United States House election, 1944
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The U.S. House election, 1944 was an election for the United States House of Representatives
in 1944 which coincided with President
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's re-election to a fourth term.
Roosevelt's popularity allowed his Democratic Party to gain a total of twenty seats from the Republican and minor parties, cementing the Democratic majority. Also, Americans rallied behind allied success in World War II
, and in turn voted favorably for the administration's course of action.
Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk
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 1944 which coincided with President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's re-election to a fourth term.
Roosevelt's popularity allowed his Democratic Party to gain a total of twenty seats from the Republican and minor parties, cementing the Democratic majority. Also, Americans rallied behind allied success in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and in turn voted favorably for the administration's course of action.
Overall results
Party | Total seats (change) | Seat percentage | Popular vote | |
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Democratic Party | 242 | +20 | 55.6% | 50.6% |
Republican Party | 191 | -18 | 43.9% | 47.2% |
Farmer-Labor Party Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party was a political party in the United States state of Minnesota, the most successful and longest-lasting of the constituent elements of the national Farmer–Labor Party movement, which had a presence in other states... |
0 | -1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Other | 1 | +0 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
Progressive Party Wisconsin Progressive Party The Wisconsin Progressive Party , was a third party which briefly held a dominant role in Wisconsin politics. The Party was the brainchild of Philip La Follette and Robert M. La Follette, Jr., the sons of the famous Wisconsin Governor and Senator Robert M. La Follette, Sr.... |
1 | -1 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Totals | 435 | +0 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk
Separate elections
Some special elections were held on dates other than in November.Date ↑ | District | Reason | Results | Candidates |
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January 18, 1944 | James P. McGranery James P. McGranery James Patrick McGranery was an American lawyer and politician.-Biography:Born in Philadelphia, he served in World War I as an observation balloon pilot with the United States Army Air Service, and as an adjutant in the One Hundred and Eleventh Infantry... (D) resigned November 17, 1943 |
Republican gain Winner was subsequently redistricted to the 3rd district and re-elected in November. |
Joseph M. Pratt Joseph Marmaduke Pratt Joseph Marmaduke Pratt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 56.59% 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) 43.41% |
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J. William Ditter J. William Ditter John William Ditter was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) died November 21, 1943 |
Republican hold Winner was subsequently redistricted to the 16th district and re-elected in November. |
Samuel Kerns McConnell (R) 83.14%% Marvin B. Brunner (D) 16.86% |
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February 29, 1944 | Joseph A. Gavagan Joseph A. Gavagan Joseph Andrew Gavagan was a United States Representative from New York.Born in New York City, he attended the public and parochial schools and graduated from the law department of Fordham University in 1920... (D) resigned December 30, 1943 |
Democratic hold Winner was subsequently re-elected in November. |
James H. Torrens James H. Torrens James H. Torrens was a congressman and influential New York Tammany Hall figure in the first half of the 20th century.... (D) 53.49% William S. Bennet William S. Bennet William Stiles Bennet was a U.S. Representative from New York, father of Augustus Witschief Bennet.-Biography:Born in Port Jervis, New York, Bennet attended the common schools.... (R) 46.51% |
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March 7, 1944 | Lawrence Lewis (D) died December 9, 1943 | Republican gain Winner was subsequently re-elected in November. |
Dean M. Gillespie Dean M. Gillespie Dean Milton Gillespie was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Salina, Kansas, Gillespie attended the public schools and Salina Normal University.... (R) |
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March 14, 1944 | Henry B. Steagall Henry B. Steagall Henry Bascom Steagall was a United States Representative from Alabama. He was chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency and in 1933 co-sponsored the Glass–Steagall Act with Carter Glass, an act that introduced banking reforms and established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation .... (D) died November 22, 1943 |
Democratic hold Winner was subsequently re-elected in November. |
George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... (D) Unopposed |
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March 28, 1944 | John C. Nichols John Conover Nichols John Conover Nichols was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Biography:Born in Joplin, Missouri, Nichols attended the public schools in Joplin, Missouri, and Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the teachers college at Emporia, Kansas.He studied law in the office of his brother in Eufaula, Oklahoma.He... (D) resigned July 3, 1943 |
Democratic hold Winner was subsequently re-elected in November. |
William G. Stigler William G. Stigler William Grady Stigler was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Biography:Stigler was of on-quter Choctaw descent.Born in Stigler, Haskell County, Indian Territory , Stigler attended the public schools... (D) |
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June 6, 1944 | Thomas H. Cullen Thomas H. Cullen Thomas Henry Cullen was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended the local parochial schools, and graduated from St. Francis College in 1880. He became engaged in the marine insurance and shipping business, and was a member of the New York State Assembly from... (D) died March 1, 1944 |
Democratic hold Winner was subsequently redistricted to the 12th district and re-elected in November. |
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) 71.67% William G. Nolan (R) 28.33% |
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James A. O'Leary James A. O'Leary James Aloysius O'Leary was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.O'Leary was born in New Brighton, Staten Island. He unsuccessfully ran for a New York State Senate seat in 1930... (D) died March 16, 1944 |
Republican gain Winner was subsequently redistricted to the 16th district and re-elected in November. |
Ellsworth B. Buck Ellsworth B. Buck Ellsworth Brewer Buck was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Buck was born in Chicago. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1914. He was vice president of the New York City Board of Education from 1938 until 1942 and president from 1942 until 1944... (R) 57.0% Thomas V. Cantwell (D) 43.0% |
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June 13, 1944 | William H. Wheat William H. Wheat William Howard Wheat was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Kahoka, Missouri, Wheat attended the public schools of Brookfield and Chillicothe, Missouri, and Chaddock College and Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois.He served as clerk in clothing stores in Quincy and Bloomington,... (R) died January 16, 1944 |
Republican hold Winner was subsequently re-elected in November. |
Rolla C. McMillen Rolla C. McMillen Rolla Coral McMillen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Monticello, Illinois, McMillen attended the public schools of Monticello, Illinois , and the University of Illinois. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1906... (R) |
Alabama
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Frank W. Boykin Frank W. Boykin Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963.... |
Democratic | 1935 | Re-elected | Frank W. Boykin Frank W. Boykin Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963.... (D) Unopposed |
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George M. Grant George M. Grant George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | George M. Grant George M. Grant George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922... (D) Unopposed |
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George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... |
Democratic | March 14, 1944 (Special) |
Re-elected | George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... (D) Unopposed |
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Sam Hobbs Sam Hobbs Samuel Francis Hobbs was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Selma, Alabama, Hobbs attended the public schools, Callaway's Preparatory School, Marion Military Institute, and Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tennessee, graduating from the law department of the University of Alabama at... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Sam Hobbs Sam Hobbs Samuel Francis Hobbs was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Selma, Alabama, Hobbs attended the public schools, Callaway's Preparatory School, Marion Military Institute, and Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tennessee, graduating from the law department of the University of Alabama at... (D) 84.5% O. D. Beard (R) 15.5% |
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Joe Starnes Joe Starnes Joe Starnes was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.-Biography:Born in Guntersville, Alabama, Starnes attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1934 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Albert Rains Albert Rains Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and... (D) Unopposed |
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Pete Jarman Pete Jarman Peterson Bryant Jarman was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.-Early life:Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Jarman attended the public schools, the Normal College, Livingston, Alabama, and Southern University, Greensboro, Alabama... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Pete Jarman Pete Jarman Peterson Bryant Jarman was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.-Early life:Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Jarman attended the public schools, the Normal College, Livingston, Alabama, and Southern University, Greensboro, Alabama... (D) Unopposed |
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Carter Manasco Carter Manasco Carter Manasco was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Townley, Alabama, Manasco attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1927 and J.D. 1929. He was admitted to the bar the same year and began... |
Democratic | 1941 | Re-elected | Carter Manasco Carter Manasco Carter Manasco was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Townley, Alabama, Manasco attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1927 and J.D. 1929. He was admitted to the bar the same year and began... (D) 65.9% I. B. Burdick (R) 34.1% |
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John Sparkman John Sparkman John Jackson Sparkman was an American politician from the state of Alabama. A conservative Southern Democrat, Sparkman served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate from 1937 until 1979. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President as Adlai Stevenson's running mate in... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | John Sparkman John Sparkman John Jackson Sparkman was an American politician from the state of Alabama. A conservative Southern Democrat, Sparkman served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate from 1937 until 1979. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President as Adlai Stevenson's running mate in... (D) Unopposed |
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John P. Newsome John P. Newsome John Parks Newsome was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.-Biography:Newsome was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He spent his youth in Thompsons Station, Tennessee. He attended school there, and later attended Battle Ground Academy in nearby Franklin.Following graduation Newsome worked in a wholesale... |
Democratic | 1942 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Luther Patrick Luther Patrick Luther Patrick was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born near Decatur, Alabama, Patrick attended the public schools, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, and Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana.... (D) 81.7% H. H. Grooms (R) 18.3% |
Arizona
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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John R. Murdock John R. Murdock John Robert Murdock was a U.S. Representative from Arizona.Born in Homestead near Lewistown, Missouri, Murdock attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | John R. Murdock John R. Murdock John Robert Murdock was a U.S. Representative from Arizona.Born in Homestead near Lewistown, Missouri, Murdock attended the public schools.... (D) 35.3% Richard F. Harless Richard F. Harless Richard Fielding Harless was a U.S. Representative from Arizona.Born in Kelsey, Texas, Harless moved to Thatcher, Arizona, in 1917 and attended the grade and high schools.He graduated from University of Arizona in 1928.... (D) 34.5% Margaret Adams Rockwell (R) 15.5% A. M. Ward (R) 14.5% A. Walter Gehres (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Richard F. Harless Richard F. Harless Richard Fielding Harless was a U.S. Representative from Arizona.Born in Kelsey, Texas, Harless moved to Thatcher, Arizona, in 1917 and attended the grade and high schools.He graduated from University of Arizona in 1928.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected |
Arkansas
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel C. Gathings Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929... (D) Unopposed |
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Wilbur Mills Wilbur Mills Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Wilbur Mills Wilbur Mills Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas... (D) Unopposed |
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J. William Fulbright J. William Fulbright James William Fulbright was a United States Senator representing Arkansas from 1945 to 1975.Fulbright was a Southern Democrat and a staunch multilateralist who supported the creation of the United Nations and the longest serving chairman in the history of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee... |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
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) 63.3% Tom Sullivan (R) 36.7% |
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William Fadjo Cravens William Fadjo Cravens William Fadjo Cravens was a United States Congressman . He was born on February 15, 1899 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was the son of Arkansas Congressman William B. Cravens. William Fadjo Cravens attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Pittsburgh; he also attended Washington & Lee... |
Democratic | 1943 | Re-elected | William Fadjo Cravens William Fadjo Cravens William Fadjo Cravens was a United States Congressman . He was born on February 15, 1899 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was the son of Arkansas Congressman William B. Cravens. William Fadjo Cravens attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Pittsburgh; he also attended Washington & Lee... (D) Unopposed |
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Brooks Hays Brooks Hays Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Brooks Hays Brooks Hays Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas.... (D) 87.1% Lonzo A. Ross (R) 12.9% |
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William F. Norrell William F. Norrell William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | William F. Norrell William F. Norrell William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the... (D) Unopposed |
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Oren Harris Oren Harris Oren Harris was a U.S. Representative and United States District Court Judge from Arkansas.-Background:Born in Belton, Arkansas, Harris attended public schools in Prescott, Arkansas.... |
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 |
California
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Result | Candidates |
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Clarence F. Lea Clarence F. Lea Clarence Frederick Lea was a U.S. Representative from California.Born near Highland Springs, California, in southwestern Lake County, Lea attended Lakeport Academy in Lakeport, and Stanford University. He obtained a degree in law from the University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, in 1898... |
Democratic | 1916 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1916 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1916 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, 1916... |
Re-elected | Clarence F. Lea Clarence F. Lea Clarence Frederick Lea was a U.S. Representative from California.Born near Highland Springs, California, in southwestern Lake County, Lea attended Lakeport Academy in Lakeport, and Stanford University. He obtained a degree in law from the University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, in 1898... (D) Unopposed |
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Clair Engle Clair Engle Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield... |
Democratic | 1943 | Re-elected | Clair Engle Clair Engle Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield... (D) 63.8% Jesse M. Mayo (R) 36.2% |
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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) Unopposed | |
Thomas Rolph Thomas Rolph Thomas Rolph was a United States Representative from California. He was born in San Francisco, California. His older brother, James Rolph, Jr., who would be elected as Mayor of San Francisco in 1911 and later as Governor of California in 1930.Rolph attended public schools and graduated from... |
Republican | 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1940 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1940 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, 1940... |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Franck R. Havenner Franck R. Havenner Franck Roberts Havenner was a six term United States Representative from California's 4th congressional district beginning in 1936. He is a graduate from Columbian College... (D) 50.1% Thomas Rolph (R) 49.9% |
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Richard J. Welch Richard J. Welch Richard Joseph Welch was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Monroe County, New York, Welch was educated in the public schools.He moved to California in early boyhood and settled in San Francisco.... |
Republican | 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1926 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1926 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, 1926... |
Re-elected | Richard J. Welch Richard J. Welch Richard Joseph Welch was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Monroe County, New York, Welch was educated in the public schools.He moved to California in early boyhood and settled in San Francisco.... (R) Unopposed |
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Albert E. Carter Albert E. Carter Albert Edward Carter was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Lemoncove, near Visalia, Tulare County, California. He attended the public schools was graduated from San Jose State Normal School in 1903. He taught school six years and then was graduated from the law... |
Republican | 1924 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1924 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1924 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, 1924... |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 52.0% Albert E. Carter (R) 48.0% |
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John H. Tolan John H. Tolan John Harvey Tolan was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in St. Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, Tolan attended the public schools.He moved to Anaconda, Montana, in 1897.... |
Democratic | 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1934 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1934 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1934... |
Re-elected | John H. Tolan John H. Tolan John Harvey Tolan was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in St. Peter, Nicollet County, Minnesota, Tolan attended the public schools.He moved to Anaconda, Montana, in 1897.... (D) 57.9% Chesley M. Walter (R) 42.1% |
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Jack Z. Anderson Jack Z. Anderson John Zuinglius Anderson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Oakland, California, Anderson moved with his parents to Santa Cruz, California, the same year, and to San Jose, California, in 1913, attended the public schools.He was graduated from San Jose High School in 1923.He moved to... |
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 | Jack Z. Anderson Jack Z. Anderson John Zuinglius Anderson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Oakland, California, Anderson moved with his parents to Santa Cruz, California, the same year, and to San Jose, California, in 1913, attended the public schools.He was graduated from San Jose High School in 1923.He moved to... (R) 56.5% Arthur L. Johnson (D) 43.5% |
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Bertrand W. Gearhart Bertrand W. Gearhart Bertrand Wesley "Bud" Gearhart was an American lawyer and politician. Gearhart, a Republican, served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1935 to 1949.-Background:... |
Republican | 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1934 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1934 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1934... |
Re-elected | Bertrand W. Gearhart Bertrand W. Gearhart Bertrand Wesley "Bud" Gearhart was an American lawyer and politician. Gearhart, a Republican, served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1935 to 1949.-Background:... (R) Unopposed |
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Alfred J. Elliott Alfred J. Elliott Alfred James Elliott was a Democratic Representative from California.He was born in Guinda, California and moved with his parents to Winters, California, in 1901, and to Tulare, California, in 1910, where he resided until his death in 1973. He worked as a farmer and livestock breeder and was the... |
Democratic | 1937 | Re-elected | Alfred J. Elliott Alfred J. Elliott Alfred James Elliott was a Democratic Representative from California.He was born in Guinda, California and moved with his parents to Winters, California, in 1901, and to Tulare, California, in 1910, where he resided until his death in 1973. He worked as a farmer and livestock breeder and was the... (D) Unopposed |
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George E. Outland George E. Outland George Elmer Outland was a Democratic United States Congressman from California.-Biography:George Elmer Outland was born in Santa Paula, Ventura County, California, on October 8, 1906. He attended public schools and Whittier College in California, where he received an A.B., in 1928. He received... |
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 | George E. Outland George E. Outland George Elmer Outland was a Democratic United States Congressman from California.-Biography:George Elmer Outland was born in Santa Paula, Ventura County, California, on October 8, 1906. He attended public schools and Whittier College in California, where he received an A.B., in 1928. He received... (D) 56.0% Fred J. Hart (R) 44.0% |
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Jerry Voorhis Jerry Voorhis Horace Jeremiah "Jerry" Voorhis was a Democratic politician from California. He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1947, representing the 12th Congressional district in Los Angeles County... |
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 | Jerry Voorhis Jerry Voorhis Horace Jeremiah "Jerry" Voorhis was a Democratic politician from California. He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1947, representing the 12th Congressional district in Los Angeles County... (D) 55.3% Roy P. McLaughlin (R) 44.7% |
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Norris Poulson Norris Poulson C. Norris Poulson served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1953 to 1961, after having been a California State Assemblyman and then a member of the United States Congress for eight years... |
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... |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Ned R. Healy Ned R. Healy Not to be confused with Don R. Healy, Los Angeles labor leader of the 1940s and 1950s.Ned Romeyn Healy , who went by Ned R. Healy, was a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council in 1943 and 1944 and a member of Congress from 1945 to 1947.-Biography:Healy was born August 9, 1905, in... (D) 55.0% Norris Poulson (R) 45.0% |
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Thomas F. Ford Thomas F. Ford Thomas Francis Ford of California was a member of the U.S. Congress, an editor, a specialist in international trade and the only person ever sent to the Los Angeles City Council by a write-in vote.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1932 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1932 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1932... |
Retired Democratic hold |
Helen Gahagan Douglas (D) 51.6% William D. Campbell (R) 48.4% |
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John M. Costello John M. Costello John Martin Costello was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Los Angeles, California, Costello attended the public schools.He was graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, in 1924.... |
Democratic | 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1934 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1934 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1934... |
Lost renomination Republican gain |
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) 56.8% Hal Styles (D) 41.7% Johannes Nielson-Lange (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.5% |
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Will Rogers, Jr. Will Rogers, Jr. William Vann Rogers, generally known as Will Rogers, Jr. , was a son of legendary humorist Will Rogers and his wife, the former Betty Blake . He was a Democratic U. S. Representative from California from January 3, 1943 until May 23, 1944, when he resigned to return to the United States Army... |
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... |
Resigned to serve in U. S. Army Democratic hold |
Ellis E. Patterson Ellis E. Patterson Ellis Ellwood Patterson was a one-term Democratic California congressman. Born in Yuba City, California, he served as representative between 1945 and 1947. Patterson also served in the California State Assembly. He was also the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of California, 1939-43.-External links:*... (D) 54.1% Jesse Randolph Kellems (R) 45.9% |
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Cecil R. King Cecil R. King Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969... |
Democratic | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | Cecil R. King Cecil R. King Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969... (D) Unopposed |
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William Ward Johnson William Ward Johnson William Ward Johnson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Brighton, Washington County, Iowa, Johnson attended the public schools at Brighton and at Twin Falls, Idaho, and the University of California at Berkeley in 1913 and 1914.He was graduated from the law school of the University... |
Republican | 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1940 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1940 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, 1940... |
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Clyde Doyle Clyde Doyle Clyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern... (D) 55.7% William Ward Johnson (R) 44.3% |
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Chet Holifield | Democratic | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | Chet Holifield (D) 71.8% Carlton H. Casjens (R) 28.2% |
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John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University... |
Republican | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1938. Republicans gained four districts.... |
Re-elected | John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University... (R) 51.8% Archibald B. Young (D) 46.5% Charles H. Randall (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.7% |
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Harry R. Sheppard Harry R. Sheppard Harry Richard Sheppard was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public schools.He studied law.He was employed in transportation department of the Santa Fe Railroad.... |
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) 58.5% Earl S. Webb (R) 41.5% |
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John J. Phillips John J. Phillips John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office... |
Republican | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | John J. Phillips John J. Phillips John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office... (R) Unopposed |
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Edouard Izac Edouard Izac Edouard Victor Michel Izac was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War I, a Representative from California and a Medal of Honor recipient.-Biography:... |
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 | Edouard Izac Edouard Izac Edouard Victor Michel Izac was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War I, a Representative from California and a Medal of Honor recipient.-Biography:... (D) 55.1% James B. Abbey (R) 44.9% |
Colorado
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Dean M. Gillespie Dean M. Gillespie Dean Milton Gillespie was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Salina, Kansas, Gillespie attended the public schools and Salina Normal University.... |
Republican | June 13, 1944 (Special) |
Re-elected | Dean M. Gillespie Dean M. Gillespie Dean Milton Gillespie was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Salina, Kansas, Gillespie attended the public schools and Salina Normal University.... (R) 51.8% Charles A. Graham (D) 47.8% Edgar P. Sherman (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... ) 0.5% |
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William S. Hill William S. Hill William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins.... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | William S. Hill William S. Hill William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins.... (R) 62.3% David J. Miller (D) 36.7% Benjamin F. O'Brien (I) 0.6% William E. Randall (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% |
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John Chenoweth John Chenoweth John Edgar Chenoweth was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Colorado, serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a state judge.... |
Republican | 1940 | 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) 56.3% Arthur M. Winnell (D) 43.7% |
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Robert F. Rockwell Robert F. Rockwell Robert Fay Rockwell was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Cortland, New York, Rockwell attended the public schools of New York State, the Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Princeton University.He moved to Paonia, Colorado, in 1907 and engaged in cattle raising and fruit... |
Republican | 1941 | Re-elected | Robert F. Rockwell Robert F. Rockwell Robert Fay Rockwell was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Cortland, New York, Rockwell attended the public schools of New York State, the Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Princeton University.He moved to Paonia, Colorado, in 1907 and engaged in cattle raising and fruit... (R) 61.7% John L. Heuschkel (D) 38.3% |
Connecticut
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William J. Miller William J. Miller William Jennings Miller was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in North Andover, Massachusetts, Miller attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Herman P. Kopplemann Herman P. Kopplemann Herman Paul Kopplemann was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Odessa, Russia, Kopplemann immigrated to the United States in 1882 with his parents, who settled in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended the grade and high schools. He engaged as publishers' agent for newspapers and magazines... (D) 54.0% William J. Miller (R) 46.0% |
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John D. McWilliams John D. McWilliams John Dacher Mcwilliams was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Norwich, Connecticut, Mcwilliams attended the public schools and Norwich Free Academy.He was graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1910.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Chase G. Woodhouse Chase G. Woodhouse Chase Going Woodhouse was an educator and Congresswoman from the Second Congressional District in Connecticut. She was the second woman elected to Congress from Connecticut, and the first elected as a Democrat.Woodhouse graduated from Science Hill School, Shelbyville, Kentucky, 1908... (D) 51.2% John D. McWilliams (R) 48.8% |
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Ranulf Compton Ranulf Compton Ranulf Compton was a United States Representative from Connecticut.He attended the public schools at Indianapolis, Indiana and was graduated from the Howe Military School, Howe, Indiana in 1899. After graduation, he attended Harvard University. He engaged in banking and finance in New York and... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
James P. Geelan James P. Geelan James Patrick Geelan was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Geelan attended the public schools of New Haven, Connecticut, and was graduated from St... (D) 51.5% Ranulf Compton (R) 48.5% |
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Clare Boothe Luce Clare Boothe Luce Clare Boothe Luce was an American playwright, editor, journalist, ambassador, socialite and U.S. Congresswoman, representing the state of Connecticut.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Clare Boothe Luce Clare Boothe Luce Clare Boothe Luce was an American playwright, editor, journalist, ambassador, socialite and U.S. Congresswoman, representing the state of Connecticut.-Early life:... (R) 49.9% Margaret Connor (D) 48.9% Stanley W. Mahew (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.2% |
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Joseph E. Talbot Joseph E. Talbot Joseph Edward Talbot was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Talbot attended the public schools. He was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1922 and from Yale Law School in 1925. He was admitted to the bar in 1925 and commenced practice... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Joseph E. Talbot Joseph E. Talbot Joseph Edward Talbot was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Talbot attended the public schools. He was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1922 and from Yale Law School in 1925. He was admitted to the bar in 1925 and commenced practice... (R) 52.3% Peter M. Higgins (D) 47.7% |
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B. J. Monkiewicz B. J. Monkiewicz Boleslaus Joseph Monkiewicz was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Syracuse, New York, Monkiewicz moved with his parents to New Britain, Connecticut, in 1899. He attended the public schools and was graduated from New Britain High School in 1917... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Joseph F. Ryter Joseph F. Ryter Joseph Francis Ryter was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Ryter attended the parochial schools and St... (D) 51.2% B. J. Monkiewicz (R) 48.0% John W. Ring (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.7% |
Delaware
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Earle D. Willey Earle D. Willey Earle Dukes Willey was an American lawyer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.-Early life and family:... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Philip A. Traynor Philip A. Traynor Dr. Philip Andrew Traynor was an American dentist and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served two terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware.... (D) 50.3% Earle D. Willey (R) 49.3% Harold H. Vigneulle (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% |
Florida
Florida redistricted for this cycle, converting the 6th seat it had previously gained at reapportionment from an at-large seat to an additional district near Fort Lauderdale.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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J. Hardin Peterson J. Hardin Peterson James Hardin Peterson was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Peterson was born in Batesburg, South Carolina. His family moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1903, and he attended the public schools there. Peterson graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1914... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | J. Hardin Peterson J. Hardin Peterson James Hardin Peterson was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Peterson was born in Batesburg, South Carolina. His family moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1903, and he attended the public schools there. Peterson graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1914... (D) Unopposed |
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Emory H. Price Emory H. Price Emory Hilliard Price was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Bostwick, Florida, Price attended the public schools of Duval County, Florida. He was graduated from Jacksonville Law College in 1936. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Jacksonville, Florida... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Emory H. Price Emory H. Price Emory Hilliard Price was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Bostwick, Florida, Price attended the public schools of Duval County, Florida. He was graduated from Jacksonville Law College in 1936. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Jacksonville, Florida... (D) Unopposed |
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Robert L. F. Sikes Robert L. F. Sikes Robert Lee Fulton Sikes was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Isabella, near Sylvester, Georgia, Sikes attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Robert L. F. Sikes Robert L. F. Sikes Robert Lee Fulton Sikes was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Isabella, near Sylvester, Georgia, Sikes attended the public schools.... (D) Unopposed |
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Pat Cannon Pat Cannon Pat Cannon was a United States Representative from Florida. His full name was Arthur Patrick Cannon. He was born in Powder Springs, Georgia. Later, he moved to Laurens County, South Carolina where he attended the public schools... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Pat Cannon Pat Cannon Pat Cannon was a United States Representative from Florida. His full name was Arthur Patrick Cannon. He was born in Powder Springs, Georgia. Later, he moved to Laurens County, South Carolina where he attended the public schools... (D) 72.0% Edith Shaffer Stearns (R) 28.0% |
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Joe Hendricks Joe Hendricks Joseph Edward Hendricks was a United States Representative from Florida. He was born at Lake Butler, Florida where he attended the rural schools and Montverde School. He also attended Stetson University in De Land, Florida and graduated with an undergraduate degree in 1930 and a graduate degree... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Joe Hendricks Joe Hendricks Joseph Edward Hendricks was a United States Representative from Florida. He was born at Lake Butler, Florida where he attended the rural schools and Montverde School. He also attended Stetson University in De Land, Florida and graduated with an undergraduate degree in 1930 and a graduate degree... (D) 67.5% Emory Akerman (R) 32.5% |
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Robert A. Green Robert A. Green Robert Alexis Green was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Lake Butler, Bradford County , Florida, Green attended the rural schools.... Redistricted from At-large |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired to run for Governor Democratic hold |
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) 69.7% Edward W. Greb (R) 30.3% |
Georgia
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Hugh Peterson Hugh Peterson Hugh Peterson was a U.S. political figure and lawyer from the state of Georgia.Peterson was born near Ailey, Georgia in 1898 and attended the Brewton Parker Institute in Mount Vernon, Georgia and the University of Georgia in Athens. He studied law, gained admission to the state bar in 1921 and... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Hugh Peterson Hugh Peterson Hugh Peterson was a U.S. political figure and lawyer from the state of Georgia.Peterson was born near Ailey, Georgia in 1898 and attended the Brewton Parker Institute in Mount Vernon, Georgia and the University of Georgia in Athens. He studied law, gained admission to the state bar in 1921 and... (D) Unopposed |
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Edward E. Cox Edward E. Cox Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules... |
Democratic | 1924 | Re-elected | Edward E. Cox Edward E. Cox Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules... (D) Unopposed |
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Stephen Pace Stephen Pace Olin Stephen Pace was an American politician and lawyer.Pace was born near Dawson, Georgia. He attended the Georgia School of Technology and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens in 1914 with a Bachelor of Laws degree... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Stephen Pace Stephen Pace Olin Stephen Pace was an American politician and lawyer.Pace was born near Dawson, Georgia. He attended the Georgia School of Technology and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens in 1914 with a Bachelor of Laws degree... (D) Unopposed |
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Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp was an American politician, educator and lawyer.-Biography:Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during the seventeenth century... |
Democratic | 1939 | Re-elected | Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp Albert Sidney Camp was an American politician, educator and lawyer.-Biography:Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during the seventeenth century... (D) Unopposed |
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Robert Ramspeck Robert Ramspeck Robert C. Word Ramspeck was an American politician and businessman.-Biography:Ramspeck was born in Decatur, Georgia. As a young man he was a federal police officer. He was admitted to the bar in 1920. He would go on to be a Democratic congressman from Georgia from 1929 to 1945. In the period of... |
Democratic | 1929 | Re-elected | Robert Ramspeck Robert Ramspeck Robert C. Word Ramspeck was an American politician and businessman.-Biography:Ramspeck was born in Decatur, Georgia. As a young man he was a federal police officer. He was admitted to the bar in 1920. He would go on to be a Democratic congressman from Georgia from 1929 to 1945. In the period of... (D) 94.5% Henry A. Alexander (I) 5.5% |
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Carl Vinson Carl Vinson Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1914 | Re-elected | Carl Vinson Carl Vinson Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives... (D) Unopposed |
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Malcolm C. Tarver Malcolm C. Tarver Malcolm Connor Tarver was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Rural Vale, Georgia, Tarver attended the public schools.He was graduated from the law department of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, in 1904.... |
Democratic | 1926 | Re-elected | Malcolm C. Tarver Malcolm C. Tarver Malcolm Connor Tarver was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Rural Vale, Georgia, Tarver attended the public schools.He was graduated from the law department of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, in 1904.... (D) Unopposed |
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John S. Gibson John S. Gibson John Strickland Gibson was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Folkston, Georgia, Gibson attended the common schools.... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | John S. Gibson John S. Gibson John Strickland Gibson was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Folkston, Georgia, Gibson attended the common schools.... (D) Unopposed |
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B. Frank Whelchel B. Frank Whelchel Benjamin Frank Whelchel was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Lumpkin County, near Gainesville, Georgia, Whelchel attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1934 | Retired Democratic hold |
John Stephens Wood John Stephens Wood John Stephens Wood was an American politician from the state of Georgia, USA. He served in the United States House of Representatives, 1931–1935 and 1945–1953.... (D) Unopposed |
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Paul Brown Paul Brown (Georgia politician) Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia... |
Democratic | 1933 | Re-elected | Paul Brown Paul Brown (Georgia politician) Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia... (D) Unopposed |
Idaho
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Compton I. White Compton I. White Compton Ignatius White, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Idaho, who served in the United States House of Representatives, chairing a committee.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | Compton I. White Compton I. White Compton Ignatius White, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Idaho, who served in the United States House of Representatives, chairing a committee.-Biography:... (D) 56.6% Robert L. Brainard (R) 43.4% |
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Henry C. Dworshak | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Henry C. Dworshak (R) 52.3% Phil J. Evans (D) 47.7% |
Illinois
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William L. Dawson | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | William L. Dawson (D) 62.0% William E. King (R) 38.0% |
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William A. Rowan William A. Rowan William A. Rowan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1943 to 1947. He previously served as a member of the Chicago City Council from 1927 to 1942. He was a resident of Chicago's East Side community.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | William A. Rowan William A. Rowan William A. Rowan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1943 to 1947. He previously served as a member of the Chicago City Council from 1927 to 1942. He was a resident of Chicago's East Side community.... (D) 57.3% Thomas J. Downs (R) 42.7% |
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Fred E. Busbey Fred E. Busbey Fred Ernst Busbey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Tuscola, Illinois, Busbey attended the public schools, Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Edward A. Kelly Edward A. Kelly Edward Austin Kelly of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1931–43, 1945-47. He was a Democrat.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-01-21... (D) 52.0% Fred E. Busbey (R) 48.0% |
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Martin Gorski Martin Gorski Martin Gorski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Poland, Gorski immigrated in 1889 to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois. Gorski graduated from business college and from Chicago Law School in 1917. He was admitted to the bar in 1917 and set up a... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Martin Gorski Martin Gorski Martin Gorski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Poland, Gorski immigrated in 1889 to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois. Gorski graduated from business college and from Chicago Law School in 1917. He was admitted to the bar in 1917 and set up a... (D) 80.4% Leo J. Kozicki (R) 19.6% |
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Adolph J. Sabath Adolph J. Sabath Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B... |
Democratic | 1906 | Re-elected | Adolph J. Sabath Adolph J. Sabath Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B... (D) 76.3% Max Price (R) 23.7% |
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Thomas J. O'Brien | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Thomas J. O'Brien (D) 59.9% Charles J. Anderson, Jr. (R) 39.7% Iva J. Henderson (I) 0.4% |
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Vacant | Leonard W. Schuetz Leonard W. Schuetz Leonard William Schuetz was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Posen, Germany , SchuetzIn 1888 immigrated to the United States with his father, who settled in Chicago, Illinois.... (D) died February 13, 1944 Democratic hold |
William W. Link William W. Link William Walter Link was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Swiec, Poland, Link immigrated to the United States in 1897 with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois.... (D) 54.6% Charles H. Garland (R) 45.4% |
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Thomas S. Gordon Thomas S. Gordon Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Thomas S. Gordon Thomas S. Gordon Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St... (D) 79.2% John F. Uczciwek (R) 20.8% |
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Charles S. Dewey Charles S. Dewey Charles Schuveldt Dewey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Cadiz, Ohio, Dewey moved in infancy to Chicago, Illinois.He attended public schools and St. Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire.... |
Republican | 1940 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Alexander J. Resa Alexander J. Resa Alexander John Resa was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Resa attended the public schools of Chicago, Illinois, and St. Joseph's College, Kirkwood, Missouri. He was graduated from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, in 1911. He was admitted to the bar... (D) 52.8% Charles S. Dewey (R) 47.2% |
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Ralph E. Church Ralph E. Church Ralph Edwin Church , a U.S. Congressman, was born in Vermilion County, Illinois. Church, a Republican, represented the 10th and 13th Congressional districts of Illinois in the U.S. Congress. Congressman Church was also a candidate for U.S Senator in 1940... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Ralph E. Church Ralph E. Church Ralph Edwin Church , a U.S. Congressman, was born in Vermilion County, Illinois. Church, a Republican, represented the 10th and 13th Congressional districts of Illinois in the U.S. Congress. Congressman Church was also a candidate for U.S Senator in 1940... (R) 55.8% Curtis D. MacDougall (D) 44.2% |
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Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed... (R) 66.2% Otto Joseph Hruby, Jr. (D) 33.8% |
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Noah M. Mason Noah M. Mason Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Noah M. Mason Noah M. Mason Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district... (R) 61.0% Herbert J. Max (D) 39.0% |
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Leo E. Allen Leo E. Allen Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and... |
Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | Leo E. Allen Leo E. Allen Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and... (R) 70.0% Garett J. Schutt (D) 30.0% |
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Anton J. Johnson Anton J. Johnson Anton Joseph Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Peoria, Illinois, Johnson attended the public schools and the School of Agriculture of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He served as first sergeant, Fifth Infantry, Company G, Illinois National Guard from 1898... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Anton J. Johnson Anton J. Johnson Anton Joseph Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Peoria, Illinois, Johnson attended the public schools and the School of Agriculture of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He served as first sergeant, Fifth Infantry, Company G, Illinois National Guard from 1898... (R) 54.4% Carl M. Seaberg (D) 45.6% |
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Robert B. Chiperfield Robert B. Chiperfield Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert B. Chiperfield Robert B. Chiperfield Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during... (R) 59.3% Ray Simpkins (D) 40.7% |
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Everett Dirksen Everett Dirksen Everett McKinley Dirksen was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate... |
Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | Everett Dirksen Everett Dirksen Everett McKinley Dirksen was an American politician of the Republican Party. He represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate... (R) 59.0% M. R. Clark (D) 41.0% |
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Leslie C. Arends | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Leslie C. Arends (R) 66.3% Ruth G. Fillingham (D) 33.7% |
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Jessie Sumner Jessie Sumner Jessie Sumner was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Milford, Illinois, Sumner attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Jessie Sumner Jessie Sumner Jessie Sumner was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Milford, Illinois, Sumner attended the public schools.... (R) 56.9% Carl B. Jewell (D) 43.1% |
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Rolla C. McMillen Rolla C. McMillen Rolla Coral McMillen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Monticello, Illinois, McMillen attended the public schools of Monticello, Illinois , and the University of Illinois. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1906... |
Republican | June 13, 1944 (Special) |
Re-elected | Rolla C. McMillen Rolla C. McMillen Rolla Coral McMillen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Monticello, Illinois, McMillen attended the public schools of Monticello, Illinois , and the University of Illinois. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1906... (R) 55.8% George M. Brown (D) 44.2% |
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Sid Simpson Sid Simpson Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Sid Simpson Sid Simpson Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School.... (R) 55.6% Don Irving (D) 44.4% |
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George Evan Howell George Evan Howell George Evan Howell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and judge on the United States Court of Claims.Born in Marion, Illinois, Howell attended the public schools at Villa Grove, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | George Evan Howell George Evan Howell George Evan Howell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and judge on the United States Court of Claims.Born in Marion, Illinois, Howell attended the public schools at Villa Grove, Illinois.... (R) 55.7% Thomas L. Jarrett (D) 44.3% |
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Calvin D. Johnson Calvin D. Johnson Calvin Dean Johnson was a U.S. Representative from IllinoisBorn in Fordsville, Kentucky, Johnson moved with his parents to St. Clair County, Illinois, in 1904, and attended public schools. He engaged in the general contracting business 1922-1944. He served as member of the St. Clair County School... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Melvin Price (D) 50.8% Calvin D. Johnson (R) 49.2% |
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Charles W. Vursell Charles W. Vursell Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904.... |
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) 54.7% J. E. McMackin (D) 45.3% |
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James V. Heidinger James V. Heidinger James Vandaveer Heidinger was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He was born on a farm near Mount Erie, Illinois, he attended the rural schools, Northern Illinois Normal School, De Kalb, Illinois, and Valparaiso University. He taught in the rural schools of Wayne County, Illinois... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | James V. Heidinger James V. Heidinger James Vandaveer Heidinger was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He was born on a farm near Mount Erie, Illinois, he attended the rural schools, Northern Illinois Normal School, De Kalb, Illinois, and Valparaiso University. He taught in the rural schools of Wayne County, Illinois... (R) 58.2% Early C. Phelps (D) 41.8% |
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C. W. Bishop C. W. Bishop Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | C. W. Bishop C. W. Bishop Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning... (R) 53.5% Kent E. Keller (D) 46.5% |
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Stephen A. Day Stephen A. Day Stephen Albion Day was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Canton, Ohio, Day attended the public schools at Canton, the University School at Cleveland, Ohio, and Asheville School. He graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1905, and subsequently served as secretary to... |
Republican | 1940 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Emily T. Douglas (D) 52.3% Stephen A. Day (R) 47.4% Walter Klobuchar (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% Elizabeth Stephens Carr (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% |
Indiana
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Ray J. Madden Ray J. Madden Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Ray J. Madden Ray J. Madden Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B... (D) 61.3% Otto G. Fifield (R) 38.1% J. Ralston Miller (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% Arthur B. Frame (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% |
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Charles A. Halleck Charles A. Halleck Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana.... |
Republican | 1935 | Re-elected | Charles A. Halleck Charles A. Halleck Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana.... (R) 61.6% James Otis Cox (D) 37.9% John W. 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... ) 0.5% |
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Robert A. Grant Robert A. Grant Robert Allen Grant was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, and later a United States federal judge.Born near Bourbon, Indiana, Grant moved to Hamlet, Indiana, in 1912 and to South Bend, Indiana, in 1922.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert A. Grant Robert A. Grant Robert Allen Grant was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, and later a United States federal judge.Born near Bourbon, Indiana, Grant moved to Hamlet, Indiana, in 1912 and to South Bend, Indiana, in 1922.... (R) 51.7% Marshall F. Kizer (D) 47.7% Granville B. Leeke (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.6% |
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George W. Gillie George W. Gillie George W. Gillie was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Berwickshire, Scotland, Gillie moved to the United States with his parents, who settled in Kankakee, Illinois, in 1882 and in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1884.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | George W. Gillie George W. Gillie George W. Gillie was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Berwickshire, Scotland, Gillie moved to the United States with his parents, who settled in Kankakee, Illinois, in 1882 and in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1884.... (R) 59.9% Robert W. Bushee (D) 39.6% J. M. Dawson (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Forest A. Harness | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Forest A. Harness (R) 53.1% Bennett H. Rockey (D) 45.1% Jasper A. Huffman (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.8% |
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Noble J. Johnson Noble J. Johnson Noble Jacob Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Noble J. Johnson Noble J. Johnson Noble Jacob Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and a judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.... (R) 55.2% Olis G. Jamison (D) 44.4% Pliny Cox (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Gerald W. Landis Gerald W. Landis Gerald Wayne Landis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Bloomfield, Indiana, Landis attended the public schools of Linton, Indiana.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Gerald W. Landis Gerald W. Landis Gerald Wayne Landis was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Bloomfield, Indiana, Landis attended the public schools of Linton, Indiana.... (R) 53.9% Arthur H. Greenwood (D) 45.6% C. Manson Mood (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Charles M. La Follette Charles M. La Follette Charles Marion La Follette was an American lawyer and politician from Indiana. His great-grandfather was William Heilman, who was in the United States House of Representatives from Indiana... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Charles M. La Follette Charles M. La Follette Charles Marion La Follette was an American lawyer and politician from Indiana. His great-grandfather was William Heilman, who was in the United States House of Representatives from Indiana... (R) 52.0% Charles J. Eichel (D) 47.6% C. Dana Malpass (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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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) 55.6% George W. Elliott (D) 43.7% Garnett Jewell (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.7% |
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Raymond S. Springer Raymond S. Springer Raymond Smiley Springer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Rush County, near Dunreith, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, and Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.He was graduated from the Indiana Law School at Indianapolis... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Raymond S. Springer Raymond S. Springer Raymond Smiley Springer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Rush County, near Dunreith, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, and Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.He was graduated from the Indiana Law School at Indianapolis... (R) 54.3% Sidney E. Baker (D) 44.5% Eugene S. Lewis (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.1% |
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Louis Ludlow Louis Ludlow Louis Leon Ludlow was a Democratic Indiana congressman; he proposed a constitutional amendment early in 1938 requiring a national referendum on any U.S. declaration of war except in cases of direct attack... |
Democratic | 1928 | Re-elected | Louis Ludlow Louis Ludlow Louis Leon Ludlow was a Democratic Indiana congressman; he proposed a constitutional amendment early in 1938 requiring a national referendum on any U.S. declaration of war except in cases of direct attack... (D) 51.1% Judson L. Stark (R) 48.6% Ralph E. Webber (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 |
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Thomas E. Martin Thomas E. Martin Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Thomas E. Martin Thomas E. Martin Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.... (R) 56.7% Clair A. Williams (D) 43.3% |
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Henry O. Talle Henry O. Talle Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Henry O. Talle Henry O. Talle Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:... (R) 55.9% George C. Classen (D) 44.1% |
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John W. Gwynne John W. Gwynne John Williams Gwynne was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district, and a Federal Trade Commission member and chairman during the Eisenhower Administration.- Personal background :... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | John W. Gwynne John W. Gwynne John Williams Gwynne was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district, and a Federal Trade Commission member and chairman during the Eisenhower Administration.- Personal background :... (R) 56.8% William D. Kearney (D) 43.2% |
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Karl M. Le Compte Karl M. Le Compte Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Karl M. Le Compte Karl M. Le Compte Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958.... (R) 54.9% Harold J. Fleck (D) 45.1% |
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Paul Cunningham | Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Paul Cunningham (R) 54.1% Ralph N. Lynch (D) 45.8% Betty Ann Paddock (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... ) 0.2% |
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Fred C. Gilchrist Fred C. Gilchrist Fred Cramer Gilchrist was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa, from 1931 to 1945.Born in California, Pennsylvania, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Gilchrist moved with his parents to Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 1871.He attended the public schools. He graduated from State Teachers'... |
Republican | 1930 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
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) 58.8% Charles Hanna (D) 41.1% William F. Leonard (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... ) 0.1% |
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Ben F. Jensen Ben F. Jensen Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Ben F. Jensen Ben F. Jensen Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S... (R) 61.5% Albert McGinn (D) 38.4% Carl O. Nelson (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... ) 0.04% |
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Charles B. Hoeven Charles B. Hoeven Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Charles B. Hoeven Charles B. Hoeven Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa... (R) 56.2% Lester S. Gillete (D) 43.8% E. A. Donelson (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... ) 0.03% |
Kansas
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William P. Lambertson William P. Lambertson William Purnell Lambertson was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Fairview, Kansas, Lambertson attended the public schools, Ottawa University, and the law school of the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.He served as member of the State house of... |
Republican | 1928 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
Albert M. Cole Albert M. Cole Albert McDonald Cole was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Moberly, Missouri, Cole moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1909. He attended the grade schools of Topeka, Kansas, Sabetha High School, and Washburn University, in Topeka. He earned his LL.B. at University of Chicago Law School in 1925... (R) 67.3% Ralph Ulm (D) 32.7% |
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Errett P. Scrivner Errett P. Scrivner Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri.... |
Republican | 1943 | Re-elected | Errett P. Scrivner Errett P. Scrivner Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri.... (R) 59.1% Albert Baker (D) 40.9% |
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Thomas Daniel Winter Thomas Daniel Winter Thomas Daniel Winter was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Columbus, Kansas, Winter attended the public and high schools.During the First World War served as a private in the United States Air Corps in 1918 and 1919.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Thomas Daniel Winter Thomas Daniel Winter Thomas Daniel Winter was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Columbus, Kansas, Winter attended the public and high schools.During the First World War served as a private in the United States Air Corps in 1918 and 1919.... (R) 60.2% Herman L. Gees (D) 39.8% |
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Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia... (R) 58.6% William J. Kropp (D) 41.4% |
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Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives... |
Republican | 1926 | Re-elected | Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives... (R) 69.0% A. E. Hawes (D) 31.0% |
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Frank Carlson Frank Carlson Frank Carlson was an American politician who served as the 30th Governor of Kansas and United States Representative and United States Senator from Kansas.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Frank Carlson Frank Carlson Frank Carlson was an American politician who served as the 30th Governor of Kansas and United States Representative and United States Senator from Kansas.-Biography:... (R) 66.0% Dan M. McCarthy (D) 34.0% |
Kentucky
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Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936... (D) 69.3% A. R. Anderson (R) 29.9% Hubert H. Jones (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% Joseph S. Freeland (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... ) 0.2% |
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Beverly M. Vincent Beverly M. Vincent Beverly Mills Vincent was a Representative from Kentucky.He was born in Brownsville, Edmonson County, Kentucky, March 28, 1890; attended the public schools, Western Kentucky State Teachers College at Bowling Green, and the law department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington; was admitted to... |
Democratic | 1937 | Retired Democratic hold |
Earle C. Clements Earle C. Clements Earle Chester Clements was a politician from the US state of Kentucky. He represented the state in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and was its 47th Governor, serving from 1947 to 1950... (D) 57.3% Otis White (R) 42.3% Susie Puckett (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Emmet O'Neal Emmet O'Neal (Kentucky) Emmet O'Neal was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and an ambassador to the Philippines. A member of the Centre College Athletic Hall of Fame, his brother was Louisville Mayor Joseph T. O'Neal.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Emmet O'Neal Emmet O'Neal (Kentucky) Emmet O'Neal was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and an ambassador to the Philippines. A member of the Centre College Athletic Hall of Fame, his brother was Louisville Mayor Joseph T. O'Neal.-Biography:... (D) 57.3% Garland R. Hubbard (R) 42.5% Bessie Graham (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Chester O. Carrier Chester O. Carrier Chester Otto Carrier was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born on a farm near Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, Carrier attended the public schools of Grayson County, Kentucky, West Virginia University, and was graduated from the law department of the University of Louisville in 1924.He engaged... |
Republican | 1943 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 54.5% Chester O. Carrier (R) 45.2% E. C. Sidle (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Brent Spence Brent Spence right|300px|thumb|Group of legislators leaves [[White House]] after asking [[Franklin Roosevelt]] for $80,000,000 for flood control in [[Ohio Valley]], March 7, 1938. front: l-r [[Joseph A. Dixon]], [[James G. Polk]], [[Eugene B. Crowe]], [[George William Johnson |G W Johnson]], [[Lawrence E.... (D) 58.0% Olin W. Davis (R) 41.8% R. L. Grubbs (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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Virgil Chapman Virgil Chapman Virgil Munday Chapman , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Virgil Chapman Virgil Chapman Virgil Munday Chapman , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.... (D) 58.7% George W. Boner (R) 41.0% Carey T. Duckett (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Andrew J. May Andrew J. May Andrew Jackson May was a Kentucky attorney and influential New Deal-era politician, best known for his chairmanship of the House Military Affairs Committee during World War II, and his subsequent conviction for bribery... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Andrew J. May Andrew J. May Andrew Jackson May was a Kentucky attorney and influential New Deal-era politician, best known for his chairmanship of the House Military Affairs Committee during World War II, and his subsequent conviction for bribery... (D) 52.5% Elmer E. Gabbard (R) 47.4% K. E. Hill (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... ) 0.09% |
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Joe B. Bates Joe B. Bates Joseph Bengal Bates was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Republican, Kentucky, Bates attended the public schools and the Mountain Training School at Hindman, Kentucky.... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Joe B. Bates Joe B. Bates Joseph Bengal Bates was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Republican, Kentucky, Bates attended the public schools and the Mountain Training School at Hindman, Kentucky.... (D) 54.3% Thomas S. Yates (R) 45.6% H. A. Mastin (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% |
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John M. Robsion John M. Robsion John Marshall Robsion , a Republican, represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | John M. Robsion John M. Robsion John Marshall Robsion , a Republican, represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.... (R) 68.8% H. F. Reed (D) 31.0% Emily L. B. McCamy (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% |
Louisiana
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F. Edward Hebert | Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | F. Edward Hebert (D) Unopposed | |
Paul H. Maloney Paul H. Maloney Paul Herbert Maloney was a member of Louisiana House of Representatives 1914-1916 was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served seven terms as a Democrat.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Paul H. Maloney Paul H. Maloney Paul Herbert Maloney was a member of Louisiana House of Representatives 1914-1916 was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served seven terms as a Democrat.... (D) Unopposed |
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James R. Domengeaux | Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | James R. Domengeaux (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 |
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Charles E. McKenzie Charles E. McKenzie Charles Edgar Mckenzie was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in tiny Pelican in De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana, McKenzie attended the public schools of Monroe, and Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge. He volunteered for service on the Mexican border in 1916 with the... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Charles E. McKenzie Charles E. McKenzie Charles Edgar Mckenzie was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in tiny Pelican in De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana, McKenzie attended the public schools of Monroe, and Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge. He volunteered for service on the Mexican border in 1916 with the... (D) Unopposed |
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James H. Morrison James H. Morrison James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | James H. Morrison James H. Morrison James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967... (D) Unopposed |
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Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry Dominique Larcade, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Larcade attended the public and parochial schools, Opelousas High School, Academy Immaculate Conception, and Opelousas Institute.During the First World War, Larcade served as a... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry Dominique Larcade, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Larcade attended the public and parochial schools, Opelousas High School, Academy Immaculate Conception, and Opelousas Institute.During the First World War, Larcade served as a... (D) Unopposed |
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A. Leonard Allen A. Leonard Allen Asa Leonard Allen was an educator, attorney, and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | A. Leonard Allen A. Leonard Allen Asa Leonard Allen was an educator, attorney, and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana... (D) Unopposed |
Maine
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Robert Hale | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Robert Hale (R) 68.8% Andrew A. Pettis (D) 31.2% |
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Margaret Chase Smith Margaret Chase Smith Margaret Chase Smith was a Republican Senator from Maine, and one of the most successful politicians in Maine history. She was the first woman to be elected to both the U.S. House and the Senate, and the first woman from Maine to serve in either. She was also the first woman to have her name... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Margaret Chase Smith Margaret Chase Smith Margaret Chase Smith was a Republican Senator from Maine, and one of the most successful politicians in Maine history. She was the first woman to be elected to both the U.S. House and the Senate, and the first woman from Maine to serve in either. She was also the first woman to have her name... (R) 67.8% David H. Staples (D) 32.2% |
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Frank Fellows Frank Fellows (politician) Frank Fellows was a U.S. Representative from Maine.Born in Bucksport, Maine, Fellows attended the public schools, East Maine Conference Seminary, Bucksport, Maine, and the University of Maine.... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Frank Fellows Frank Fellows (politician) Frank Fellows was a U.S. Representative from Maine.Born in Bucksport, Maine, Fellows attended the public schools, East Maine Conference Seminary, Bucksport, Maine, and the University of Maine.... (R) 77.9% Ralph E. Graham (D) 22.1% |
Maryland
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Result | Candidates |
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David Jenkins Ward | Democratic | 1939 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Dudley Roe Dudley Roe Dudley George Roe , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1945 to 1947.Roe was born in Sudlersville, Maryland, and attended the public schools... (D) 50.8% Wilmer Fell Davis (R) 49.2% |
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Harry Streett Baldwin Harry Streett Baldwin Harry Streett Baldwin was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second congressional district of Maryland from 1943 to 1947.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Harry Streett Baldwin Harry Streett Baldwin Harry Streett Baldwin was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second congressional district of Maryland from 1943 to 1947.... (D) 57.0% Wilfred T. McQuaid (R) 43.0% |
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Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr. Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr. Thomas J. D'Alesandro, Jr. was an American politician who was a U.S. Representative from Maryland's 3rd congressional district and subsequently the mayor of Baltimore, Maryland... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr. Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr. Thomas J. D'Alesandro, Jr. was an American politician who was a U.S. Representative from Maryland's 3rd congressional district and subsequently the mayor of Baltimore, Maryland... (D) 73.5% John W. Benson (R) 26.5% |
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Daniel Ellison Daniel Ellison Daniel Ellison was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.Born in Russia, Ellison was brought to the United States by his parents as an infant. He attended the public schools of Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1907 and from the University of Maryland School of Law... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
George Hyde Fallon (D) 59.2% Daniel Ellison (R) 40.8% |
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Lansdale Sasscer Lansdale Sasscer Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for seven terms from 1939–1953.... |
Democratic | 1939 | Re-elected | Lansdale Sasscer Lansdale Sasscer Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for seven terms from 1939–1953.... (D) 64.8% C. Maurice Weidemeyer (R) 35.2% |
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James Glenn Beall James Glenn Beall James Glenn Beall was a Republican member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1953–1965. He was also a United States Congressman, representing the sixth district of Maryland from 1943–1953.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | James Glenn Beall James Glenn Beall James Glenn Beall was a Republican member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1953–1965. He was also a United States Congressman, representing the sixth district of Maryland from 1943–1953.-Biography:... (R) 57.9% Daniel F. McMullen (D) 42.1% |
Massachusetts
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Allen T. Treadway Allen T. Treadway Allen Towner Treadway was a Massachusetts Republican who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, as a member, and President of, the Massachusetts Senate and a member of the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1913 until January 3, 1945... |
Republican | 1912 | Retired Republican hold |
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) 50.4% James P. McAndrews (D) 49.6% |
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Charles R. Clason Charles R. Clason Charles Russell Clason was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts and an attorney. Clason was born in Gardiner, Maine. He attended Bates College, and received his law degree from Georgetown University... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Charles R. Clason Charles R. Clason Charles Russell Clason was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts and an attorney. Clason was born in Gardiner, Maine. He attended Bates College, and received his law degree from Georgetown University... (R) 55.7% Michael W. Albano (D) 44.3% |
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Philip Philbin | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Philip Philbin (D) 61.5% Wilfred P. Bazinet (R) 38.5% |
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Pehr G. Holmes Pehr G. Holmes Pehr Gustaf Holmes was a United States Representative from Massachusetts.Holmes was born in Mölnbacka in Forshaga Municipality in Värmland, Sweden. In 1886 he immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Worcester, Massachusetts. Holmes attended public schools, and engaged in... |
Republican | 1930 | Re-elected | Pehr G. Holmes Pehr G. Holmes Pehr Gustaf Holmes was a United States Representative from Massachusetts.Holmes was born in Mölnbacka in Forshaga Municipality in Värmland, Sweden. In 1886 he immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Worcester, Massachusetts. Holmes attended public schools, and engaged in... (R) 55.5% Frank J. McGrail (D) 44.5% |
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Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts... |
Republican | 1925 | Re-elected | Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts... (R) 73.2% Milton A. Wesson (D) 26.8% |
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George J. Bates George J. Bates George Joseph Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Bates was elected Mayor of Salem in 1924 at the age of 33. He served as mayor until 1937, at which time he was sworn in as a Republican member of the House... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | George J. Bates George J. Bates George Joseph Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Bates was elected Mayor of Salem in 1924 at the age of 33. He served as mayor until 1937, at which time he was sworn in as a Republican member of the House... (R) 67.0% John M. Bresnahan (D) 33.0% |
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Thomas J. Lane Thomas J. Lane Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison.... |
Democratic | 1941 | Re-elected | Thomas J. Lane Thomas J. Lane Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison.... (D) 67.9% Ernest Bentley (R) 32.1% |
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Angier Goodwin Angier Goodwin Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Angier Goodwin Angier Goodwin Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later... (R) 57.5% Frederick T. McDermott (D) 42.5% |
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Charles L. Gifford Charles L. Gifford Charles Laceille Gifford was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Cotuit on March 15, 1871. Gifford attended the common schools, and taught in Massachusetts and Connecticut from 1890 to 1900... |
Republican | 1922 | Re-elected | Charles L. Gifford Charles L. Gifford Charles Laceille Gifford was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Cotuit on March 15, 1871. Gifford attended the common schools, and taught in Massachusetts and Connecticut from 1890 to 1900... (R) 58.5% William McAuliffe (D) 41.5% |
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Christian Herter Christian Herter Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Christian Herter Christian Herter Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.-Early life:... (R) 55.8% William A. Carey (D) 44.2% |
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James Michael Curley James Michael Curley James Michael Curley was an American politician famous for his four terms as mayor of Boston, Massachusetts. He also served twice in the United States House of Representatives and one term as 53rd Governor of Massachusetts.-Early life:Curley's father, Michael Curley, left Oughterard, County... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | James Michael Curley James Michael Curley James Michael Curley was an American politician famous for his four terms as mayor of Boston, Massachusetts. He also served twice in the United States House of Representatives and one term as 53rd Governor of Massachusetts.-Early life:Curley's father, Michael Curley, left Oughterard, County... (D) 65.6% Lester W. Bowen (R) 34.4% |
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John William McCormack John William McCormack John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971... |
Democratic | 1928 | Re-elected | John William McCormack John William McCormack John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971... (D) 75.8% Henry J. Allen (R) 24.2% |
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Richard B. Wigglesworth | Republican | 1928 | Re-elected | Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) 65.8% Andrew T. Clancy (D) 34.2% |
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Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995.... |
Republican | 1924 | Re-elected | Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995.... (R) 62.0% Edmond P. Talbot (D) 38.0% |
Michigan
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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George G. Sadowski George G. Sadowski George Gregory Sadowski was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Sadowski was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended Ferry School. He attended high school in Foley, Alabama, and then returned to Detroit, where he graduated from Northeastern High School in 1920 and from the law... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | George G. Sadowski George G. Sadowski George Gregory Sadowski was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Sadowski was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended Ferry School. He attended high school in Foley, Alabama, and then returned to Detroit, where he graduated from Northeastern High School in 1920 and from the law... (D) 80.6% John B. Sosnowski (R) 19.1% Benjamin R. Williams (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% Anthony Zarczynski (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... ) 0.2% |
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Earl C. Michener Earl C. Michener Earl Cory Michener was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Michener was born near Attica in Seneca County, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Adrian, Michigan in 1889 and attended the public schools there. During the Spanish-American War, he served in the U.S... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Earl C. Michener Earl C. Michener Earl Cory Michener was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Michener was born near Attica in Seneca County, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Adrian, Michigan in 1889 and attended the public schools there. During the Spanish-American War, he served in the U.S... (R) 64.8% Redmond M. Burr (D) 35.0% Clarence DeCan (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Paul W. Shafer Paul W. Shafer Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shafer, to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he attended public schools... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Paul W. Shafer Paul W. Shafer Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shafer, to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he attended public schools... (R) 62.5% Charles V. Hampton (D) 36.6% Lawrence A. Ruble (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.7% Effie Burnett (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... ) 0.1% |
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Clare E. Hoffman | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Clare E. Hoffman (R) 64.1% Bernard T. Foley (D) 35.5% Orah H. Fox (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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Bartel J. Jonkman Bartel J. Jonkman Bartel John Jonkman was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Jonkman was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended the public schools. He graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1914, was admitted to the bar the same year, and commenced practice in Grand... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Bartel J. Jonkman Bartel J. Jonkman Bartel John Jonkman was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Jonkman was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended the public schools. He graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1914, was admitted to the bar the same year, and commenced practice in Grand... (R) 57.7% J. Neal Lamoreaux (D) 42.3% |
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William W. Blackney William W. Blackney William Wallace Blackney was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Blackney was born in Clio, Michigan, and attended the public schools there. He went to Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, and Ferris School in Big Rapids. He moved to Flint, in 1904 and served as county clerk of Genesee... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | William W. Blackney William W. Blackney William Wallace Blackney was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Blackney was born in Clio, Michigan, and attended the public schools there. He went to Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, and Ferris School in Big Rapids. He moved to Flint, in 1904 and served as county clerk of Genesee... (R) 55.2% Robert B. McLaughlin (D) 44.5% William H. Morford (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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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) 65.8% Charles F. Mann (D) 33.4% Gordon Phillips (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.7% A. Elmer Graham (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... ) 0.1% |
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Fred L. Crawford Fred L. Crawford Fred Lewis Crawford was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Crawford was born in Dublin, Texas and attended local public schools. He went to business college at Peniel , and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He engaged in accountancy at Des Moines, Iowa, and Detroit,... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Fred L. Crawford Fred L. Crawford Fred Lewis Crawford was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Crawford was born in Dublin, Texas and attended local public schools. He went to business college at Peniel , and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He engaged in accountancy at Des Moines, Iowa, and Detroit,... (R) 67.5% William A. Hemmer (D) 32.1% Verdon Dunckel (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% |
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Albert J. Engel Albert J. Engel Albert Joseph Engel was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Engel was born in New Washington, Ohio. He attended the public schools in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, and the Central YMCA College in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the law department of Northwestern University,... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Albert J. Engel Albert J. Engel Albert Joseph Engel was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Engel was born in New Washington, Ohio. He attended the public schools in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, and the Central YMCA College in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the law department of Northwestern University,... (R) 62.6% Arnold B. Coxhill (D) 37.4% |
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Roy O. Woodruff Roy O. Woodruff Roy Orchard Woodruff was a politician, soldier, printer and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan.... |
Republican | 1920 | Re-elected | Roy O. Woodruff Roy O. Woodruff Roy Orchard Woodruff was a politician, soldier, printer and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan.... (R) 64.8% William J. Kelly (D) 34.9% L. A. Wilson (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Frederick Van Ness Bradley Frederick Van Ness Bradley Frederick Van Ness Bradley , commonly known as Fred Bradley, was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Frederick Van Ness Bradley Frederick Van Ness Bradley Frederick Van Ness Bradley , commonly known as Fred Bradley, was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.... (R) 59.0% Cecil W. Bailey (D) 40.7% Charles Swanson (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% George Anderson (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... ) 0.05% |
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John B. Bennett John B. Bennett John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Frank Eugene Hook Frank Eugene Hook Frank Eugene Hook was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Hook was born in L'Anse, Michigan and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1912. He attended the College of Law of the University of Detroit and graduated from the law department of Valparaiso University in 1918... (D) 50.6% John B. Bennett (R) 49.4% |
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George D. O'Brien George D. O'Brien George Donoghue O’Brien was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | George D. O'Brien George D. O'Brien George Donoghue O’Brien was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.... (D) 57.9% Clarence J. McLeod (R) 41.8% William Jenkins (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... ) 0.2% O. Lon Chaney (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% |
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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 | 1934 | 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) 56.4% Claude G. McDonald (R) 43.5% Lloyd H. Knox (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% |
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John D. Dingell, Sr. John D. Dingell, Sr. John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | John D. Dingell, Sr. John D. Dingell, Sr. John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit... (D) 63.7% Harry Henderson (R) 36.0% H. R. McCrary (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... ) 0.2% Elmer Myus (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.08% |
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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) 61.4% Albert A. Riddering (R) 38.2% Charles W. Kingsley (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% Mint Nauta (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... ) 0.2% |
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George A. Dondero | Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | George A. Dondero (R) 56.4% John W. L. Hicks (D) 42.6% Matthew B. Hammond (Commonwealth) 0.9% Paul Kenworthy (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% |
Minnesota
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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August H. Andresen | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | August H. Andresen (R) 61.7% Andrew Meldahl (DFL) 38.3% |
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Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School... (R) 75.7% L. J. Kilbride (DFL) 24.3% |
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Richard Pillsbury Gale Richard Pillsbury Gale Richard Pillsbury Gale was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; attended the public schools of Minneapolis, The Blake School at Hopkins, Minnesota, Minnesota Farm School, and University of Minnesota at Minneapolis; was graduated from Yale... |
Republican | 1940 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
William Gallagher (DFL) 50.9% Richard Pillsbury Gale (R) 49.1% |
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Melvin J. Maas | Republican | 1934 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Frank Starkey Frank Starkey Frank Thomas Starkey was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota who was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Starkey began his political career as business representative of the local Milk Drivers Union from 1917 until 1933 and again in 1942 through 1944... (DFL) 51.8% Melvin J. Maas (R) 48.2% |
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Walter Judd Walter Judd Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Walter Judd Walter Judd Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao... (R) 56.6% Edgar T. Buckley (DFL) 43.4% |
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Harold Knutson Harold Knutson Harold Knutson was born in Skien, in Telemark county, Norway. At the age of 6 he and his family moved to the United States initially settling in Chicago, Illinois, but later moving to Sherburne County, Minnesota. He became the editor for the St. Cloud Daily Journal-Press and later president of the... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Harold Knutson Harold Knutson Harold Knutson was born in Skien, in Telemark county, Norway. At the age of 6 he and his family moved to the United States initially settling in Chicago, Illinois, but later moving to Sherburne County, Minnesota. He became the editor for the St. Cloud Daily Journal-Press and later president of the... (R) 64.6% Harry J. O'Brien (DFL) 32.9% Edward L. Wurst (Fellowship) 2.5% |
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H. Carl Andersen | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | H. Carl Andersen (R) 65.9% Arthur F. Nellermoe (DFL) 34.1% |
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William Alvin Pittenger | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | William Alvin Pittenger (R) 51.9% William McKinnon (DFL) 48.1% |
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Harold Hagen Harold Hagen Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955.... |
Farmer-Labor | 1942 | Re-elected as Republican Republican gain |
Harold Hagen Harold Hagen Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955.... (R) 59.2% Halvor Langslet (DFL) 40.8% |
Mississippi
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John E. Rankin John E. Rankin John Elliott Rankin was a Democratic congressman from the U.S. State of Mississippi who supported racial segregation and, on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, voiced racist views on African Americans and Jews and even accused Albert Einstein of being a communist agitator.In... |
Democratic | 1920 | Re-elected | John E. Rankin John E. Rankin John Elliott Rankin was a Democratic congressman from the U.S. State of Mississippi who supported racial segregation and, on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, voiced racist views on African Americans and Jews and even accused Albert Einstein of being a communist agitator.In... (D) 96.9% A. P. Wilkay (R) 3.1% |
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Jamie L. Whitten Jamie L. Whitten Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi... |
Democratic | 1941 | Re-elected | Jamie L. Whitten Jamie L. Whitten Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi... (D) 98.7% William MCDonough (R) 1.3% |
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William Madison Whittington William Madison Whittington William Madison Whittington was a Democratic politician from Mississippi. Whittington was a Representative to the 69th United States Congress in 1925, and the twelve succeeding Congresses .... |
Democratic | 1924 | Re-elected | William Madison Whittington William Madison Whittington William Madison Whittington was a Democratic politician from Mississippi. Whittington was a Representative to the 69th United States Congress in 1925, and the twelve succeeding Congresses .... (D) 96.4% R. C. Patrick (R) 3.6% |
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Thomas Abernethy Thomas Abernethy Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Thomas Abernethy Thomas Abernethy Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools.... (D) Unopposed |
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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 |
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William M. Colmer William M. Colmer William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | William M. Colmer William M. Colmer William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College... (D) 95.7% Ruth L. Smith (R) 4.3% |
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Dan R. McGehee Dan R. McGehee Daniel Rayford McGehee was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Little Springs, Mississippi, McGehee attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Dan R. McGehee Dan R. McGehee Daniel Rayford McGehee was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Little Springs, Mississippi, McGehee attended the public schools.... (D) 92.8% L. R. Collins (R) 7.2% |
Missouri
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Samuel W. Arnold Samuel W. Arnold Samuel Washington Arnold was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.-Early life and career:Born on September 21, 1879 on a farm near Downing in Schuyler County, Missouri, he was the son of Cumberland Wilson Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Arnold... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Samuel W. Arnold Samuel W. Arnold Samuel Washington Arnold was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.-Early life and career:Born on September 21, 1879 on a farm near Downing in Schuyler County, Missouri, he was the son of Cumberland Wilson Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Arnold... (R) 50.7% Edward M. Jayne (D) 49.3% |
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Max Schwabe Max Schwabe Max Schwabe was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, brother of George Blaine Schwabe.Born in Columbia, Missouri, Schwabe attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.Insurance agent.Farmer.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Max Schwabe Max Schwabe Max Schwabe was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, brother of George Blaine Schwabe.Born in Columbia, Missouri, Schwabe attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.Insurance agent.Farmer.... (R) 50.1% Lue C. Lozier (D) 49.9% Fred Umstead (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... ) 0.009% |
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William C. Cole | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | William C. Cole (R) 50.6% Maurice Hoffman (D) 49.4% |
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C. Jasper Bell C. Jasper Bell Charles Jasper Bell was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Lake City, Colorado, Bell attended the country schools in Jackson County, Missouri, Lees Summit High School, and the University of Missouri... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | C. Jasper Bell C. Jasper Bell Charles Jasper Bell was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Lake City, Colorado, Bell attended the country schools in Jackson County, Missouri, Lees Summit High School, and the University of Missouri... (D) 57.2% John W. Mitchell (R) 42.8% Karl L. Oberhen (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... ) 0.01% |
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Roger C. Slaughter Roger C. Slaughter Roger Caldwell Slaughter was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born near Odessa, Missouri, Slaughter attended the public schools at Independence, Missouri.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Roger C. Slaughter Roger C. Slaughter Roger Caldwell Slaughter was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born near Odessa, Missouri, Slaughter attended the public schools at Independence, Missouri.... (D) 52.5% Ralph B. Innis (R) 47.4% Walter S. Engel (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% |
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Marion Tinsley Bennett Marion Tinsley Bennett Marion Tinsley Bennett served the United States for over 56 years in all three branches of the federal government of the United States, having been a federal judge, a member of Congress, and a colonel in the Air Force Ready Reserves.Born in Buffalo, Missouri on June 6, 1914 to Philip Allen Bennett... |
Republican | 1943 | Re-elected | Marion Tinsley Bennett Marion Tinsley Bennett Marion Tinsley Bennett served the United States for over 56 years in all three branches of the federal government of the United States, having been a federal judge, a member of Congress, and a colonel in the Air Force Ready Reserves.Born in Buffalo, Missouri on June 6, 1914 to Philip Allen Bennett... (R) 57.0% George A. Clason (D) 43.0% |
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Dewey Short | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Dewey Short (R) 64.0% A. L. McCawley (D) 36.0% |
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William P. Elmer William P. Elmer William Price Elmer was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Robertsville, Missouri, Elmer attended the public schools and Wingo Law School, Salem, Missouri. He was admitted to the bar in 1892 and commenced practice in Salem, Missouri. He served as prosecuting attorney for Dent County,... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 50.5% William P. Elmer (R) 49.5% William Doyen (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... ) 0.01% |
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Clarence Cannon Clarence Cannon Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Clarence Cannon Clarence Cannon Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:... (D) 53.2% William Barton (R) 46.8% |
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Orville Zimmerman Orville Zimmerman Orville Zimmerman was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born on a farm near Glenallen, Missouri. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Missouri and served from January 3, 1935 until his death in Washington, D.C.-References:* at Find-A-Grave... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Orville Zimmerman Orville Zimmerman Orville Zimmerman was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born on a farm near Glenallen, Missouri. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Missouri and served from January 3, 1935 until his death in Washington, D.C.-References:* at Find-A-Grave... (D) 56.7% Ralph Hutchison (R) 43.3% |
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Louis E. Miller Louis E. Miller Louis Ebenezer Miller was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Willisburg, Washington County, Kentucky, Miller attended the grade schools of Washington County, Kentucky, Springfield High School, and St. Mary's College, St. Marys, Kansas.During the First World War served as a private.He was... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
John B. Sullivan John B. Sullivan John Berchmans Sullivan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He was a Democrat. He was married to Leonor Kretzer Sullivan.... (D) 58.9% Louis E. Miller (R) 41.1% Magalena Schmidt (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% |
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Walter C. Ploeser Walter C. Ploeser Walter Christian Ploeser was a U.S. Representative from Missouri and United States Ambassador to Paraguay and Costa Rica.... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Walter C. Ploeser Walter C. Ploeser Walter Christian Ploeser was a U.S. Representative from Missouri and United States Ambassador to Paraguay and Costa Rica.... (R) 51.8% Phelim O'Toole (D) 48.2% |
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John J. Cochran John J. Cochran John Joseph Cochran was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Cochran was born in Webster Groves, Missouri and attended the public schools there. He was employed in the editorial department of various St. Louis newspapers for many years, and served as assistant to the election commissioners of St... |
Democratic | 1926 | Re-elected | John J. Cochran John J. Cochran John Joseph Cochran was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Cochran was born in Webster Groves, Missouri and attended the public schools there. He was employed in the editorial department of various St. Louis newspapers for many years, and served as assistant to the election commissioners of St... (D) 100.0% William McNaught (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% |
Montana
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Mike Mansfield Mike Mansfield Michael Joseph Mansfield was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977. He also served as United States Ambassador to Japan for over ten years... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Mike Mansfield Mike Mansfield Michael Joseph Mansfield was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977. He also served as United States Ambassador to Japan for over ten years... (D) 67.9% M. S. Galasso (R) 31.1% Leverne Hamilton (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.0% |
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James F. O'Connor James F. O'Connor James Francis O'Connor was a U.S. Representative from Montana.He was born on a farm near California Junction, Iowa, and attended the grade schools and normal school in Iowa.... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | James F. O'Connor James F. O'Connor James Francis O'Connor was a U.S. Representative from Montana.He was born on a farm near California Junction, Iowa, and attended the grade schools and normal school in Iowa.... (D) 54.0% F. F. Haynes (R) 45.4% E. Spriggs (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.6% |
Nebraska
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Carl T. Curtis | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Carl T. Curtis (R) 69.9% Charles A. Chappell (D) 30.1% |
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Howard Buffett Howard Buffett Howard Homan Buffett was an Omaha, Nebraska businessman, investor, and four-term Republican United States Representative. Buffett was the father of Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Howard Buffett Howard Buffett Howard Homan Buffett was an Omaha, Nebraska businessman, investor, and four-term Republican United States Representative. Buffett was the father of Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor.-Early life:... (R) 59.5% Mabel Gillespie (D) 40.5% |
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Karl Stefan Karl Stefan Karl Stefan was a US State of Nebraska Republican politician.He was born on a farm in Zebrakov, Bohemia on March 1, 1884. In 1885 he moved with his parents to Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.. He was taught in the public schools and later a Y.M.C.A. night school... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Karl Stefan Karl Stefan Karl Stefan was a US State of Nebraska Republican politician.He was born on a farm in Zebrakov, Bohemia on March 1, 1884. In 1885 he moved with his parents to Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.. He was taught in the public schools and later a Y.M.C.A. night school... (R) 68.4% George Hally (D) 27.8% W. B. Chili Brazda (I) 3.8% |
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Arthur L. Miller Arthur L. Miller Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Arthur L. Miller Arthur L. Miller Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United... (R) 63.1% Tom Lanigan (D) 29.9% Willis B. Furman (I) 7.0% |
Nevada
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Maurice J. Sullivan Maurice J. Sullivan Maurice Joseph Sullivan was an American politician. He was a Lieutenant Governor of Nevada and a U.S. Representative from Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-External links:... |
Democratic | 1942 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Berkeley L. Bunker Berkeley L. Bunker Berkeley Lloyd Bunker was a United States Senator and Representative from Nevada.-Early life:Born in what was then St. Thomas, Clark County, Nevada , he attended public schools, graduating from Clark County High School in 1926... (D) 63.1% Rex Bell (R) 36.9% |
New Hampshire
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Result | Candidates |
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Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925... (R) 50.9% Fortunat E. Normandin (D) 49.1% |
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Foster Waterman Stearns Foster Waterman Stearns Foster Waterman Stearns was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Hull, Massachusetts, Stearns attended public schools. He graduated from Amherst College in 1903, Harvard University in 1906, and Boston College in 1915... |
Republican | 1938 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican hold |
Sherman Adams Sherman Adams Llewelyn Sherman Adams was an American politician, best known as White House Chief of Staff for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the culmination of a relatively short political career that also included a stint as Governor of New Hampshire... (R) 54.4% Harry Carlson (D) 45.6% Rita Collyer (Ind Rep) 0.03% |
New Jersey
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Charles A. Wolverton Charles A. Wolverton Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced... |
Republican | 1926 | Re-elected | Charles A. Wolverton Charles A. Wolverton Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced... (R) 50.4% John F. Gorman (D) 49.4% Edward J. Moss, 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... ) 0.1% |
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Elmer H. Wene Elmer H. Wene Elmer H. Wene was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1939 and again from 1941 to 1945.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1940 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
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) 54.4% Edison Hedges (D) 45.6% |
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James C. Auchincloss James C. Auchincloss James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | James C. Auchincloss James C. Auchincloss James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965.... (R) 57.0% Arnold E. Ascherfeld (D) 43.0% |
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D. Lane Powers D. Lane Powers David Lane Powers was an American Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1945.... |
Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | D. Lane Powers D. Lane Powers David Lane Powers was an American Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1945.... (R) 55.6% Don Guinness (D) 44.3% William C. Kauffman (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... ) 0.03% |
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Charles A. Eaton | Republican | 1924 | Re-elected | Charles A. Eaton (R) 58.4% Andrew D. Desmond (D) 41.0% Charles K. Ely (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.6% |
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Donald H. McLean Donald H. McLean Donald Holman McLean was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1945.Born in Paterson, New Jersey on March 18, 1884, McLean attended the city's public schools... |
Republican | 1932 | Retired Republican hold |
Clifford P. Case Clifford P. Case Clifford Philip Case was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives and the State of New Jersey in the United States Senate .-Biography:Clifford P. Case was born in Franklin Park in Somerset County, New Jersey... (R) 55.5% Walter H. Van Hoesen (D) 43.1% Morris Woodman Scheffer (American Independence) 1.2% Margaret Cameron Lowe (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.2% |
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J. Parnell Thomas J. Parnell Thomas John Parnell Thomas was a stockbroker and politician. He was elected to seven terms as a U.S. Representative from New Jersey... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | J. Parnell Thomas J. Parnell Thomas John Parnell Thomas was a stockbroker and politician. He was elected to seven terms as a U.S. Representative from New Jersey... (R) 66.0% James J. Cannon (D) 33.8% Harold T. Van Iderstine (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.1% |
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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) 58.5% Harry Smith (D) 41.2% Savilla K. Dormida (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% 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... ) 0.2% |
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Harry Lancaster Towe | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Harry Lancaster Towe (R) 63.5% Elmer I. Zabriskie (D) 36.5% |
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Fred A. Hartley, Jr. Fred A. Hartley, Jr. Fred Allan Hartley, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician from New Jersey. Hartley served ten terms in the United States House of Representatives where he represented the New Jersey's 8th and New Jersey's 10th congressional districts... |
Republican | 1928 | Re-elected | Fred A. Hartley, Jr. Fred A. Hartley, Jr. Fred Allan Hartley, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician from New Jersey. Hartley served ten terms in the United States House of Representatives where he represented the New Jersey's 8th and New Jersey's 10th congressional districts... (R) 52.9% Luke A. Kiernan, Jr. (D) 45.8% Albert R. Bowden (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.3% |
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Frank Sundstrom Frank Sundstrom Frank Leander Sundstrom was an American Republican Party politician who represented from 1943 to 1949.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Frank Sundstrom Frank Sundstrom Frank Leander Sundstrom was an American Republican Party politician who represented from 1943 to 1949.-Biography:... (R) 51.7% John J. Francis (D) 46.2% Wesley U. Morris (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.8% Gertrude Lubin (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% |
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Robert W. Kean | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert W. Kean (R) 50.6% John W. Suling (D) 47.2% Ira V. Smith (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.8% Rubye Smith (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... ) 0.4% |
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Mary Teresa Norton Mary Teresa Norton Mary Teresa Norton was an American politician. The sixth woman in the United States Congress, she was the first from an Eastern state , and the first non-Republican .... |
Democratic | 1924 | Re-elected | Mary Teresa Norton Mary Teresa Norton Mary Teresa Norton was an American politician. The sixth woman in the United States Congress, she was the first from an Eastern state , and the first non-Republican .... (D) 69.9% Frank J. V. Gimino (R) 29.9% William S. Dowd (Victory Without Hate) 0.2% |
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Edward J. Hart Edward J. Hart Edward Joseph Hart was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1935-1955.-Early years and education:Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25, 1893, where he... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Edward J. Hart Edward J. Hart Edward Joseph Hart was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1935-1955.-Early years and education:Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25, 1893, where he... (D) 63.2% Otto A. Trankler (R) 36.8% |
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Clinton Presba Anderson Clinton Presba Anderson Clinton Presba Anderson was an American Democratic Party politician who served as a U.S. Congressman from New Mexico , as the United States Secretary of Agriculture , and as a U.S. Senator from New Mexico .-Early life and career:Anderson was born in Centerville, South Dakota, on October 23, 1895... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Clinton Presba Anderson Clinton Presba Anderson Clinton Presba Anderson was an American Democratic Party politician who served as a U.S. Congressman from New Mexico , as the United States Secretary of Agriculture , and as a U.S. Senator from New Mexico .-Early life and career:Anderson was born in Centerville, South Dakota, on October 23, 1895... (D) 28.5% 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) 27.0% Manuel Lujan (R) 22.3% Ben F. Meyer (R) 22.2% |
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Antonio M. Fernandez Antonio M. Fernández Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected |
New York
New York, after having used 2 at-large districts to avoid redistricting at the last reapportionment, redistricted into 45 districts for this election, with substantial boundary changes across the state. Manhattan went from 10 districts to 6, with Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens going from 10 to 15.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Edgar A. Sharp Edgar A. Sharp Edgar Allan Sharp was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Patchogue, Suffolk County, he attended the public and high schools, engaged as a clerk in the post office at Patchogue from 1898 to 1906 and served as assistant postmaster from 1906 to 1918... (R) 69.6% Edward Hudson (D) 30.4% |
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Leonard W. Hall Leonard W. Hall Leonard Wood Hall was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, he attended the public schools and graduated from the law department of Georgetown University in 1920... Redistricted from 1st |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Leonard W. Hall Leonard W. Hall Leonard Wood Hall was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, he attended the public schools and graduated from the law department of Georgetown University in 1920... (R) 67.9% John S. Thorp (D) 32.1% |
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Henry J. Latham Henry J. Latham Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942... (R) 60.6% George H. Bruns (D) 39.4% |
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William Bernard Barry William Bernard Barry William Bernard Barry , United States politician, was born in County Mayo, Ireland and immigrated to the United States in 1907 with his parents, who settled in Queens County, New York.... Redistricted from 2nd |
Democratic | 1935 | Re-elected | William Bernard Barry William Bernard Barry William Bernard Barry , United States politician, was born in County Mayo, Ireland and immigrated to the United States in 1907 with his parents, who settled in Queens County, New York.... (D) 52.8% Alfred J. Phillips (R) 47.2% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
James A. Roe James A. Roe James A. Roe was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Roe was born in Flushing, Queens. He graduated from Cornell University in 1917 and served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War I... (D) 54.3% Raymond S. Richmond (R) 45.7% |
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James J. Delaney (D) 55.2% Otto Schuler (R) 44.8% |
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John J. Delaney John J. Delaney John Joseph Delaney was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Delaney was born in Brooklyn, he attended St. Ann's Parochial School and St. James' Academy in Brooklyn and Manhattan College. He engaged in the diamond business in 1897, was graduated from the Brooklyn Law School of St... |
Democratic | 1931 | Re-elected | John J. Delaney John J. Delaney John Joseph Delaney was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Delaney was born in Brooklyn, he attended St. Ann's Parochial School and St. James' Academy in Brooklyn and Manhattan College. He engaged in the diamond business in 1897, was graduated from the Brooklyn Law School of St... (D) 63.4% Roy M. D. Richardson (R) 36.6% |
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Joseph L. Pfeifer Joseph L. Pfeifer Joseph Lawrence Pfeifer was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended St. Nicholas Parochial School, St. Leonard's Academy, and St. Francis College in Brooklyn. He graduated from Long Island Medical College in 1914 and was licensed to practice the same year... Redistricted from 3rd |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Joseph L. Pfeifer Joseph L. Pfeifer Joseph Lawrence Pfeifer was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended St. Nicholas Parochial School, St. Leonard's Academy, and St. Francis College in Brooklyn. He graduated from Long Island Medical College in 1914 and was licensed to practice the same year... (D) 59.5% Frank W. Porcaro (R) 40.5% |
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Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:... (D) 55.4% Harry Chiert (R) 30.2% Jacob A. Salzman (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... ) 14.4% |
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Andrew Lawrence Somers Andrew Lawrence Somers Andrew Lawrence Somers was born in Brooklyn, New York.He attended St. Teresa’s Academy in Brooklyn, Brooklyn College Preparatory School, Manhattan College, and New York University in New York City.... Redistricted from 6th |
Democratic | 1924 | Re-elected | Andrew Lawrence Somers Andrew Lawrence Somers Andrew Lawrence Somers was born in Brooklyn, New York.He attended St. Teresa’s Academy in Brooklyn, Brooklyn College Preparatory School, Manhattan College, and New York University in New York City.... (D) 57.8% Philip Kahaner (R) 27.0% Louis P. Goldberg (Lib) 15.2% |
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James J. Heffernan James J. Heffernan James J. Heffernan was born in Brooklyn, New York, November 8, 1888, died January 27, 1967. He was a U.S. Representative from New York, 1941-53. He was a Democrat.-Source:... Redistricted from 5th |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | James J. Heffernan James J. Heffernan James J. Heffernan was born in Brooklyn, New York, November 8, 1888, died January 27, 1967. He was a U.S. Representative from New York, 1941-53. He was a Democrat.-Source:... (D) 65.8% John Patrick Devery (R) 34.2% |
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John J. Rooney John J. Rooney John James Rooney was a Democratic politician from New York.Rooney was born in Brooklyn in 1903. In 1925, he graduated with a law degree from Fordham University and practiced law following his admission to the bar the next year... Redistricted from 4th |
Democratic | June 6, 1944 (Special) |
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) 55.0% William G. Nolan (R) 45.0% |
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Donald L. O'Toole Donald L. O'Toole Donald Lawrence O'Toole was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended public and parochial schools, graduated from St. James Academy in Brooklyn in 1916, and from the law department of Fordham University in 1925... Redistricted from 8th |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Donald L. O'Toole Donald L. O'Toole Donald Lawrence O'Toole was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended public and parochial schools, graduated from St. James Academy in Brooklyn in 1916, and from the law department of Fordham University in 1925... (D) 60.3% Clarence W. Archibald (R) 39.7% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
Leo F. Rayfiel Leo F. Rayfiel Leo Frederick Rayfiel was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in New York City, Rayfiel graduated from the New York University Law School in 1908. He was admitted to the bar in 1918 and commenced practice in Brooklyn. He was the father of screenwriter David Rayfiel... (D) 58.3% Bernard P. Levy (R) 22.1% James V. King (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... ) 19.6% |
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Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:... Redistricted from 10th |
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) 81.1% Nathan J. Paulson (R) 18.9% |
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Ellsworth B. Buck Ellsworth B. Buck Ellsworth Brewer Buck was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Buck was born in Chicago. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1914. He was vice president of the New York City Board of Education from 1938 until 1942 and president from 1942 until 1944... Redistricted from 11th |
Republican | June 6, 1944 (Special) |
Re-elected | Ellsworth B. Buck Ellsworth B. Buck Ellsworth Brewer Buck was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Buck was born in Chicago. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1914. He was vice president of the New York City Board of Education from 1938 until 1942 and president from 1942 until 1944... (R) 53.5% Rae L. Egbert (D) 46.5% |
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Joseph C. Baldwin Joseph C. Baldwin Joseph Clark Baldwin was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... |
Republican | 1941 | Re-elected | Joseph C. Baldwin Joseph C. Baldwin Joseph Clark Baldwin was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 52.4% Max Waterman (D) 39.2% Seon Felshin (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... ) 8.3% |
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James H. Fay James H. Fay James Herbert Fay was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from 16th |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired Democratic loss |
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Vito Marcantonio Vito Marcantonio Vito Anthony Marcantonio was an American lawyer and democratic socialist politician. Originally a member of the Republican Party and a supporter of Fiorello LaGuardia, he switched to the American Labor Party.-Early life:... Redistricted from 20th |
Labor | 1938 | Re-elected (won R and D nominations as well) |
Vito Marcantonio Vito Marcantonio Vito Anthony Marcantonio was an American lawyer and democratic socialist politician. Originally a member of the Republican Party and a supporter of Fiorello LaGuardia, he switched to the American Labor Party.-Early life:... (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... ) Unopposed |
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Martin J. Kennedy Martin J. Kennedy Martin John Kennedy of Manhattan, New York was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1930 to 1945. He was a Democrat.... |
Democratic | 1930 | Lost renomination Democratic loss |
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Samuel Dickstein Samuel Dickstein (congressman) Samuel Dickstein was a Democratic Congressional Representative from New York and a New York State Supreme Court Justice. He played a key role in establishing the committee that would become the House Committee on Un-American Activities, which he used to attack fascists, including Nazi... Redistricted from 12th |
Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Samuel Dickstein Samuel Dickstein (congressman) Samuel Dickstein was a Democratic Congressional Representative from New York and a New York State Supreme Court Justice. He played a key role in establishing the committee that would become the House Committee on Un-American Activities, which he used to attack fascists, including Nazi... (D) 73.3% Hyman Hecht (R) 26.7% |
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Louis Capozzoli Louis Capozzoli Louis Joseph Capozzoli was a United States Representative from New York.Born in Cosenza, Italy, he emigrated to the United States in 1906 and attended public schools in New York City. In 1922 he graduated from the law department of Fordham University and in 1923 was admitted to the bar, commencing... Redistricted from 13th |
Democratic | 1940 | Retired Democratic loss |
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Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City... Redistricted from 14th |
Democratic | 1941 | Retired Democratic loss |
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Sol Bloom Sol Bloom Sol Bloom was an entertainment and popular music entrepreneur who billed himself as "Sol Bloom, the Music Man" and served for many years in the United States House of Representatives.-Early life:... Redistricted from 19th |
Democratic | 1923 | Re-elected | Sol Bloom Sol Bloom Sol Bloom was an entertainment and popular music entrepreneur who billed himself as "Sol Bloom, the Music Man" and served for many years in the United States House of Representatives.-Early life:... (D) 70.8% Lawrence S. Mayers (R) 29.2% |
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Thomas F. Burchill Thomas F. Burchill Thomas Francis Burchill was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in New York City, he attended St. Francis Xavier High School there and Niagara University, from which he received an A.B. He was an auctioneer, appraiser, and was also interested in the insurance business in... Redistricted from 15th |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired Democratic loss |
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James H. Torrens James H. Torrens James H. Torrens was a congressman and influential New York Tammany Hall figure in the first half of the 20th century.... |
Democratic | February 29, 1944 (Special) |
Re-elected | James H. Torrens James H. Torrens James H. Torrens was a congressman and influential New York Tammany Hall figure in the first half of the 20th century.... (D) 69.3% Herbert Malkin (R) 30.7% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
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) Unopposed |
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Walter A. Lynch Walter A. Lynch Walter Aloysius Lynch was an American politician from New York.-Life:He graduated from Fordham University in 1915 and Fordham University School of Law in 1918... Redistricted from 22nd |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Walter A. Lynch Walter A. Lynch Walter Aloysius Lynch was an American politician from New York.-Life:He graduated from Fordham University in 1915 and Fordham University School of Law in 1918... (D) 79.5% William J. Waterman (R) 20.5% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
Benjamin J. Rabin Benjamin J. Rabin Benjamin J. Rabin was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Rabin was born in Rochester, New York. He served in the United States Navy during World War I from May 30, 1917 until January 1919. He graduated from New York University in 1919... (D) 84.8% Morris Schaeffer (R) 15.2% |
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Charles A. Buckley Charles A. Buckley Charles Anthony Buckley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from 23rd |
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) 62.1% Roderick Stephens (R) 27.3% John A. Devany, Jr. (Constitional) 10.6% |
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James M. Fitzpatrick James M. Fitzpatrick James Martin Fitzpatrick of the Bronx was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1927 to 1945. He was a Democrat. He is buried in Saint Raymond's Cemetery.- External links :... Redistricted from 24th |
Democratic | 1926 | Retired Democratic hold |
Peter A. Quinn Peter A. Quinn Peter Anthony Quinn of New York City was a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York from 1945 to 1947 and a Justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1955 to 1974. He upset longtime F.D.R. critic Hamilton Fish III to win the seat in 1944.... (D) 56.4% Samuel T. Shay (R) 43.6% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
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) 61.9% Joseph E. Venuti (D) 38.1% |
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Ralph A. Gamble Ralph A. Gamble Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gamble was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, George Washington University Law School in 1911 and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He was a member... Redistricted from 25th |
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) 65.5% John H. Jackson (D) 34.5% |
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Hamilton Fish III Hamilton Fish III Hamilton Fish III was a soldier and politician from New York State... Redistricted from 26th |
Republican | 1920 | Lost re-election Republican holdBennet, after losing in the Republican primary, ran on the Democratic, American Labor, and Liberal lines, but immediately caucused with the Republicans on election. |
Augustus W. Bennet Augustus W. Bennet Augustus Witschief Bennet was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he was a son of U.S. Representative William Stiles Bennet and attended the public schools in New York City and Washington, D.C.... (R) 53.0% Hamilton Fish III (R) 47.0% |
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Jay Le Fevre Jay Le Fevre Jay Le Fevre was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New Paltz, Ulster County, he graduated from the Lawrenceville School and attended Dartmouth College. During the First World War he served as a second lieutenant in the Reserve Officers Training Corps, Field Artillery, at Camp... Redistricted from 27th |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Jay Le Fevre Jay Le Fevre Jay Le Fevre was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New Paltz, Ulster County, he graduated from the Lawrenceville School and attended Dartmouth College. During the First World War he served as a second lieutenant in the Reserve Officers Training Corps, Field Artillery, at Camp... (R) 63.0% Sharon J. Mauhs (D) 37.0% |
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Bernard W. Kearney Bernard W. Kearney Bernard William Kearney was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... Redistricted from 30th |
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) 60.0% Alexander Grasso (D) 40.0% |
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William T. Byrne William T. Byrne William Thomas Byrne was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in the town of Florida, Montgomery County, New York he attended the public schools and graduated from Albany Law School, a branch of Union University, in 1904. He was admitted to the bar the same year and... Redistricted from 28th |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | William T. Byrne William T. Byrne William Thomas Byrne was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in the town of Florida, Montgomery County, New York he attended the public schools and graduated from Albany Law School, a branch of Union University, in 1904. He was admitted to the bar the same year and... (D) 57.2% Miles A. McGrane, Jr. (R) 42.8% |
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Dean P. Taylor Dean P. Taylor Dean Park Taylor served as a United States Congressman from New York for nearly 20 years and came from a family long involved in public service to New York. Taylor was born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., on January 1, 1902, and attended the Troy public schools, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y... Redistricted from 29th |
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) 62.6% Thomas P. McLoughlin (D) 34.4% Henry G. Bell (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.0% |
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Clarence E. Kilburn Clarence E. Kilburn Clarence Evans Kilburn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He served in the Twenty-Sixth Infantry, First Division during World War I. He was elected to Congress in... Redistricted from 31st |
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) 62.9% John D. Van Kennen (D) 37.1% |
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Hadwen C. Fuller Hadwen C. Fuller Hadwen Carlton Fuller was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:He was born on August 28, 1895 in West Monroe, Oswego County, he attended the public schools and Central Square High School. He engaged as a bank clerk and later as assistant cashier of the First National Bank of... Redistricted from 32nd |
Republican | 1943 | Re-elected | Hadwen C. Fuller Hadwen C. Fuller Hadwen Carlton Fuller was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:He was born on August 28, 1895 in West Monroe, Oswego County, he attended the public schools and Central Square High School. He engaged as a bank clerk and later as assistant cashier of the First National Bank of... (R) 52.3% Samuel H. Miller, Jr. (D) 47.7% |
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Fred J. Douglas Fred J. Douglas Fred James Douglas was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he moved with his parents to Little Falls, New York in 1874. He attended the public schools and was graduated from the medical department of Dartmouth College in 1895... Redistricted from 33rd |
Republican | 1936 | Lost renomination Republican loss |
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Clarence E. Hancock Clarence E. Hancock -Biography:Born February 13, 1885 in Syracuse, New York, Hancock graduated from Wesleyan University in 1906 and New York Law School in 1908.Hancock represented New York in the House of Representatives as a Republican from 1927 to 1947. When Hancock represented the 35th district from 1927 to 1945,... Redistricted from 35th |
Republican | 1927 | Re-elected | Clarence E. Hancock Clarence E. Hancock -Biography:Born February 13, 1885 in Syracuse, New York, Hancock graduated from Wesleyan University in 1906 and New York Law School in 1908.Hancock represented New York in the House of Representatives as a Republican from 1927 to 1947. When Hancock represented the 35th district from 1927 to 1945,... (R) 53.2% George M. Haight (D) 46.8% |
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Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hall was born in Binghamton, New York. He attended Cornell University. He was a member of the Binghamton City Council from 1937 until 1939... Redistricted from 34th |
Republican | 1939 | Re-elected | Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hall was born in Binghamton, New York. He attended Cornell University. He was a member of the Binghamton City Council from 1937 until 1939... (R) 69.2% James S. Byrne (D) 30.8% |
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John Taber John Taber John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from 36th |
Republican | 1922 | Re-elected | John Taber John Taber John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 65.6% Frank J. Erwin (D) 31.6% Walter O'Hagan (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.9% |
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W. Sterling Cole W. Sterling Cole William Sterling Cole was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cole was born in Painted Post, New York. He graduated from Colgate University in 1925 and Albany Law School in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1934 and served from January 3, 1935 until... Redistricted from 37th |
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) 68.1% Charlotte D. Curren (D) 28.0% Julian P. Bretz (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 4.0% |
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Joseph J. O'Brien Joseph J. O'Brien Joseph John O'Brien was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.O'Brien was born in Rochester, New York. He attended St. Jerome's University and McGill University. He served in the United States Navy from 1917 until 1919 during World War I... Redistricted from 38th |
Republican | 1938 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
George F. Rogers George F. Rogers George Frederick Rogers was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (D) 50.4% Joseph J. O'Brien (R) 49.6% |
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Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr. (R) 63.2% Jean Walrath (D) 36.8% |
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Republican | 1930 | Re-elected | Walter Gresham Andrews (R) 57.2% William Haeseler, Jr. (D) 42.8% |
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Joseph Mruk Joseph Mruk Joseph Mruk was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Mruk was born in Buffalo, New York of Polish heritage. He served as a district councilman to the Buffalo Common Council from 1937 until 1941. He was elected to Congress in 1942 and served from January... Redistricted from 41st |
Republican | 1942 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
Edward J. Elsaesser Edward J. Elsaesser Edward Julius Elsaesser was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York on March 10, 1904 and graduated from the law school of the University of Buffalo in 1926. He was admitted to the bar in 1927 and began practicing law in Buffalo. He served... (R) 51.1% Raymond J. Barnes (D) 48.9% |
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John Cornelius Butler John Cornelius Butler John Cornelius Butler was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on July 2, 1887. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House of Representatives after the death of Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He... Redistricted from 42nd |
Republican | 1941 | Re-elected | John Cornelius Butler John Cornelius Butler John Cornelius Butler was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on July 2, 1887. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House of Representatives after the death of Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He... (R) 50.1% Leon A. Dombrowski (D) 49.9% |
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Daniel A. Reed Daniel A. Reed -External links:... Redistricted from 43rd |
Republican | 1918 | Re-elected | Daniel A. Reed Daniel A. Reed -External links:... (R) 64.1% Orrin H. Parner (D) 35.9% |
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Winifred C. Stanley Winifred C. Stanley Winifred Claire Stanley was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:... |
Republican | 1942 | Retired when at-large district eliminated Republican loss |
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Matthew J. Merritt Matthew J. Merritt Matthew Joseph Merritt was an American politician from New York.-Life:He attended the public and high schools, and during the First World War served in 1918 as a sergeant in Company C, Three Hundred and Twenty-seventh Battalion, Tank Corps... |
Democratic | 1934 | Retired when at-large district eliminated Democratic loss |
North Carolina
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Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton... (D) 90.6% R. Clarence Dozier (R) 9.4% |
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John H. Kerr John H. Kerr John Hosea Kerr , grand-nephew of John Kerr and relative of John Kerr, Jr., was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina from 1923 to 1953... |
Democratic | 1923 | Re-elected | John H. Kerr John H. Kerr John Hosea Kerr , grand-nephew of John Kerr and relative of John Kerr, Jr., was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina from 1923 to 1953... (D) 95.9% Thomas J. Moore (R) 4.1% |
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Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools... (D) 71.6% H. B. Kornegay (R) 28.4% |
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Harold D. Cooley Harold D. Cooley Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | Harold D. Cooley Harold D. Cooley Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967... (D) 74.7% J. Ira Lee (R) 25.3% |
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John Hamlin Folger John Hamlin Folger John Hamlin Folger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1941 and 1949.Born in Rockford, North Carolina, Folger attended public schools in Surry County... |
Democratic | 1941 | Re-elected | John Hamlin Folger John Hamlin Folger John Hamlin Folger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1941 and 1949.Born in Rockford, North Carolina, Folger attended public schools in Surry County... (D) 66.5% John J. Ingle (R) 33.5% |
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Carl T. Durham Carl T. Durham Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Carl T. Durham Carl T. Durham Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel... (D) 73.3% Worth T. Henderson (R) 26.7% |
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J. Bayard Clark J. Bayard Clark Jerome Bayard Clark was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.-Early life:Born on Phoebus Plantation near Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Clark attended Davidson College, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied law. Clark was admitted to the bar in 1906 and... |
Democratic | 1928 | Re-elected | J. Bayard Clark J. Bayard Clark Jerome Bayard Clark was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.-Early life:Born on Phoebus Plantation near Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Clark attended Davidson College, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied law. Clark was admitted to the bar in 1906 and... (D) 79.3% Josiah A. Maultsby (R) 20.7% |
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William O. Burgin William O. Burgin William Olin Burgin was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born on a farm near Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina, Burgin moved with his parents to Rutherfordton, North Carolina, where he attended the public schools and Rutherfordton Military Institute.He also attended the Law School... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | William O. Burgin William O. Burgin William Olin Burgin was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born on a farm near Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina, Burgin moved with his parents to Rutherfordton, North Carolina, where he attended the public schools and Rutherfordton Military Institute.He also attended the Law School... (D) 59.8% B. C. Brock (R) 40.2% |
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Robert L. Doughton Robert L. Doughton Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton , of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years... |
Democratic | 1910 | Re-elected | Robert L. Doughton Robert L. Doughton Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton , of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years... (D) 58.8% Emory C. McCall (R) 41.2% |
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Cameron A. Morrison Cameron A. Morrison Cameron A. Morrison was the 55th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1921 to 1925.He was born in 1869 in Richmond County, North Carolina. With the backing of Sen. Furnifold Simmons and the help of race-baiting tactics employed by A. D. Watts, Morrison defeated O. Max Gardner in the... |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired Democratic hold |
Joseph Wilson Ervin Joseph Wilson Ervin Joseph Wilson Ervin was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.- Family background, education and early professional life :... (D) 65.4% Loomis F. Kluttz (R) 34.6% |
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Alfred L. Bulwinkle Alfred L. Bulwinkle Alfred Lee Bulwinkle was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Bulwinkle moved with his parents to Dallas, North Carolina, in 1891.He attended the common schools.... Redistricted from 10th |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Alfred L. Bulwinkle Alfred L. Bulwinkle Alfred Lee Bulwinkle was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Bulwinkle moved with his parents to Dallas, North Carolina, in 1891.He attended the common schools.... (D) 65.6% C. V. Moss (R) 34.4% |
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Zebulon Weaver Zebulon Weaver Zebulon Weaver was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1917 and 1929 and between 1931 and 1947.-Early years and education:... Redistricted from 11th |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Zebulon Weaver Zebulon Weaver Zebulon Weaver was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1917 and 1929 and between 1931 and 1947.-Early years and education:... (D) 64.2% Lewis P. Hamlin (R) 35.8% |
North Dakota
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William Lemke William Lemke William Frederick Lemke was a United States politician.-Life and career:He was born in Albany, Minnesota, and raised in Towner County, North Dakota, the son of Fred Lemke and Julia Anna Klier, pioneer farmers who had accumulated some of land... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | William Lemke William Lemke William Frederick Lemke was a United States politician.-Life and career:He was born in Albany, Minnesota, and raised in Towner County, North Dakota, the son of Fred Lemke and Julia Anna Klier, pioneer farmers who had accumulated some of land... (R) 29.7% Charles R. Robertson Charles R. Robertson Charles Raymond Robertson was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born on a farm near Madison, Wisconsin. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota and served from January 3, 1941 to January 3, 1943. He failed to be renominated to the House in... (R) 26.9% Halvor L. Halvorson (D) 16.7% J. R. Kennedy (D) 13.3% Usher L. Burdick (Ind Rep) 11.7% George McClellan (Ind Rep) 0.9% A. C. Townley (Ind Rep) 0.7% |
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Usher L. Burdick Usher L. Burdick Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:... |
Republican | 1934 | Ran unsuccessfully for U. S. Senate nomination Lost re-election as Independent Republican hold |
Ohio
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Charles H. Elston Charles H. Elston Charles Henry Elston was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, Elston attended the public schools of Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio.Y.M.C.A... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Charles H. Elston Charles H. Elston Charles Henry Elston was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, Elston attended the public schools of Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio.Y.M.C.A... (R) 56.8% Frank J. Richter (D) 43.2% |
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William E. Hess William E. Hess William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | William E. Hess William E. Hess William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was... (R) 56.0% J. Harry Moore (D) 44.0% |
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Harry P. Jeffrey Harry P. Jeffrey Harry Palmer Jeffrey was an attorney and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Edward J. Gardner Edward J. Gardner Edward Joseph Gardner was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio’s third congressional district.-Biography:... (D) 52.6% Harry P. Jeffrey (R) 47.4% |
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Robert Franklin Jones Robert Franklin Jones Robert Franklin Jones was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Robert F. Jones was born in Cairo, Ohio. He graduated from the Lima Central High School in Lima, Ohio, in 1924 and in 1929 from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, with a law degree... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert Franklin Jones Robert Franklin Jones Robert Franklin Jones was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Robert F. Jones was born in Cairo, Ohio. He graduated from the Lima Central High School in Lima, Ohio, in 1924 and in 1929 from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, with a law degree... (R) 61.2% Earl Ludwig (D) 38.8% |
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Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903... (R) 68.1% T. Walter Williams (D) 31.9% |
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Edward O. McCowen | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Edward O. McCowen (R) 51.8% John W. Bush (D) 48.2% |
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Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:... (R) 61.7% John L. Cashin (D) 38.1% Carl H. Ehl (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.2% |
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Frederick C. Smith | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Frederick C. Smith (R) 59.8% Roy Warren Roof (D) 40.2% |
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Homer A. Ramey Homer A. Ramey Homer Alonzo Ramey was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born on a farm near Sparta, South Bloomfield Township, Ohio, Ramey attended the grade and high schools.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Homer A. Ramey Homer A. Ramey Homer Alonzo Ramey was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born on a farm near Sparta, South Bloomfield Township, Ohio, Ramey attended the grade and high schools.... (R) 51.6% John F. Hunter (D) 48.4% |
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Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District... |
Republican | 1924 | Re-elected | Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas A. Jenkins Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District... (R) 64.4% Elsie Stanton (D) 35.6% |
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Walter E. Brehm Walter E. Brehm Walter Ellsworth Brehm was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Somerset, Ohio, Brehm attended the public schools, Boston University, and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Walter E. Brehm Walter E. Brehm Walter Ellsworth Brehm was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Somerset, Ohio, Brehm attended the public schools, Boston University, and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio.... (R) 53.6% Mell G. Underwood, Jr. (D) 46.4% |
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John M. Vorys John M. Vorys John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | John M. Vorys John M. Vorys John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to... (R) 54.3% Forrest F. Smith (D) 45.7% |
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Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:Alvin F. Weichel was born in Sandusky, Ohio... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel Alvin F. Weichel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:Alvin F. Weichel was born in Sandusky, Ohio... (R) Unopposed |
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Edmund Rowe Edmund Rowe Edmund Rowe was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Sherrodsville, Ohio, Rowe attended the public schools.He worked in the coal mines 1905-1909, in the rubber industry 1909-1913, and at the machinist trade 1913-1916.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Walter B. Huber Walter B. Huber Walter B. Huber was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Akron, Ohio, HuberAssociated with the Summit County prosecuting attorney 1936-1944.... (D) 50.6% Edmund Rowe (R) 49.4% |
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Percy W. Griffiths Percy W. Griffiths Percy Wilfred "Red" Griffiths was a Republican politician, coach and athlete.-Early years:After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War I, "Red" Griffiths attended Bloomsburg Normal School... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Percy W. Griffiths Percy W. Griffiths Percy Wilfred "Red" Griffiths was a Republican politician, coach and athlete.-Early years:After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War I, "Red" Griffiths attended Bloomsburg Normal School... (R) 60.0% Olney R. Gillogly (D) 40.0% |
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Henderson H. Carson Henderson H. Carson Henderson Haverfield Carson was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born on a farm near Cadiz, Ohio, Carson attended the public and high schools.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
William R. Thom William R. Thom William Richard Thom was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Canton, Ohio, Thom attended the public schools.He engaged as a newspaper reporter 1905-1909.... (D) 52.7% Henderson H. Carson (R) 46.6% Harry T. Whiteleather (I) 0.7% |
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J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College... (R) 62.9% Thomas A. Wilson (D) 37.1% |
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Earl R. Lewis Earl R. Lewis Earl Ramage Lewis was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Lamira, Ohio, Lewis attended the public and high schools. He graduated from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, in 1911, and from the law department of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914.He was admitted to the bar... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Earl R. Lewis Earl R. Lewis Earl Ramage Lewis was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Lamira, Ohio, Lewis attended the public and high schools. He graduated from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, in 1911, and from the law department of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914.He was admitted to the bar... (R) 51.1% Ross Michener (D) 48.9% |
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Michael J. Kirwan Michael J. Kirwan Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Michael J. Kirwan Michael J. Kirwan Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio... (D) 63.4% Herschel Hunt (R) 36.6% |
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Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national... (D) 75.9% A. R. McNamara (R) 24.1% |
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Robert Crosser Robert Crosser Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio.... |
Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Robert Crosser Robert Crosser Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio.... (D) 77.7% Harry C. Gahn (R) 22.3% |
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Frances P. Bolton Frances P. Bolton Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Frances P. Bolton Frances P. Bolton Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,... (R) 57.4% Don O. Cameron (D) 42.6% |
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George H. Bender George H. Bender George Harrison Bender was a Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1947 and 1951 to 1954, and also in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to 1957.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | George H. Bender George H. Bender George Harrison Bender was a Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1947 and 1951 to 1954, and also in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to 1957.-Early life:... (R) 53.1% William Glass (D) 46.9% |
Oklahoma
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Wesley E. Disney Wesley E. Disney Wesley Ernest Disney was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Richland, Kansas, Disney attended the public schools of Kansas and was graduated from the law department of the University of Kansas at Lawrence in 1906.... |
Democratic | 1930 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
George B. Schwabe George B. Schwabe George Blaine Schwabe was a Republican politician and a U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma.Schwabe was born in Arthur, Missouri in Vernon County to George Washington Schwabe and Emily Ellen Schwabe. He attended public schools in his hometown. In 1910, he graduated from the law department at the... (R) 51.1% Dennis Bushyhead (D) 48.9% |
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William G. Stigler William G. Stigler William Grady Stigler was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Biography:Stigler was of on-quter Choctaw descent.Born in Stigler, Haskell County, Indian Territory , Stigler attended the public schools... |
Democratic | March 28, 1944 (Special) |
Re-elected | William G. Stigler William G. Stigler William Grady Stigler was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Biography:Stigler was of on-quter Choctaw descent.Born in Stigler, Haskell County, Indian Territory , Stigler attended the public schools... (D) 58.0% E. O. Clark (R) 42.0% |
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Paul Stewart | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Paul Stewart (D) 76.1% Russell Overstreet (R) 23.9% |
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Lyle Boren Lyle Boren Lyle Hagler Boren was a U.S. Democratic Party politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma, serving from 1937 to 1947 and was defeated for renomination in 1946... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Lyle Boren Lyle Boren Lyle Hagler Boren was a U.S. Democratic Party politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma, serving from 1937 to 1947 and was defeated for renomination in 1946... (D) 61.7% Ralph R. Kirchner (R) 38.3% |
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A. S. Mike Monroney A. S. Mike Monroney Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney was a Democratic Party politician from Oklahoma.He represented Oklahoma's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 until 1951 and represented Oklahoma in the United States Senate from 1951 until 1969.Monroney graduated from... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | A. S. Mike Monroney A. S. Mike Monroney Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney was a Democratic Party politician from Oklahoma.He represented Oklahoma's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 until 1951 and represented Oklahoma in the United States Senate from 1951 until 1969.Monroney graduated from... (D) 62.7% Howard B. Hopps (R) 37.0% Cora C. Schott (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Jed Johnson | Democratic | 1926 | Re-elected | Jed Johnson (D) 60.0% Ted R. Fisher (R) 40.0% |
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Victor Wickersham Victor Wickersham Victor Eugene Wickersham was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born on a farm near Lone Rock, Arkansas, Victor Wickersham moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1915... |
Democratic | 1941 | 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) 70.8% J. Warren White (R) 29.2% |
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Ross Rizley Ross Rizley Ross Rizley was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Ross Rizley was born on July 5, 1892 on a farm near Beaver, Oklahoma. He was educated in public schools, and taught in the rural schools of Beaver County, Oklahoma, in 1909 and 1910... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Ross Rizley Ross Rizley Ross Rizley was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Ross Rizley was born on July 5, 1892 on a farm near Beaver, Oklahoma. He was educated in public schools, and taught in the rural schools of Beaver County, Oklahoma, in 1909 and 1910... (R) 57.6% Phillip C. Ferguson (D) 41.6% Harold Abbott (I) 0.8% |
Oregon
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James W. Mott James W. Mott James Wheaton Mott was a U.S. Representative from Oregon. A graduate of Columbia University and Willamette University's law school, he worked as a newspaper reporter, city attorney, and was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives.-Early life:Born near New Washington, Pennsylvania, Mott... |
Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | James W. Mott James W. Mott James Wheaton Mott was a U.S. Representative from Oregon. A graduate of Columbia University and Willamette University's law school, he worked as a newspaper reporter, city attorney, and was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives.-Early life:Born near New Washington, Pennsylvania, Mott... (R) 66.7% O. Henry Oleen (D) 33.3% |
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Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman was a representative from Oregon to the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman was a representative from Oregon to the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.-Early life:... (R) 65.7% C. J. Shorb (D) 34.3% |
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Homer D. Angell Homer D. Angell Homer Daniel Angell was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Homer D. Angell Homer D. Angell Homer Daniel Angell was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875... (R) 55.1% Lester Sheeley (D) 44.9% |
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Harris Ellsworth Harris Ellsworth Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Harris Ellsworth Harris Ellsworth Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the... (R) 64.0% Floyd K. Dover (D) 36.0% |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania redistricted from 32 districts and an at-large seat to 33 districts.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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James A. Gallagher James A. Gallagher James A. Gallagher was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 58.4% James A. Gallagher (R) 41.6% |
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Francis J. Myers Francis J. Myers Francis John Myers was an American teacher, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A graduate of the St. Joseph's University and Temple University School of Law, He represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives, and then in the United States Senate... Redistricted from 6th |
Democratic | 1938 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
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) 62.7% Charles M. Mosser (R) 37.3% |
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Michael J. Bradley Michael J. Bradley Michael Joseph Bradley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Michael J. Bradley Michael J. Bradley Michael Joseph Bradley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.... (D) 58.3% Joseph Marmaduke Pratt (R) 41.7% |
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Joseph Marmaduke Pratt Joseph Marmaduke Pratt Joseph Marmaduke Pratt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... Redistricted from 2nd |
Republican | January 18, 1944 (Special) |
Lost re-election Republican loss |
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John E. Sheridan John E. Sheridan John Edward Sheridan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Democratic | 1939 | Re-elected | John E. Sheridan John E. Sheridan John Edward Sheridan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (D) 66.2% Franklin J. Maloney (R) 33.8% |
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C. Frederick Pracht C. Frederick Pracht Charles Frederick Pracht was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
William J. Green, Jr. William J. Green, Jr. William Joseph Green, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an... (D) 54.2% C. Frederick Pracht (R) 45.8% |
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Hugh Scott Hugh Scott Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900... Redistricted from 7th |
Republican | 1940 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Herbert J. McGlinchey Herbert J. McGlinchey Herbert Joseph McGlinchey was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania Senate.... (D) 50.7% Hugh Scott (R) 49.2% Joseph N. Cameron (D) 0.09% |
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James Wolfenden James Wolfenden James Paine Wolfenden was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James Wolfenden was born in Cardington, Pennsylvania. He attended Friends' Central School and Penn Charter Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... Redistricted from 8th |
Republican | 1928 | Re-elected | James Wolfenden James Wolfenden James Paine Wolfenden was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James Wolfenden was born in Cardington, Pennsylvania. He attended Friends' Central School and Penn Charter Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... (R) 51.5% Vernon O'Rourke (D) 48.5% |
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Charles L. Gerlach Charles L. Gerlach Charles L. Gerlach was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Charles Lewis Gerlach was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1914. He was he the organizer, and later president, of a fuel and heating supply company. He was a... Redistricted from 9th |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Charles L. Gerlach Charles L. Gerlach Charles L. Gerlach was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Charles Lewis Gerlach was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1914. He was he the organizer, and later president, of a fuel and heating supply company. He was a... (R) 58.0% Marie M. Bickert (D) 42.0% |
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J. Roland Kinzer J. Roland Kinzer John Roland Kinzer was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.J. Roland Kinzer was born on a farm near Terre Hill, Pennsylvania in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in... Redistricted from 10th |
Republican | 1930 | Re-elected | J. Roland Kinzer J. Roland Kinzer John Roland Kinzer was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.J. Roland Kinzer was born on a farm near Terre Hill, Pennsylvania in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in... (R) 61.3% H. Clay Burkholder (D) 38.7% |
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John W. Murphy John W. Murphy John William Murphy was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John W. Murphy was born in Avoca, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1926 and from the law department of the same university in... Redistricted from 11th |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | John W. Murphy John W. Murphy John William Murphy was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.John W. Murphy was born in Avoca, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1926 and from the law department of the same university in... (D) 56.4% Walter W. Kohler (R) 43.6% |
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Thomas B. Miller Thomas B. Miller Thomas Byron Miller was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 12th |
Republican | 1942 | 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) 52.1% Thomas B. Miller (R) 47.9% |
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Ivor D. Fenton Ivor D. Fenton Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :... Redistricted from 13th |
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) 56.8% Charles E. Klinger (D) 43.2% |
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Daniel K. Hoch Daniel K. Hoch Daniel Knabb Hoch was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Daniel Hoch was born on a farm near Reading, PA. He served a printing apprenticeship on a Reading newspaper and worked in various departments of the newspaper... Redistricted from 14th |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Daniel K. Hoch Daniel K. Hoch Daniel Knabb Hoch was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Daniel Hoch was born on a farm near Reading, PA. He served a printing apprenticeship on a Reading newspaper and worked in various departments of the newspaper... (D) 54.1% Randolph Stauffer (R) 41.6% Raymond S. Hofses (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... ) 4.4% |
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Wilson D. Gillette Wilson D. Gillette Wilson Darwin Gillette was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Wilson D. Gillette was born on a farm near Sheshequin, PA. He attended Susquehanna Collegiate Institute in Towanda, PA. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits, clerked in a general store and... Redistricted from 15th |
Republican | 1941 | Re-elected | Wilson D. Gillette Wilson D. Gillette Wilson Darwin Gillette was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Wilson D. Gillette was born on a farm near Sheshequin, PA. He attended Susquehanna Collegiate Institute in Towanda, PA. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits, clerked in a general store and... (R) 65.0% Clement J. Reap (D) 35.0% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Robert F. Rich Robert F. Rich Robert Fleming Rich was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:... (R) 61.0% Richard F. Hartzell (D) 39.0% |
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Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 17th |
Republican | January 18, 1944 (Special) |
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) 63.7% Marvin B. Brunner (D) 36.3% |
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Richard M. Simpson Richard M. Simpson Richard Murray Simpson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1923 and from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1942... Redistricted from 18th |
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) 64.5% John W. Mann (D) 35.5% |
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John C. Kunkel John C. Kunkel John Crain Kunkel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was the grandson of John Christian Kunkel, great-grandson of John Sergeant, and great-great-grandson of Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant and Robert Whitehill.He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,... Redistricted from 19th |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | John C. Kunkel John C. Kunkel John Crain Kunkel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was the grandson of John Christian Kunkel, great-grandson of John Sergeant, and great-great-grandson of Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant and Robert Whitehill.He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,... (R) 62.5% Howard K. Beard (D) 37.5% |
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Leon H. Gavin Leon H. Gavin Leon Harry Gavin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... Redistricted from 20th |
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) 63.3% John C. Brecht (D) 35.2% Robert G. Burnham (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.5% |
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Francis E. Walter Francis E. Walter Francis Eugene Walter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 21st |
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) 57.3% Charles A. P. Bartlett (R) 42.7% |
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Chester H. Gross Chester H. Gross Chester Heilman Gross was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... Redistricted from 22nd |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Chester H. Gross Chester H. Gross Chester Heilman Gross was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 52.6% Josiah W. Gitt (D) 47.4% |
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D. Emmert Brumbaugh D. Emmert Brumbaugh David Emmert Brumbaugh was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.D. Emmert Brumbaugh was born in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a student of the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and in 1914 he became interested in banking at... Redistricted from 23rd |
Republican | 1943 | Re-elected | D. Emmert Brumbaugh D. Emmert Brumbaugh David Emmert Brumbaugh was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.D. Emmert Brumbaugh was born in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a student of the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and in 1914 he became interested in banking at... (R) 57.8% Bernard J. Clark (D) 42.2% |
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J. Buell Snyder J. Buell Snyder John Buell Snyder was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.J. Buell Snyder was born on a farm in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, Pennsylvania. He attended summer sessions of Harvard University, and Columbia University in New York City... Redistricted from 24th |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | J. Buell Snyder J. Buell Snyder John Buell Snyder was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.J. Buell Snyder was born on a farm in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, Pennsylvania. He attended summer sessions of Harvard University, and Columbia University in New York City... (D) 54.6% Carl H. Hoffman (R) 45.4% |
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Grant Furlong Grant Furlong Robert Grant Furlong was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 25th |
Democratic | 1942 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
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) 62.2% Gilbert E. Koedel (R) 37.8% |
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Louis E. Graham Louis E. Graham Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... Redistricted from 26th |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Louis E. Graham Louis E. Graham Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 50.4% Samuel G. Neff (D) 49.6% |
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Harve Tibbott Harve Tibbott Harve Tibbott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Harve Tibbott was born near Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the school of pharmacy of the University of Pittsburgh in 1906. He was engaged in the retail drug business and as a pharmacist in... Redistricted from 27th |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Harve Tibbott Harve Tibbott Harve Tibbott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Harve Tibbott was born near Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the school of pharmacy of the University of Pittsburgh in 1906. He was engaged in the retail drug business and as a pharmacist in... (R) 52.6% Eddie McCloskey (D) 47.4% |
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Augustine B. Kelley Augustine B. Kelley Augustine Bernard Kelley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Augustine B. Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence... Redistricted from 28th |
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) 59.7% Edward J. Howard (R) 40.3% |
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Robert L. Rodgers Robert L. Rodgers Robert Lewis Rodgers was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Robert L. Rodgers was born in El Dorado, Kansas. He was raised on a farm near Jamestown, Pennsylvania. During the War with Spain, he enlisted in Company K, Fifteenth Regiment of the Pennsylvania... Redistricted from 29th |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert L. Rodgers Robert L. Rodgers Robert Lewis Rodgers was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Robert L. Rodgers was born in El Dorado, Kansas. He was raised on a farm near Jamestown, Pennsylvania. During the War with Spain, he enlisted in Company K, Fifteenth Regiment of the Pennsylvania... (R) 54.6% James F. Lavery (D) 45.4% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Howard E. Campbell Howard E. Campbell Howard Edmond Campbell was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Howard E. Campbell was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools and the University of Pittsburgh... (R) 50.2% John F. Lowers (D) 49.8% |
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Thomas E. Scanlon Thomas E. Scanlon Thomas Edward Scanlon was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Biography :... Redistricted from 16th |
Democratic | 1940 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Robert J. Corbett Robert J. Corbett Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 51.7% Thomas E. Scanlon (D) 48.3% |
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James A. Wright James A. Wright James Assion Wright was an American lawyer from Pennsylvania who served in the U.S. Congress from 1941 to 1945.-Biography:... Redistricted from 32nd |
Democratic | 1940 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
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) 53.8% James A. Wright (D) 46.2% |
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Herman P. Eberharter Herman P. Eberharter Herman Peter Eberharter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 31st |
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) 71.6% Gregory Zatkovich (R) 28.4% |
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Samuel A. Weiss Samuel A. Weiss Samual Arthur Weiss was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... Redistricted from 30th |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Samuel A. Weiss Samuel A. Weiss Samual Arthur Weiss was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (D) 69.3% Ray A. Liddle (R) 30.7% |
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William I. Troutman William I. Troutman William Irvin Troutman was a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Troutman was born in Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, he attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Pi Fraternities... |
Republican | 1942 | Seat eliminated Republican loss |
Rhode Island
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Aime Forand Aime Forand Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Aime Forand Aime Forand Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938... (D) 61.9% Charles A. Curran (R) 38.1% Charles R. Napier (Good Government) 0.07% |
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John E. Fogarty John E. Fogarty John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | John E. Fogarty John E. Fogarty John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term... (D) 57.8% Charles T. Algren (R) 42.2% |
South Carolina
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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L. Mendel Rivers L. Mendel Rivers Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years... |
Democratic | 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1940 The 1940 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1940 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 1st congressional district was retained by... |
Re-elected | L. Mendel Rivers L. Mendel Rivers Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years... (D) 92.8% O. H. Wilcox (R) 7.2% |
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Vacant | Hampton P. Fulmer Hampton P. Fulmer Hampton Pitts Fulmer was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 - October 19, 1944. After his death, his wife Willa L. Fulmer took over his seat.Fulmer was born near Springfield, South Carolina... (D) died October 19, 1944 Democratic hold |
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) 98.0% H. G. Willingham (R) 2.0% |
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Butler B. Hare Butler B. Hare Butler B. Hare was an American politician elected at the U.S. House of Representatives representing the state of South Carolina.... |
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 | Butler B. Hare Butler B. Hare Butler B. Hare was an American politician elected at the U.S. House of Representatives representing the state of South Carolina.... (D) 97.0% D. F. Merrill (R) 3.0% |
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Joseph R. Bryson Joseph R. Bryson Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938 The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13... |
Re-elected | Joseph R. Bryson Joseph R. Bryson Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools.... (D) 95.7% J. G. Jones (R) 4.3% |
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James P. Richards James P. Richards James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower.... |
Democratic | 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1932 The 1932 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1932 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The state lost a seat from redistricting that occurred from the 1930 Census. Four incumbents were re-elected... |
Re-elected | James P. Richards James P. Richards James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower.... (D) 98.1% W. I. Bost (R) 1.9% |
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John L. McMillan John L. McMillan John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C... |
Democratic | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938 The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13... |
Re-elected | John L. McMillan John L. McMillan John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C... (D) 98.0% C. B. Ruffin (R) 2.0% |
South Dakota
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Karl E. Mundt | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Karl E. Mundt (R) 64.0% Grover Lothrop (D) 36.0% |
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Francis H. Case Francis H. Case Francis Higbee Case was an American journalist and politician who served for 25 years as a member of the United States Congress from South Dakota. He was a Republican.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1936 | Re-elected | Francis H. Case Francis H. Case Francis Higbee Case was an American journalist and politician who served for 25 years as a member of the United States Congress from South Dakota. He was a Republican.-Biography:... (R) 69.0% H. W. Clarkson (D) 31.0% |
Tennessee
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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B. Carroll Reece B. Carroll Reece Brazilla Carroll Reece was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Early life and career:Reece was born on a farm near Butler, Tennessee, one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece... |
Republican | 1932 | 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) Unopposed |
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John Jennings | Republican | 1939 | Re-elected | John Jennings (R) 55.5% Lowell Blanchard (D) 44.5% |
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Estes Kefauver Estes Kefauver Carey Estes Kefauver July 26, 1903 – August 10, 1963) was an American politician from Tennessee. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S... |
Democratic | 1939 | Re-elected | Estes Kefauver Estes Kefauver Carey Estes Kefauver July 26, 1903 – August 10, 1963) was an American politician from Tennessee. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S... (D) 67.8% Foster Johnson (R) 24.1% Ernest W. Forstner (I) 8.1% |
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Albert Gore, Sr. Albert Gore, Sr. Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Sr. was an American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party from Tennessee.... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Albert Gore, Sr. Albert Gore, Sr. Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Sr. was an American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party from Tennessee.... (D) 65.1% E. M. Shelley (R) 30.4% E. H. McLean (I) 4.5% |
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Jim Nance McCord Jim Nance McCord Jim Nance McCord was an American journalist and politician who served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms as Governor of Tennessee .... |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired to run for Governor Democratic hold |
Harold Earthman Harold Earthman Harold Henderson Earthman was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Earthman attended the public schools, Webb School at Bell Buckle, Tennessee, Southern Methodist University at Dallas, Texas, and the University of Texas at Austin.During the First World War he... (D) 85.5% W. H. Crowell (R) 14.5% |
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Percy Priest Percy Priest James Percy Priest was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.- Background :Priest was born in Maury County, Tennessee... |
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) 97.0% D. C. Loftis (I) 3.0% |
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W. Wirt Courtney W. Wirt Courtney William Wirt Courtney was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Born in Franklin, Tennessee, Courtney was graduated from Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, Tennessee, in 1907.... |
Democratic | 1939 | Re-elected | W. Wirt Courtney W. Wirt Courtney William Wirt Courtney was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Born in Franklin, Tennessee, Courtney was graduated from Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, Tennessee, in 1907.... (D) Unopposed |
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Tom J. Murray Tom J. Murray Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:... |
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) 63.3% A. Bradley Frazier (R) 36.7% |
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Jere Cooper Jere Cooper Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee... |
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) 87.8% Homer Latum (I) 12.2% |
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Clifford Davis Clifford Davis Clifford Davis was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1940 to 1965.-Early life:Davis was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, moving to Memphis with his parents at age 14. There he completed the high school curriculum of the public schools, and in 1917 he completed law school at the... |
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) Unopposed |
Texas
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Wright Patman Wright Patman John William Wright Patman was a U.S. Congressman from Texas in Texas's 1st congressional district and chair of the United States House Committee on Banking and Currency .-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1928 | Re-elected | Wright Patman Wright Patman John William Wright Patman was a U.S. Congressman from Texas in Texas's 1st congressional district and chair of the United States House Committee on Banking and Currency .-Early life:... (D) Unopposed |
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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 | 1930 | Retired Democratic hold |
Jesse M. Combs Jesse M. Combs Jesse Martin Combs was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Center, Texas, Combs attended the public schools and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1912. He was admitted to the bar in 1918 and commenced practice in Kountze, Texas. He served ascounty judge of Hardin... (D) 94.0% Lamar Cecil (R) 6.0% |
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Lindley Beckworth Lindley Beckworth Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr. was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives from 1939-1952 and 1957-1966.... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Lindley Beckworth Lindley Beckworth Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr. was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives from 1939-1952 and 1957-1966.... (D) 93.2% O. P. Stephens (R) 6.8% |
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Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and... |
Democratic | 1912 | Re-elected | Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and... (D) Unopposed |
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Hatton W. Sumners Hatton W. Sumners Hatton William Sumners was a Congressman from Texas from 1913—1947 and served as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.-Early life and career:... |
Democratic | 1914 | Re-elected | Hatton W. Sumners Hatton W. Sumners Hatton William Sumners was a Congressman from Texas from 1913—1947 and served as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.-Early life and career:... (D) 71.4% Charles D. Turner (R) 28.6% |
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Luther A. Johnson | Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Luther A. Johnson (D) 100.0% Charles W. Beck (R) 0.02% |
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Nat Patton Nat Patton Nat Patton was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1935 to 1945.... |
Democratic | 1934 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Tom Pickett Tom Pickett Thomas Augustus Pickett , was a United States Representative representing Texas's 7th congressional district. Born in Travis, Texas on August 14, 1906, Pickett attended the public schools of Palestine, Texas, and the University of Texas at Austin... (D) 96.1% J. Perrin Willis (R) 3.9% |
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Albert Richard Thomas Albert Richard Thomas This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas .... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Albert Richard Thomas Albert Richard Thomas This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas .... (D) 92.3% Lester B. Robinson (R) 7.7% |
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Joseph J. Mansfield Joseph J. Mansfield Joseph Jefferson Mansfield was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Texas from 1917-1947.Mansfield was born on February 9, 1861. He was born in Wayne, West Virginia. However when he was born this was still part of state of Virginia... |
Democratic | 1916 | Re-elected | Joseph J. Mansfield Joseph J. Mansfield Joseph Jefferson Mansfield was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Texas from 1917-1947.Mansfield was born on February 9, 1861. He was born in Wayne, West Virginia. However when he was born this was still part of state of Virginia... (D) 93.4% Lewis Allen (R) 6.6% |
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Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States... |
Democratic | 1937 | Re-elected | Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States... (D) 93.2% Arthur H. Bartelt (R) 6.8% |
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William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... (D) 94.9% Charles R. Nelson (R) 5.1% |
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Fritz G. Lanham Fritz G. Lanham Frederick Garland "Fritz" Lanham was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas. A Democrat, Lanham was the son of Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham, a governor of Texas and himself a member of Congress. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a... |
Democratic | 1919 | Re-elected | Fritz G. Lanham Fritz G. Lanham Frederick Garland "Fritz" Lanham was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas. A Democrat, Lanham was the son of Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham, a governor of Texas and himself a member of Congress. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a... (D) Unopposed |
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Ed Gossett Ed Gossett Ed Lee Gossett was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in a sawmill camp known as Yellow Pine, near Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Gossett moved to Texas in 1908 with his parents, who settled on a farm near Henrietta, Clay County.He attended the rural schools of Clay and Garza Counties,... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Ed Gossett Ed Gossett Ed Lee Gossett was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in a sawmill camp known as Yellow Pine, near Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Gossett moved to Texas in 1908 with his parents, who settled on a farm near Henrietta, Clay County.He attended the rural schools of Clay and Garza Counties,... (D) 95.4% L. C. Harper (R) 4.6% |
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Richard M. Kleberg Richard M. Kleberg Richard Mifflin Kleberg, Sr. , a Democrat, was a seven-term member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas's 14th congressional district over the period 1931–1945 and an heir to the King Ranch in South Texas. He was first elected in 1931 in a special election called due to the... |
Democratic | 1931 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
John E. Lyle, Jr. John E. Lyle, Jr. John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas.... (D) Unopposed |
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Milton H. West Milton H. West Milton Horace West was a seven-term Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing Texas's 15th congressional district from 1933 until his death in 1948.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1933 | Re-elected | Milton H. West Milton H. West Milton Horace West was a seven-term Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing Texas's 15th congressional district from 1933 until his death in 1948.-Early life:... (D) Unopposed |
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R. Ewing Thomason R. Ewing Thomason Robert Ewing Thomason was a Texas politician, a member and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, the mayor of El Paso, a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, and a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.Partner in a El Paso... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | R. Ewing Thomason R. Ewing Thomason Robert Ewing Thomason was a Texas politician, a member and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, the mayor of El Paso, a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, and a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.Partner in a El Paso... (D) Unopposed |
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Sam M. Russell Sam M. Russell Sam Morris Russell was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born on a farm near Stephenville, Texas, Russell attended the rural schools and the John Tarleton College, Stephenville, Texas.... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Sam M. Russell Sam M. Russell Sam Morris Russell was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born on a farm near Stephenville, Texas, Russell attended the rural schools and the John Tarleton College, Stephenville, Texas.... (D) 96.8% Clifton Woody (R) 3.2% |
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Eugene Worley Eugene Worley Francis Eugene Worley was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Biography:Born in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, Worley moved to Shamrock, Texas, in 1922... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Eugene Worley Eugene Worley Francis Eugene Worley was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Biography:Born in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, Worley moved to Shamrock, Texas, in 1922... (D) 93.1% McD. Bybee (R) 6.9% |
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George H. Mahon George H. Mahon George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district.... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | George H. Mahon George H. Mahon George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district.... (D) Unopposed |
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Paul J. Kilday Paul J. Kilday Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Paul J. Kilday Paul J. Kilday Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to... (D) Unopposed |
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O. C. Fisher O. C. Fisher Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | O. C. Fisher O. C. Fisher Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:... (D) 89.7% Maurice J. Lehman (R) 10.3% |
Utah
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Walter K. Granger Walter K. Granger Walter Keil Granger was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in St. George, Utah, Granger moved with his parents to Cedar City, Utah, in 1894. He attended the public schools and graduated from Branch Agricultural College at Cedar City, Utah in 1909... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Walter K. Granger Walter K. Granger Walter Keil Granger was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in St. George, Utah, Granger moved with his parents to Cedar City, Utah, in 1894. He attended the public schools and graduated from Branch Agricultural College at Cedar City, Utah in 1909... (D) 57.8% B. H. Stringham (R) 42.2% |
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J. W. Robinson J. W. Robinson James William Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Coalville, Utah, Robinson attended public schools... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | J. W. Robinson J. W. Robinson James William Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Coalville, Utah, Robinson attended public schools... (D) 62.3% Quayle Cannon, Jr. (R) 37.7% |
Vermont
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Charles Albert Plumley Charles Albert Plumley Charles Albert Plumley was a Republican U.S. Representative from Vermont, son of the U.S. Representative Frank Plumley.... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Charles Albert Plumley Charles Albert Plumley Charles Albert Plumley was a Republican U.S. Representative from Vermont, son of the U.S. Representative Frank Plumley.... (R) 62.4% Robert W. Ready (D) 37.6% |
Virginia
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S. Otis Bland | Democratic | 1918 | Re-elected | S. Otis Bland (D) 81.2% Walter Johnson (R) 18.8% |
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Winder R. Harris Winder R. Harris Winder Russell Harris was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Wake County , North Carolina, Harris attended the public schools and St... |
Democratic | 1938 | Resigned Democratic hold |
Ralph Hunter Daughton Ralph Hunter Daughton Ralph Hunter Daughton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Washington, D.C., Daughton attended public and private schools in Washington, D.C., and Prince Georges County, Maryland.... (D) 57.7% Thomas L. Woodward (R) 25.2% W. B. Schafer, Jr. (I) 17.1% |
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Dave E. Satterfield, Jr. Dave E. Satterfield, Jr. Dave Edward Satterfield, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He took office on November 2, 1937 after a special election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Andrew J... |
Democratic | 1937 | Re-elected | Dave E. Satterfield, Jr. Dave E. Satterfield, Jr. Dave Edward Satterfield, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He took office on November 2, 1937 after a special election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Andrew J... (D) Unopposed |
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Patrick H. Drewry Patrick H. Drewry Patrick Henry Drewry was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Drewry attended the public schools, Petersburg High School, and McCabe's University School.... |
Democratic | 1920 | Re-elected | Patrick H. Drewry Patrick H. Drewry Patrick Henry Drewry was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Drewry attended the public schools, Petersburg High School, and McCabe's University School.... (D) Unopposed |
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Thomas G. Burch Thomas G. Burch Thomas Granville Burch was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as a U.S... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Thomas G. Burch Thomas G. Burch Thomas Granville Burch was an American farmer, tobacco manufacturer, and politician from Martinsville, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1931 until 1946. In 1946 he served as a U.S... (D) 84.6% Howard H. Carwile (I) 15.4% |
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Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton Alexander Woodrum was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodrum attended the public schools of his native city and the University College of Medicine , Richmond, Virginia.He became a registered pharmacist and engaged in his profession in Roanoke.He studied law at... |
Democratic | 1922 | Re-elected | Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton A. Woodrum Clifton Alexander Woodrum was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodrum attended the public schools of his native city and the University College of Medicine , Richmond, Virginia.He became a registered pharmacist and engaged in his profession in Roanoke.He studied law at... (D) 68.7% John Strickler (R) 30.8% Ruby Mae Wilkes (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... ) 0.5% |
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Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Lexington, Virginia. Also known as A. Willis Robertson, he represented Virginia in both the U.S... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson Absalom Willis Robertson was an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Lexington, Virginia. Also known as A. Willis Robertson, he represented Virginia in both the U.S... (D) 59.9% D. Wampler Earman (R) 40.1% |
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Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | Howard W. Smith Howard W. Smith Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:... (D) 60.1% Elizabeth Chilton Murray (Ind Dem) 21.0% Lawrence Michael (Ind Rep) 17.2% Clarke T. Robb (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.8% |
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John W. Flannagan, Jr. John W. Flannagan, Jr. John William Flannagan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 - 1949.-Reference:... |
Democratic | 1930 | Re-elected | John W. Flannagan, Jr. John W. Flannagan, Jr. John William Flannagan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented Virginia in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 - 1949.-Reference:... (D) 56.3% Ralph L. Lincoln (R) 43.7% |
Washington
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Warren Magnuson | Democratic | 1936 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Hugh De Lacy (D) 53.1% Robert H. Harlin (R) 46.2% Jack R. Hopkins (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... ) 0.4% Herbert W. Brougham (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Henry M. Jackson Henry M. Jackson Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Henry M. Jackson Henry M. Jackson Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death... (D) 60.4% Payson Peterson (R) 39.6% |
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Fred B. Norman Fred B. Norman Fred Barthold Norman was a U.S. Representative from Washington.Born on a farm near Martinsville, Illinois, Norman attended the public schools and was graduated from Martinsville High School.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Charles R. Savage Charles R. Savage Charles Raymon Savage was a U.S. Representative from Washington.Born on a farm at La Farge, Wisconsin, Savage attended the public schools. Later, he took special courses in mechanics, building construction, business law and salesmanship... (D) 52.0% Fred B. Norman (R) 48.0% |
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Hal Holmes Hal Holmes Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Hal Holmes Hal Holmes Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools.... (R) 60.2% Al McCoy (D) 39.8% |
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Walt Horan Walt Horan Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Walt Horan Walt Horan Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington.... (R) 52.3% Edward J. Reilly (D) 47.7% |
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John M. Coffee John M. Coffee John Main Coffee was a U.S. Representative from Washington.Born in Tacoma, Washington, Coffee attended the public schools.He was in the University of Washington in Seattle, A.B... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | John M. Coffee John M. Coffee John Main Coffee was a U.S. Representative from Washington.Born in Tacoma, Washington, Coffee attended the public schools.He was in the University of Washington in Seattle, A.B... (D) 61.2% Thor C. Tollefson (R) 38.8% |
West Virginia
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A. C. Schiffler A. C. Schiffler Andrew Charles Schiffler was a Republican United States Representative and attorney from West Virginia. Mr. Schiffler was born in Wheeling on August 10, 1889. He served in the Seventy-sixth Congress ; and the Seventy-eighth Congress... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Matthew M. Neely Matthew M. Neely Matthew Mansfield Neely was a Democratic politician from West Virginia. He is the only West Virginian to serve in both houses of the United States Congress and as the Governor of West Virginia... (D) 50.4% A. C. Schiffler (R) 49.6% |
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Jennings Randolph Jennings Randolph Jennings Randolph was an American politician from West Virginia. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was the last surviving member of the United States Congress to have served during the first 100 days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration.-Early life and career:Randolph was born in... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | Jennings Randolph Jennings Randolph Jennings Randolph was an American politician from West Virginia. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was the last surviving member of the United States Congress to have served during the first 100 days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration.-Early life and career:Randolph was born in... (D) 54.1% Melvin C. Muntzing (R) 45.9% |
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Edward G. Rohrbough Edward G. Rohrbough Edward Gay Rohrbough was a Republican United States Representative from West Virginia He was born in 1874, near Buckhannon, West Virginia in Upshur County, West Virginia. He served in the Seventy-eighth and Eightieth Congress. He died December 12, 1956.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 52.5% Edward G. Rohrbough Edward G. Rohrbough Edward Gay Rohrbough was a Republican United States Representative from West Virginia He was born in 1874, near Buckhannon, West Virginia in Upshur County, West Virginia. He served in the Seventy-eighth and Eightieth Congress. He died December 12, 1956.... (R) 47.5% |
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Hubert S. Ellis Hubert S. Ellis Hubert Summers Ellis was a Republican United States Representative, banker and salesman from Huntington, West Virginia... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Hubert S. Ellis Hubert S. Ellis Hubert Summers Ellis was a Republican United States Representative, banker and salesman from Huntington, West Virginia... (R) 51.2% E. B. Pennybacker (D) 48.8% |
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John Kee John Kee John Kee was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Glenville, West Virginia. He attended Glenville State Normal School and West Virginia University and was admitted to the bar in 1897... |
Democratic | 1932 | Re-elected | John Kee John Kee John Kee was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Glenville, West Virginia. He attended Glenville State Normal School and West Virginia University and was admitted to the bar in 1897... (D) 61.7% Hartley Sanders (R) 38.3% |
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Joe L. Smith Joe L. Smith Joseph Luther Smith, commonly known as Joe L. Smith , was an American politician, and a member of the Democratic Party from West Virginia.... |
Democratic | 1928 | Retired Democratic hold |
E. H. Hedrick E. H. Hedrick Erland Harold Hedrick, better known as E. H. Hedrick was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia.... (D) 58.3% J. W. Maxwell (R) 41.7% |
Wisconsin
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Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923... |
Republican | 1941 | Re-elected | Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence H. Smith Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923... (R) 74.8% John K. Kyle (Prog) 24.2% Victor Cooks (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.0% |
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Harry Sauthoff Harry Sauthoff Harry Sauthoff, Sr. , son of a German immigrant and brother of Dr. August Sauthoff, was a lawyer and politician from Madison, Wisconsin. A 1909 law graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he was district attorney of Dane County, Wisconsin, from 1915 to 1919. In 1921 Sauthoff served as... |
Progressive | 1940 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
Robert Kirkland Henry Robert Kirkland Henry Robert Kirkland Henry was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District. He was elected in 1944 and re-elected in 1946. He served from January 3, 1945 until his death on November 20, 1946. He was Wisconsin state treasurer from... (R) 56.8% John W. Nash (D) 25.9% Herbert C. Schenk (Prog) 16.7% Margaret D. Gray (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.6% |
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William H. Stevenson William H. Stevenson William Henry Stevenson was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin for the years 1941-1949, he served as a Republican.... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | William H. Stevenson William H. Stevenson William Henry Stevenson was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin for the years 1941-1949, he served as a Republican.... (R) 69.9% William D. Carroll (D) 25.4% Olaf H. Johnson (I) 4.3% Fred A. Dahir (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% |
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Thaddeus Wasielewski Thaddeus Wasielewski Thaddeus Wasielewski was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.Wasielewski was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1927. He received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1931 and practiced law in Milwaukee... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | Thaddeus Wasielewski Thaddeus Wasielewski Thaddeus Wasielewski was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.Wasielewski was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1927. He received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1931 and practiced law in Milwaukee... (D) 63.5% Robert Blackwood (R) 33.9% Stanley Budny (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... ) 2.6% |
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Howard J. McMurray Howard J. McMurray Howard Johnstone McMurray was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Harvey County, near Mount Hope, Kansas, McMurray attended the public schools, Berea Academy at Berea, Kentucky, and high school at Madison, Wisconsin.... |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Andrew Biemiller Andrew Biemiller Andrew John Biemiller was a prominent leader of American liberalism in the 20th century.... (D) 50.8% Lewis D. Thill (R) 45.2% Edwin W. Knappe (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... ) 2.7% Irvin I. Aaron (I) 1.2% |
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Frank B. Keefe | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Frank B. Keefe (R) 66.5% Henry Danes (D) 32.3% John C. Boll (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.1% |
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Reid F. Murray Reid F. Murray Reid Fred Murray was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, businessman, and educator.Born in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, Murray attended the public schools and Manawa High School.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Reid F. Murray Reid F. Murray Reid Fred Murray was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, businessman, and educator.Born in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, Murray attended the public schools and Manawa High School.... (R) 69.3% William H. Ludwig (D) 30.1% Lewis Frick (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.6% |
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LaVern Dilweg Lavern Dilweg LaVern "Lavvie" Ralph Dilweg was an American football player, official, lawyers, and politician.Dilweg was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 11, 1903. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee in 1927, and was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar the same year. While at... |
Democratic | 1942 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
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) 51.1% LaVern Dilweg (D) 45.5% Frederick W. Giese (Prog) 3.4% |
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Merlin Hull Merlin Hull Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.... |
Progressive | 1934 | Re-elected | Merlin Hull Merlin Hull Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.... (Prog) 98.5% Adolph Maassen (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.5% |
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Alvin E. O'Konski | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Alvin E. O'Konski (R) 57.8% Elizabeth Hawkes (D) 31.4% Harry P. Van Guilder (Prog) 10.1% Adolph F. Kreie (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.6% |
Wyoming
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Frank A. Barrett Frank A. Barrett Frank Aloysius Barrett was an American soldier, lawyer and politician. He is best known as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and as the 21st Governor of Wyoming.... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Frank A. Barrett Frank A. Barrett Frank Aloysius Barrett was an American soldier, lawyer and politician. He is best known as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and as the 21st Governor of Wyoming.... (R) 55.7% Charles E. Norris (D) 44.3% |
See also
- 79th United States Congress79th United States CongressThe Seventy-ninth United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1945 to January 3, 1947, during the last months of...
- United States Senate elections, 1944
- United States presidential election, 1944United States presidential election, 1944The United States presidential election of 1944 took place while the United States was preoccupied with fighting World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had been in office longer than any other president, but remained popular. Unlike 1940, there was little doubt that Roosevelt would run for...