesleyan University from 1923 to 1925 and graduated from the University of Michigan, A.B. in 1927 and...

Republican 1950 Re-elected George Meader
George Meader
George Meader was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Meader was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan and attended the public schools of various cities in Michigan. He was a student at Ohio Wesleyan University from 1923 to 1925 and graduated from the University of Michigan, A.B. in 1927 and...

 (R) 59.8%

J. Henry Owens (D) 40.1%
Edmund T. Taylor (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...

) 0.05%
Paul W. Shafer
Paul W. Shafer
Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shafer, to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he attended public schools...

Republican 1936 Died in office
Republican hold
August E. Johansen
August E. Johansen
August Edgar Johansen was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Johansen was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and attended the public schools in Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended Olivet College in 1922 and 1923, and Western Michigan College of Education in Kalamazoo in 1923...

 (R) 59.4%

Charles C. Wickett (D) 40.2%
Clarence O. Button (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Clare E. Hoffman Republican 1934 Re-elected Clare E. Hoffman (R) 62.3%
Gordon A. Elferdink (D) 37.7%
Rudolph Reidl (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...

) 0.02%
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...

 (R) 63.3%

Robert S. McAllister (D) 36.7%
Kit Clardy
Kit Clardy
Kit Francis Clardy was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was also known as Michigan's McCarthy, referring to his affinity for the controversial anti-communist U.S...

Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Donald Hayworth
Donald Hayworth
Donald Hayworth was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Hayworth was born in Toledo, Iowa, and attended a country school in Mahaska County, Iowa, and high school in New Sharon, Iowa. He graduated from Grinnell College in 1918. During the First World War, he served as a private in the...

 (D) 51.1%

Kit Clardy (R) 48.6%
Egbert Street (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse Paine Wolcott was a politician and soldier from the U.S. state of Michigan.Wolcott was born to William Bradford Wolcott and Lillie Betsy Wolcott in Gardner, Massachusetts and attended the common and high schools there...

Republican 1930 Re-elected Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse Paine Wolcott was a politician and soldier from the U.S. state of Michigan.Wolcott was born to William Bradford Wolcott and Lillie Betsy Wolcott in Gardner, Massachusetts and attended the common and high schools there...

 (R) 52.8%

Ira D. McCoy (D) 47.0%
Clarence Dykehouse (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%
Albert Mills (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...

) 0.04%
Alvin Morell Bentley
Alvin Morell Bentley
Alvin Morell Bentley III was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. As a U.S. representative, he made national headlines as one of the victims of the 1954 U.S. Capitol shootings.-Early years:...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Alvin Morell Bentley
Alvin Morell Bentley
Alvin Morell Bentley III was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. As a U.S. representative, he made national headlines as one of the victims of the 1954 U.S. Capitol shootings.-Early years:...

 (R) 62.7%

Clarence V. Smazel (D) 37.0%
D. Ruth Larson (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Thompson was born in Whitehall, Michigan and attended the public schools. She graduated from Muskegon Business College of nearby Muskegon in 1905, and became a lawyer with a private practice...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Thompson was born in Whitehall, Michigan and attended the public schools. She graduated from Muskegon Business College of nearby Muskegon in 1905, and became a lawyer with a private practice...

 (R) 55.7%

Theodore E. A. Engstrom (D) 44.0%
Glenn Root (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
Anthony Tueling (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...

) 0.03%
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) 61.4%

William J. Kelly (D) 38.6%
Victor A. Knox
Victor A. Knox
Victor Alfred Knox was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Knox was born on a farm in Chippewa County, Michigan, near Sault Ste. Marie. He attended the public schools and engaged in farming until 1943. He was the treasurer of Soo Township in 1923 and 1924, and Chippewa County supervisor,...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Victor A. Knox
Victor A. Knox
Victor Alfred Knox was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Knox was born on a farm in Chippewa County, Michigan, near Sault Ste. Marie. He attended the public schools and engaged in farming until 1943. He was the treasurer of Soo Township in 1923 and 1924, and Chippewa County supervisor,...

 (R) 54.9%

Harold Beaton (D) 45.1%
John B. Bennett
John B. Bennett
John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School...

Republican 1946 Re-elected John B. Bennett
John B. Bennett
John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School...

 (R) 55.9%

Frank E. Hook (D) 44.1%
George D. O'Brien
George D. O'Brien
George Donoghue O’Brien was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives....

Democratic 1948 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
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) 65.8%

Landon Knight (R) 33.7%
Karl V. Kurtz (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Peter Goonis (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%
Louis C. Rabaut
Louis C. Rabaut
Louis Charles Rabaut was politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic congressman representing Michigan's 14th congressional district from 1935 to 1947, and from 1949 to 1961...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Louis C. Rabaut
Louis C. Rabaut
Louis Charles Rabaut was politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic congressman representing Michigan's 14th congressional district from 1935 to 1947, and from 1949 to 1961...

 (D) 58.2%

Joseph A. Moynihan, Jr. (R) 41.6%
Herman G. Ottmer (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.1%
John M. Theodorou (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...

) 0.08%
John D. Dingell, Sr.
John D. Dingell, Sr.
John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit...

Democratic 1932 Re-elected John D. Dingell, Sr.
John D. Dingell, Sr.
John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit...

 (D) 72.7%

Gregory M. Pillon (R) 27.2%
Joseph F. Koss (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%
John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski, Jr., who took his seat in the United States House of Representatives upon his father's death....

Democratic 1932 Re-elected John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski, Jr., who took his seat in the United States House of Representatives upon his father's death....

 (D) 67.9%

Stanley A. Grendel (R) 31.7%
Earl A. Johnson (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%
Edgar Thomas (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%
Charles G. Oakman
Charles G. Oakman
Charles Gibb Oakman was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Oakman was born in Detroit, Michigan; attended the public schools and Wayne State University. He graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1926 and engaged in the real estate and transportation business 1927-1940...

Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Martha W. Griffiths (D) 52.2%
Charles G. Oakman (R) 47.6%
Walter D. Carpenter (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%
Anthony Kimmel (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...

) 0.09%
George A. Dondero Republican 1932 Re-elected George A. Dondero (R) 53.9%
Paul Sutton (D) 46.1%
Frank Troha (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...

) 0.05%

Minnesota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
August H. Andresen Republican 1934 Re-elected August H. Andresen (R) 60.9%
Robert C. Olson (DFL) 39.1%
Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School...

 (R) 57.9%

Harry Sieben (DFL) 42.1%
Roy W. Wier Democratic 1948 Re-elected Roy W. Wier (DFL) 54.4%
Ed Willow (R) 45.6%
Eugene McCarthy
Eugene McCarthy
Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet, and a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the U.S. Senate from 1959 to 1971.In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Eugene McCarthy
Eugene McCarthy
Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet, and a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the U.S. Senate from 1959 to 1971.In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first...

 (DFL) 63.0%

Richard C. Hansen (R) 37.0%
Walter Judd
Walter Judd
Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Walter Judd
Walter Judd
Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao...

 (R) 55.8%

Anders Thompson (DFL) 44.2%
Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall, , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Minnesota....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall, , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Minnesota....

 (DFL) 61.9%

Oscar J. Jerde (R) 38.1%
H. Carl Andersen Republican 1938 Re-elected H. Carl Andersen (R) 52.6%
Douglas P. Hunt (DFL) 47.4%
John Blatnik
John Blatnik
John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party....

Democratic 1946 Re-elected John Blatnik
John Blatnik
John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party....

 (DFL) 71.8%

Ernest R. Orchard (R) 28.2%
Harold Hagen
Harold Hagen
Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955....

Republican 1944 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Coya Knutson
Coya Knutson
Cornelia Genevive Gjesdal "Coya" Knutson was an American politician from the U.S. state of Minnesota. She served two terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives, from 1951 to 1955, before winning election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 9th congressional district as a...

 (DFL) 51.2%

Harold Hagen (R) 48.8%

Mississippi 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools....

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools....

 (D) Unopposed
Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi...

Democratic 1941 Re-elected Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi...

 (D) Unopposed
Frank E. Smith
Frank E. Smith
Frank Ellis Smith was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Sidon, Mississippi, Smith attended the public schools of Sidon and Greenwood, Mississippi....

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Frank E. Smith
Frank E. Smith
Frank Ellis Smith was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Sidon, Mississippi, Smith attended the public schools of Sidon and Greenwood, Mississippi....

 (D) Unopposed
John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:...

 (D) Unopposed
W. Arthur Winstead
W. Arthur Winstead
William Arthur Winstead was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born near Philadelphia, Mississippi, Winstead attended the public schools Clarke Memorial College, in Newton, Mississippi, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He graduated from Mississippi Southern College at Hattiesburg in...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected W. Arthur Winstead
W. Arthur Winstead
William Arthur Winstead was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born near Philadelphia, Mississippi, Winstead attended the public schools Clarke Memorial College, in Newton, Mississippi, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He graduated from Mississippi Southern College at Hattiesburg in...

 (D) Unopposed
William M. Colmer
William M. Colmer
William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College...

Democratic 1932 Re-elected William M. Colmer
William M. Colmer
William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College...

 (D) Unopposed

Missouri 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Frank M. Karsten
Frank M. Karsten
Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Frank M. Karsten
Frank M. Karsten
Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St...

 (D) 66.3%

Bill Bangert (R) 33.7%
Thomas B. Curtis
Thomas B. Curtis
Thomas Bradford Curtis was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Curtis attended the public schools of Webster Groves, Missouri. He attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, earning an A.B. in 1932. He was admitted to the bar in 1934 and commenced the...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Thomas B. Curtis
Thomas B. Curtis
Thomas Bradford Curtis was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Curtis attended the public schools of Webster Groves, Missouri. He attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, earning an A.B. in 1932. He was admitted to the bar in 1934 and commenced the...

 (R) 54.7%

Eugene H. Buder (D) 45.3%
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) 71.0%

George W. Curran (R) 29.0%
Jeffrey P. Hillelson Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
George H. Christopher
George H. Christopher
George Henry Christopher was a Democratic Party representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district from and from the Missouri's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1955 until his death January 23, 1959.He was born on a farm in Bates County, Missouri near Butler, Missouri...

 (D) 51.6%

Jeffrey P. Hillelson (R) 48.4%
Richard Bolling Democratic 1948 Re-elected Richard Bolling (D) 58.9%
Samuel Lee Chaney (R) 41.1%
William C. Cole Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
William Raleigh Hull, Jr.
William Raleigh Hull, Jr.
William Raleigh Hull, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district. He was born in Weston, Missouri into a prominent tobacco raising family. He was co-owner of Hull’s Tobacco Warehouse in Weston, director of First National Bank, Leavenworth, Kansas and a mayor of...

 (D) 53.6%

William C. Cole (R) 46.4%
Dewey Short Republican 1934 Re-elected Dewey Short (R) 53.6%
J. M. Lowry (D) 46.4%
A. S. J. Carnahan
A. S. J. Carnahan
Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for southeastern Missouri for 14 years, as well as the first member of the Carnahan Family to serve in public office.-Early life:Carnahan was born near Ellsinore, Missouri, and...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected A. S. J. Carnahan
A. S. J. Carnahan
Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for southeastern Missouri for 14 years, as well as the first member of the Carnahan Family to serve in public office.-Early life:Carnahan was born near Ellsinore, Missouri, and...

 (D) 57.2%

Dorman L. Steelman (R) 42.8%
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:...

Democratic 1922 Re-elected Clarence Cannon
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:...

 (D) 59.0%

Noel Carpenter (R) 41.0%
Paul C. Jones
Paul C. Jones
Paul Caruthers Jones was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Kennett, Missouri, Jones attended the Kennett public schools. He was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.J. degree in 1923. He served as a member of the Kennett city council from 1931 to 1933 and as mayor of...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Paul C. Jones
Paul C. Jones
Paul Caruthers Jones was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Kennett, Missouri, Jones attended the Kennett public schools. He was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.J. degree in 1923. He served as a member of the Kennett city council from 1931 to 1933 and as mayor of...

 (D) 63.9%

Clyde Whaley (R) 36.1%
Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan Moore Moulder was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Linn Creek, Missouri, Moulder attended the public schools of Linn Creek and Lebanon, Missouri, and the University of Missouri....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan Moore Moulder was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Linn Creek, Missouri, Moulder attended the public schools of Linn Creek and Lebanon, Missouri, and the University of Missouri....

 (D) 55.3%

L. C. Davis (R) 44.7%

Montana 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Lee Metcalf
Lee Metcalf
Lee Warren Metcalf was an American politician of the Democratic Party and was a United States Representative, and a United States Senator from Montana....

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Lee Metcalf
Lee Metcalf
Lee Warren Metcalf was an American politician of the Democratic Party and was a United States Representative, and a United States Senator from Montana....

 (D) 56.0%

Winfield E. Page (R) 44.0%
Wesley A. D'Ewart
Wesley A. D'Ewart
Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts as the son of William John D'Ewart and Mary Elizabeth Barnard. In a special election due to the death of James F...

Republican 1945 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Orvin B. Fjare
Orvin B. Fjare
Orvin Benonie Fjare was a U.S. Representative from Montana.Born on a ranch near Big Timber, Montana, Fjare attended public schools. He was employed as a clerk in a clothing store at Big Timber, Montana, and later became part owner...

 (R) 50.6%

LeRoy H. Anderson (D) 49.4%

Nebraska 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Carl T. Curtis Republican 1938 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Phillip Hart Weaver
Phillip Hart Weaver
Phillip Hart Weaver was a Nebraska Republican politician, who was also the son of former Nebraska governor Arthur J. Weaver and grandson of former representative Archibald Jerard Weaver....

 (R) 58.6%

Frank B. Morrison (D) 41.4%
Roman Hruska
Roman Hruska
Roman Lee Hruska was a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Nebraska. Hruska was known as one of the most vocal conservatives in the United States Senate during the 1960s and 1970s.-Life and career:...

Republican 1952 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Jackson B. Chase
Jackson B. Chase
Jackson Burton Chase was a Nebraska Republican politician.-Early life:He was born in Seward, Nebraska on August 19, 1890 and lived in California and Illinois while working for Burlington Railroad. He graduated from high school in Omaha, Nebraska in 1907 and was worked for John Deere Plow Co...

 (R) 52.9%

James A. Hart (D) 47.1%
Robert Dinsmore Harrison
Robert Dinsmore Harrison
Robert Dinsmore Harrison was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Panama, Nebraska on January 26, 1897, he graduated from Peru State College in 1926. He also graduated from University of California in 1928 and University of Nebraska in 1934. In 1918 to 1919, during World War I, he...

Republican 1951 Re-elected Robert Dinsmore Harrison
Robert Dinsmore Harrison
Robert Dinsmore Harrison was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Panama, Nebraska on January 26, 1897, he graduated from Peru State College in 1926. He also graduated from University of California in 1928 and University of Nebraska in 1934. In 1918 to 1919, during World War I, he...

 (R) 65.2%

Ernest M. Luther (D) 34.8%
Arthur L. Miller
Arthur L. Miller
Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Arthur L. Miller
Arthur L. Miller
Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United...

 (R) 70.4%

Carlton W. Laird (D) 29.6%

Nevada 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Clarence Clifton Young
Clarence Clifton Young
Clarence Clifton Young was a United States congressman from Nevada.A Republican, Young was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the state's at-large district in 1952 and reeelected in 1954...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Clarence Clifton Young
Clarence Clifton Young
Clarence Clifton Young was a United States congressman from Nevada.A Republican, Young was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the state's at-large district in 1952 and reeelected in 1954...

 (R) 54.5%

Walter S. Baring, Jr. (D) 45.5%

New Hampshire 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925...

 (R) 50.2%

Thomas J. McIntyre (D) 49.8%
Norris Cotton
Norris Cotton
Norris H. Cotton was an American Republican politician from the state of New Hampshire.Norris Cotton was born on a farm in Warren, New Hampshire. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Wesleyan University in Connecticut...

Republican 1946 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Perkins Bass
Perkins Bass
Perkins Bass was an American elected official from the state of New Hampshire, including four terms as a U.S. Representative from 1955-63.-Biography:...

 (R) 60.4%

George F. Brown (D) 39.6%

New Jersey 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Charles A. Wolverton
Charles A. Wolverton
Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced...

Republican 1926 Re-elected Charles A. Wolverton
Charles A. Wolverton
Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced...

 (R) 54.3%

J. Frank Crawford (D) 45.5%
Julius Lerin (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%
T. Millet Hand
T. Millet Hand
Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools...

Republican 1944 Re-elected T. Millet Hand
T. Millet Hand
Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools...

 (R) 63.6%

Clayton E. Burdick (D) 36.4%
Morris Karp (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...

) 0.05%
James C. Auchincloss
James C. Auchincloss
James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965....

Republican 1942 Re-elected James C. Auchincloss
James C. Auchincloss
James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965....

 (R) 57.6%

Charles F. Sullivan (D) 42.4%
Charles R. Howell
Charles R. Howell
Charles Robert Howell was an American Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955....

Democratic 1948 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic hold
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) 58.4%

William G. Freeman (R) 41.6%
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 Re-elected Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr.
Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr.
Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen II represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1953 to 1975.-Biography:...

 (R) 59.3%

Luther H. Martin (D) 40.7%
Harrison A. Williams
Harrison A. Williams
Harrison Arlington "Pete" Williams, Jr. was a Democrat who represented New Jersey in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate . Williams was convicted on May 1, 1981 for taking bribes in the Abscam sting operation, and resigned from the U.S. Senate in 1982...

Democratic 1953 Re-elected Harrison A. Williams
Harrison A. Williams
Harrison Arlington "Pete" Williams, Jr. was a Democrat who represented New Jersey in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate . Williams was convicted on May 1, 1981 for taking bribes in the Abscam sting operation, and resigned from the U.S. Senate in 1982...

 (D) 56.1%

Fred E. Shepard (R) 41.9%
Harry Mopsick (I) 2.0%
William B. Widnall
William B. Widnall
William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican....

Republican 1950 Re-elected William B. Widnall
William B. Widnall
William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican....

 (R) 62.2%

Eugene E. Demarest (D) 37.8%
Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield was an American lawyer and politician. Canfield, a Republican, was first a secretary under the United States Representative for New Jersey's 8th District, George N...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield was an American lawyer and politician. Canfield, a Republican, was first a secretary under the United States Representative for New Jersey's 8th District, George N...

 (R) 54.8%

Charles S. Joelson (D) 45.1%
Harry Santhouse (Soc-Lab
Socialist Labor Party of America
The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has...

) 0.1%
Frank C. Osmers, Jr.
Frank C. Osmers, Jr.
Frank C. Osmers, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939–1943 and again from 1951-1965.Born in Leonia, New Jersey on December 30, 1907, Osmers attended the local public schools...

Republican 1951 Re-elected Frank C. Osmers, Jr.
Frank C. Osmers, Jr.
Frank C. Osmers, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939–1943 and again from 1951-1965.Born in Leonia, New Jersey on December 30, 1907, Osmers attended the local public schools...

 (R) 60.2%

Walter J. O'Connell (D) 39.8%
Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Democratic 1948 Re-elected Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) 63.4%
William E. McGlynn (R) 36.6%
Hugh Joseph Addonizio Democratic 1948 Re-elected Hugh Joseph Addonizio (D) 56.3%
Philip Insabella (R) 41.2%
William H. Smullen (I) 2.5%
Robert W. Kean Republican 1938 Re-elected Robert W. Kean (R) 53.1%
Martin S. Fox (D) 46.9%
Alfred Dennis Sieminski Democratic 1950 Re-elected Alfred Dennis Sieminski (D) 60.8%
Norman H. Roth (R) 26.9%
Jeremiah J. O'Callahan (I) 12.3%
Edward J. Hart
Edward J. Hart
Edward Joseph Hart was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1935-1955.-Early years and education:Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25, 1893, where he...

Democratic 1934 Retired
Democratic hold
T. James Tumulty
T. James Tumulty
Thomas James Tumulty was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1955-1957.Tumulty was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 2, 1913...

 (D) 62.4%

Vincent J. Dellay (R) 34.9%
James F. McGovern (I) 1.4%
Charles Gumino (I) 1.3%

New Mexico 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John J. Dempsey
John J. Dempsey
John Joseph Dempsey was a United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th Governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company...

Democratic 1950 Re-elected John J. Dempsey
John J. Dempsey
John Joseph Dempsey was a United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th Governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company...

 (D) 29.8%

Antonio M. Fernandez
Antonio M. Fernández
Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico...

 (D) 29.3%

Thomas H. Childers (R) 20.6%
Warren R. Cobean (R) 20.4%
Antonio M. Fernandez
Antonio M. Fernández
Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected

New York 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Stuyvesant Wainwright
Stuyvesant Wainwright
Stuyvesant Wainwright II was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wainwright was born in New York City. He moved to East Hampton, New York in 1927. He served in the United States Army from January 30, 1942 until December 13, 1945 during World War II. He...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Stuyvesant Wainwright
Stuyvesant Wainwright
Stuyvesant Wainwright II was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wainwright was born in New York City. He moved to East Hampton, New York in 1927. He served in the United States Army from January 30, 1942 until December 13, 1945 during World War II. He...

 (R) 63.1%

Ernest Greenwood (D) 36.7%
Karen Hess (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.2%
Steven Boghos Derounian
Steven Boghos Derounian
Steven Boghos Derounian was an Armenian-American congressman.-Life and career:Derounian was born in Sofia, Bulgaria to Armenian parents Boghos Derounian and Eliza Aprahamian. When he was three, his family left Bulgaria with his two other brothers to the United States and settled in Mineola, New...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Steven Boghos Derounian
Steven Boghos Derounian
Steven Boghos Derounian was an Armenian-American congressman.-Life and career:Derounian was born in Sofia, Bulgaria to Armenian parents Boghos Derounian and Eliza Aprahamian. When he was three, his family left Bulgaria with his two other brothers to the United States and settled in Mineola, New...

 (R) 63.7%

William R. Brennan, Jr. (D) 35.8%
Henry Doliner (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.5%
Frank J. Becker
Frank J. Becker
Frank John Becker was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Becker was born in Brooklyn. During World War I, he enlisted in the United States Army on July 22, 1918 and served until September 22, 1919. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Frank J. Becker
Frank J. Becker
Frank John Becker was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Becker was born in Brooklyn. During World War I, he enlisted in the United States Army on July 22, 1918 and served until September 22, 1919. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from...

 (R) 58.3%

John Cogley (D) 41.7%
Henry J. Latham
Henry J. Latham
Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Henry J. Latham
Henry J. Latham
Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942...

 (R) 54.2%

Thomas A. Dent (D) 40.3%
Robert A. Rose (Liberal) 5.5%
Albert H. Bosch
Albert H. Bosch
Albert Henry Bosch was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Republican 1952 Re-elected Albert H. Bosch
Albert H. Bosch
Albert Henry Bosch was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (R) 51.7%

William Kerwick (D) 43.9%
Leo Brown (Liberal) 3.9%
Donald M. Long (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.6%
Lester Holtzman
Lester Holtzman
Lester Holtzman was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Holtzman was born in New York City. He graduated from St. John's University School of Law in 1935. He was elected to Congress in 1952 and served from January 3, 1953 until his resignation on...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Lester Holtzman
Lester Holtzman
Lester Holtzman was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Holtzman was born in New York City. He graduated from St. John's University School of Law in 1935. He was elected to Congress in 1952 and served from January 3, 1953 until his resignation on...

 (D) 54.5%

Seymour Halpern (R) 45.5%
James J. Delaney Democratic 1948 Re-elected James J. Delaney (D) 59.0%
Joseph Stockinger (R) 41.0%
Louis B. Heller
Louis B. Heller
Louis Benjamin Heller was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Democratic 1949 Resigned when appointed judge
Democratic hold
Victor Anfuso
Victor Anfuso
Victor L'Episcopo Anfuso was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (D) 77.7%

Eugene J. Renne (R) 22.3%
Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:...

 (D) 71.1%

Harry Keller (R) 27.3%
Adolph Albert (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.6%
Edna F. Kelly
Edna F. Kelly
Edna Flannery Kelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kelly was born in East Hampton, New York. She graduated from Hunter College in 1928...

Democratic 1949 Re-elected Edna F. Kelly
Edna F. Kelly
Edna Flannery Kelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kelly was born in East Hampton, New York. She graduated from Hunter College in 1928...

 (D) 76.8%

Abraham Sher (R) 21.4%
Oliver Leeds (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.8%
Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:...

Democratic 1922 Re-elected Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:...

 (D) 83.5%

Henry D. Dorfman (R) 16.5%
Francis E. Dorn
Francis E. Dorn
Francis Edwin Dorn was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.He was born in Brooklyn. He attended St. Augustine and Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schools. Dorn graduated from Fordham University in 1932 and Fordham University School of Law in 1935. He also studied at...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Francis E. Dorn
Francis E. Dorn
Francis Edwin Dorn was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.He was born in Brooklyn. He attended St. Augustine and Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Schools. Dorn graduated from Fordham University in 1932 and Fordham University School of Law in 1935. He also studied at...

 (R) 51.3%

Donald L. O'Toole (D) 48.7%
Abraham J. Multer
Abraham J. Multer
Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945...

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Abraham J. Multer
Abraham J. Multer
Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945...

 (D) 78.8%

Joseph Moriber (R) 19.2%
Saul Rudes (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 2.0%
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 Re-elected John J. Rooney
John J. Rooney
John James Rooney was a Democratic politician from New York.Rooney was born in Brooklyn in 1903. In 1925, he graduated with a law degree from Fordham University and practiced law following his admission to the bar the next year...

 (D) 73.1%

Alfred A. Manti (R) 25.5%
Blanche K. Katz (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.3%
John H. Ray
John H. Ray
John Henry Ray was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ray was born in Mankato, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1908 and Harvard Law School in 1911. He was an assistant to special representative of Secretary of War Newton D....

Republican 1952 Re-elected John H. Ray
John H. Ray
John Henry Ray was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ray was born in Mankato, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1908 and Harvard Law School in 1911. He was an assistant to special representative of Secretary of War Newton D....

 (R) 51.6%

Vincent R. Fitzpatrick (D) 48.1%
Jean Militean (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.3%
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician...

 (D) 77.6%

Harold C. Burton (R) 15.9%
Formington Taylor (Liberal) 6.6%
Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922...

 (R) 50.2%

Anthony B. Akers (D) 49.8%
James G. Donovan
James G. Donovan
James George Donovan was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Donovan was born in Clinton, Massachusetts. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1916 until 1917. He served in the United States Navy during World War I. He attended...

Democratic 1950 Re-elected James G. Donovan
James G. Donovan
James George Donovan was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Donovan was born in Clinton, Massachusetts. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1916 until 1917. He served in the United States Navy during World War I. He attended...

 (D) 86.8%

Amos Basel (Liberal) 10.8%
Frank Wedl (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 2.3%
Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City...

 (D) 74.6%

Henry E. Del Rosso (R) 25.4%
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. was an American politician. He was the fifth child of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sr. and his wife Eleanor.-Personal life:...

Democratic 1949 Retired to run for New York State Attorney General
New York State Attorney General
The New York State Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New York.The current Attorney General is Eric Schneiderman...


Democratic hold
Irwin D. Davidson
Irwin D. Davidson
Irwin Delmore Davidson was a Democratic-Liberal member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (D) 67.2%

Warren L. Schnur (R) 30.7%
Morris Goldin (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 2.1%
Jacob K. Javits
Jacob K. Javits
Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981. A liberal Republican, he was originally allied with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, fellow U.S...

Republican 1946 Retired to run for New York State Attorney General
New York State Attorney General
The New York State Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New York.The current Attorney General is Eric Schneiderman...


Democratic gain
Herbert Zelenko
Herbert Zelenko
Herbert Zelenko was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in New York City of Polish origin. He attended public schools and graduated from Columbia University in 1926 and from Columbia Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the bar in 1929 and commenced the practice of law in...

 (D) 67.8%

Floyd Cramer (R) 32.2%
Sidney A. Fine
Sidney A. Fine
Sidney Asher Fine was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Fine was born in New York City. He graduated from City College of New York in 1923 and Columbia University Law School in 1926. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946...

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Sidney A. Fine
Sidney A. Fine
Sidney Asher Fine was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Fine was born in New York City. He graduated from City College of New York in 1923 and Columbia University Law School in 1926. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946...

 (D) 67.8%

Henry Rose (R) 17.8%
Louis Schifrin (Liberal) 12.5%
Anita Friedlander (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.9%
Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from New York between 1949 and 1959.Dollinger was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1925 and from New York Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the New York state bar in 1929...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from New York between 1949 and 1959.Dollinger was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1925 and from New York Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the New York state bar in 1929...

 (D) 75.6%

Philip Myer (R) 12.9%
Bernice Benedick (Liberal) 11.5%
Charles A. Buckley
Charles A. Buckley
Charles Anthony Buckley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Democratic 1934 Re-elected Charles A. Buckley
Charles A. Buckley
Charles Anthony Buckley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (D) 57.6%

Charles V. Scanlan (R) 26.2%
Elias Rosenblatt (Liberal) 15.0%
Elizabeth G. Flynn (Peoples Rights) 1.2%
Paul A. Fino
Paul A. Fino
Paul Albert Fino was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Republican 1952 Re-elected Paul A. Fino
Paul A. Fino
Paul Albert Fino was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (R) 50.4%

Salvatore J. Milano (D) 43.1%
Ernest Doerfler (Liberal) 6.5%
Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gamble was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, George Washington University Law School in 1911 and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He was a member...

Republican 1937 Re-elected Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gamble was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, George Washington University Law School in 1911 and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He was a member...

 (R) 64.0%

Julia L. Crews (D) 36.0%
Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the...

 (R) 57.2%

John R. Harold (D) 42.8%
Katharine St. George
Katharine St. George
Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Katharine St. George
Katharine St. George
Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:...

 (R) 64.9%

Paul G. Reilly (D) 32.7%
Harold Gold (Liberal) 2.3%
J. Ernest Wharton
J. Ernest Wharton
James Ernest Wharton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...

Republican 1950 Re-elected J. Ernest Wharton
J. Ernest Wharton
James Ernest Wharton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...

 (R) 66.5%

Robert D. Byron (D) 31.7%
Mabel Chapman (Liberal) 1.7%
Leo W. O'Brien
Leo W. O'Brien
Leo William O'Brien was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.O'Brien was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Niagara University in 1922. He was elected to Congress in 1952 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William T...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Leo W. O'Brien
Leo W. O'Brien
Leo William O'Brien was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.O'Brien was born in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from Niagara University in 1922. He was elected to Congress in 1952 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William T...

 (D) 61.2%

James W. Smith (R) 38.8%
Dean P. Taylor
Dean P. Taylor
Dean Park Taylor served as a United States Congressman from New York for nearly 20 years and came from a family long involved in public service to New York. Taylor was born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., on January 1, 1902, and attended the Troy public schools, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Dean P. Taylor
Dean P. Taylor
Dean Park Taylor served as a United States Congressman from New York for nearly 20 years and came from a family long involved in public service to New York. Taylor was born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., on January 1, 1902, and attended the Troy public schools, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y...

 (R) 66.2%

Joseph R. MacLaren (D) 33.8%
Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard William Kearney was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard William Kearney was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...

 (R) 61.5%

David C. Prince (D) 38.5%
Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence Evans Kilburn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He served in the Twenty-Sixth Infantry, First Division during World War I. He was elected to Congress in...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence Evans Kilburn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He served in the Twenty-Sixth Infantry, First Division during World War I. He was elected to Congress in...

 (R) 68.1%

Harold Blake (D) 30.1%
William J. Delo, Jr. (Liberal) 1.8%
William R. Williams
William R. Williams
William Robert Williams was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Williams was born in Brookfield, New York. He moved to Cassville, New York in 1891. He was a salesman with Standard Oil from 1907 until 1910. He was a member of the New York State Assembly...

Republican 1950 Re-elected William R. Williams
William R. Williams
William Robert Williams was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Williams was born in Brookfield, New York. He moved to Cassville, New York in 1891. He was a salesman with Standard Oil from 1907 until 1910. He was a member of the New York State Assembly...

 (R) 59.3%

Vernon E. Olin (D) 40.6%
Marcia Daz Butler (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.1%
R. Walter Riehlman
R. Walter Riehlman
Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives...

Republican 1946 Re-elected R. Walter Riehlman
R. Walter Riehlman
Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives...

 (R) 63.1%

James H. O'Connor (D) 36.7%
Lillian Reiner (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.2%
John Taber
John Taber
John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Republican 1922 Re-elected John Taber
John Taber
John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (R) 68.4%

Daniel J. Carey (D) 31.6%
W. Sterling Cole
W. Sterling Cole
William Sterling Cole was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cole was born in Painted Post, New York. He graduated from Colgate University in 1925 and Albany Law School in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1934 and served from January 3, 1935 until...

Republican 1934 Re-elected W. Sterling Cole
W. Sterling Cole
William Sterling Cole was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cole was born in Painted Post, New York. He graduated from Colgate University in 1925 and Albany Law School in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1934 and served from January 3, 1935 until...

 (R) 71.7%

John E. Bloomer (D) 28.3%
Kenneth B. Keating Republican 1946 Re-elected Kenneth B. Keating (R) 71.9%
Rubin Brodsky (D) 28.1%
Harold C. Ostertag
Harold C. Ostertag
Harold Charles Ostertag was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ostertag was born in Attica, New York. He graduated from the Chamberlain Military Institute in 1915 and served in France during World War I. He worked for the New York Central Railroad from...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Harold C. Ostertag
Harold C. Ostertag
Harold Charles Ostertag was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ostertag was born in Attica, New York. He graduated from the Chamberlain Military Institute in 1915 and served in France during World War I. He worked for the New York Central Railroad from...

 (R) 64.8%

George W. Cooke (D) 35.2%
William E. Miller
William E. Miller
William Edward "Bill" Miller was a New York politician. He was the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1964 election...

Republican 1950 Re-elected William E. Miller
William E. Miller
William Edward "Bill" Miller was a New York politician. He was the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1964 election...

 (R) 60.9%

Mariano A. Lucca (D) 37.1%
Louis Longo (Liberal) 1.8%
Nick Curtis (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.2%
Edmund P. Radwan
Edmund P. Radwan
Edmund Patrick Radwanwas an American congressman who represented the state of New York.He was born in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA on September 22, 1911 and attended the local public schools. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Law School in 1934...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Edmund P. Radwan
Edmund P. Radwan
Edmund Patrick Radwanwas an American congressman who represented the state of New York.He was born in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA on September 22, 1911 and attended the local public schools. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Law School in 1934...

 (R) 63.1%

Bernard J. Wojtkowiak (D) 36.9%
John R. Pillion
John R. Pillion
John Raymond Pillion was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Republican 1952 Re-elected John R. Pillion
John R. Pillion
John Raymond Pillion was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (R) 57.6%

John J. Zablotny (D) 42.4%
Daniel A. Reed
Daniel A. Reed
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Republican 1918 Re-elected Daniel A. Reed
Daniel A. Reed
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 (R) 64.8%

James F. Crowley (D) 33.5%
John G. Cooper (Liberal) 1.6%
Nahum E. Aldrich (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...

) 0.07%

North Carolina 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton...

 (D) 92.5%

W. T. Love (R) 7.5%
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
Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools...

Democratic 1934 Re-elected Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools...

 (D) 77.3%

Christine P. Odom (R) 22.7%
Harold D. Cooley
Harold D. Cooley
Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967...

Democratic 1934 Re-elected Harold D. Cooley
Harold D. Cooley
Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967...

 (D) Unopposed
Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham , who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.-Early years:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham , who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.-Early years:...

 (D) 66.2%

Joe New (R) 33.8%
Carl T. Durham
Carl T. Durham
Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Carl T. Durham
Carl T. Durham
Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

 (D) 74.2%

Rufus K. Hayworth, Jr. (R) 25.8%
Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle was a United States Representative of the Democratic Party from the state of North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the navy in World War I he practiced law in Lumberton, North Carolina...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle was a United States Representative of the Democratic Party from the state of North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the navy in World War I he practiced law in Lumberton, North Carolina...

 (D) 81.2%

J. O. West (R) 18.8%
Charles B. Deane
Charles B. Deane
Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Charles B. Deane
Charles B. Deane
Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,...

 (D) 59.1%

Harold W. Gavin (R) 40.9%
Hugh Quincy Alexander
Hugh Quincy Alexander
Hugh Quincy Alexander was a Democratic U.S. Representative from North Carolina between 1953 and 1963.Born on a farm near Glendon, North Carolina in Moore County in 1911, Alexander attended local public schools and then Duke University, graduating in 1932...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Hugh Quincy Alexander
Hugh Quincy Alexander
Hugh Quincy Alexander was a Democratic U.S. Representative from North Carolina between 1953 and 1963.Born on a farm near Glendon, North Carolina in Moore County in 1911, Alexander attended local public schools and then Duke University, graduating in 1932...

 (D) 52.2%

William E. Stevens, Jr. (R) 47.8%
Charles R. Jonas
Charles R. Jonas
Charles Raper Jonas was a U.S. representative from North Carolina for ten terms . At the time of his election in 1952, he became the first Republican to represent his state in either house of the U.S. Congress since his own father, Charles A. Jonas, and George M...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Charles R. Jonas
Charles R. Jonas
Charles Raper Jonas was a U.S. representative from North Carolina for ten terms . At the time of his election in 1952, he became the first Republican to represent his state in either house of the U.S. Congress since his own father, Charles A. Jonas, and George M...

 (R) 57.5%

J. C. Sedberry (D) 42.5%
Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow Wilson Jones was a United States Representative and a federal judge from North Carolina. He was born in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Rutherford County...

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow Wilson Jones was a United States Representative and a federal judge from North Carolina. He was born in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Rutherford County...

 (D) 67.5%

R. R. Ramsey (R) 32.5%
George A. Shuford
George A. Shuford
George Adams Shuford was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Shuford attended the public schools and the University of North Carolina 1913-1915....

Democratic 1952 Re-elected George A. Shuford
George A. Shuford
George Adams Shuford was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Shuford attended the public schools and the University of North Carolina 1913-1915....

 (D) 61.5%

Charles W. Cunningham (R) 38.5%

North Dakota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Usher L. Burdick
Usher L. Burdick
Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Usher L. Burdick
Usher L. Burdick
Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:...

 (R) 36.2%

Otto Krueger
Otto Krueger
Otto G. Krueger was a North Dakota politician who served as the North Dakota State Treasurer and the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner at different periods during the 1940s. He later served as a U.S. Representative from his state in the 1950s.-Biography:Krueger was born of German parents in the...

 (R) 30.9%

P. W. Lanier (D) 18.6%
Raymond G. Vendsel (D) 14.3%
Otto Krueger
Otto Krueger
Otto G. Krueger was a North Dakota politician who served as the North Dakota State Treasurer and the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner at different periods during the 1940s. He later served as a U.S. Representative from his state in the 1950s.-Biography:Krueger was born of German parents in the...

Republican 1952 Re-elected

Ohio 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Gordon H. Scherer
Gordon H. Scherer
Gordon Harry Scherer was an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1953 to 1963. Scherer earned a law degree in 1929 from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law and practiced law in Cincinnati, Ohio...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Gordon H. Scherer
Gordon H. Scherer
Gordon Harry Scherer was an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1953 to 1963. Scherer earned a law degree in 1929 from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law and practiced law in Cincinnati, Ohio...

 (R) 64.3%

Mrs. Warwick B. Hobart (D) 35.7%
William E. Hess
William E. Hess
William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was...

Republican 1950 Re-elected William E. Hess
William E. Hess
William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was...

 (R) 58.4%

Earl T. Wagner (D) 41.6%
Paul F. Schenck
Paul F. Schenck
Paul Fornshell Schenck was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Miamisburg, Ohio, his family moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1908 where he graduated from Steele High School in 1917. He received two years of college training, a student teacher at Steele from 1917 to 1919. He then worked in the...

Republican 1951 Re-elected Paul F. Schenck
Paul F. Schenck
Paul Fornshell Schenck was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Miamisburg, Ohio, his family moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1908 where he graduated from Steele High School in 1917. He received two years of college training, a student teacher at Steele from 1917 to 1919. He then worked in the...

 (R) 52.6%

Thomas B. Talbot (D) 47.4%
William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925...

Republican 1947 Re-elected William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925...

 (R) 67.6%

Forrest L. Blankenship (D) 32.4%
Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903...

 (R) 59.5%

Martin W. Feigert (D) 40.5%
James G. Polk
James G. Polk
James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected James G. Polk
James G. Polk
James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century....

 (D) 52.2%

Leo Blackburn (R) 47.8%
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) 63.9%

G. Louis Wren (D) 36.1%
Jackson Edward Betts
Jackson Edward Betts
Jackson Edward Betts was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Jackson Edward Betts was born in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1926, and from Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1930,...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Jackson Edward Betts
Jackson Edward Betts
Jackson Edward Betts was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Jackson Edward Betts was born in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1926, and from Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1930,...

 (R) 63.0%

Thomas M. Dowd (D) 37.0%
Frazier Reams
Frazier Reams
Henry Frazier Reams Sr., generally known as Frazier Reams, was an American politician of the United States Democratic Party from Toledo, Ohio. Reams served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio from 1951 to 1955....

Independent 1950 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Thomas L. Ashley (D) 36.4%
Frazier Reams (I) 33.6%
Irving C. Reynolds (R) 30.0%
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District...

Republican 1924 Re-elected Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District...

 (R) 61.7%

Truman A. Morris (D) 38.3%
Oliver P. Bolton
Oliver P. Bolton
Oliver Payne Bolton was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1953–1957 and from 1963-1965. He was the son of long-serving Representative Frances P...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Oliver P. Bolton
Oliver P. Bolton
Oliver Payne Bolton was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1953–1957 and from 1963-1965. He was the son of long-serving Representative Frances P...

 (R) 65.3%

Edward C. Kaley (D) 34.7%
John M. Vorys
John M. Vorys
John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to...

Republican 1938 Re-elected John M. Vorys
John M. Vorys
John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to...

 (R) 61.5%

Jacob F. Myers (D) 38.5%
Alvin F. Weichel
Alvin F. Weichel
Alvin F. Weichel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:Alvin F. Weichel was born in Sandusky, Ohio...

Republican 1942 Retired
Republican hold
A. David Baumhart, Jr. (R) 59.1%
George C. Steinemann (D) 40.9%
William H. Ayres Republican 1950 Re-elected William H. Ayres (R) 54.6%
John L. Smith (D) 45.4%
Robert T. Secrest
Robert T. Secrest
Robert Thompson Secrest was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.-External links:*...

Democratic 1948 Resigned to join Federal Trade Commission
Republican gain
John E. Henderson
John E. Henderson
John Earl Henderson was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1961....

 (R) 54.0%

Max L. Underwood (D) 46.0%
Frank T. Bow
Frank T. Bow
Frank Townsend Bow was a noted Ohio jurist and politician who served as a Republican Congressman in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1951 until his death on November 13, 1972....

Republican 1950 Re-elected Frank T. Bow
Frank T. Bow
Frank Townsend Bow was a noted Ohio jurist and politician who served as a Republican Congressman in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1951 until his death on November 13, 1972....

 (R) 58.3%

Thomas H. Nichols (D) 41.7%
J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College...

Republican 1940 Re-elected J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College...

 (R) 64.6%

Robert W. Levering (D) 35.4%
Wayne L. Hays Democratic 1948 Re-elected Wayne L. Hays (D) 57.3%
Walter J. Hunston (R) 42.7%
Michael J. Kirwan
Michael J. Kirwan
Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Michael J. Kirwan
Michael J. Kirwan
Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio...

 (D) 67.5%

David S. Edwards (R) 32.5%
Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national...

 (D) 67.7%

John H. Ferguson (R) 32.3%
Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio....

Democratic 1922 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
Charles Vanik
Charles Vanik
Charles Albert Vanik was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives....

 (D) 76.0%

Francis E. Young (R) 24.0%
Frances P. Bolton
Frances P. Bolton
Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Frances P. Bolton
Frances P. Bolton
Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,...

 (R) 58.3%

Chat Paterson (D) 41.7%
George H. Bender
George H. Bender
George Harrison Bender was a Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1947 and 1951 to 1954, and also in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to 1957.-Early life:...

Republican 1950 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
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...

 (R) 67.5%

Bernice S. Pyke (D) 32.5%

Oklahoma 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Page Belcher
Page Belcher
Page Henry Belcher was a Republican politician and a U.S. representative from Oklahoma.-Biography: Belcher was born in Jefferson in northern Oklahoma to George Harvey Belcher and Jessie Ray. He was educated at public schools in Jefferson, and Medford, Oklahoma...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Page Belcher
Page Belcher
Page Henry Belcher was a Republican politician and a U.S. representative from Oklahoma.-Biography: Belcher was born in Jefferson in northern Oklahoma to George Harvey Belcher and Jessie Ray. He was educated at public schools in Jefferson, and Medford, Oklahoma...

 (R) 58.8%

Ben Crowley (D) 41.2%
Ed Edmondson Democratic 1952 Re-elected Ed Edmondson (D) 64.7%
Percy Butler (R) 35.3%
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) 83.3%

Jasper N. Butler (R) 16.7%
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) 66.0%

George E. Young (R) 34.0%
Victor Wickersham
Victor Wickersham
Victor Eugene Wickersham was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born on a farm near Lone Rock, Arkansas, Victor Wickersham moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1915...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Victor Wickersham
Victor Wickersham
Victor Eugene Wickersham was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born on a farm near Lone Rock, Arkansas, Victor Wickersham moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1915...

 (D) 69.3%

Reece L. Russell (R) 30.7%

Oregon 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
A. Walter Norblad
A. Walter Norblad
Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of...

Republican 1946 Re-elected A. Walter Norblad
A. Walter Norblad
Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of...

 (R) 63.0%

Donnell Mitchell (D) 37.0%
Sam Coon
Sam Coon
Samuel Harrison "Sam" Coon was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represented the 2nd Congressional District of Oregon from 1953 to 1957.-Background:...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Sam Coon
Sam Coon
Samuel Harrison "Sam" Coon was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represented the 2nd Congressional District of Oregon from 1953 to 1957.-Background:...

 (R) 52.6%

Albert C. Ullman (D) 47.4%
Homer D. Angell
Homer D. Angell
Homer Daniel Angell was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875...

Republican 1938 Lost renomination
Democratic gain
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...

 (D) 52.4%

Tom McCall (R) 47.6%
Harris Ellsworth
Harris Ellsworth
Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Harris Ellsworth
Harris Ellsworth
Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the...

 (R) 55.9%

Charles O. Porter (D) 44.1%

Pennsylvania 

District 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) 61.5%

Joseph A. Graham, Jr. (R) 38.5%
William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, most prominently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945–47 and 1949-56.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, most prominently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945–47 and 1949-56.-Biography:...

 (D) 61.2%

Albert A. Ciardi (R) 38.8%
James A. Byrne
James A. Byrne
James Aloysius Byrne was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Jim Byrne was born in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Joseph’s College in Philadelphia. He was engaged in business as a mortician from 1937 to 1950. He was the county registrar for the Bureau...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected James A. Byrne
James A. Byrne
James Aloysius Byrne was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Jim Byrne was born in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Joseph’s College in Philadelphia. He was engaged in business as a mortician from 1937 to 1950. He was the county registrar for the Bureau...

 (D) 55.4%

Charles H. Sporkin (R) 44.6%
Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Earl Chudoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in economics in 1929 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Earl Chudoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in economics in 1929 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

 (D) 65.7%

W. Beverly Carter, Jr. (R) 34.2%
Robert Chester (Militant Workers) 0.1%
William J. Green, Jr.
William J. Green, Jr.
William Joseph Green, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected William J. Green, Jr.
William J. Green, Jr.
William Joseph Green, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an...

 (D) 55.0%

Francis P. McCusker (R) 45.0%
Hugh Scott
Hugh Scott
Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Hugh Scott
Hugh Scott
Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900...

 (R) 50.6%

Alexander Hemphill (D) 49.4%
Benjamin F. James
Benjamin F. James
Benjamin Franklin James was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Benjamin F. James
Benjamin F. James
Benjamin Franklin James was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 60.9%

O. Arthur Cappiello (D) 39.1%
Karl C. King
Karl C. King
Karl Clarence King was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Karl C. King was born in Plevna, Kansas. He attended the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas, Columbia University in New York City, and the Wharton School of Business.During the First...

Republican 1951 Re-elected Karl C. King
Karl C. King
Karl Clarence King was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Karl C. King was born in Plevna, Kansas. He attended the Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas, Columbia University in New York City, and the Wharton School of Business.During the First...

 (R) 51.2%

John P. Fullam (D) 48.8%
Paul B. Dague
Paul B. Dague
Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Paul B. Dague
Paul B. Dague
Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 62.7%

Edward G. Wilson (D) 37.3%
Joseph L. Carrigg
Joseph L. Carrigg
Joseph Leonard Carrigg was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

Republican 1951 Re-elected Joseph L. Carrigg
Joseph L. Carrigg
Joseph Leonard Carrigg was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

 (R) 50.5%

Robert H. Jones (D) 49.5%
Edward J. Bonin
Edward J. Bonin
Edward John Bonin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Edward Bonin was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Navy from 1922 to 1926...

Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
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) 50.9%

Edward J. Bonin (R) 49.1%
Ivor D. Fenton
Ivor D. Fenton
Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Ivor D. Fenton
Ivor D. Fenton
Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :...

 (R) 55.5%

Charles E. Lotz (D) 44.5%
Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 64.3%

Joseph C. Mansfield (D) 35.7%
George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George M. Rhodes was born in Reading, PA. During the First World War he served in the United States Army. He worked as a printer for the Reading Eagle Co. from 1913 to 1927, and business manager for...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George M. Rhodes was born in Reading, PA. During the First World War he served in the United States Army. He worked as a printer for the Reading Eagle Co. from 1913 to 1927, and business manager for...

 (D) 62.0%

Donald F. Spang (R) 38.0%
Francis E. Walter
Francis E. Walter
Francis Eugene Walter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Democratic 1932 Re-elected Francis E. Walter
Francis E. Walter
Francis Eugene Walter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (D) 61.6%

LeRoy Mikels (R) 38.4%
Walter M. Mumma
Walter M. Mumma
Walter Mann Mumma was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Mumma was born in Steelton. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State Forestry Academy in Mont Alto in 1911...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Walter M. Mumma
Walter M. Mumma
Walter Mann Mumma was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Mumma was born in Steelton. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State Forestry Academy in Mont Alto in 1911...

 (R) 59.8%

Richard A. Swank (D) 40.2%
Alvin Bush
Alvin Bush
Alvin Ray Bush was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Alvin Bush was born on a farm in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. At the age of thirteen started work as a laborer in Pennsylvania coal mines and later was an apprentice in a...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Alvin Bush
Alvin Bush
Alvin Ray Bush was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Alvin Bush was born on a farm in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. At the age of thirteen started work as a laborer in Pennsylvania coal mines and later was an apprentice in a...

 (R) 56.5%

William T. Longe (D) 43.5%
Richard M. Simpson
Richard M. Simpson
Richard Murray Simpson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1923 and from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1942...

Republican 1937 Re-elected Richard M. Simpson
Richard M. Simpson
Richard Murray Simpson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1923 and from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1942...

 (R) 55.9%

Robert M. Meyers (D) 44.1%
S. Walter Stauffer
S. Walter Stauffer
Simon Walter Stauffer was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.S. Walter Stauffer was born in Walkersville, Maryland. He graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1912. He moved to York, Pennsylvania in 1915. He was engaged in the manufacture of lime, crushed...

Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
James M. Quigley
James M. Quigley
James Michael Quigley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.James Quigley was born in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Villanova University in 1939 and from the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1942...

 (D) 51.0%

S. Walter Stauffer (R) 49.0%
James E. Van Zandt
James E. Van Zandt
James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1946 Re-elected James E. Van Zandt
James E. Van Zandt
James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 56.3%

John R. Stewart (D) 43.7%
Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine Bernard Kelley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Augustine B. Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine Bernard Kelley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Augustine B. Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence...

 (D) 61.1%

Herbert O. Morrison (R) 38.9%
John P. Saylor
John P. Saylor
John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,...

Republican 1949 Re-elected John P. Saylor
John P. Saylor
John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,...

 (R) 51.9%

Robert S. Glass (D) 48.1%
Leon H. Gavin
Leon H. Gavin
Leon Harry Gavin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Leon H. Gavin
Leon H. Gavin
Leon Harry Gavin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

 (R) 61.9%

Fred C. Barr (D) 38.1%
Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the...

 (R) 52.0%

Edmund T. Rogers (D) 48.0%
Louis E. Graham
Louis E. Graham
Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

Republican 1938 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
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:...

 (D) 53.5%

Louis E. Graham (R) 46.5%
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) 65.3%

Branko Stupar (R) 34.7%
James G. Fulton
James G. Fulton
James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania...

Republican 1944 Re-elected James G. Fulton
James G. Fulton
James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania...

 (R) 62.8%

Charles J. Chamberlin (D) 37.2%
Herman P. Eberharter
Herman P. Eberharter
Herman Peter Eberharter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Herman P. Eberharter
Herman P. Eberharter
Herman Peter Eberharter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (D) 65.1%

Guy C. Read (R) 34.9%
Robert J. Corbett
Robert J. Corbett
Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Robert J. Corbett
Robert J. Corbett
Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 60.6%

William G. Foley (D) 39.4%
Vera Buchanan
Vera Buchanan
Vera Daerr Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Biography :...

Democratic 1951 Re-elected Vera Buchanan
Vera Buchanan
Vera Daerr Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Biography :...

 (D) 69.0%

David J. Smith (R) 31.0%

Rhode Island 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Aime Forand
Aime Forand
Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Aime Forand
Aime Forand
Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938...

 (D) 59.1%

Arthur A. Carrellas (R) 40.9%
John E. Fogarty
John E. Fogarty
John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected John E. Fogarty
John E. Fogarty
John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term...

 (D) 60.5%

James O. Watts (R) 39.5%

South Carolina 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
L. Mendel Rivers
L. Mendel Rivers
Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years...

Democratic 1940
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1940
The 1940 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1940 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 1st congressional district was retained by...

Re-elected L. Mendel Rivers
L. Mendel Rivers
Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years...

 (D) 97.7%

Mrs. John E. Messervey (R) 2.3%
John J. Riley
John J. Riley
John Jacob Riley was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, husband of Corinne Boyd Riley.Born on a farm near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Riley attended the public schools in Orangeburg County....

Democratic 1950
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1950
The 1950 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1950 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but Hugo S. Sims, Jr. of the 2nd congressional district and James Butler Hare...

Re-elected John J. Riley
John J. Riley
John Jacob Riley was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, husband of Corinne Boyd Riley.Born on a farm near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Riley attended the public schools in Orangeburg County....

 (D) 97.7%

I. S. Leevy (R) 2.3%
William Jennings Bryan Dorn
William Jennings Bryan Dorn
William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat....

Democratic 1950
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1950
The 1950 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1950 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but Hugo S. Sims, Jr. of the 2nd congressional district and James Butler Hare...

Re-elected William Jennings Bryan Dorn
William Jennings Bryan Dorn
William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat....

 (D) 99.4%

C. M. Smith (R) 0.6%
Robert T. Ashmore
Robert T. Ashmore
Robert Thomas Ashmore was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, cousin of John D. Ashmore.Born on a farm near Greenville, South Carolina, Ashmore attended the public schools of Greenville. He graduated from Furman University Law School, Greenville, South Carolina, in 1927...

Democratic 1953 Re-elected Robert T. Ashmore
Robert T. Ashmore
Robert Thomas Ashmore was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, cousin of John D. Ashmore.Born on a farm near Greenville, South Carolina, Ashmore attended the public schools of Greenville. He graduated from Furman University Law School, Greenville, South Carolina, in 1927...

 (D) 99.2%

Mrs. Lena Bellotts (R) 0.8%
James P. Richards
James P. Richards
James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower....

Democratic 1932
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1932
The 1932 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1932 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The state lost a seat from redistricting that occurred from the 1930 Census. Four incumbents were re-elected...

Re-elected James P. Richards
James P. Richards
James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower....

 (D) Unopposed
John L. McMillan
John L. McMillan
John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C...

Democratic 1938
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938
The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13...

Re-elected John L. McMillan
John L. McMillan
John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C...

 (D) 98.9%

Vernon Johnson (R) 1.1%

South Dakota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Harold Lovre
Harold Lovre
Harold Orrin Lovre was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Toronto, South Dakota. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1957. He ran for re-election to a fifth term in 1956 but lost to...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Harold Lovre
Harold Lovre
Harold Orrin Lovre was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Toronto, South Dakota. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1957. He ran for re-election to a fifth term in 1956 but lost to...

 (R) 58.0%

Francis G. Dunn (D) 42.0%
Ellis Yarnal Berry
Ellis Yarnal Berry
Ellis Yarnall Berry was an attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and education:...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Ellis Yarnal Berry
Ellis Yarnal Berry
Ellis Yarnall Berry was an attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and education:...

 (R) 62.8%

Ray Satterlee (D) 37.2%

Tennessee 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
B. Carroll Reece
B. Carroll Reece
Brazilla Carroll Reece was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Early life and career:Reece was born on a farm near Butler, Tennessee, one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece...

Republican 1950 Re-elected B. Carroll Reece
B. Carroll Reece
Brazilla Carroll Reece was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Early life and career:Reece was born on a farm near Butler, Tennessee, one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece...

 (R) 62.5%

Arthur W. Bright (D) 37.5%
Howard Baker, Sr.
Howard Baker, Sr.
Howard Henry Baker, Sr. was a United States Representative from Tennessee. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:Baker was born in Somerset, Kentucky in 1902 to James F...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Howard Baker, Sr.
Howard Baker, Sr.
Howard Henry Baker, Sr. was a United States Representative from Tennessee. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:Baker was born in Somerset, Kentucky in 1902 to James F...

 (R) 58.0%

C. Howard Bozeman (D) 42.0%
James B. Frazier, Jr.
James B. Frazier, Jr.
James Beriah Frazier, Jr. was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father was James B. Frazier, who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1905 to 1911...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected James B. Frazier, Jr.
James B. Frazier, Jr.
James Beriah Frazier, Jr. was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father was James B. Frazier, who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1905 to 1911...

 (D) 59.2%

O. M. Mickey Spence (R) 40.8%
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
Percy Priest
Percy Priest
James Percy Priest was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.- Background :Priest was born in Maury County, Tennessee...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Percy Priest
Percy Priest
James Percy Priest was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.- Background :Priest was born in Maury County, Tennessee...

 (D) 90.8%

Robert M. Donihi (R) 9.2%
James Patrick Sutton
James Patrick Sutton
James Patrick Sutton was an American politician and a member of the United States Congress from Tennessee. He was born on October 31, 1915. He attended the public schools of Wartrace, Tennessee, and Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in...

Democratic 1948 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic hold
Ross Bass
Ross Bass
Ross Bass was an American florist, postmaster, Congressman, and United States Senator from Tennessee.- Background :...

 (D) 99.4%

Lon Brewer (R) 0.6%
Tom J. Murray
Tom J. Murray
Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Tom J. Murray
Tom J. Murray
Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:...

 (D) Unopposed
Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee...

Democratic 1928 Re-elected Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee...

 (D) Unopposed
Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1940 to 1965.-Early life:Davis was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, moving to Memphis with his parents at age 14. There he completed the high school curriculum of the public schools, and in 1917 he completed law school at the...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1940 to 1965.-Early life:Davis was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, moving to Memphis with his parents at age 14. There he completed the high school curriculum of the public schools, and in 1917 he completed law school at the...

 (D) 83.5%

W. A. Danielson (I) 16.5%

Texas 

District 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) Unopposed
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) Unopposed
Brady P. Gentry
Brady P. Gentry
Brady Preston Gentry was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Colfax, Texas, Gentry attended the public schools and East Texas State College, Commerce, Texas. He graduated from Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and began practice in Tyler,...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Brady P. Gentry
Brady P. Gentry
Brady Preston Gentry was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Colfax, Texas, Gentry attended the public schools and East Texas State College, Commerce, Texas. He graduated from Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and began practice in Tyler,...

 (D) Unopposed
Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and...

Democratic 1912 Re-elected Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and...

 (D) Unopposed
Joseph Franklin Wilson Democratic 1946 Retired
Republican gain
Bruce R. Alger (R) 52.9%
Wallace Savage (D) 47.1%
Olin E. Teague
Olin E. Teague
Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Olin E. Teague
Olin E. Teague
Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978...

 (D) Unopposed
John Dowdy
John Dowdy
John Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1953 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd District of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery.According...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected John Dowdy
John Dowdy
John Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1953 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd District of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery.According...

 (D) Unopposed
Albert Richard Thomas
Albert Richard Thomas
This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas ....

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Albert Richard Thomas
Albert Richard Thomas
This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas ....

 (D) 62.1%

William Buttler (R) 37.4%
B. F. Hanna (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...

) 0.5%
Clark W. Thompson
Clark W. Thompson
Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World...

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Clark W. Thompson
Clark W. Thompson
Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World...

 (D) Unopposed
Homer Thornberry
Homer Thornberry
William Homer Thornberry was a United States Representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1948 to 1963, and then was a federal judge.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Homer Thornberry
Homer Thornberry
William Homer Thornberry was a United States Representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1948 to 1963, and then was a federal judge.-Biography:...

 (D) Unopposed
William R. Poage
William R. Poage
William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected William R. Poage
William R. Poage
William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives...

 (D) Unopposed
Wingate H. Lucas
Wingate H. Lucas
Wingate Hezekiah Lucas was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Grapevine, Texas, Lucas attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, and the Texas University at Austin. He studied law...

Democratic 1946 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
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) Unopposed
Frank N. Ikard
Frank N. Ikard
Frank Neville Ikard was a United States Representative from Texas. He was born in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas and attended the public schools and the Schriener Institute, in Kerrville. He earned an A.B. at the University of Texas where he was a member of the Texas Cowboys, in 1936 as well as a...

Democratic 1951 Re-elected Frank N. Ikard
Frank N. Ikard
Frank Neville Ikard was a United States Representative from Texas. He was born in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas and attended the public schools and the Schriener Institute, in Kerrville. He earned an A.B. at the University of Texas where he was a member of the Texas Cowboys, in 1936 as well as a...

 (D) Unopposed
John E. Lyle, Jr.
John E. Lyle, Jr.
John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas....

Democratic 1944 Retired
Democratic hold
John J. Bell
John J. Bell
John Junior Bell was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Cuero, Texas, Bell attended the public schools.He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1932 and from its law school in 1936....

 (D) 93.8%

D. C. DeWitt (R) 6.2%
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate...

Democratic 1948 Retired
Democratic hold
Joe M. Kilgore
Joe M. Kilgore
Joe Madison Kilgore was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Brown County, near Brownwood, Texas, Kilgore attended the public schools of Rising Star, Texas....

 (D) Unopposed
Kenneth M. Regan
Kenneth M. Regan
Kenneth Mills Regan was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Regan attended the public schools and Vincennes University....

Democratic 1947 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
J. T. Rutherford (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
Walter E. Rogers Democratic 1950 Re-elected Walter E. Rogers (D) 64.9%
LeRoy LaMaster (R) 35.1%
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
Paul J. Kilday
Paul J. Kilday
Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Paul J. Kilday
Paul J. Kilday
Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to...

 (D) Unopposed
O. C. Fisher
O. C. Fisher
Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected O. C. Fisher
O. C. Fisher
Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:...

 (D) Unopposed
Martin Dies, Jr.
Martin Dies, Jr.
Martin Dies, Jr. was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. His father, Martin Dies, was also a member of the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Martin Dies, Jr.
Martin Dies, Jr.
Martin Dies, Jr. was a Texas politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives. His father, Martin Dies, was also a member of the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:...

 (D) 88.0%

Tom Nolan (R) 12.0%

Utah 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Douglas R. Stringfellow
Douglas R. Stringfellow
Douglas R. Stringfellow was a one-term congressman in the United States House of Representatives and is remembered as a fraud.- Biographical background :...

Republican 1952 Withdrew
Republican hold
Henry Aldous Dixon
Henry Aldous Dixon
Henry Aldous Dixon was a U.S. Representative from Utah and president of Weber College and Utah State Agricultural College.-Biography:...

 (R) 53.4%

Walter K. Granger (D) 46.6%
William A. Dawson
William A. Dawson
William Adams Dawson was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Layton, Utah, Dawson attended the public schools.He graduated from the law department of the University of Utah in 1926....

Republican 1952 Re-elected William A. Dawson
William A. Dawson
William Adams Dawson was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Layton, Utah, Dawson attended the public schools.He graduated from the law department of the University of Utah in 1926....

 (R) 57.2%

Reva Beck Bosone (D) 42.8%

Vermont 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Winston L. Prouty
Winston L. Prouty
Winston Lewis Prouty was a United States Representative and Senator from Vermont.Winston Lewis Prouty was born in Newport, Vermont, to Willard Robert Prouty and Margaret Prouty. The Prouty family owned and operated Prouty & Miller, a lumber and building materials company, with forests east of the...

Republican 1950 Re-elected Winston L. Prouty
Winston L. Prouty
Winston Lewis Prouty was a United States Representative and Senator from Vermont.Winston Lewis Prouty was born in Newport, Vermont, to Willard Robert Prouty and Margaret Prouty. The Prouty family owned and operated Prouty & Miller, a lumber and building materials company, with forests east of the...

 (R) 61.4%

John J. Boylan, Jr. (D) 38.6%

Virginia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891....

Democratic 1950 Re-elected Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891....

 (D) Unopposed
Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia....

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia....

 (D) 74.4%

George V. Credle, Jr. (R) 25.6%
J. Vaughan Gary
J. Vaughan Gary
Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia...

Democratic 1945 Re-elected J. Vaughan Gary
J. Vaughan Gary
Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia...

 (D) 58.0%

J. Calvitt Clarke, Jr. (R) 42.0%
Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He...

 (D) Unopposed
William M. Tuck
William M. Tuck
William Munford Tuck served as the 55th Governor of Virginia from 1946 to 1950 as a Democrat.He was the youngest son of Halifax County, Virginia tobacco warehouseman Robert James Tuck and Virginia Susan Fritts. Tuck graduated from the College of William and Mary, earning a teacher's certificate....

Democratic 1953 Re-elected William M. Tuck
William M. Tuck
William Munford Tuck served as the 55th Governor of Virginia from 1946 to 1950 as a Democrat.He was the youngest son of Halifax County, Virginia tobacco warehouseman Robert James Tuck and Virginia Susan Fritts. Tuck graduated from the College of William and Mary, earning a teacher's certificate....

 (D) Unopposed
Richard Harding Poff
Richard Harding Poff
Richard Harding Poff was an American politician and judge. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1952, representing Virginia's Sixth District...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Richard Harding Poff
Richard Harding Poff
Richard Harding Poff was an American politician and judge. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1952, representing Virginia's Sixth District...

 (R) 62.3%

Ernest Robertson (D) 37.4%
J. B. Brayman (Social-Democrat) 0.3%
Burr Harrison
Burr Harrison
Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Burr Harrison
Burr Harrison
Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown...

 (D) 74.2%

John P. Ruddick (R) 25.8%
Howard W. Smith
Howard W. Smith
Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:...

Democratic 1930 Re-elected Howard W. Smith
Howard W. Smith
Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:...

 (D) 66.6%

Charmenz S. Lenhart (I) 33.4%
William Creed Wampler Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
William Pat Jennings
William Pat Jennings
William Pat Jennings was a United States Representative from Virginia. He was born on a farm in Camp in Smyth County, Virginia. He earned a B.S. degree from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, 1941. He entered the United States Army in July 1941 during World War II...

 (D) 50.5%

William Creed Wampler (R) 49.2%
John W. Sullivan (I) 0.3%
Joel T. Broyhill Republican 1952 Re-elected Joel T. Broyhill (R) 53.7%
John C. Webb (D) 45.4%
W. Huiet Phillips (I) 0.9%

Washington 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas Pelly
Thomas Pelly
Thomas Minor Pelly , an American politician born in Seattle, Washington, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1973. He represented the First Congressional District of Washington as a Republican. Due to health concerns, he did not run for re-election in...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Thomas Pelly
Thomas Pelly
Thomas Minor Pelly , an American politician born in Seattle, Washington, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1973. He represented the First Congressional District of Washington as a Republican. Due to health concerns, he did not run for re-election in...

 (R) 52.6%

Hugh B. Mitchell (D) 47.4%
Jack Westland Republican 1952 Re-elected Jack Westland (R) 52.1%
Harry F. Henson (D) 47.9%
Russell V. Mack
Russell V. Mack
Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and...

Republican 1947 Re-elected Russell V. Mack
Russell V. Mack
Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and...

 (R) 64.9%

Clyde V. Tisdale (D) 35.1%
Hal Holmes
Hal Holmes
Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Hal Holmes
Hal Holmes
Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools....

 (R) 61.0%

Fred Yoder (D) 39.0%
Walt Horan
Walt Horan
Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Walt Horan
Walt Horan
Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington....

 (R) 58.6%

Art Garton (D) 41.4%
Thor C. Tollefson
Thor C. Tollefson
Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Thor C. Tollefson
Thor C. Tollefson
Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924...

 (R) 55.2%

John T. McCutcheon (D) 44.8%
Donald H. Magnuson
Donald H. Magnuson
Donald Hammer Magnuson was a U.S. Representative from Washington and an investigative journalist for the Daily Olympian and Seattle Times.-Background:...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Donald H. Magnuson
Donald H. Magnuson
Donald Hammer Magnuson was a U.S. Representative from Washington and an investigative journalist for the Daily Olympian and Seattle Times.-Background:...

 (D) 57.3%

Al Canwell (R) 42.2%
Henry Killman (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%

West Virginia 

District 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 1952 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) 52.7%

Arch A. Moore, Jr. (R) 47.3%
Harley O. Staggers Democratic 1948 Re-elected Harley O. Staggers (D) 55.0%
Albert M. Morgan (R) 45.0%
Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Virginia, Bailey attended the public schools, and West Liberty State College, West Liberty, W.Virginia....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Virginia, Bailey attended the public schools, and West Liberty State College, West Liberty, W.Virginia....

 (D) 58.9%

Joseph B. Lightburn (R) 41.1%
Will E. Neal
Will E. Neal
William Elmer Neal was a physician and U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near Proctorville, Ohio, Neal attended the public schools.He graduated from Proctorville High School in 1894....

Republican 1952 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Maurice G. Burnside
Maurice G. Burnside
Maurice Gwinn Burnside was a professor, tobacco warehouse manager, and U.S. Representative from Huntington, West Virginia....

 (D) 50.2%

Will E. Neal (R) 49.8%
Elizabeth Kee
Elizabeth Kee
Maude Elizabeth Kee , known more generally as Elizabeth Kee, was a U.S. Democratic politician. She was the first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia.-Biography:...

Democratic 1951 Re-elected Elizabeth Kee
Elizabeth Kee
Maude Elizabeth Kee , known more generally as Elizabeth Kee, was a U.S. Democratic politician. She was the first woman elected to Congress from West Virginia.-Biography:...

 (D) 67.4%

Fred O. Blue (R) 32.6%
Robert Byrd
Robert Byrd
Robert Carlyle Byrd was a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Byrd served as a U.S. Representative from 1953 until 1959 and as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010...

Democratic 1952 Re-elected Robert Byrd
Robert Byrd
Robert Carlyle Byrd was a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Byrd served as a U.S. Representative from 1953 until 1959 and as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010...

 (D) 62.7%

Pat B. Withrow, Jr. (R) 37.3%

Wisconsin 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923...

Republican 1941 Re-elected Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923...

 (R) 54.4%

Edward A. Krenzke (D) 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 1947 Re-elected Glenn Robert Davis
Glenn Robert Davis
Glenn Robert Davis was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from April 22, 1947 to January 3, 1957, and Wisconsin's Ninth Congressional District from January 3, 1965 to December 31, 1974.-Early life and education:Davis was born on a...

 (R) 54.0%

Gaylord A. Nelson (D) 46.0%
Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner Robert Withrow was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member of the Wisconsin...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner Robert Withrow was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member of the Wisconsin...

 (R) 62.1%

Joseph A. Seep (D) 37.9%
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) 71.1%

John C. Schafer (R) 28.9%
Charles J. Kersten
Charles J. Kersten
Charles Joseph Kersten was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin .Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kersten graduated from Marquette University College of Law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1925 and was admitted to the bar the same year.He commenced the practice of law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1928, serving...

Republican 1950 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
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) 52.2%

Charles J. Kersten (R) 47.8%
William Van Pelt
William Van Pelt
William Kaiser Van Pelt was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1951–1965, serving Wisconsin's 6th District. Van Pelt owned City Fuel Company and was involved in the Republican Party. He was defeated for re-election in 1964 after serving seven terms.He was born...

Republican 1950 Re-elected William Van Pelt
William Van Pelt
William Kaiser Van Pelt was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1951–1965, serving Wisconsin's 6th District. Van Pelt owned City Fuel Company and was involved in the Republican Party. He was defeated for re-election in 1964 after serving seven terms.He was born...

 (R) 62.5%

Russel S. Johnson (D) 37.5%
Melvin R. Laird
Melvin R. Laird
Melvin Robert Laird is an American politician and writer. Laird was a Republican congressman who also served as Richard Nixon's Secretary of Defense from 1969 to 1973. Laird urged Nixon to maintain a policy of withdrawing US soldiers from Vietnam...

Republican 1952 Re-elected Melvin R. Laird
Melvin R. Laird
Melvin Robert Laird is an American politician and writer. Laird was a Republican congressman who also served as Richard Nixon's Secretary of Defense from 1969 to 1973. Laird urged Nixon to maintain a policy of withdrawing US soldiers from Vietnam...

 (R) 59.1%

Kenneth E. Anderson (D) 40.9%
John W. Byrnes
John W. Byrnes
John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:...

Republican 1944 Re-elected John W. Byrnes
John W. Byrnes
John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:...

 (R) 62.0%

Jerome J. Reinke (D) 38.0%
Lester Johnson
Lester Johnson
Lester Roland Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.-Biography:Born in Brandon, Wisconsin, Johnson attended the public schools and Lawrence University from 1919 to 1921....

Democratic 1953 Re-elected Lester Johnson
Lester Johnson
Lester Roland Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.-Biography:Born in Brandon, Wisconsin, Johnson attended the public schools and Lawrence University from 1919 to 1921....

 (D) 55.4%

William E. Owen (R) 44.6%
Alvin E. O'Konski Republican 1942 Re-elected Alvin E. O'Konski (R) 59.8%
Basil G. Kennedy (D) 40.2%

Wyoming 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
William H. Harrison
William H. Harrison (Wyoming Congressman)
William Henry Harrison was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. representative from Wyoming.-Political career:...

Republican 1950 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Edwin Keith Thomson
Edwin Keith Thomson
Edwin Keith Thomson was a United States Representative from Wyoming. Born in Newcastle, Wyoming, he attended the public schools in Beulah, Wyoming and Spearfish, South Dakota...

(R) 56.2%

Sam Tully (D) 43.8%
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