United States House election, 1948
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The U.S. House election, 1948 was an election for the United States House of Representatives
in 1948 which coincided with President
Harry Truman's re-election. Truman had campaigned against a 'do-nothing' Republican Party Congress that had opposed his initiatives and was seen as counterproductive. The Democratic Party regained control of both the House and Senate in this election.
Notable freshmen included future President Gerald Ford
(R-Mich.) and future Senator, Vice-Presidential candidate, and Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen
(D-Tex.).
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 1948 which coincided with President
President of the United States
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Harry Truman's re-election. Truman had campaigned against a 'do-nothing' Republican Party Congress that had opposed his initiatives and was seen as counterproductive. The Democratic Party regained control of both the House and Senate in this election.
Notable freshmen included future President Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...
(R-Mich.) and future Senator, Vice-Presidential candidate, and Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate...
(D-Tex.).
Overall results
Party | Total seats |
Change | Seat percentage |
Popular vote |
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Democratic Party | 263 | 75 | 60.5% | 51.6% |
Republican Party | 171 | 75 | 39.3% | 45.4% |
American Labor | 1 | 0.2% | 1.1% | |
Totals | 435 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Separate elections
Election date | District | Reason for Vacancy | Results | Candidates |
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February 17, 1948 | Patrick 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) died December 21, 1947 |
Democratic hold Winner was subsequently re-elected in November |
Watkins Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He... (D) |
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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) resigned December 31, 1947 |
American Labor gain Winner subsequently lost re-election in November |
Leo Isacson Leo Isacson Leo Isacson was an American Labor member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Isacson was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1931 and New York University School of Law in 1933. He was member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946... (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... ) |
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April 17, 1948 | Earle 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) resigned January 6, 1948 to become Governor of Kentucky Governor of Kentucky The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of the executive branch of government in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Fifty-six men and one woman have served as Governor of Kentucky. The governor's term is four years in length; since 1992, incumbents have been able to seek re-election once... |
Democratic hold Winner was subsequently re-elected in November |
John Whitaker John A. Whitaker John Albert Whitaker was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, grandson of Addison James.Born in Russellville, Kentucky, Whitaker attended the public schools, Bethel College, and the University of Kentucky.He studied law.... (D) |
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April 24, 1948 | John 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) died February 17, 1948 |
Republican hold Winner subsequently retired |
William Lewis (R) |
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December 4, 1948 | 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) retired but died October 28, 1948, before the Congress ended |
Democratic hold Winner had already been elected to the next term in November |
Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate... (D) unopposed |
Alabama
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Frank W. Boykin Frank W. Boykin Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963.... |
Democratic | 1935 | Re-elected | Frank W. Boykin Frank W. Boykin Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963.... (D) Unopposed |
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George M. Grant George M. Grant George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | George M. Grant George M. Grant George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922... (D) Unopposed |
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George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... (D) Unopposed |
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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) 85.0% H. Hogan Stewart (R) 15.0% |
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Albert Rains Albert Rains Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Albert Rains Albert Rains Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and... (D) Unopposed |
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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 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Edward deGraffenried Edward deGraffenried Edward Degraffenried was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Eutlw, Alabama, Degraffenried graduated from Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1917.... (D) 82.3% William P. Ivey (R) 17.7% |
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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 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Carl Elliott Carl Elliott Carl Atwood Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from the state of Alabama. He was elected to eight consecutive terms in office, serving from January 1949 to January 1965.... (D) Unopposed |
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Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 8th district of Alabama. He was the last to represent that district before it was removed as a result of the 1970 United States Census. Presently there are seven U.S. House districts in Alabama.-Early... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. Robert E. Jones, Jr. was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 8th district of Alabama. He was the last to represent that district before it was removed as a result of the 1970 United States Census. Presently there are seven U.S. House districts in Alabama.-Early... (D) 88.4% Harry J. Frahn (R) 11.6% |
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Laurie C. Battle Laurie C. Battle Laurie Calvin Battle was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Wilsonville, Alabama, Battle graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1930.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Laurie C. Battle Laurie C. Battle Laurie Calvin Battle was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Wilsonville, Alabama, Battle graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1930.... (D) 87.1% Hiram Dodd (R) 12.9% |
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.... Redistricted from At-large |
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) 58.4% John H. Udall (R) 41.0% A. E. Templin (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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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.... Redistricted from At-large |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired to run for Governor of Arizona Democratic hold |
Harold Patten Harold Patten Harold Ambrose Patten was a Representative in the United States House of Representatives from Arizona.-Biography:... (D) 62.8% Albert R. Buehman (R) 35.0% John P. Foley (Prog) 1.7% T. C. Abbott (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% |
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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James William Trimble James William Trimble James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | James William Trimble James William Trimble James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican... (D) Unopposed |
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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 | 1939 | Retired Democratic hold |
Boyd Anderson Tackett Boyd Anderson Tackett Boyd Anderson Tackett was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.-Biography:Tackett was born near Black Springs, Arkansas... (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) Unopposed |
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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
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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... |
Retired Republican gain |
Hubert B. Scudder Hubert B. Scudder Hubert Baxter Scudder was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Sebastopol, California, Scudder graduated from the public schools.... (R) 54.5% Sterling J. Norgard (D) 45.3% Roger Kent (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.2% |
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Clair Engle Clair Engle Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield... |
Democratic | 1943 | Re-elected | Clair Engle Clair Engle Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield... (D) Unopposed |
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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) 84.4% James B. Willard (Ind Prog) 15.6% |
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Franck R. Havenner Franck R. Havenner Franck Roberts Havenner was a six term United States Representative from California's 4th congressional district beginning in 1936. He is a graduate from Columbian College... |
Democratic | 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944... |
Re-elected | 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) 51.0% William S. Mailliard (R) 47.7% Francis J. McTernan, Jr. (Ind Prog) 1.3% |
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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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George Paul Miller George Paul Miller George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917... |
Democratic | 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944... |
Re-elected | George Paul Miller George Paul Miller George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917... (D) Unopposed |
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John J. Allen, Jr. John J. Allen, Jr. John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | John J. Allen, Jr. John J. Allen, Jr. John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation... (R) 51.4% Buel G. Gallagher (D) 48.6% |
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Jack Z. Anderson Jack Z. Anderson John Zuinglius Anderson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Oakland, California, Anderson moved with his parents to Santa Cruz, California, the same year, and to San Jose, California, in 1913, attended the public schools.He was graduated from San Jose High School in 1923.He moved to... |
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) 79.9% Paul Taylor (Ind Prog) 20.1% |
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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... |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Cecil F. White Cecil F. White Cecil Fielding White was an American farmer and politician. The Democrat White served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district for one term, from 1949 to 1951. White was a cotton broker and owned his own ranch before getting into politics at the age of 47,... (D) 51.3% Bertrand W. Gearhart (R) 46.9% Josephine F. Daniels (Ind Prog) 1.8% |
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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 | Retired Republican gain |
Thomas H. Werdel Thomas H. Werdel Thomas Harold Werdel was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Emery, Hanson County, South Dakota, Werdel moved with his parents to Kern County, California, in 1915. He attended the public schools and Kern County Union High School... (R) 71.3% Sam James Miller (Ind Prog) 28.7% |
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Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest King Bramblett was a Republican United States Congressman from California. He was elected to the U.S. House in the 1946 Republican landslide when he ousted Democratic incumbent Rep. George Outland.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest K. Bramblett Ernest King Bramblett was a Republican United States Congressman from California. He was elected to the U.S. House in the 1946 Republican landslide when he ousted Democratic incumbent Rep. George Outland.-Biography:... (R) 80.8% Cole Weston (Ind Prog) 13.5% George E. Outland (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... ) 5.7% |
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Richard Nixon Richard Nixon Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | Richard Nixon Richard Nixon Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under... (R) 87.8% Una W. Rice (Ind Prog) 12.2% |
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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 | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | Norris Poulson Norris Poulson C. Norris Poulson served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1953 to 1961, after having been a California State Assemblyman and then a member of the United States Congress for eight years... (R) 52.6% Ned R. Healy (D) 47.4% |
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Helen Gahagan Douglas | Democratic | 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944... |
Re-elected | Helen Gahagan Douglas (D) 65.3% W. Wallace Braden (R) 32.5% Sidney Moore (Ind Prog) 2.1% |
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Gordon L. McDonough Gordon L. McDonough Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944... |
Re-elected | Gordon L. McDonough Gordon L. McDonough Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools.... (R) 83.0% Maynard J. Omerberg (Ind Prog) 17.0% |
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Donald L. Jackson Donald L. Jackson Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California.... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Re-elected | Donald L. Jackson Donald L. Jackson Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California.... (R) 57.0% Ellis E. Patterson (D) 43.0% |
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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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Willis W. Bradley Willis W. Bradley Willis Winter Bradley Jr. was a Naval officer, a recipient of the Medal of Honor and a U.S. Representative from California.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 51.1% Willis W. Bradley (R) 44.9% Stanley Moffatt (Ind Prog) 4.0% |
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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) 69.7% Joseph Francis Quigley (R) 27.5% Jacob Berman (Ind Prog) 1.8% Myra Tanner Weiss (I) 1.0% |
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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) 81.6% William B. Esterman (Ind Prog) 18.4% |
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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) 55.2% Lowell E. Lathrop (R) 42.6% Howard G. Louks (Ind Prog) 2.2% |
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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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Charles K. Fletcher Charles K. Fletcher Charles Kimball Fletcher was a Republican politician from San Diego, California.Fletcher was born 1902 to "Colonel" Ed Fletcher and Mary C... |
Republican | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946... |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Clinton D. McKinnon Clinton D. McKinnon Clinton Dotson McKinnon was a former American Democratic politician and journalist from San Diego.McKinnon was born 1906 in Dallas, Texas to Dr. John and Tennie McKinnon. He was 12 and the only child when his father died and his mother, a nurse, raised him. He graduated from Palo Alto High School,... (D) 55.8% Charles K. Fletcher (R) 43.2% Harry C. Steinmetz (Ind Prog) 1.0% |
Colorado
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John Albert Carroll | Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | John Albert Carroll (D) 64.8% Christopher F. Cusack (R) 35.2% |
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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) 51.9% George L. Bickel (D) 48.1% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
John Henry Marsalis (D) 50.7% John Chenoweth (R) 49.3% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular... (D) 51.9% Robert F. Rockwell (R) 48.1% |
Connecticut
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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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 | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Abraham A. Ribicoff Abraham A. Ribicoff Abraham Alexander Ribicoff was an American Democratic Party politician. He served in the United States Congress, as the 80th Governor of Connecticut and as President John F. Kennedy's Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare... (D) 54.7% William J. Miller (R) 44.2% Harold Conroy (Peoples) 1.1% |
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Horace Seely-Brown, Jr. Horace Seely-Brown, Jr. Horace Seely-Brown Jr. was a US Representative from Connecticut.Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the public schools of Hoosick, New York and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1929. He was a student at Yale University in 1929 and 1930... |
Republican | 1946 | 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) 51.6% Horace Seely-Brown, Jr. (R) 48.4% |
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Ellsworth B. Foote | Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
John A. McGuire John A. McGuire John Andrew Mcguire was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Wallingford, Connecticut, Mcguire attended the public schools. He was a student at Lyman Hall, Wallingford, in 1924, and graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1928... (D) 49.7% Ellsworth B. Foote (R) 49.0% John Marsalka (Peoples) 1.3% |
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John Davis Lodge John Davis Lodge John Davis Lodge , was an American politician, and 79th Governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955. He was also an actor and U.S. Ambassador to Spain, Argentina and Switzerland.-Early life:Lodge was born in Washington, D.C.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | John Davis Lodge John Davis Lodge John Davis Lodge , was an American politician, and 79th Governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955. He was also an actor and U.S. Ambassador to Spain, Argentina and Switzerland.-Early life:Lodge was born in Washington, D.C.... (R) 55.2% William Gaston (D) 43.4% Stanley W. Mayhew (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 1.5% |
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James T. Patterson James T. Patterson James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | James T. Patterson James T. Patterson James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools.... (R) 51.1% Vincent P. Kiernan (D) 47.4% Charles E. Didsbury (Peoples) 1.0% William A. 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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Antoni N. Sadlak | Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Antoni N. Sadlak (R) 49.3% Fred Trotta (D) 48.8% Nicholas Tomassetti (Peoples) 1.2% Ralph M. Waterman (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.7% |
Delaware
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Result | Candidates |
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J. Caleb Boggs J. Caleb Boggs James Caleb "Cale" Boggs was an American lawyer and politician from Claymont, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served three terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware, two terms as Governor of Delaware, and two terms as... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | J. Caleb Boggs J. Caleb Boggs James Caleb "Cale" Boggs was an American lawyer and politician from Claymont, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served three terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware, two terms as Governor of Delaware, and two terms as... (R) 50.6% J. Carl McGuigan (D) 49.0% Edward C. 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... ) 0.3% Le Roy B. Jones (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... ) 0.07% |
Florida
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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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 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:... (D) 91.4% Camille Geneau (R) 8.6% |
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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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George Smathers George Smathers George Armistead Smathers was an American lawyer and politician who represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate for eighteen years, from 1951 until 1969, as a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | George Smathers George Smathers George Armistead Smathers was an American lawyer and politician who represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate for eighteen years, from 1951 until 1969, as a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:... (D) 81.0% J. L. Wambaugh (R) 19.0% |
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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 | Retired Democratic hold |
Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert S. Herlong, Jr. Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School... (D) 70.6% M. J. Moss, Jr. (R) 29.4% |
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Dwight L. Rogers Dwight L. Rogers Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Dwight L. Rogers Dwight L. Rogers Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia... (D) 66.7% Rolf Kaltenborn (R) 33.3% |
Georgia
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930... (D) Unopposed |
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Edward E. Cox Edward E. Cox Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules... |
Democratic | 1924 | Re-elected | Edward E. Cox Edward E. Cox Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules... (D) Unopposed |
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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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James C. Davis James C. Davis James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | James C. Davis James C. Davis James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps... (D) Unopposed |
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Carl Vinson Carl Vinson Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1914 | Re-elected | Carl Vinson Carl Vinson Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives... (D) Unopposed |
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Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911... (D) Unopposed |
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William M. Wheeler William M. Wheeler William McDonald Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Alma, Georgia, Wheeler attended the public schools and South Georgia College at Douglas, Middle Georgia College at Cochran, Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro, Georgia.LL.B, Atlanta Law School, 1966.Farmer.He was a... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | William M. Wheeler William M. Wheeler William McDonald Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Alma, Georgia, Wheeler attended the public schools and South Georgia College at Douglas, Middle Georgia College at Cochran, Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro, Georgia.LL.B, Atlanta Law School, 1966.Farmer.He was a... (D) Unopposed |
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John Stephens Wood John Stephens Wood John Stephens Wood was an American politician from the state of Georgia, USA. He served in the United States House of Representatives, 1931–1935 and 1945–1953.... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | 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
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Abe Goff Abe Goff Abe McGregor Goff was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Idaho, most notably serving a term in the U.S. House of Representatives.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 51.8% Abe Goff (R) 45.7% Thomas B. Wood (Prog) 2.4% Richard M. Shaefer (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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John C. Sanborn John C. Sanborn John Carfield Sanborn was a United States Representative from Idaho. Sanborn served as a Republican in the House from 1947 to 1951.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | John C. Sanborn John C. Sanborn John Carfield Sanborn was a United States Representative from Idaho. Sanborn served as a Republican in the House from 1947 to 1951.... (R) 50.7% Asael Lyman (D) 48.5% C. W. Dill (Prog) 0.8% |
Illinois
Illinois redistricted its at-large seat into an additional geographical district for a total of 26, changing boundaries across the state and moving several seats from downstate into the Chicago suburbs.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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William L. Dawson | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | William L. Dawson (D) 67.0% William E. King (R) 29.2% Earl B. Dickerson (Prog) 3.8% |
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Richard B. Vail Richard B. Vail Richard Bernard Vail was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Vail attended the public schools, the School of Commerce, the Chicago Technical College, and the John Marshall Law School. During World War I, he served in the United States Army as a lieutenant of infantry... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Barratt O'Hara Barratt O'Hara Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1969.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-02-09... (D) 50.5% Richard B. Vail (R) 46.9% Maynard C. Krueger (I) 2.5% |
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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 | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Neil J. Linehan Neil J. Linehan Neil Joseph Linehan was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Linehan attended the public schools. He was graduated from John L. Marsh School in 1913. He engaged in electrical business since 1919... (D) 52.9% Fred E. Busbey (R) 47.1% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
James V. Buckley James V. Buckley James Vincent Buckley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Saginaw County, Michigan, Buckley attended the public schools of Saginaw County, Michigan.... (D) 52.1% Leslie E. Salter (R) 47.9% |
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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... Redistricted from 4th |
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) 72.4% John L. Waner (R) 27.6% |
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Thomas J. O'Brien | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Thomas J. O'Brien (D) 68.4% John M. Coan (R) 28.6% Sidney L. Ordower (Prog) 3.0% |
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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... Redistricted from 5th |
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) 73.7% Francis C. Sperry (R) 26.3% |
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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) 65.1% Herbert F. Geisler (R) 34.9% |
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Robert J. Twyman | Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Sidney R. Yates Sidney R. Yates Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.... (D) 54.5% Robert J. Twyman (R) 43.8% Dorothy Bushnell Cole (Prog) 1.7% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Richard W. Hoffman Richard W. Hoffman Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business.... (R) 58.1% Marvin J. Peters (D) 41.9% |
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Chester A. Chesney Chester A. Chesney Chester Anton Chesney was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Chesney attended St... (D) 50.8% James C. Moreland (R) 49.2% |
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Edgar A. Jonas Edgar A. Jonas Edgar Allan Jonas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Jonas attended the public schools and graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School.... (R) 51.3% Blair L. Varnes (D) 46.1% Irving G. Steinberg (Prog) 2.6% |
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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... Redistricted from 10th |
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) 68.0% Willard C. Walters (D) 32.0% |
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Thomas L. Owens Thomas L. Owens Thomas Leonard Owens was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Owens attended the parochial schools, Northwestern University and DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. He was graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1926. He was admitted to the bar in 1927... Redistricted from 7th |
Republican | 1946 | Died in office Republican loss |
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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... Redistricted from 11th |
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) 68.3% Richard Plum (D) 31.7% |
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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... Redistricted from 12th |
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) 56.4% G. M. Wells (D) 43.6% |
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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... Redistricted from 13th |
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) 58.5% Albert H. Manus, Jr. (D) 41.5% |
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Leslie C. Arends | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Leslie C. Arends (R) 62.8% Carl Vrooman (D) 37.2% |
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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... Redistricted from 16th |
Republican | 1932 | Retired Republican hold |
Harold H. Velde (R) 52.1% Dale E. Sutton (D) 47.9% |
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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... Redistricted from 15th |
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) 54.0% Fred J. Brown (D) 46.0% |
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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) 53.1% Henry D. Sullivan (D) 46.9% |
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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... Redistricted from 14th |
Republican | 1938 | Retired Republican loss |
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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 | Resigned when appointed judge Democratic gain |
Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University.... (D) 53.1% Joseph L. Moore (R) 46.9% |
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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... Redistricted from 19th |
Republican | 1944 | 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) 53.2% Olive Remington Goldman (D) 46.8% |
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Edward H. Jenison Edward H. Jenison Edward Halsey Jenison was a U.S. Representative for three terms, Illinois State Representative for one term, and newspaper publisher of the Daily Beacon-News of Paris, Illinois for 65 years.... Redistricted from 18th |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Edward H. Jenison Edward H. Jenison Edward Halsey Jenison was a U.S. Representative for three terms, Illinois State Representative for one term, and newspaper publisher of the Daily Beacon-News of Paris, Illinois for 65 years.... (R) 51.8% Wayne R. Cook (D) 48.2% |
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Roy Clippinger Roy Clippinger Roy Clippinger was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Fairfield, Illinois, Clippinger attended the public schools.Learned the printer's trade and engaged in the newspaper business.... Redistricted from 24th |
Republican | 1945 | Retired Republican loss |
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Charles W. Vursell Charles W. Vursell Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904.... Redistricted from 23rd |
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) 50.6% John David Upchurch (D) 49.4% |
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Melvin Price Redistricted from 22nd |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Melvin Price (D) 69.5% Russell H. Classen (R) 30.5% |
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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) 51.9% Kent E. Keller (D) 48.1% |
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William Stratton William Stratton William Grant Stratton , known as "Billy the Kid", was the 32nd Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1953 to 1961, succeeding Adlai Stevenson II in that office. He was born on in Ingleside in Lake County, Illinois, the son of William J... |
Republican | 1946 | District eliminated Republican loss |
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) 60.7% Theodore L. Sendak (R) 38.6% 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... ) 0.6% Harvey E. Taylor (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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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) 55.2% Theodore J. Smith (D) 44.0% F. W. Lough (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.8% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Thurman C. Crook Thurman C. Crook Thurman Charles Crook was a United States Representative from Indiana.He was born on a farm near Peru, Indiana and attended the Cass County schools, Logansport High School, Indiana State University, Purdue University, Indiana University, and graduated from Valparaiso University in 1930... (D) 51.9% Robert A. Grant (R) 47.4% Bristol Oesch (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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Edward H. Kruse Edward H. Kruse Edward H. Kruse was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kruse attended South Side High School in his hometown. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 1942, after attending Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana... (D) 50.8% George W. Gillie (R) 48.3% Lewis Black (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.9% |
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Forest A. Harness | Republican | 1938 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
John R. Walsh John R. Walsh John Richard Walsh was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life and career:Born in Martinsville, Indiana, Walsh attended the public schools. He was graduated from Indiana University Law School in 1934. He was admitted to the bar July 27, 1934, and engaged in the practice of law in... (D) 51.9% Forest A. Harness (R) 46.8% Ralph G. Stallsmith (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.3% |
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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 | Resigned when appointed to U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals Republican hold |
Cecil M. Harden Cecil M. Harden Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from... (R) 49.9% Jack J. O'Grady (D) 49.5% Ernie Beck (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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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
James E. Noland (D) 53.7% Gerald W. Landis (R) 45.3% Graydon E. Terbush (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.0% |
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E. A. Mitchell E. A. Mitchell Edward Archibald Mitchell was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, a military leader and a businessman.Born in Binghamton, New York, Mitchell attended the Binghamton schools and had three years of college training at the American Law Institute and Columbia University, New York City.He moved to... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Winfield K. Denton Winfield K. Denton Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of George Kirkpatrick Denton.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.He attended De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana.... (D) 55.4% E. A. Mitchell (R) 44.1% Raymond M. Morris (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.6% |
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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) 51.6% Christopher D. Moritz (D) 47.7% Garnet 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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Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor.... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor.... (R) 52.5% Robert C. Oliver (D) 46.3% LeRoy Mills (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.2% |
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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 | Retired Democratic hold |
Andrew Jacobs Andrew Jacobs Andrew Jacobs was a lawyer, judge, and Congressman for one term, in Indiana. His son, Andrew Jacobs, Jr. was also a Congressman.-Biography:... (D) 50.6% George L. Denny (R) 48.4% Willard B. Benson (Prog) 0.5% A. W. Wrentmore (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
Iowa
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Thomas E. Martin Thomas E. Martin Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Thomas E. Martin Thomas E. Martin Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.... (R) 53.5% James D. France (D) 45.9% Charles E. Dengler (Prog) 0.5% Graydon R. Figg (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... ) 0.06% |
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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) 57.4% T. W. Mullaney (D) 42.1% Allen Heald (Prog) 0.5% |
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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 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
H. R. Gross (R) 58.3% Dan J. P. Ryan (D) 41.4% Paul Kindschi (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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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) 51.5% Steven V. Carter (D) 48.2% Benson B. Compton (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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Paul Cunningham | Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Paul Cunningham (R) 50.8% Vince L. Brower (D) 48.5% William F. Martin (Prog) 0.4% Richard DeCamp (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% |
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James I. Dolliver James I. Dolliver James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa.... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | James I. Dolliver James I. Dolliver James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa.... (R) 55.8% James E. Irwin (D) 44.2% |
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Ben F. Jensen Ben F. Jensen Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Ben F. Jensen Ben F. Jensen Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S... (R) 56.9% W. A. Byers (D) 43.1% |
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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) 55.2% L. J. McGivern (D) 44.4% Simon Tjossem (Prog) 0.3% Roy V. Bishop (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% |
Kansas
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Albert M. Cole Albert M. Cole Albert McDonald Cole was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Moberly, Missouri, Cole moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1909. He attended the grade schools of Topeka, Kansas, Sabetha High School, and Washburn University, in Topeka. He earned his LL.B. at University of Chicago Law School in 1925... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | 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) 60.5% James L. Quinn (D) 39.5% |
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Errett P. Scrivner Errett P. Scrivner Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri.... |
Republican | 1943 | Re-elected | Errett P. Scrivner Errett P. Scrivner Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri.... (R) 51.9% Philip A. Dergance (D) 48.1% |
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Herbert Alton Meyer Herbert Alton Meyer Herbert Alton Meyer was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Meyer attended the grade schools, Washington, D.C., the Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Virginia from 1900 to 1904, the George Washington University, Washington, D.C... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Herbert Alton Meyer Herbert Alton Meyer Herbert Alton Meyer was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Meyer attended the grade schools, Washington, D.C., the Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Virginia from 1900 to 1904, the George Washington University, Washington, D.C... (R) 55.0% Marcus C. Black (D) 45.0% |
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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) 55.6% William J. Kropp (D) 44.4% |
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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) 65.0% Henry D. Parkinson (D) 35.0% |
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Wint Smith Wint Smith Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Wint Smith Wint Smith Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School.... (R) 57.6% Leslie E. Davis (D) 42.4% |
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) Unopposed |
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John A. Whitaker John A. Whitaker John Albert Whitaker was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, grandson of Addison James.Born in Russellville, Kentucky, Whitaker attended the public schools, Bethel College, and the University of Kentucky.He studied law.... |
Democratic | April 17, 1948 (Special) |
Re-elected | John A. Whitaker John A. Whitaker John Albert Whitaker was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, grandson of Addison James.Born in Russellville, Kentucky, Whitaker attended the public schools, Bethel College, and the University of Kentucky.He studied law.... (D) 63.4% Mallam Lake (R) 36.6% |
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Thruston Ballard Morton Thruston Ballard Morton Thruston Ballard Morton , a Republican, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was born in Louisville and received a B.A. with the Yale Class of 1929.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Thruston Ballard Morton Thruston Ballard Morton Thruston Ballard Morton , a Republican, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was born in Louisville and received a B.A. with the Yale Class of 1929.... (R) 53.0% Ralph H. Logan (D) 46.3% Alfred M. Carroll (Prog) 0.5% Robert Jack Garrison (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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Frank Chelf Frank Chelf Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Frank Chelf Frank Chelf Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College... (D) 59.4% Stanley Jaggers (R) 40.6% |
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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.... |
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) 66.2% George T. Smith (R) 33.8% |
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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 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Thomas R. Underwood Thomas R. Underwood Thomas Rust Underwood served Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.Underwood was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky... (D) 60.7% John N. Menefee (R) 39.3% |
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W. Howes Meade | Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Carl D. Perkins Carl D. Perkins Carl Dewey Perkins , a Democrat, was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky.-Early years:Perkins was born in Hindman, Kentucky... (D) 60.5% W. Howes Meade (R) 39.5% |
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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) 58.6% Hubert Counts (R) 38.2% Evelyn Jarvis (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... ) 3.2% W. E. Garrison (W/I Write-in candidate A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu... ) 0.001% |
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William Lewis | Republican | April 24, 1948 (Special) |
Retired Republican hold |
James S. Golden James S. Golden James Stephen Golden was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, Golden attended grade school in Barbourville and high school at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky.... (R) Unopposed |
Louisiana
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F. Edward Hebert | Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | F. Edward Hebert (D) Unopposed | |
Hale Boggs Hale Boggs Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Hale Boggs Hale Boggs Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana... (D) Unopposed |
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James R. Domengeaux | Democratic | 1940 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Edwin E. Willis Edwin E. Willis Edwin Edward Willis was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.-Early life:Willis... (D) 66.6% J. Paulin Duhe (R) 33.4% |
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Overton Brooks Overton Brooks Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Overton Brooks Overton Brooks Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter... (D) Unopposed |
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Otto Passman Otto Passman Otto Ernest Passman was a conservative Democratic congressman from Monroe in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1947 to 1977. He is primarily remembered for his detailed knowledge and mostly opposition to foreign aid... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Otto Passman Otto Passman Otto Ernest Passman was a conservative Democratic congressman from Monroe in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1947 to 1977. He is primarily remembered for his detailed knowledge and mostly opposition to foreign aid... (D) Unopposed |
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James H. Morrison James H. Morrison James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | James H. Morrison James H. Morrison James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967... (D) Unopposed |
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Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry D. Larcade, Jr. Henry Dominique Larcade, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Larcade attended the public and parochial schools, Opelousas High School, Academy Immaculate Conception, and Opelousas Institute.During the First World War, Larcade served as a... |
Democratic | 1942 | 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) 62.5% James A. McVicar (D) 37.5% |
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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 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican hold |
Charles P. Nelson Charles P. Nelson (congressman) Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1907. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and from Colby College in Waterville. Later, he attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor, and... (R) 67.2% Benjamin J. Arena (D) 32.8% |
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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) 70.9% F. Davis Clark (D) 29.1% |
Maryland
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Edward T. Miller Edward T. Miller Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959.... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Edward T. Miller Edward T. Miller Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959.... (R) 52.4% S. Scott Beck, Jr. (D) 47.6% |
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Hugh Meade Hugh Meade Hugh Allen Meade was a U.S. Congressman, representing the second district of Maryland from 1947 to 1949.Born in Netcong, Morris County, New Jersey, Meade attended the public schools. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1923 and graduated from Loyola High School in 1925, and from Loyola College in... |
Democratic | 1946 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
William P. Bolton William P. Bolton William P. Bolton was a one-term U.S. Congressman who represented the second district of Maryland from 1949 to 1951 until defeated by Republican Navy Cross recipient, General James Devereux.... (D) 55.2% A. Earl Shipley (R) 42.5% Michael J. Clifford (Prog) 2.3% |
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Edward Garmatz Edward Garmatz Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973.... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Edward Garmatz Edward Garmatz Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973.... (D) 68.8% John A. Janetzke, Jr. (R) 28.1% Philip C. Kulinski (Prog) 3.1% |
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George Hyde Fallon | Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | George Hyde Fallon (D) 58.2% James W. Miller (R) 31.9% John E. T. Camper (Prog) 9.9% |
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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) 59.7% C. Maurice Weidemeyer (R) 40.3% |
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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) 55.3% F. Byrne Austin (D) 44.7% |
Massachusetts
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John W. Heselton John W. Heselton John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | John W. Heselton John W. Heselton John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine... (R) 57.2% Patrick J. O'Malley (D) 42.8% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Foster Furcolo Foster Furcolo John Foster Furcolo was a member of the Democratic Party who served as the 60th Governor of Massachusetts, a member of the United States House of Representatives, and in other government offices in Massachusetts. He was the first Italian-American governor of Massachusetts.-Life and career:Furcolo... (D) 54.9% Charles R. Clason (R) 45.1% |
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Philip Philbin | Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Philip Philbin (D) 73.9% Carroll H. Balcom (R) 26.1% |
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Harold Donohue Harold Donohue Harold Daniel Donohue was an American politician. He represented the third district and fourth district of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1947-1974.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Harold Donohue Harold Donohue Harold Daniel Donohue was an American politician. He represented the third district and fourth district of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1947-1974.... (D) 59.2% John J. Maginnis (R) 40.8% |
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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) Unopposed |
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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) Unopposed |
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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) 79.2% A. Prescott Barker (R) 20.8% |
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Angier Goodwin Angier Goodwin Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Angier Goodwin Angier Goodwin Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later... (R) 51.1% Anthony M. Roche (D) 48.9% |
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Donald W. Nicholson Donald W. Nicholson Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Donald W. Nicholson Donald W. Nicholson Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States... (R) 56.7% Jacinto F. Diniz (D) 43.3% |
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Christian Herter Christian Herter Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | 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) 69.5% Walter A. O'Brien, Jr. (D) 30.5% |
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John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.... (D) Unopposed |
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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) Unopposed |
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Richard B. Wigglesworth | Republican | 1928 | Re-elected | Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) 56.6% David J. Concannon (D) 43.4% |
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Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995.... |
Republican | 1924 | Re-elected | Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995.... (R) 61.4% Joseph M. Mendonca (D) 38.6% |
Michigan
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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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) 83.4% Rudolph G. Tenerowicz (R) 16.0% Norman Frazier (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.3% Anthony Wojsowski (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) 55.8% Preston W. Slossen (D) 43.0% Glenn Winters (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% J. M. Geist (Prog) 0.4% W. L. Miller (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... ) 0.07% |
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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) 59.4% Leeman J. McCarty (D) 38.7% George L. Granger (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% Nahum 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) 64.9% Tom Surprise (D) 33.4% Ralph C. March (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.1% Walter Mahnke (Prog) 0.5% Frank Hayden (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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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 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
Gerald Ford Gerald Ford Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974... (R) 60.5% Fred J. Barr, Jr. (D) 38.3% William H. Bartlette (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% Theodore Theodore (Prog) 0.4% Eugene Ten Brink, Sr. (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... ) 0.08% |
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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) 49.8% George D. Stevens (D) 49.3% Howard Winters (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.9% Seth Whitmore (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... ) 0.10% |
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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) 59.0% Harvey C. Whetzel (D) 40.3% Clarence Dykehouse (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.7% Meta Riseman (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... ) 0.07% |
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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) 61.3% Louis C. Schwinger (D) 37.1% Rolland M. Severance (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% Arthur J. Parent (Prog) 0.2% Roy K. Nutson (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... ) 0.07% |
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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) 58.5% John George Hosko (D) 40.4% William Meadows (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.0% Alfred King (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... ) 0.06% |
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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) 63.3% Edward J. Daugherty (D) 35.7% Harold E. Rice (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.0% Thomas Vernon (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... ) 0.06% |
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Charles E. Potter Charles E. Potter Charles Edward Potter was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.-Early Life:... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Charles E. Potter Charles E. Potter Charles Edward Potter was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.-Early Life:... (R) 63.6% Violet LaVergne Patterson (D) 35.6% Charles J. 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... ) 0.8% Woodrow Ingram (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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John B. Bennett John B. Bennett John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | John B. Bennett John B. Bennett John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School... (R) 56.6% Gene A. Saari (D) 42.8% Olga Anderson (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% Arthur Juntunen (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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Howard A. Coffin Howard A. Coffin Howard Aldridge Coffin was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Coffin was born in Middleborough, Massachusetts and attended the Vermont Academy at Saxtons River... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 62.5% Howard A. Coffin (R) 37.1% H. C. Doane (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% John Panzer (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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Harold F. Youngblood Harold F. Youngblood Harold Francis Youngblood was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Youngblood was born in Detroit, Michigan, attended the public schools, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Commercial College in 1927. He was employed in Detroit office of the Secretary of State of Michigan in 1927 and 1928... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 56.9% Harold F. Youngblood (R) 42.7% A. L. Leach (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% A. H. Suppus (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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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) 65.0% Charles G. Burns (R) 34.6% Harold Drake (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% Meyer Schneider (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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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) 62.5% Kirby L. Wilson, Jr. (R) 36.9% E. A. Johnson (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.4% Paul Kerber (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) 52.7% John J. Brown (D) 46.8% 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... ) 0.3% Paul Oldenburg (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% |
Minnesota
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August H. Andresen | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | August H. Andresen (R) 61.4% Karl F. Rolvaag (DFL) 38.6% |
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Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School... |
Republican | 1940 | Re-elected | Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph P. O'Hara Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School... (R) 63.9% Milton F. Maxwell (DFL) 36.1% |
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George MacKinnon George MacKinnon George Edward MacKinnon was appointed by President Nixon to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in May 1969, where he served until his death in 1995. Judge MacKinnon is also the father of feminist legal scholar Catharine MacKinnon.According to Judge Harry T... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Roy W. Wier (DFL) 54.6% George MacKinnon (R) 45.4% |
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Edward Devitt Edward Devitt Edward James Devitt was a United States Representative and United States District Judge from Minnesota.-Early life, education, and career:... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Eugene McCarthy Eugene McCarthy Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet, and a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the U.S. Senate from 1959 to 1971.In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first... (DFL) 59.4% Edward Devitt (R) 40.6% |
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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) 54.0% Marcella F. Killen (DFL) 46.0% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Fred Marshall Fred Marshall Fred Marshall, , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Minnesota.... (DFL) 51.7% Harold Knutson (R) 48.3% |
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H. Carl Andersen | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | H. Carl Andersen (R) 52.5% James M. Youngdale (DFL) 47.5% |
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John Blatnik John Blatnik John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | John Blatnik John Blatnik John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party.... (DFL) 66.6% William A. Berlin (R) 33.4% |
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Harold Hagen Harold Hagen Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955.... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Harold Hagen Harold Hagen Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955.... (R) 54.6% Oscar A. Johnson (DFL) 45.4% |
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) Unopposed |
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Jamie L. Whitten Jamie L. Whitten Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi... |
Democratic | 1941 | Re-elected | Jamie L. Whitten Jamie L. Whitten Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi... (D) Unopposed |
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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) Unopposed |
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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) 98.4% W. B. Smith (R) 1.6% |
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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) Unopposed |
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John Bell Williams John Bell Williams John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | John Bell Williams John Bell Williams John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed |
Missouri
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Result | Candidates |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Clare Magee Clare Magee Clare Magee was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born on a farm in Putnam County near Livonia, Missouri, MageeGraduate of Unionville High School.Student in Kirksville State Teachers College in 1916.... (D) 57.6% Samuel W. Arnold (R) 42.4% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Morgan M. Moulder Morgan M. Moulder Morgan Moore Moulder was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Linn Creek, Missouri, Moulder attended the public schools of Linn Creek and Lebanon, Missouri, and the University of Missouri.... (D) 56.7% Max Schwabe (R) 43.2% Watkins (Prog) 0.08% |
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William C. Cole | Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Phil J. Welch Phil J. Welch Philip James Welch was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, Welch was educated in the public schools.He engaged in the furniture business 1916-1931.Treasurer of city of St... (D) 58.8% William C. Cole (R) 41.2% |
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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 | Retired Democratic hold |
Leonard Irving Leonard Irving Theodore Leonard Irving was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Irving moved with his parents to a farm in North Dakota.He attended the public schools of North Dakota.... (D) 64.1% Richard A. Erickson (R) 35.7% R. D. Farnsworth (Prog) 0.2% Overheu (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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Albert L. Reeves, Jr. Albert L. Reeves, Jr. Albert Lee Reeves, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Steelville, Missouri, Reeves attended the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri.He graduated from William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, in 1927.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Richard Bolling (D) 55.9% Albert L. Reeves, Jr. (R) 44.1% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
George H. Christopher George H. Christopher George Henry Christopher was a Democratic Party representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district from and from the Missouri's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1955 until his death January 23, 1959.He was born on a farm in Bates County, Missouri near Butler, Missouri... (D) 51.4% Marion Tinsley Bennett (R) 48.6% |
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Dewey Short | Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Dewey Short (R) 54.0% Thomas A. Johnson (D) 46.0% |
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Parke M. Banta Parke M. Banta Parke Monroe Banta was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Berryman, Missouri, Banta attended the public schools, and William Jewell College at Liberty, Missouri.... |
Republican | 1946 | 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) 57.2% Parke M. Banta (R) 42.8% Hayes (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) 61.7% Robert V. Niedner (R) 38.3% |
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Vacant | 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) died April 7, 1948 Democratic hold |
Paul C. Jones Paul C. Jones Paul Caruthers Jones was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Kennett, Missouri, Jones attended the Kennett public schools. He was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.J. degree in 1923. He served as a member of the Kennett city council from 1931 to 1933 and as mayor of... (D) 71.6% Walter K. Dillon (R) 28.4% |
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Claude I. Bakewell Claude I. Bakewell Claude Ignatius Bakewell was a lawyer, U.S. Representative from Missouri's 11th congressional district, and U.S. Postmaster for St. Louis, Missouri.-Early life and career:... |
Republican | 1946 | 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) 64.6% Claude I. Bakewell (R) 33.7% Margaret Bush WIlson (Prog) 1.7% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Raymond W. Karst Raymond W. Karst Raymond Willard Karst was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in South St. Louis, Missouri, Karst attended Wyman grade school and St. Louis Academy.... (D) 55.0% Walter C. Ploeser (R) 44.6% Bingaman (Prog) 0.3% O'Meara (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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Frank M. Karsten Frank M. Karsten Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Frank M. Karsten Frank M. Karsten Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St... (D) 70.6% Charles P. McBride (R) 29.4% W. 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... ) 0.02% |
Montana
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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% Albert H. Angstman (R) 31.6% Floyd P. Jones (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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Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts as the son of William John D'Ewart and Mary Elizabeth Barnard. In a special election due to the death of James F... |
Republican | 1945 | Re-elected | Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley A. D'Ewart Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts as the son of William John D'Ewart and Mary Elizabeth Barnard. In a special election due to the death of James F... (R) 51.0% Willard E. Fraser (D) 49.0% |
Nebraska
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Carl T. Curtis | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Carl T. Curtis (R) 57.2% Frank B. Morrison (D) 42.8% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Eugene D. O'Sullivan Eugene D. O'Sullivan Eugene Daniel O'Sullivan was an American Democratic Party politician from Nebraska.He was born in on a cattle ranch near Kent, Kansas to John E. O'Sullivan and Josephine Kluh O'Sullivan on May 31, 1883. He was married to Ellen Katherine Lovely. He graduated from Christian Brothers College, in St.... (D) 51.4% Howard Buffett (R) 48.6% |
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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) 64.8% Duane K. Peterson (D) 35.2% |
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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) 63.6% C. Edgar Leafdale (D) 36.4% |
Nevada
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Charles H. Russell Charles H. Russell Charles Hinton Russell was an American politician. He was the 20th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Walter S. Baring, Jr. Walter S. Baring, Jr. Walter Stephan Baring, Jr. was a United States Representative from Nevada.Baring came from a political family. His father served on the Esmarelda County Commission for a while, until he moved the family to Reno, Nevada. His father then managed a furniture store. Baring graduated from the... (D) 50.6% Charles H. Russell (R) 49.4% |
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) 55.5% Peter R. Poirier (D) 43.9% Alexander Karanikas (Prog) 0.6% |
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Norris Cotton Norris Cotton Norris H. Cotton was an American Republican politician from the state of New Hampshire.Norris Cotton was born on a farm in Warren, New Hampshire. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Wesleyan University in Connecticut... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Norris Cotton Norris Cotton Norris H. Cotton was an American Republican politician from the state of New Hampshire.Norris Cotton was born on a farm in Warren, New Hampshire. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Wesleyan University in Connecticut... (R) 57.4% Richard W. Leonard (D) 41.8% Harold H. Horne (Prog) 0.8% |
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) 53.0% John W. Donges (D) 45.8% Philip H. Van Gelder (Prog) 0.9% Morris Stempa (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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T. Millet Hand T. Millet Hand Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | T. Millet Hand T. Millet Hand Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools... (R) 61.7% William E. Stringer (D) 37.5% Thomas F. Ogilvie (Prog) 0.8% |
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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) 58.5% Charles F. Sullivan (D) 40.0% Sidney Stolberg (Prog) 1.3% James S. Pemberton (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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Frank A. Mathews, Jr. Frank A. Mathews, Jr. Frank Asbury Mathews, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician from New Jersey. Mathews represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1945 to 1949.... |
Republican | 1945 | Retired Democratic gain |
Charles R. Howell Charles R. Howell Charles Robert Howell was an American Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955.... (D) 61.5% Albert C. Jones (R) 38.5% |
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Charles A. Eaton | Republican | 1924 | Re-elected | Charles A. Eaton (R) 57.4% George C. Miller (D) 41.3% John Schein (Prog) 1.3% Emily R. G. Klein (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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Clifford P. Case Clifford P. Case Clifford Philip Case was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives and the State of New Jersey in the United States Senate .-Biography:Clifford P. Case was born in Franklin Park in Somerset County, New Jersey... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Clifford P. Case Clifford P. Case Clifford Philip Case was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives and the State of New Jersey in the United States Senate .-Biography:Clifford P. Case was born in Franklin Park in Somerset County, New Jersey... (R) 55.3% H. Frank Pettit (D) 40.8% Daniel Wagner (Prog) 2.8% 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... ) 1.1% |
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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) 56.2% John J. Carlin (D) 43.2% McAlister Coleman (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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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) 47.5% Charles S. Joelson (D) 47.4% Peter J. Toth (I) 3.8% Joseph Carie (I) 1.3% |
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Harry Lancaster Towe | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Harry Lancaster Towe (R) 62.2% James S. Brown (D) 37.8% |
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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 | Retired Democratic gain |
Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) 50.7% Anthony Guiliano (R) 45.7% John V. Laddey (I) 3.3% William H. Schafer (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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Frank Sundstrom Frank Sundstrom Frank Leander Sundstrom was an American Republican Party politician who represented from 1943 to 1949.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Hugh Joseph Addonizio (D) 47.7% Frank Sundstrom (R) 46.2% Ulysses Campbell (Prog) 2.8% William E. Bohannon (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 2.2% 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... ) 0.8% Gerald Harris (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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Robert W. Kean | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Robert W. Kean (R) 50.8% Harry Dudkin (D) 47.0% Katherine A. Van Orden (Prog) 1.9% William H. Farrell (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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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) 68.1% Leon Banach (R) 31.9% |
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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) 62.8% Michael Bongiovanni (R) 37.2% |
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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 | John E. Miles John E. Miles John Easten Miles was a U.S. politician who served as the 12th Governor of the state of New Mexico.-Biography:... (D) 29.8% Antonio M. Fernandez Antonio M. Fernández Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico... (D) 28.9% Ben F. Meyer (R) 21.1% Herman G. Baca (R) 20.2% |
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Georgia Lee Lusk Georgia Lee Lusk Georgia Lee Witt Lusk was the first female U.S. Congressional representative from New Mexico, educator, and devoted public servant.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1946 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
New York
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W. Kingsland Macy W. Kingsland Macy William Kingsland "King" Macy was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from Groton School William Kingsland "King" Macy (November 21, 1889 – July 15, 1961) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | W. Kingsland Macy W. Kingsland Macy William Kingsland "King" Macy was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from Groton School William Kingsland "King" Macy (November 21, 1889 – July 15, 1961) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from... (R) 66.0% Harold W. Worzel (D) 31.6% Marjorie Viemeister (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.4% |
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Leonard W. Hall Leonard W. Hall Leonard Wood Hall was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, he attended the public schools and graduated from the law department of Georgetown University in 1920... |
Republican | 1938 | 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) 68.1% Richard T. Mayes (D) 31.9% |
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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... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Henry J. Latham Henry J. Latham Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942... (R) 56.5% George J. Gross (D) 35.3% Herbert Shingler (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 4.9% Bertram H. Siegeltuch (Liberal) 3.3% |
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Gregory McMahon Gregory McMahon Gregory McMahon was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he attended a parochial school and was graduated from St. John's Prep School in 1933 and from St. John's University in 1938. He also attended St. John's Law School from 1939 to 1941 and was a certified public... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
L. Gary Clemente L. Gary Clemente Louis Gary Clemente was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he attended St. Ann's Academy in New York City and LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale. He received a Reserve officer's certificate at Plattsburgh in 1925 and a Reserve commission in 1929... (D) 46.9% Gregory McMahon (R) 43.8% Thomas J. McCabe (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 5.8% Mark Starr (Liberal) 3.5% |
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Robert Tripp Ross Robert Tripp Ross Robert Tripp Ross was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina, he attended the public schools, moved to New York City in 1929, and engaged as a druggist... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
T. Vincent Quinn T. Vincent Quinn Thomas Vincent Quinn of Jackson Heights, Queens was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1949 to 1951.-Career:* Fordham University Law School, graduated 1924* Assistant District Attorney, Queens County, NY, 1931-1934.... (D) 49.8% Robert Tripp Ross (R) 43.1% Morris Pottish (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 7.2% |
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Robert Nodar, Jr. Robert Nodar, Jr. Robert Joseph Nodar, Jr. was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
James J. Delaney (D) 57.2% Robert Nodar, Jr. (R) 36.8% Irma Lindheim (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... ) 6.0% |
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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) 60.0% Francis E. Dorn (R) 40.0% |
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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... |
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) 67.7% Benjamin F. Westervelt (R) 28.6% August Claessens (Liberal) 3.7% |
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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) 56.2% Philip Hodes (R) 25.1% Murray Rosof (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... ) 18.6% |
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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.... |
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) 56.1% Arthur S. Hirsch (R) 26.1% Ada B. Jackson (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... ) 17.8% |
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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:... |
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) 54.9% Alfred C. McKenzie (R) 30.2% Frank Serri (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... ) 14.9% |
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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... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | John J. Rooney John J. Rooney John James Rooney was a Democratic politician from New York.Rooney was born in Brooklyn in 1903. In 1925, he graduated with a law degree from Fordham University and practiced law following his admission to the bar the next year... (D) 60.4% John J. Miller (R) 31.9% Vincent J. Longhi (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 7.7% |
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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... |
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) 52.8% Charles A. Fisher (R) 35.7% James Griesi (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... ) 11.5% |
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Abraham J. Multer Abraham J. Multer Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Abraham J. Multer Abraham J. Multer Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945... (D) 77.8% Lee Pressman (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... ) 22.2% |
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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:... |
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) 81.4% Henry D. Dorfman (R) 18.6% |
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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... |
Republican | 1944 | Retired Democratic gain |
James J. Murphy James J. Murphy James J. Murphy was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in Brooklyn. He was educated in the public schools of Staten Island and served as a noncommissioned officer with the First New York Cavalry on the Mexican border in 1916... (D) 49.3% Frank A. Pavis (R) 44.0% Frank Cremonesi (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... ) 6.7% |
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Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert, Jr. Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922... (R) 53.2% Arthur T. Sawyer (D) 37.2% Alvin Udell (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... ) 9.6% |
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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:... |
Labor | 1938 | Re-elected | 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... ) 36.9% John P. Morrissey (D) 31.7% John Ellis (R) 31.4% |
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Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City... (D) 74.4% Herbert Lasky (R) 19.9% Stephen C. Vlodeck (Liberal) 5.7% Emanuel Geltman (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.1% |
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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:... |
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) 59.4% Jules J. Justin (R) 28.0% Eugene P. Connolly (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... ) 12.6% |
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Jacob K. Javits Jacob K. Javits Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981. A liberal Republican, he was originally allied with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, fellow U.S... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Jacob K. Javits Jacob K. Javits Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981. A liberal Republican, he was originally allied with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, fellow U.S... (R) 50.9% Paul O'Dwyer (D) 49.1% |
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician... (D) 76.4% Harold C. Burton (R) 16.9% Edna O. Moseley (Liberal) 6.7% |
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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... |
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) 83.0% Leon Straus (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... ) 17.0% |
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Leo Isacson Leo Isacson Leo Isacson was an American Labor member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Isacson was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1931 and New York University School of Law in 1933. He was member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946... |
Labor | February 17, 1948 (Special) |
Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Isidore Dollinger Isidore Dollinger Isidore Dollinger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from New York between 1949 and 1959.Dollinger was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1925 and from New York Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the New York state bar in 1929... (D) 63.1% Leo Isacson (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... ) 36.9% |
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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.... |
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) 82.2% Albert E. Kahn (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 17.8% |
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David M. Potts David M. Potts David Matthew Potts was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he attended the public schools and the College of the City of New York from 1927 to 1929. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School of St... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Christopher C. McGrath Christopher C. McGrath Christopher Columbus McGrath was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from Clason Military Academy in the Bronx in 1921 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1924. He was admitted to the bar in 1927 and commenced the practice of law in New York... (D) 54.8% David M. Potts (R) 34.2% Nicholas Carnes (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... ) 11.0% |
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Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph W. Gwinn Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the... (R) 52.1% Richard W. McSpedon (D) 43.4% Francis X. Nulty (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... ) 4.6% |
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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... |
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) 62.7% Charles J. Nager (D) 32.7% Pasquale Barile (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 4.7% |
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Katharine St. George Katharine St. George Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Katharine St. George Katharine St. George Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:... (R) 60.1% William G. Pendergast (D) 36.5% Harold Meredith Chown (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.4% |
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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... |
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) 64.8% Robert R. Decormier (D) 35.2% |
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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:... |
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) 55.3% William M. Murphy (D) 41.4% Andrew Peterson (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.3% |
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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... |
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) 55.6% Lawrence J. Collins (R) 41.1% Margaret L. Wheeler (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.4% |
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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... |
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) 63.7% Joseph T. Hammer (D) 33.6% Rockwell Kent (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... ) 2.7% |
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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... |
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) 60.7% Francis K. Purcell (D) 37.6% Raymond Bull (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.8% |
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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... |
Republican | 1943 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
John C. Davies II John C. Davies II John Clay Davies II was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in Albany, he attended Camden High School, attended the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and Hamilton College .... (D) 48.9% Hadwen C. Fuller (R) 48.8% Max Meyers (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.3% |
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R. Walter Riehlman R. Walter Riehlman Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | R. Walter Riehlman R. Walter Riehlman Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives... (R) 50.5% Richard T. Mosher (D) 46.3% Sidney H. Greenburg (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 3.1% |
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Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall Edwin Arthur Hall was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hall was born in Binghamton, New York. He attended Cornell University. He was a member of the Binghamton City Council from 1937 until 1939... |
Republican | 1939 | 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) 63.4% Myron C. Sloat (D) 34.2% John Mushock (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.8% Pierre De Nio (Liberal) 0.6% |
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John Taber John Taber John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... |
Republican | 1922 | Re-elected | John Taber John Taber John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 58.0% Francis J. Souhan (D) 42.0% |
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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... |
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) 64.3% Donald J. O'Connor (D) 33.9% Harold Slingerland (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.8% |
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Kenneth B. Keating | Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Kenneth B. Keating (R) 51.4% George F. Rogers (D) 48.6% |
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James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr. | Republican | 1932 | Re-elected | James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr. (R) 59.1% Bernard E. Hart (D) 39.3% Helen Lopez (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 1.6% |
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Walter Gresham Andrews | Republican | 1930 | Retired Republican hold |
William L. Pfeiffer William L. Pfeiffer William Louis Pfeiffer was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Pfeiffer was born in Buffalo, New York. He served as deputy comptroller of New York from 1946 until 1948. He was elected to Congress in 1948 and served from January 3, 1949 until January 3,... (R) 51.1% Mary Louise Nice (D) 46.6% Emanuel Fried (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.3% |
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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... |
Republican | 1944 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Anthony F. Tauriello Anthony F. Tauriello Anthony Francis Tauriello was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on August 14, 1899 and graduated from the Cumberland School of Law in 1929. He was a member of the Erie County Board of Supervisors from 1933 to 1937; also, he was a... (D) 50.8% Edward J. Elsaesser (R) 46.8% George Provost (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.3% |
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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... |
Republican | 1941 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Chester C. Gorski Chester C. Gorski Chester Charles Gorski was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on to a Polish immigrant family. He was a member of the Erie County Board of Supervisors from 1941 to 1945 and of the Buffalo Common Council from 1946 to 1948... (D) 51.8% John Cornelius Butler (R) 46.2% Robert Williams (American Labor American Labor Party The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic... ) 2.0% |
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Republican | 1918 | Re-elected | Daniel A. Reed Daniel A. Reed -External links:... (R) 60.1% Hubert D. Bliss (D) 36.5% Lewis 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... ) 2.2% Elmer Olson (Liberal) 1.2% |
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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) 92.7% Zeno Ratliff (R) 7.3% |
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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) 96.0% J. H. Satterthwaite (R) 3.7% Robert Lathan (Prog) 0.3% |
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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) 78.8% Perry G. Crumpler (R) 21.2% |
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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) 78.1% Joel A. Johnson (R) 21.5% James H. Wright (Prog) 0.4% |
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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 | Retired Democratic hold |
Richard Thurmond Chatham Richard Thurmond Chatham Richard Thurmond Chatham , who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.-Early years:... (D) 72.7% John Tucker Day (R) 26.1% Harvey A. Cox, Jr. (Prog) 1.2% |
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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) 72.1% Ralph O. Smith (R) 25.5% M. H. Ross (Prog) 2.4% |
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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 | Retired Democratic hold |
Frank Ertel Carlyle Frank Ertel Carlyle Frank Ertel Carlyle was a United States Representative of the Democratic Party from the state of North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the navy in World War I he practiced law in Lumberton, North Carolina... (D) 84.3% J. O. West (R) 15.3% Robert E. Davis (Prog) 0.4% |
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Charles B. Deane Charles B. Deane Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Charles B. Deane Charles B. Deane Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,... (D) 62.7% Lafayette Williams (R) 37.3% |
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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) 59.6% Clyde R. Greene (R) 40.4% |
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Hamilton C. Jones Hamilton C. Jones Hamilton Chamberlain Jones was a United States Representative from North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended the schools of Charlotte, Central High School in Washington, D.C., and Horners Military School in Oxford, North Carolina... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Hamilton C. Jones Hamilton C. Jones Hamilton Chamberlain Jones was a United States Representative from North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended the schools of Charlotte, Central High School in Washington, D.C., and Horners Military School in Oxford, North Carolina... (D) 59.6% Roy A. Harmon (R) 40.1% Ralph Lael (Prog) 0.3% |
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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.... |
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) 64.9% Calvin R. Edney (R) 35.1% |
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Monroe Minor Redden Monroe Minor Redden Monroe Minor Redden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1947 and 1953.Redden was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina; he attended public schools and then Wake Forest College, graduating from its law school in 1923... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Monroe Minor Redden Monroe Minor Redden Monroe Minor Redden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1947 and 1953.Redden was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina; he attended public schools and then Wake Forest College, graduating from its law school in 1923... (D) 63.1% W. W. Candler (R) 36.9% |
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) 41.5% Usher L. Burdick Usher L. Burdick Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:... (R) 40.2% Alfred Dale (D) 17.8% John M. Weiler (Prog) 0.6% |
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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... |
Republican | 1944 | Lost renomination 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) 51.6% Morse Johnson (D) 48.4% |
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William E. Hess William E. Hess William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was... |
Republican | 1938 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Earl T. Wagner Earl T. Wagner Earl Thomas Wagner was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wagner attended parochial and public schools.He was graduated from the Salmon P... (D) 52.8% William E. Hess (R) 47.2% |
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Raymond H. Burke Raymond H. Burke Raymond Hugh Burke was a teacher, businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio’s third district.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Edward G. Breen Edward G. Breen Edward Grimes Breen was an American politician of the Democratic party.-Biography:Ed Breen was born in the Phillips House, a fine old hotel in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of John P... (D) 58.2% Raymond H. Burke (R) 41.8% |
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William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925... (R) 55.7% Earl Ludwig (D) 44.3% |
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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) 52.1% Dan Batt (D) 47.9% |
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Edward O. McCowen | Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
James G. Polk James G. Polk James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century.... (D) 53.1% Edward O. McCowen (R) 46.9% |
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Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:... (R) Unopposed |
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Frederick C. Smith | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Frederick C. Smith (R) 54.5% Andrew T. Durbin (D) 45.5% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Thomas H. Burke (D) 53.8% Homer A. Ramey (R) 46.2% |
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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) 57.9% Delmar A. Canaday (D) 42.1% |
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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) 50.8% Joseph C. Allen (D) 49.2% |
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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) 52.1% Robert M. Draper (D) 47.9% |
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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) 59.2% Dwight A. Blackmore (D) 40.8% |
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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.... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | 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) 57.2% Ed Rowe (R) 42.2% Harry Hurtt, Jr. (I) 0.6% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Robert T. Secrest Robert T. Secrest Robert Thompson Secrest was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.-External links:*... (D) 56.4% Percy W. Griffiths (R) 43.6% |
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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 | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
John McSweeney John McSweeney (politician) John McSweeney was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Wooster, Ohio, McSweeney attended the public schools and was graduated from Wooster University in 1912.... (D) 52.6% Henderson H. Carson (R) 47.4% |
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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) 52.9% Robert W. Levering (D) 47.1% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Wayne L. Hays (D) 54.1% Earl R. Lewis (R) 45.9% |
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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) 68.1% William Bacon (R) 31.9% |
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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) Unopposed |
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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) 75.9% Harry W. Mitchell (R) 24.1% |
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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) 54.7% Jack G. Day (D) 45.3% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Stephen M. Young Stephen M. Young Stephen Marvin Young was an American politician of the Democratic Party from Ohio. He was a United States Senator from Ohio from 1958 until 1971.... (D) 52.0% George H. Bender (R) 48.0% |
Oklahoma
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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... |
Republican | 1944 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Dixie Gilmer Dixie Gilmer William Franklin Gilmer was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Gilmer moved with his parents to Oklahoma.He attended the public schools of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.... (D) 53.3% George B. Schwabe (R) 46.7% |
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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 | 1944 | 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) 69.7% George T. Balch (R) 30.3% |
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Carl Albert Carl Albert Carl Bert Albert was a lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma.Albert represented the southeastern portion of Oklahoma as a Democrat for 30 years, starting in 1947. He is best known for his service as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Carl Albert Carl Albert Carl Bert Albert was a lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma.Albert represented the southeastern portion of Oklahoma as a Democrat for 30 years, starting in 1947. He is best known for his service as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977... (D) 83.9% Russell Overstreet (R) 16.1% |
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Glen D. Johnson Glen D. Johnson Glen Dale Johnson , was a lawyer, a U.S. Democratic Party politician, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma, serving one term of office from 1947 to 1949 and was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate in 1948.-Early life and early political... |
Democratic | 1946 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Tom Steed Tom Steed Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Steed was a military veteran, newspaper editor and Democratic politician and a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. He often stated that his experience in journalism, the military and in the U.S... (D) 72.1% Clyde T. Patrick (R) 27.9% |
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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) 67.4% Carmon C. Harris (R) 32.6% |
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Toby Morris Toby Morris Toby Morris was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Granbury, Texas, Morris moved to what was then Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1906 and to Walters, Oklahoma, in 1913. He attended the public schools, leaving high school in his senior year, during World War I, to enlist in the United... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Toby Morris Toby Morris Toby Morris was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Granbury, Texas, Morris moved to what was then Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1906 and to Walters, Oklahoma, in 1913. He attended the public schools, leaving high school in his senior year, during World War I, to enlist in the United... (D) 73.7% George E. Young (R) 26.3% |
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Preston E. Peden Preston E. Peden Preston Elmer Peden was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born in Duke, Oklahoma, Peden moved to Altus, Oklahoma, in 1920.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
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) 79.4% J. Warren White (R) 20.6% |
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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 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic gain |
George H. Wilson George H. Wilson George Howard Wilson was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born in Mattoon, Illinois, Wilson moved with his parents in 1910 to Enid. There he attended Enid Public Schools. He graduated from Phillips University in 1926... (D) 58.0% Martin Garber (R) 42.0% |
Oregon
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A. Walter Norblad A. Walter Norblad Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | A. Walter Norblad A. Walter Norblad Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of... (R) 63.2% Edward E. Gideon (D) 32.8% Theodore Wolcott (Prog) 4.0% |
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Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman Lowell Stockman was a representative from Oregon to the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1942 | 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) 58.2% C. J. Shorb (D) 41.8% |
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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) 55.5% Roland C. Bartlett (D) 37.1% Peggy T. Carlson (Prog) 7.4% |
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Harris Ellsworth Harris Ellsworth Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the... |
Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Harris Ellsworth Harris Ellsworth Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the... (R) 66.6% William F. Tanton (D) 33.4% |
Pennsylvania
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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 | 1946 | Lost renomination 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) 53.4% John De Nero (R) 46.6% |
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Robert N. McGarvey Robert N. McGarvey Robert Neill McGarvey was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
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) 54.3% Robert N. McGarvey (R) 45.7% |
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Hardie Scott Hardie Scott Hardie Scott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Hardie Scott, son of John Roger Kirkpatrick Scott, was born in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Hardie Scott Hardie Scott Hardie Scott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Hardie Scott, son of John Roger Kirkpatrick Scott, was born in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania... (R) 52.0% Maurice S. Osser (D) 48.0% |
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Franklin J. Maloney Franklin J. Maloney Franklin John Maloney was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Franklin J. Maloney was born in Philadelphia. He graduated from Temple University Law School in 1922, and is still considered one of their notable graduates... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Earl Chudoff Earl Chudoff Earl Chudoff was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Earl Chudoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in economics in 1929 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of... (D) 55.7% Franklin J. Maloney (R) 39.9% Joseph H. Rainey (Prog) 4.5% |
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George W. Sarbacher, Jr. George W. Sarbacher, Jr. George William Sarbacher, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1946 | 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) 50.7% George W. Sarbacher, Jr. (R) 49.3% |
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Hugh Scott Hugh Scott Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Hugh Scott Hugh Scott Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900... (R) 57.0% Herbert J. McGlinchey (D) 43.0% |
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E. Wallace Chadwick E. Wallace Chadwick E. Wallace Chadwick was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.E. Wallace Chadwick was born in Vincennes, Indiana, and moved with his parents to Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1890. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1906, and from the law school of... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
Benjamin F. James Benjamin F. James Benjamin Franklin James was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 61.3% Arnold M. Snyder (D) 37.8% John C. Wolf (Prog) 0.9% |
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Franklin H. Lichtenwalter Franklin H. Lichtenwalter Franklin Herbert Lichtenwalter was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Franklin H. Lichtenwalter was born in Palmerton, PA. He was engaged in general insurance business from 1933 to 1973... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Franklin H. Lichtenwalter Franklin H. Lichtenwalter Franklin Herbert Lichtenwalter was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Franklin H. Lichtenwalter was born in Palmerton, PA. He was engaged in general insurance business from 1933 to 1973... (R) 59.2% Wynne James, Jr. (D) 40.8% |
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Paul B. Dague Paul B. Dague Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Paul B. Dague Paul B. Dague Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 67.1% W. Roger Simpson (D) 32.9% |
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James P. Scoblick James P. Scoblick James Paul Scoblick was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James P. Scoblick was born in Archbald, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Fordham University in New York City in 1930 and took postgraduate work at Columbia University in New York City... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost renomination Democratic gain |
Harry P. O'Neill Harry P. O'Neill Harry Patrick O'Neill was a Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Harry P. O'Neill was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. He left school at the age of ten and went to work as a slate picker in the O.S. Johnson Colliery in Dunmore... (D) 58.5% Nelson Nichols (R) 41.5% |
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Mitchell Jenkins Mitchell Jenkins Mitchell Jenkins was a U.S. Republican Congressional Representative from Pennsylvania.Mitchell Jenkins was born in Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He attended the Kingston, Pennsylvania public elementary schools and the Wyoming Seminary Upper School during his high school years... |
Republican | 1946 | Retired 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) 51.8% Robert H. Stroh (R) 48.2% |
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Ivor D. Fenton Ivor D. Fenton Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Ivor D. Fenton Ivor D. Fenton Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :... (R) 60.6% John Oshinskie (D) 39.4% |
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Frederick A. Muhlenberg | Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
George M. Rhodes George M. Rhodes George M. Rhodes was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George M. Rhodes was born in Reading, PA. During the First World War he served in the United States Army. He worked as a printer for the Reading Eagle Co. from 1913 to 1927, and business manager for... (D) 50.3% Frederick A. Muhlenberg (R) 46.4% 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... ) 3.3% |
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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... |
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) 65.2% David Burchell (D) 34.8% |
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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:... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | 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) 61.6% Patrick A. McGowan (D) 38.4% |
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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:... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel K. McConnell, Jr. Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 66.9% Henry Hellar Kelly (D) 33.1% |
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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... |
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% Ira Garman (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,... |
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) 63.7% Theodore C. Frederick, Jr. (D) 36.3% |
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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.... |
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) 63.7% Francis J. Manno (D) 36.3% |
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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:... |
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) 58.8% Roy E. James (R) 41.2% |
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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.... |
Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
James F. Lind James F. Lind James Francis Lind was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James F. Lind was born in York, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Penn State Extension School as an accountant. He served in the United States Army from 1917 to 1920, 1941 to 1946, and in 1953... (D) 53.7% Chester H. Gross (R) 46.3% |
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James E. Van Zandt James E. Van Zandt James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | James E. Van Zandt James E. Van Zandt James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 60.4% Julia Luigia Maietta (D) 39.6% |
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William J. Crow William J. Crow William Josiah Crow was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Anthony Cavalcante Anthony Cavalcante Anthony Cavalcante was an United States Representative for Pennsylvania.-Biography:Anthony Cavalcante was born in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania. He served overseas with Company D, One Hundred and Tenth Infantry, Twenty-eighth Division, from May 3, 1918 to May 6, 1919, and was awarded the Purple Heart... (D) 54.3% William J. Crow (R) 45.7% |
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Thomas E. Morgan Thomas E. Morgan Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Thomas E. Morgan was born in Ellsworth, PA. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1930, the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery in 1933, and Wayne University in Detroit, MI, in 1934... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Thomas E. Morgan Thomas E. Morgan Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Thomas E. Morgan was born in Ellsworth, PA. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1930, the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery in 1933, and Wayne University in Detroit, MI, in 1934... (D) 65.4% Roy A. Purviance (R) 34.6% |
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Louis E. Graham Louis E. Graham Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Louis E. Graham Louis E. Graham Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 52.6% Andrew G. Katcher (D) 47.4% |
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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... |
Republican | 1938 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Robert L. Coffey, Jr. (D) 55.4% Harve Tibbott (R) 44.6% |
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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... |
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) 62.2% W. Urban Gillespie (R) 37.8% |
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Carroll D. Kearns Carroll D. Kearns Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Carroll D. Kearns Carroll D. Kearns Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the... (R) 54.5% James A. Kennedy (D) 45.5% |
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John McDowell John McDowell (politician) John Ralph McDowell was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Harry J. Davenport Harry J. Davenport Harry James Davenport was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (D) 54.2% John McDowell (R) 45.8% |
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Robert J. Corbett Robert J. Corbett Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | Robert J. Corbett Robert J. Corbett Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:... (R) 50.3% J. R. Montgomery (D) 49.7% |
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James G. Fulton James G. Fulton James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | James G. Fulton James G. Fulton James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania... (R) 56.4% John J. Kane, Jr. (D) 43.6% |
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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:... |
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) 72.7% Albert J. Weilersbacher (R) 27.3% |
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Frank Buchanan Frank Buchanan Frank Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Frank Buchanan was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He married future Representative Vera Daerr on January 4, 1929... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Frank Buchanan Frank Buchanan Frank Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Frank Buchanan was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He married future Representative Vera Daerr on January 4, 1929... (D) 69.2% Albert G. Brown (R) 30.8% |
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% Oscar J. V. Hurteau (R) 38.1% |
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John E. Fogarty John E. Fogarty John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term... |
Democratic | 1940 | Re-elected | John E. Fogarty John E. Fogarty John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term... (D) 59.7% Thomas J. Paolino (R) 40.3% |
South Carolina
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L. Mendel Rivers L. Mendel Rivers Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years... |
Democratic | 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1940 The 1940 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1940 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 1st congressional district was retained by... |
Re-elected | L. Mendel Rivers L. Mendel Rivers Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years... (D) 89.1% W. Tate Baggott (R) 10.9% |
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John J. Riley John J. Riley John Jacob Riley was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, husband of Corinne Boyd Riley.Born on a farm near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Riley attended the public schools in Orangeburg County.... |
Democratic | 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1944 The 1944 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1944 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 2nd congressional district was retained by... |
Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Hugo S. Sims, Jr. Hugo S. Sims, Jr. Hugo Sheridan Sims, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Sims attended the public schools.He graduated from Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1941.... (D) 96.4% W. Edward Moore (R) 3.6% |
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William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat.... |
Democratic | 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1946 The 1946 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1946 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Five incumbents were re-elected, but Butler B. Hare of the 3rd congressional district was defeated in the... |
Retired to run for U.S. Senate United States Senate election in South Carolina, 1948 The 1948 South Carolina United States Senate election was held on November 2, 1948 to select the U.S. Senator from the state of South Carolina. Incumbent Democratic Senator Burnet R. Maybank won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican challenger J. Bates Gerald in the general election to... Democratic hold |
James Butler Hare James Butler Hare James Butler Hare, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for one term from 1949 to 1951.-Biography:... (D) 97.9% D. F. Merill (R) 2.1% |
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Joseph R. Bryson Joseph R. Bryson Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938 The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13... |
Re-elected | Joseph R. Bryson Joseph R. Bryson Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools.... (D) 94.9% James B. Gaston (R) 5.1% |
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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) 97.1% J. D. Hambright (R) 2.9% |
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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) 97.1% Frank L. Bradfield (R) 2.9% |
South Dakota
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Karl E. Mundt | Republican | 1938 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican hold |
Harold Lovre Harold Lovre Harold Orrin Lovre was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Toronto, South Dakota. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1957. He ran for re-election to a fifth term in 1956 but lost to... (R) 53.5% Merton B. Tice (D) 46.5% |
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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) 65.9% Jessie E. Sanders (D) 34.1% |
Tennessee
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Dayton E. Phillips Dayton E. Phillips Dayton E. Phillips was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 1st congressional district of Tennessee.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Dayton E. Phillips Dayton E. Phillips Dayton E. Phillips was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 1st congressional district of Tennessee.-Biography:... (R) 84.7% Arthur W. Bright (I) 15.3% |
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John Jennings | Republican | 1939 | Re-elected | John Jennings (R) 58.0% Thomas P. Fowler (D) 42.0% |
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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 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
James B. Frazier, Jr. James B. Frazier, Jr. James Beriah Frazier, Jr. was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father was James B. Frazier, who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1905 to 1911... (D) 67.3% W. E. Michael (R) 31.3% J. B. Stoner (I) 1.4% |
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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) 64.3% Tom T. Tucker, Jr. (R) 35.7% |
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Joe L. Evins Joe L. Evins Joseph Landon Evins was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1947 to 1977.Evins was a native of the Blend Community of DeKalb County, Tennessee, the son of James Edgar Evins and Myrtie Goodson Evins. His father was a Tennessee state senator and a successful local businessman.Joe L... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Joe L. Evins Joe L. Evins Joseph Landon Evins was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1947 to 1977.Evins was a native of the Blend Community of DeKalb County, Tennessee, the son of James Edgar Evins and Myrtie Goodson Evins. His father was a Tennessee state senator and a successful local businessman.Joe L... (D) Unopposed |
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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) 81.4% Jesse L. Perry (R) 17.0% E. C. Loftis (I) 1.5% |
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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 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
James Patrick Sutton James Patrick Sutton James Patrick Sutton was an American politician and a member of the United States Congress from Tennessee. He was born on October 31, 1915. He attended the public schools of Wartrace, Tennessee, and Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in... (D) Unopposed |
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Tom J. Murray Tom J. Murray Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:... |
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) 69.2% J. Sam Johnson, Jr. (R) 30.8% |
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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) 91.1% S. Homer Tatum (R) 8.9% |
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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) 93.1% Dwight V. Kyle (Prog) 6.9% |
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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Jesse M. Combs Jesse M. Combs Jesse Martin Combs was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Center, Texas, Combs attended the public schools and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1912. He was admitted to the bar in 1918 and commenced practice in Kountze, Texas. He served ascounty judge of Hardin... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | 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) 93.3% Don Parker (R) 6.7% |
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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) 88.7% R. E. Kennedy (R) 11.3% |
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Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and... |
Democratic | 1912 | Re-elected | Sam Rayburn Sam Rayburn Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and... (D) Unopposed |
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Joseph Franklin Wilson | Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Joseph Franklin Wilson (D) 98.4% Joe Bailey Irwin (Prog) 1.6% |
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Olin E. Teague Olin E. Teague Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Olin E. Teague Olin E. Teague Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978... (D) 99.8% J. Hayden Moore, Sr. (Prog) 0.2% |
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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... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | 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) Unopposed |
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Albert Richard Thomas Albert Richard Thomas This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas .... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | Albert Richard Thomas Albert Richard Thomas This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas .... (D) 85.5% Joe Ingraham (R) 14.5% |
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Clark W. Thompson Clark W. Thompson Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Clark W. Thompson Clark W. Thompson Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World... (D) Unopposed |
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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 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Homer Thornberry Homer Thornberry William Homer Thornberry was a United States Representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1948 to 1963, and then was a federal judge.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed |
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William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... (D) 96.3% A. A. Warrington (D) 3.7% |
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Wingate H. Lucas Wingate H. Lucas Wingate Hezekiah Lucas was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Grapevine, Texas, Lucas attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, and the Texas University at Austin. He studied law... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Wingate H. Lucas Wingate H. Lucas Wingate Hezekiah Lucas was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Grapevine, Texas, Lucas attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, and the Texas University at Austin. He studied law... (D) 89.1% Elton M. Hyder (R) 10.9% |
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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) Unopposed |
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John E. Lyle, Jr. John E. Lyle, Jr. John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas.... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | John E. Lyle, Jr. John E. Lyle, Jr. John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas.... (D) 88.9% James M. Swafford (R) 10.9% Tom Neal (Prog) 0.2% |
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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 | Retired Democratic hold |
Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate... (D) Unopposed |
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Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth Mills Regan was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Regan attended the public schools and Vincennes University.... |
Democratic | 1947 | Re-elected | Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth M. Regan Kenneth Mills Regan was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Regan attended the public schools and Vincennes University.... (D) 99.5% J. B. Chavez (Prog) 0.5% |
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Omar Burleson Omar Burleson Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Omar Burleson Omar Burleson Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in... (D) Unopposed |
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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) 88.7% J. Evetts Haley (R) 11.3% |
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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) 95.6% Mohler D. Temple (R) 4.4% |
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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) 75.3% J. P. Ledvina (R) 24.7% |
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O. C. Fisher O. C. Fisher Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | O. C. Fisher O. C. Fisher Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:... (D) Unopposed |
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) 59.0% David J. Wilson (R) 41.0% |
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William A. Dawson William A. Dawson William Adams Dawson was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Layton, Utah, Dawson attended the public schools.He graduated from the law department of the University of Utah in 1926.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Reva Beck Bosone Reva Beck Bosone Reva Zilpha Beck Bosone was a U.S. Representative from Utah. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Utah.... (D) 57.5% William A. Dawson (R) 42.5% |
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) 60.8% Robert W. Ready (D) 39.2% |
Virginia
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S. Otis Bland | Democratic | 1918 | Re-elected | S. Otis Bland (D) 80.0% Stanley G. Adams (R) 18.6% J. Luther Kibler (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... ) 1.4% |
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Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia.... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia.... (D) 61.2% Sidney H. Kelsey (R) 34.4% Jerry O. Gilliam (Prog) 4.2% Sidney Moore (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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J. Vaughan Gary J. Vaughan Gary Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia... |
Democratic | 1945 | Re-elected | J. Vaughan Gary J. Vaughan Gary Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia... (D) 72.9% Richard C. Poage (R) 24.3% David P. Bennett (C Communist Party USA The Communist Party USA is a Marxist political party in the United States, established in 1919. It has a long, complex history that is closely related to the histories of similar communist parties worldwide and the U.S. labor movement.... ) 1.7% Mary D. Fleet (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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Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He... |
Democratic | February 17, 1948 (Special) |
Re-elected | Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He... (D) Unopposed |
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Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:... (D) 99.5% Gene Graybeal (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... ) 0.5% |
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Vacant | James Lindsay Almond, Jr. James Lindsay Almond, Jr. James Lindsay Almond, Jr. was a United States federal judge and politician. He served as the 58th Governor of Virginia from 1958 until 1962.-Early life:... (D) resigned April 17, 1948 to become Attorney General of Virginia Attorney General of Virginia The Attorney General of Virginia is an executive office in the Government of Virginia. Attorneys General are elected for a four-year term in the year following a presidential election . There are no term limits restricting the number of terms someone can serve as Attorney General... Democratic hold |
Clarence G. Burton Clarence G. Burton Clarence Godber Burton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Burton moved with his parents to Lynchburg, Virginia, at an early age.He attended the public schools.... (D) 64.7% John Strickler (R) 34.7% J. B. Brayman (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.7% |
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Burr Harrison Burr Harrison Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Burr Harrison Burr Harrison Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown... (D) 60.4% Stephen D. Timberlake (R) 39.6% |
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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) 54.8% Tyrrell Krum (R) 41.5% Frank M. Hurst (I) 1.9% Sarah H. Davila (Prog) 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 | Retired Democratic hold |
Thomas B. Fugate Thomas B. Fugate Thomas Bacon Fugate was a United States Representative from Virginia who served in the Eighty-first and Eighty-second Congresses. Fugate was elected to Congress as a Democrat.-References:*... (D) 52.4% T. Eugene Worrell (R) 47.6% |
Washington
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Homer R. Jones | Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Hugh B. Mitchell (D) 50.8% Homer R. Jones (R) 46.8% William J. Pennock (Prog) 2.4% |
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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) 61.6% Payson Peterson (R) 35.6% Elmer D. Needham (Prog) 2.8% |
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Russell V. Mack Russell V. Mack Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Russell V. Mack Russell V. Mack Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and... (R) 52.1% Charles R. Savage (D) 47.9% |
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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) 53.2% John F. Eubank (D) 46.8% |
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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) 54.6% John F. McKay (D) 45.4% |
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Thor C. Tollefson Thor C. Tollefson Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924... |
Republican | 1946 | Re-elected | Thor C. Tollefson Thor C. Tollefson Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924... (R) 55.1% Jack E. Knudsen (D) 40.9% Ernest Thor Olson (Prog) 4.0% |
West Virginia
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Francis J. Love Francis J. Love Francis Johnson Love was a Republican U.S. Congressman from West Virginia; born in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, on January 23, 1901. He attended public schools, then attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia, where he received an A.B. degree in 1924.... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Robert L. Ramsay Robert L. Ramsay (politician) Robert Lincoln Ramsay was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from West Virginia. The son of a coal miner, Robert Ramsay was born in Witton Gilbert, County Durham, England. Ramsay immigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents, who settled in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia... (D) 57.3% Francis J. Love (R) 42.7% |
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Melvin C. Snyder Melvin C. Snyder Melvin Claude Snyder was an attorney and a Republican politician who served as a United States Representative from West Virginia. He was born in Albright, Preston County, West Virginia on October 29, 1898. He was a member of the Eightieth Congress. He died August 5, 1972.He attended the public... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Harley O. Staggers (D) 54.7% Melvin C. Snyder (R) 45.3% |
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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 | 1946 | 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) 57.1% Edward G. Rohrbough (R) 42.9% |
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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 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
M. G. Burnside (D) 53.1% Hubert S. Ellis (R) 46.9% |
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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) 65.1% Hartley Sanders (R) 34.9% |
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E. H. Hedrick E. H. Hedrick Erland Harold Hedrick, better known as E. H. Hedrick was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia.... |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | E. H. Hedrick E. H. Hedrick Erland Harold Hedrick, better known as E. H. Hedrick was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia.... (D) 62.5% D. L. Salisbury (R) 37.5% |
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) 51.9% Jack Harvey (D) 47.6% John C. Spence (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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Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from April 22, 1947 to January 3, 1957, and Wisconsin's Ninth Congressional District from January 3, 1965 to December 31, 1974.-Early life and education:Davis was born on a... |
Republican | 1947 | Re-elected | Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis Glenn Robert Davis was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from April 22, 1947 to January 3, 1957, and Wisconsin's Ninth Congressional District from January 3, 1965 to December 31, 1974.-Early life and education:Davis was born on a... (R) 53.9% Horace W. Wilkie Horace W. Wilkie Horace W. Wilkie was an American Democratic politician and jurist from Wisconsin.Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Wilkie graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and received his law degree from George Washington University. During World War II, Wilkie served in the United States Coast Guard... (D) 45.6% Mary Jo Uphoff (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 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 | Lost renomination Republican hold |
Gardner R. Withrow Gardner R. Withrow Gardner Robert Withrow was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member of the Wisconsin... (R) 69.2% Frank J. Antoine (D) 30.4% Clarence J. Habelman (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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John C. Brophy John C. Brophy John Charles Brophy was a Republican politician from the state of Wisconsin.Brophy was born in Eagle, Wisconsin and graduated from Marquette Academy before enlisting in the Navy, serving from August 1919 to May 1921, when he was honorably discharged... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Clement J. Zablocki Clement J. Zablocki Clement John Zablocki was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.-Career:Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat... (D) 55.9% John C. Brophy (R) 39.5% Edmund V. Bobrowicz (Prog) 3.2% Clement Stachowiak (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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Charles J. Kersten Charles J. Kersten Charles Joseph Kersten was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin .Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kersten graduated from Marquette University College of Law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1925 and was admitted to the bar the same year.He commenced the practice of law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1928, serving... |
Republican | 1946 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Andrew Biemiller Andrew Biemiller Andrew John Biemiller was a prominent leader of American liberalism in the 20th century.... (D) 53.1% Charles J. Kersten (R) 44.8% 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... ) 2.1% |
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Frank B. Keefe | Republican | 1938 | Re-elected | Frank B. Keefe (R) 55.5% Kenneth Kunde (D) 43.8% Rudolph Renn (S Socialist Party of America The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization... ) 0.7% |
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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) 62.5% Ralph E. Kronenwetter (D) 36.1% Emil Muelver (Prog) 0.9% John A. Pearson, Jr. (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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John W. Byrnes John W. Byrnes John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:... |
Republican | 1944 | Re-elected | John W. Byrnes John W. Byrnes John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:... (R) 56.6% Martin J. Young (D) 42.7% Oliver Rasmussen (Prog) 0.5% Lee M. Schaal (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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Merlin Hull Merlin Hull Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.... |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Merlin Hull Merlin Hull Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives.... (R) 98.1% Linton Jahr (Prog) 1.0% Howard C. Hendricks (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... ) 0.9% |
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Alvin E. O'Konski | Republican | 1942 | Re-elected | Alvin E. O'Konski (R) 54.8% Daniel W. Hoan (D) 41.6% Charles N. Polich (Prog) 3.2% 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... ) 0.5% |
Wyoming
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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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) 51.5% L. G. Flannery (D) 48.5% |
See also
- 81st United States Congress81st United States CongressThe Eighty-first 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...
- United States elections, 1948
- United States Senate elections, 1948
- United States presidential election, 1948United States presidential election, 1948The United States presidential election of 1948 is considered by most historians as the greatest election upset in American history. Virtually every prediction indicated that incumbent President Harry S. Truman would be defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. Truman won, overcoming a three-way...