United States House election, 1972
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The U.S. House election, 1972 was an election for the United States House of Representatives
in 1972 which coincided with the landslide re-election victory of President
Richard M. Nixon. Nixon's Republican Party managed to gain a net of twelve seats from the Democratic Party, although the Democrats retained a majority.
Notable freshmen included future Senate Majority Leader
Trent Lott
(R-Miss.).
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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 1972 which coincided with the landslide re-election victory of President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Richard M. Nixon. Nixon's Republican Party managed to gain a net of twelve seats from the Democratic Party, although the Democrats retained a majority.
Notable freshmen included future Senate Majority Leader
Party leaders of the United States Senate
The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders are two United States Senators who are elected by the party conferences that hold the majority and the minority respectively. These leaders serve as the chief Senate spokespeople for their parties and manage and schedule the legislative and executive...
Trent Lott
Trent Lott
Chester Trent Lott, Sr. , is a former United States Senator from Mississippi and has served in numerous leadership positions in the House of Representatives and the Senate....
(R-Miss.).
Summary of results
Parties | Seats | Popular Vote | ||||||
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1970 | 1972 | +/- | Strength | Vote | % | Change | ||
Democratic Party | 255 | 242 | 13 | 55.6% | 36,780,100 | 51.7% | 1.3% | |
Republican Party | 180 | 192 | 12 | 44.2% | 33,064,172 | 46.4% | 1.9% | |
Others | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | 1,344,133 | 1.9% | 0.6% | |
Total | 435 | 435 | 100.0% | 71,188,405 | 100.0% |
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Incumbents defeated in primary
- George P. Miller (Democrat): Held
- John G. SchmitzJohn G. SchmitzJohn George Schmitz was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and California State Senate from Orange County, California. He was also a member of the John Birch Society...
(Republican): Held - Wayne Aspinall (Democrat)
- 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...
(Democrat)
Incumbents defeated in general election
- : Mike McKevittMike McKevittJames Douglas "Mike" McKevitt was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Spokane, Washington, McKevitt graduated from Grant High School in Sacramento, California....
(Republican)
Separate elections
Some special elections were held on days other than the November election.Date | District | Incumbent | Party | First elected | Reason and Results | Candidates |
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January 7, 1972 | Robert Stafford Robert Stafford Robert Theodore Stafford was an American politician from Vermont. In his lengthy career, he served as the 71st Governor of Vermont, a United States Representative, and a U.S. Senator... |
Republican | 1960 | Resigned September 16, 1971 when appointed to the U.S. Senate Republican Hold Winner was re-elected in November. |
Richard W. Mallary Richard W. Mallary Richard Walker Mallary was a U.S. Representative from Vermont.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mallary was educated at Bradford Academy, Bradford, Vermont, and attended Dartmouth College, receiving an A.B... (R) 55.80% J. William O'Brien (D) 37.60% Doris Lake (LU) 4.70% Anthony N. Doria (I) 1.89% |
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April 4, 1972 | George W. Andrews George W. Andrews For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S... |
Democratic | March 14, 1944 (Special) |
Died December 25, 1971 Democratic hold Winner did not run for re-election in November. |
Elizabeth B. Andrews Elizabeth B. Andrews Elizabeth Bullock Andrews was a U.S. Representative from Alabama, wife of George William Andrews, and the first woman to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives.... (D) Unopposed (See Widow's succession Widow's succession Widow's succession was a political practice prominent in some countries in the early part of the 20th century, by which a politician who died in office was succeeded by his widow, either through election or direct appointment to the seat... ) |
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April 4, 1972 | Charlotte T. Reid Charlotte Thompson Reid Charlotte Thompson Reid served in the U.S. Congress as a U.S. Representative for Illinois from 1962 to 1971. She was a member of the Republican Party.-Family and early life:... |
Republican | 1962 | Resigned October 7, 1971 to become Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the... Republican Hold Winner was re-elected in November. |
Cliffard D. Carlson Cliffard D. Carlson Cliffard D. Carlson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Carlson was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois, and attended North Central College and received his B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1939. After serving in the United States Naval Reserve, he entered business as a manufacturer... (R) 54.79% Tim L. Hall (D) 45.21% |
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April 25, 1972 | 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 | Died October 6, 1971 Republican Hold Winner was re-elected in November. |
William S. Conover William Sheldrick Conover William Sheldrick Conover II is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Conover was born in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, Illinois, in 1946. He received a his B.S. from Northwestern University in Evanston,... (R) 51.05% Douglas Walgren (D) 46.25% Willard Holt (C) 2.70% |
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September 30, 1972 | Edwin Edwards Edwin Edwards Edwin Washington Edwards served as the Governor of Louisiana for four terms , twice as many terms as any other Louisiana chief executive has served. Edwards was also Louisiana's first Roman Catholic governor in the 20th century... |
Democratic | October 2, 1965 (Special) |
Resigned May 9, 1972 when elected Governor of Louisiana Democratic Hold Winner was re-elected in November. |
John Breaux John Breaux John Berlinger Breaux is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. He was considered one of the more conservative national legislators from the Democratic Party... (D) Unopposed |
Alabama
Alabama was reapportioned from 8 to 7 seats and eliminated the old 3rd district, dividing it between the old 2nd and 4th and making compensating boundary changes elsewhere.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Jack Edwards | Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | Jack Edwards (R) 76.5% O. W. "Bill" McCrory (D) 17.8% Thomas McAboy, Jr. (Nat Dem) 5.7% |
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William Louis Dickinson | Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | William Louis Dickinson (R) 54.9% Ben C. Reeves (D) 41.5% Richard Boone (Nat Dem) 3.4% Llewellyn B. Garth (Con) 0.3% |
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Elizabeth B. Andrews Elizabeth B. Andrews Elizabeth Bullock Andrews was a U.S. Representative from Alabama, wife of George William Andrews, and the first woman to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives.... Redistricted from 3rd |
Democratic | April 4, 1972 (Special) | Retired Democratic loss |
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William Flynt Nichols William Flynt Nichols William Flynt "Bill" Nichols was a Democratic member of United States House of Representatives from Alabama, having served from 1967 until his death in office.-Education:... Redistricted from 4th |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | William Flynt Nichols William Flynt Nichols William Flynt "Bill" Nichols was a Democratic member of United States House of Representatives from Alabama, having served from 1967 until his death in office.-Education:... (D) 75.6% Bob Kerr (R) 20.6% John Ford (Nat Dem) 2.6% James R. Connell (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.3% |
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Tom Bevill Tom Bevill Tom Bevill , a Democrat, was a fifteen-term U.S. congressman representing Alabama's 4th Congressional District .-Early years and education:... Redistricted from 7th |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Tom Bevill Tom Bevill Tom Bevill , a Democrat, was a fifteen-term U.S. congressman representing Alabama's 4th Congressional District .-Early years and education:... (D) 69.6% Ed Nelson (R) 30.0% Daisy Williams (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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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... Redistricted from the now-obsolete |
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) 74.2% Dieter J. Schrader (R) 24.4% Shirley Irwin (Nat Dem) 1.4% |
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John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. served as a United States Congressman from Alabama's 6th congressional district.- Early life :... |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. John Hall Buchanan, Jr. served as a United States Congressman from Alabama's 6th congressional district.- Early life :... (R) 59.8% Ben Erdreich (D) 35.6% Al Thomas (Nat Dem) 2.5% Edna L. Bowling (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% Dan Scott (Con) 0.9% |
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Walter Flowers Walter Flowers Walter Flowers was an American Democratic politician who represented Alabama's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from January 1969 to January 1979.-Private life:... Redistricted from 5th |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Walter Flowers Walter Flowers Walter Flowers was an American Democratic politician who represented Alabama's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from January 1969 to January 1979.-Private life:... (D) 84.8% Lewis Black (Nat Dem) 14.0% Hal Radue (Con) 1.1% |
Alaska
Incumbent Nick Begich won re-election three weeks after having disappeared in a plane crash October 16; challenger Don Young would later win a March special election after Begich was declared dead on December 29.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Nick Begich Nick Begich Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Begich, Sr. was a Democratic Party member of the United States House of Representatives from Alaska. He disappeared in a plane crash in Alaska in 1972. His son Mark Begich is currently the junior U.S... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Nick Begich Nick Begich Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Begich, Sr. was a Democratic Party member of the United States House of Representatives from Alaska. He disappeared in a plane crash in Alaska in 1972. His son Mark Begich is currently the junior U.S... (D) 56.2% Don Young (R) 43.8% |
Arizona
Arizona was reapportioned from 3 seats to 4 and carved a new district in the Phoenix suburbs and the northeast from parts of the existing districts.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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John Jacob Rhodes John Jacob Rhodes John Jacob Rhodes, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Rhodes was elected as a U.S. Representative from the state of Arizona. He was preceded in office by Democrat John Murdock, and succeeded by fellow Republican John McCain... |
Republican | 1952 | Re-elected | John Jacob Rhodes John Jacob Rhodes John Jacob Rhodes, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Rhodes was elected as a U.S. Representative from the state of Arizona. He was preceded in office by Democrat John Murdock, and succeeded by fellow Republican John McCain... (R) 57.3% Gerald A. Pollock (D) 42.7% |
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Mo Udall Mo Udall Morris King "Mo" Udall was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona from May 2, 1961 to May 4, 1991... |
Democratic | 1961 | Re-elected | Mo Udall Mo Udall Morris King "Mo" Udall was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona from May 2, 1961 to May 4, 1991... (D) 63.5% Gene Savoie (R) 36.5% |
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Sam Steiger Sam Steiger Sam Steiger is an American politician, journalist, political pundit, and rancher. He has served five terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, two terms in the Arizona State Senate, and one term as mayor of Prescott, Arizona. Steiger has also made an unsuccessful run for the U.S... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Sam Steiger Sam Steiger Sam Steiger is an American politician, journalist, political pundit, and rancher. He has served five terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, two terms in the Arizona State Senate, and one term as mayor of Prescott, Arizona. Steiger has also made an unsuccessful run for the U.S... (R) 63.0% Ted Wyckoff (D) 37.0% |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
John Bertrand Conlan John Bertrand Conlan John Bertrand Conlan is a retired U.S. lawyer and Republican politician. He served as a State Senator from 1965 to 1972 and as a United States Representative from Arizona from 1973 to 1977. In Congress, he was known as a strong and outspoken conservative... (R) 53.0% Jack E. Brown (D) 47.0% |
Arkansas
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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William Vollie Alexander, Jr. | Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | William Vollie Alexander, Jr. (D) Unopposed | |
Wilbur Mills Wilbur Mills Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas... |
Democratic | 1938 | Re-elected | Wilbur Mills Wilbur Mills Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas... (D) Unopposed |
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John P. Hammerschmidt | Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | John P. Hammerschmidt (R) 77.3% Guy W. Hatfield (D) 22.7% |
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David Pryor David Pryor David Hampton Pryor is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives and United States Senator from the State of Arkansas. Pryor also served as 39th Governor of Arkansas from 1975 to 1979 and was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1960 to 1966... |
Democratic | 1966 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Ray Thornton Ray Thornton Raymond Hoyt "Ray" Thornton, Jr. is a former U.S. Representative from the US state of Arkansas.Thornton earned a degree in political science from Yale University and, later, a law degree from the University of Arkansas... (D) Unopposed |
California
California was reapportioned from 38 to 43 seats, adding one seat in the Bay Area, one in the Central Valley, and 3 in southern California; three went to Democrats, two to Republicans. Despite a retirement and two lost renominations, both parties held their seats in this election, bringing the Democrats up from 20 seats to 23 and the Republicans up from 18 seats to 20.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Donald H. Clausen Donald H. Clausen Donald Holst Clausen is a former U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ferndale, California, Clausen graduated from elementary and high schools of Ferndale. He attended San José State University, California Polytechnic State University , Weber State University , and Saint Mary's College of... |
Republican | 1963 | Re-elected | Donald H. Clausen Donald H. Clausen Donald Holst Clausen is a former U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ferndale, California, Clausen graduated from elementary and high schools of Ferndale. He attended San José State University, California Polytechnic State University , Weber State University , and Saint Mary's College of... (R) 62.2% William Nighswonger (D) 34.1% Jonathan T. Ames (PF) 3.7% |
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Harold T. Johnson Harold T. Johnson Harold T. "Bizz" Johnson was an American politician from California and a member of the Democratic party.-Political career:... |
Democratic | 1958 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1958 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1958 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 4, 1958... |
Re-elected | Harold T. Johnson Harold T. Johnson Harold T. "Bizz" Johnson was an American politician from California and a member of the Democratic party.-Political career:... (D) 68.3% Francis X. Callahan (R) 28.6% Dorothy D. Paradis (American) 3.1% |
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John E. Moss John E. Moss John Emerson Moss was an American politician of the Democratic party, noted for his championing of the federal Freedom of Information Act through multiple sessions of the United States House of Representatives where he served from 1953 to 1978.Moss was born in Hiawatha, Carbon County, Utah, in... |
Democratic | 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a... |
Re-elected | John E. Moss John E. Moss John Emerson Moss was an American politician of the Democratic party, noted for his championing of the federal Freedom of Information Act through multiple sessions of the United States House of Representatives where he served from 1953 to 1978.Moss was born in Hiawatha, Carbon County, Utah, in... (D) 69.9% John Rakus (R) 30.1% |
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Robert L. Leggett Robert L. Leggett Robert Louis Leggett was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Richmond, California, Leggett attended the public schools there. He served as an enlisted man in the United States Naval Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.... |
Democratic | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Robert L. Leggett Robert L. Leggett Robert Louis Leggett was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Richmond, California, Leggett attended the public schools there. He served as an enlisted man in the United States Naval Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.... (D) 67.4% Benjamin Chang (R) 32.6% |
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Phillip Burton Phillip Burton Phillip Burton was a United States Representative from California. A Democrat, he was instrumental in creating the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Burton was one of the first members of Congress to acknowledge the need for AIDS research and introduce an AIDS bill. He was the brother of... |
Democratic | 1964 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1964 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1964 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1964... |
Re-elected | Phillip Burton Phillip Burton Phillip Burton was a United States Representative from California. A Democrat, he was instrumental in creating the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Burton was one of the first members of Congress to acknowledge the need for AIDS research and introduce an AIDS bill. He was the brother of... (D) 81.8% Edlo E. Powell (R) 18.2% |
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William S. Mailliard William S. Mailliard William S. Mailliard was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California. He was born in Belvedere, California; attended elementary and secondary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut, 1933–1935... |
Republican | 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a... |
Re-elected | William S. Mailliard William S. Mailliard William S. Mailliard was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California. He was born in Belvedere, California; attended elementary and secondary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut, 1933–1935... (R) 52.0% Roger Boas Roger Boas John Roger Boas is a San Francisco businessman and politician, long prominent in the Democratic Party in northern California.Boas was born August 21, 1921, in San Francisco, California, the son of Benjamin Boas, a finance company executive of German descent, and Larie Kline Boas... (D) 48.0% |
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Ron Dellums Ron Dellums Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums served as Oakland's forty-fifth mayor. From 1971 to 1998, he was elected to thirteen terms as a Member of the U.S... |
Democratic | 1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when... |
Re-elected | Ron Dellums Ron Dellums Ronald Vernie "Ron" Dellums served as Oakland's forty-fifth mayor. From 1971 to 1998, he was elected to thirteen terms as a Member of the U.S... (D) 56.0% Peter Hannaford (R) 38.0% Frank V. Cortese (American) 6.0% |
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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... |
Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Pete Stark Pete Stark Fortney Hillman "Pete" Stark, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1973. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Currently he is the 5th most senior Representative, as well as 6th most senior member of Congress overall... (D) 52.9% Lew M. Warden, Jr. (R) 47.1% |
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Don Edwards Don Edwards William Donlon Edwards is an American politician of the Democratic Party, formerly a member of the United States House of Representatives from California.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Don Edwards Don Edwards William Donlon Edwards is an American politician of the Democratic Party, formerly a member of the United States House of Representatives from California.-Biography:... (D) 72.3% Herb Smith (R) 25.2% Edmon V. Kaiser (American) 2.6% |
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Charles S. Gubser Charles S. Gubser Charles Samuel Gubser was a Republican U.S. Representative from California.Born in Gilroy, California, Gubser attended public schools. He graduated from San Jose State Junior College in 1934, the University of California in 1937, and then did two years of graduate work. He taught at Gilroy Union... |
Republican | 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a... |
Re-elected | Charles S. Gubser Charles S. Gubser Charles Samuel Gubser was a Republican U.S. Representative from California.Born in Gilroy, California, Gubser attended public schools. He graduated from San Jose State Junior College in 1934, the University of California in 1937, and then did two years of graduate work. He taught at Gilroy Union... (R) 64.6% B. Frank Gillette (D) 35.4% |
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None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
Leo Ryan Leo Ryan Leo Joseph Ryan, Jr. was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He served as a U.S. Representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until he was murdered in Guyana by members of the Peoples Temple shortly before the Jonestown Massacre in 1978.After the Watts Riots... (D) 60.4% Charles E. Chase (R) 37.0% Nicholas W. Kudrovzeff (American) 2.6% |
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Burt L. Talcott Burt L. Talcott Burt Lacklen Talcott is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.-Military career:Born in Billings, Montana Talcott received his degree from Stanford University in 1942, after which he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he became a bomber pilot... |
Republican | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Burt L. Talcott Burt L. Talcott Burt Lacklen Talcott is a former member of the United States Congress from the State of California.-Military career:Born in Billings, Montana Talcott received his degree from Stanford University in 1942, after which he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he became a bomber pilot... (R) 54.0% Julian Camacho (D) 43.1% Stanley K. Monteith (American) 2.9% |
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Charles M. Teague Charles M. Teague Charles McKevett Teague was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Santa Paula, California, Teague attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1954 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1954 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1954... |
Re-elected | Charles M. Teague Charles M. Teague Charles McKevett Teague was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Santa Paula, California, Teague attended the public schools.... (R) 73.9% Lester Dean Cleveland (D) 26.1% |
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Jerome R. Waldie Jerome R. Waldie Jerome Russell "Jerry" Waldie was a United States Representative from California.-Early life:Born in Antioch, California, Waldie attended Antioch public schools... |
Democratic | 1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1966... |
Re-elected | Jerome R. Waldie Jerome R. Waldie Jerome Russell "Jerry" Waldie was a United States Representative from California.-Early life:Born in Antioch, California, Waldie attended Antioch public schools... (D) 77.6% Floyd E. Sims (R) 22.4% |
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John J. McFall John J. McFall John Joseph McFall was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of California, rising to the position of House Majority Whip.-Early life and career:... |
Democratic | 1956 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1956 The California United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1956 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1956... |
Re-elected | John J. McFall John J. McFall John Joseph McFall was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of California, rising to the position of House Majority Whip.-Early life and career:... (D) Unopposed |
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Bernice F. Sisk | Democratic | 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1954 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1954 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1954... |
Re-elected | Bernice F. Sisk (D) 79.1% Carol O. Harner (R) 20.9% |
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Pete McCloskey Pete McCloskey Paul Norton "Pete" McCloskey Jr. is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of California who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1983. He ran on an anti-war platform for the Republican nomination for President in 1972 but was defeated by incumbent President... Redistricted from 11th |
Republican | 1967 | Re-elected | Pete McCloskey Pete McCloskey Paul Norton "Pete" McCloskey Jr. is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of California who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1983. He ran on an anti-war platform for the Republican nomination for President in 1972 but was defeated by incumbent President... (R) 60.2% James Stewart (D) 39.8% |
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Bob Mathias Bob Mathias Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of California.-Early life and athletic career:... |
Republican | 1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1966... |
Re-elected | Bob Mathias Bob Mathias Robert Bruce "Bob" Mathias was an American decathlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist, actor and United States Congressman representing the state of California.-Early life and athletic career:... (R) 66.5% Vincent J. Lavery (D) 33.5% |
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Chet Holifield | Democratic | 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts... |
Re-elected | Chet Holifield (D) 67.2% Kenneth M. Fisher (R) 27.9% Joe Harris (PF) 4.9% |
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H. Allen Smith | Republican | 1956 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1956 The California United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1956 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1956... |
Retired Republican hold |
Carlos Moorhead Carlos Moorhead Carlos John Moorhead was a United States Congressman from California. Born in Long Beach, he attended the public schools of Glendale, graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in 1940 and earned a B.A. from the UCLA in 1943 and a J.D. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1949... (R) 57.4% John Binkley (D) 42.6% |
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Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus Freeman "Gus" Hawkins was a prominent African American Democratic Party politician and a figure in the history of Civil Rights and organized labor. He served as the first African American from California in the United States Congress, where he sponsored the Humphrey-Hawkins Full... |
Democratic | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus F. Hawkins Augustus Freeman "Gus" Hawkins was a prominent African American Democratic Party politician and a figure in the history of Civil Rights and organized labor. He served as the first African American from California in the United States Congress, where he sponsored the Humphrey-Hawkins Full... (D) 82.9% Rayfield Lundy (R) 17.1% |
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James C. Corman James C. Corman James Charles Corman was a Los Angeles City Council member from 1957 to 1961 and a Democratic Congressman from California between 1961 and 1981.-General:... |
Democratic | 1960 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1960... |
Re-elected | James C. Corman James C. Corman James Charles Corman was a Los Angeles City Council member from 1957 to 1961 and a Democratic Congressman from California between 1961 and 1981.-General:... (D) 67.6% Bruce P. Wolfe (R) 29.3% Ralph L. Shroyer (PF) 3.1% |
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Del M. Clawson Del M. Clawson Delwin Morgan Clawson was born in Thatcher, Arizona and attended Gila College there 1933–1934. He was manager of the Mutual Housing Association of Compton, 1947–1963.... |
Republican | 1963 | Re-elected | Del M. Clawson Del M. Clawson Delwin Morgan Clawson was born in Thatcher, Arizona and attended Gila College there 1933–1934. He was manager of the Mutual Housing Association of Compton, 1947–1963.... (R) 61.4% Conrad G. Tuohey (D) 38.6% |
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John H. Rousselot John H. Rousselot John Harbin Rousselot was a U.S. Representative from southern California. Born in 1927 in Los Angeles, California, Rousselot attended the public schools of San Marino and South... |
Republican | 1960 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1960... /1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when... |
Re-elected | John H. Rousselot John H. Rousselot John Harbin Rousselot was a U.S. Representative from southern California. Born in 1927 in Los Angeles, California, Rousselot attended the public schools of San Marino and South... (R) 70.1% Luther Mandell (D) 29.9% |
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Charles E. Wiggins Charles E. Wiggins Charles Edward Wiggins was a U.S. Representative from California, and later a United States federal judge.He was initially elected to California's 25th congressional district... |
Republican | 1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1966... |
Re-elected | Charles E. Wiggins Charles E. Wiggins Charles Edward Wiggins was a U.S. Representative from California, and later a United States federal judge.He was initially elected to California's 25th congressional district... (R) 64.9% Leslie W. Craven (D) 31.9% Alfred Romirez (American) 3.1% |
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Thomas M. Rees Thomas M. Rees Thomas Mankell Rees was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Los Angeles, California, Rees was educated in local public schools.B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles, California, 1950.... |
Democratic | 1965 | Re-elected | Thomas M. Rees Thomas M. Rees Thomas Mankell Rees was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Los Angeles, California, Rees was educated in local public schools.B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles, California, 1950.... (D) 68.6% Philip Robert Rutta (R) 27.9% Mike Timko (PF) 3.5% |
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Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Morris Goldwater, Jr. , is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from California, 1969–1983. He is the son of the late Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, the Republican nominee who ran against Lyndon B. Johnson for President of the United States during... |
Republican | 1969 | Re-elected | Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Goldwater, Jr. Barry Morris Goldwater, Jr. , is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from California, 1969–1983. He is the son of the late Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, the Republican nominee who ran against Lyndon B. Johnson for President of the United States during... (R) 57.4% Mark S. Novak (D) 42.6% |
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Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo "Al" Bell, Jr. was an eight-term United States Representative from California, who represented Los Angeles, California's influential Westside.-Family Background & Early Life:... |
Republican | 1960 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1960 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1960... |
Re-elected | Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo "Al" Bell, Jr. was an eight-term United States Representative from California, who represented Los Angeles, California's influential Westside.-Family Background & Early Life:... (R) 60.7% Michael Shapiro (D) 37.5% Jack Hampton (PF) 1.8% |
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George E. Danielson George E. Danielson George Elmore Danielson was an American politician who served as a Democratic Congressional representative from California for the 29th District and 30th District .... |
Democratic | 1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when... |
Re-elected | George E. Danielson George E. Danielson George Elmore Danielson was an American politician who served as a Democratic Congressional representative from California for the 29th District and 30th District .... (D) 62.8% Richard E. Ferraro (R) 33.5% John W. Blaine (PF) 3.7% |
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Edward R. Roybal Edward R. Roybal Edward Ross "Ed" Roybal was a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council for thirteen years and of the U.S. House of Representatives for thirty years.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Edward R. Roybal Edward R. Roybal Edward Ross "Ed" Roybal was a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council for thirteen years and of the U.S. House of Representatives for thirty years.-Biography:... (D) 68.4% Bill Brophy (R) 28.6% Lewis McCammon (PF) 3.0% |
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Charles H. Wilson Charles H. Wilson Charles Herbert Wilson was a California Democratic politician from the Los Angeles area. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1981.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Charles H. Wilson Charles H. Wilson Charles Herbert Wilson was a California Democratic politician from the Los Angeles area. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1981.-Early life:... (D) 52.3% Ben Valentine (R) 42.5% Roberta Lynn Wood (PF) 5.2% |
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Craig Hosmer Craig Hosmer Chester Craig Hosmer was a United States Representative from California.Hosmer was born in Brea, California, in Orange County. He attended the public schools, graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School... |
Republican | 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a... |
Re-elected | Craig Hosmer Craig Hosmer Chester Craig Hosmer was a United States Representative from California.Hosmer was born in Brea, California, in Orange County. He attended the public schools, graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School... (R) 65.9% Dennis Murray (D) 32.0% John S. Donohue (PF) 2.2% |
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Jerry Pettis Jerry Pettis Jerry Lyle Pettis was an American politician and a Congressman from California. He was also a rancher, teacher, aviator, religious leader, and businessman.... |
Republican | 1966 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1966 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1966... |
Re-elected | Jerry Pettis Jerry Pettis Jerry Lyle Pettis was an American politician and a Congressman from California. He was also a rancher, teacher, aviator, religious leader, and businessman.... (R) 75.1% Ken Thompson (D) 24.9% |
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Richard T. Hanna Richard T. Hanna Richard Thomas Hanna was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, Hanna graduated from Pasadena Junior College, Pasadena, California. He received his B.A. and LL.B. from the University of California, Los Angeles, California. He was a lawyer in private practice... |
Democratic | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Richard T. Hanna Richard T. Hanna Richard Thomas Hanna was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, Hanna graduated from Pasadena Junior College, Pasadena, California. He received his B.A. and LL.B. from the University of California, Los Angeles, California. He was a lawyer in private practice... (D) 67.2% John D. Ratterree (R) 28.9% Lee R. Rayburn (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.9% |
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Glenn M. Anderson Glenn M. Anderson Glenn Malcolm Anderson was an American politician. He was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of California and later as congressman. He was a member of the Democratic Party.... Redistricted from 17th |
Democratic | 1968 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1968 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1968 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1968... |
Re-elected | Glenn M. Anderson Glenn M. Anderson Glenn Malcolm Anderson was an American politician. He was the 37th Lieutenant Governor of California and later as congressman. He was a member of the Democratic Party.... (D) 74.8% Vernon E. Brown (R) 25.2% |
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William M. Ketchum William M. Ketchum William Matthew Ketchum was a U.S. Representative from California.Ketchum was born on September 2, 1921 in Los Angeles, California. He attended schools in Los Angeles County and military school in North Hollywood, California.He attended Colorado School of Mines from 1939 to 1940, and the... (R) 52.7% Timothy Lemucchi (D) 43.5% Bill Armour (American) 3.8% |
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Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Yvonne Brathwaite Burke is a politician from Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. She was the Los Angeles County Supervisor representing the 2nd District . She has served as the Chair three times . She was the first African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress... (D) 73.2% Gregg Tria (R) 24.7% John Haag (PF) 2.1% |
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George Brown, Jr. George Brown, Jr. George Edward Brown, Jr. was an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1963 to 1971 and from 1973 to 1999, representing Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California.-Background:Brown was born in Holtville, California... (D) 56.3% Howard J. Snider (R) 43.7% |
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John G. Schmitz John G. Schmitz John George Schmitz was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and California State Senate from Orange County, California. He was also a member of the John Birch Society... Redistricted from 35th |
Republican | 1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when... |
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Andrew J. Hinshaw Andrew J. Hinshaw Andrew Jackson Hinshaw was a U.S. Congressman who in 1977 was convicted of accepting bribes in his previous job as Orange County, California, assessor.-Biography:... (R) 65.7% John Woodland Black (D) 34.3% |
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Bob Wilson Bob Wilson (US politician) Robert Carlton "Bob" Wilson was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:... Redistricted from 36th |
Republican | 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1952 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 4, 1952. California gained seven seats as a... |
Re-elected | Bob Wilson Bob Wilson (US politician) Robert Carlton "Bob" Wilson was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:... (R) 67.8% Frank Caprio (D) 30.3% Fritjof Thygeson (PF) 1.9% |
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Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin was an American politician who served as a Democratic United States Representative from California from 1963 to 1981, representing a San Diego area district.-Biography:... Redistricted from 37th |
Democratic | 1962 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1962 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 6, 1962... |
Re-elected | Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin Lionel Van Deerlin was an American politician who served as a Democratic United States Representative from California from 1963 to 1981, representing a San Diego area district.-Biography:... (D) 74.1% D. Richard Kau (R) 25.9% |
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Clair W. Burgener (R) 67.4% Bob Lowe (D) 29.2% Armin R. Moths (American) 3.4% |
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Victor Veysey Victor Veysey Victor Vincent Veysey was an American Republican politician.-Education:Born in 1915 in Los Angeles, California, Veysey received a BSc from CalTech in 1936 and an MBA from Harvard University in 1938... Redistricted from 38th |
Republican | 1970 United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1970 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1970. Republicans won one open seat when... |
Re-elected | Victor Veysey Victor Veysey Victor Vincent Veysey was an American Republican politician.-Education:Born in 1915 in Los Angeles, California, Veysey received a BSc from CalTech in 1936 and an MBA from Harvard University in 1938... (R) 62.7% Ernest Z. Robles (D) 37.3% |
Colorado
Colorado was reapportioned from 4 to 5 seats, constructing a new 5th district east and south of Denver.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Mike McKevitt Mike McKevitt James Douglas "Mike" McKevitt was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Spokane, Washington, McKevitt graduated from Grant High School in Sacramento, California.... |
Republican | 1970 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Patricia Schroeder Patricia Schroeder Patricia Nell Scott Schroeder , American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado, serving from 1973 to 1997. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Colorado.- Early years :... (D) 51.6% Mike McKevitt (R) 47.5% Marie Pauline Serna (La Raza Unida) 0.8% Fern Gapin (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.2% |
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Donald G. Brotzman Donald G. Brotzman Donald Glenn Brotzman was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-History:Brotzman was born on a farm in near Sterling, Colorado in Logan County to Priscella Ruth Kittle Smith and Harry Brotzman . He was educated in Logan County schools. He married Louise L. Reed on April 9, 1944... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Donald G. Brotzman Donald G. Brotzman Donald Glenn Brotzman was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-History:Brotzman was born on a farm in near Sterling, Colorado in Logan County to Priscella Ruth Kittle Smith and Harry Brotzman . He was educated in Logan County schools. He married Louise L. Reed on April 9, 1944... (R) 66.3% Francis W. Brush (D) 33.4% Joel Houtman (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.3% |
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Frank E. Evans Frank E. Evans Frank Edward Evans was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Evans attended public schools in Colorado Springs. He entered Pomona College in Claremont, California, in 1941. He interrupted his education in 1943 to serve in the United States Navy as a patrol pilot from 1943... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Frank E. Evans Frank E. Evans Frank Edward Evans was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Evans attended public schools in Colorado Springs. He entered Pomona College in Claremont, California, in 1941. He interrupted his education in 1943 to serve in the United States Navy as a patrol pilot from 1943... (D) 66.3% Chuck Brady (R) 33.7% |
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Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne N. Aspinall Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular... |
Democratic | 1948 | Lost renomination Republican gain |
James Paul Johnson James Paul Johnson James Paul "Jim" Johnson is a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Yankton, Yankton County, S.Dak., JohnsonB.A., Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1952.LL.B., University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1959.... (R) 51.0% Alan Merson (D) 49.0% |
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William L. Armstrong William L. Armstrong William Lester "Bill" Armstrong is an American businessman and politician. He is member of the Republican party and was a United States Representative and Senator from Colorado. Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska... (R) 62.3% Byron L. Johnson (D) 36.5% Pipp M. Boyls (L Libertarian Party (United States) The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration... ) 1.2% |
Connecticut
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William R. Cotter | Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | William R. Cotter (D) 56.9% Richard M. Rittenband (R) 41.9% Charlie A. Burke (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.2% |
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Robert H. Steele Robert H. Steele Robert Hampton Steele is a retired American politician.Steele was born in Hartford, Connecticut. His father, known as Bob Steele, was host of the state's top rated morning show on WTIC-AM for more than fifty years.... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Robert H. Steele Robert H. Steele Robert Hampton Steele is a retired American politician.Steele was born in Hartford, Connecticut. His father, known as Bob Steele, was host of the state's top rated morning show on WTIC-AM for more than fifty years.... (R) 65.9% Roger Hilsman, Jr. (D) 34.1% |
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Robert Giaimo Robert Giaimo Robert Nicholas Giaimo was a Democratic US Representative from Connecticut. He co-sponsored the legislation creating the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Robert Giaimo Robert Giaimo Robert Nicholas Giaimo was a Democratic US Representative from Connecticut. He co-sponsored the legislation creating the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities... (D) 53.3% Henry A. Povinelli (R) 46.7% |
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Stewart McKinney | Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Stewart McKinney (R) 63.1% James P. McLoughlin (D) 36.9% |
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John S. Monagan John S. Monagan John S. Monagan was a Connecticut politician and author.Monagan graduated from Dartmouth College in 1933, where he majored in French literature and was the editor of the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern... |
Democratic | 1958 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Ronald A. Sarasin Ronald A. Sarasin Ronald Arthur Sarasin is a former U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Sarasin attended Center Elementary School in Beacon Falls, Connecticut and graduated from Naugatuck High School 1952. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956.Attained rank of... (R) 51.2% John S. Monagan (D) 48.8% |
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Ella T. Grasso Ella T. Grasso Ella Grasso , born Ella Giovanna Oliva Tambussi, was an American politician, and first woman elected governor of Connecticut.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Ella T. Grasso Ella T. Grasso Ella Grasso , born Ella Giovanna Oliva Tambussi, was an American politician, and first woman elected governor of Connecticut.-Biography:... (D) 60.2% John F. Walsh (R) 39.8% |
Delaware
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Pierre S. du Pont IV | Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Pierre S. du Pont IV (R) 62.5% Norma Handloff (D) 36.9% Robert G. LoPresti (American) 0.5% Rachel Dickerson (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% |
Florida
Florida was reapportioned from 12 to 15 seats, adding a seat in central and two in south Florida.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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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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Don Fuqua Don Fuqua Don Fuqua is a U.S. Democratic politician.Fuqua graduated from the University of Florida in 1957. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Florida and served from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1987.During most of his congressional career, Fuqua maintained his... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Don Fuqua Don Fuqua Don Fuqua is a U.S. Democratic politician.Fuqua graduated from the University of Florida in 1957. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Florida and served from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1987.During most of his congressional career, Fuqua maintained his... (D) Unopposed |
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Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:... (D) 82.0% John F. Bowen (R) 18.0% |
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William V. Chappell, Jr. William V. Chappell, Jr. William Venroe Chappell, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Kendrick, Florida, Chappell was in the University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967.... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | William V. Chappell, Jr. William V. Chappell, Jr. William Venroe Chappell, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Kendrick, Florida, Chappell was in the University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967.... (D) 55.9% P. T. 'Bud' Fleuchaus (R) 44.1% |
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Bill Gunter Bill Gunter William Dawson "Bill" Gunter, Jr. was an American politician from the state of Florida.-Early life and education:Gunter was born in Jacksonville in 1934. He attended public schools in Live Oak and received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Florida in 1956... (D) 55.5% Jack P. Insco (R) 44.5% |
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Bill Young Bill Young Charles William "Bill" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is currently the longest-serving Republican member of Congress... Redistricted from the 8th district |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Bill Young Bill Young Charles William "Bill" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. He is a member of the Republican Party, and is currently the longest-serving Republican member of Congress... (R) 76.0% Michael O. Plunkett (D) 24.0% |
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Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Sam M. Gibbons (D) 68.0% Robert A. Carter (R) 32.0% |
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James A. Haley James A. Haley James Andrew Haley was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Jacksonville, Alabama, Haley attended the public schools and the University of Alabama. During World War I, Haley enlisted in Troop A, Second Cavalry, in April 1917 and served overseas. He was an accountant in Sarasota, Florida from... Redistricted from the 7th district |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | James A. Haley James A. Haley James Andrew Haley was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Jacksonville, Alabama, Haley attended the public schools and the University of Alabama. During World War I, Haley enlisted in Troop A, Second Cavalry, in April 1917 and served overseas. He was an accountant in Sarasota, Florida from... (D) 57.8% Roy Thomnpson, Jr. (R) 42.2% |
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Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. is an American+ politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 until 1979... Redistricted from the 5th district |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. Louis Frey, Jr. is an American+ politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 until 1979... (R) Unopposed |
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None (District created) | New seat Republican gain |
Louis A. Bafalis Louis A. Bafalis Louis Arthur Bafalis, is a retired American politician, who served as a Representative from Florida.... (R) 62.0% Bill Sikes (D) 38.0% |
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Paul Rogers Paul Rogers (politician) Paul Grant Rogers was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives as the member from Florida's 11th congressional district. He was chairman of Research!America from 1996 to 2005.-Early life:Rogers was born in... Redistricted from the 9th district |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Paul Rogers Paul Rogers (politician) Paul Grant Rogers was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Florida. A Democrat, Rogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives as the member from Florida's 11th congressional district. He was chairman of Research!America from 1996 to 2005.-Early life:Rogers was born in... (D) 60.2% Joel Karl Gustafson (R) 39.8% |
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J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Burke attended the public schools of Chicago, Illinois.He attended Central YMCA College in Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University.... Redistricted from the 10th district |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke J. Herbert Burke was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Burke attended the public schools of Chicago, Illinois.He attended Central YMCA College in Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University.... (R) 62.8% James T. Stephanis (D) 37.2% |
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William Lehman William Lehman (Florida politician) William H. Lehman was a United States Representative from Florida.Born in Selma, Alabama, he graduated from Dallas Academy and Selma High School, 1930. He received a B.S... (D) 61.6% Paul D. Bethel (R) 38.4% |
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Claude Pepper Claude Pepper Claude Denson Pepper was an American politician of the Democratic Party, and a spokesman for left-liberalism and the elderly. In foreign policy he shifted from pro-Soviet in the 1940s to anti-Communist in the 1950s... Redistricted from the 11th district |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Claude Pepper Claude Pepper Claude Denson Pepper was an American politician of the Democratic Party, and a spokesman for left-liberalism and the elderly. In foreign policy he shifted from pro-Soviet in the 1940s to anti-Communist in the 1950s... (D) 67.6% Evelio S, Estrella (R) 32.4% |
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Dante Fascell Dante Fascell Dante Bruno Fascell served as an American politician from the state of Florida.-Early life:Fascell, born in Bridgehampton, New York in 1917, moved to Florida in 1925. He graduated from the University of Miami law school in 1938. Fascell was a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and the... Redistricted from the 12th district |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Dante Fascell Dante Fascell Dante Bruno Fascell served as an American politician from the state of Florida.-Early life:Fascell, born in Bridgehampton, New York in 1917, moved to Florida in 1925. He graduated from the University of Miami law school in 1938. Fascell was a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and the... (D) 56.8% Ellis B. Rubin (R) 43.2% |
Georgia
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George Elliott Hagan George Elliott Hagan George Elliott Hagan was an American politician, businessman and farmer.Hagan was born in Sylvania, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia University of Georgia in Athens. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives for five terms and the Georgia Senate for one term... |
Democratic | 1960 | Lost renomination Democratic hold |
Ronald 'Bo' Ginn Ronald 'Bo' Ginn Ronald Bryan 'Bo' Ginn represented Georgia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.... (D) Unopposed |
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Dawson Mathis Dawson Mathis Marvin Dawson Mathis is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Nashville, Georgia, Mathis attended the Nashville public schools. He attended South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Dawson Mathis Dawson Mathis Marvin Dawson Mathis is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Nashville, Georgia, Mathis attended the Nashville public schools. He attended South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia... (D) Unopposed |
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Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley is an American politician, educator and lawyer.Brinkley was born in Faceville, Georgia. After graduating from Young Harris College in 1949, Brinkley became a school teacher for several years before serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1951-1956... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley Jack Thomas Brinkley is an American politician, educator and lawyer.Brinkley was born in Faceville, Georgia. After graduating from Young Harris College in 1949, Brinkley became a school teacher for several years before serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1951-1956... (D) Unopposed |
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Benjamin B. Blackburn Benjamin B. Blackburn Benjamin Bentley Blackburn was a U.S. Representative from Georgia for eight years.-Biography:Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Blackburn attended public school in Atlanta, Georgia.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Benjamin B. Blackburn Benjamin B. Blackburn Benjamin Bentley Blackburn was a U.S. Representative from Georgia for eight years.-Biography:Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Blackburn attended public school in Atlanta, Georgia.... (R) 75.9% F. Odell Welborn (D) 24.1% |
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Fletcher Thompson Fletcher Thompson Standish Fletcher Thompson is an American lawyer and politician who served as a representative in Congress for the 5th Congressional District of Georgia.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1966 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic gain |
Andrew Young Andrew Young Andrew Jackson Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia. He has served as Mayor of Atlanta, a Congressman from the 5th district, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations... (D) 52.8% Rodney M. Cook (R) 47.2% |
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John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Born in Griffin, Georgia, Flynt attended the public schools and Georgia Military Academy . He later attended the University of Georgia at Athens where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society and received an A.B. in 1936... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. John James Flynt, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Born in Griffin, Georgia, Flynt attended the public schools and Georgia Military Academy . He later attended the University of Georgia at Athens where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society and received an A.B. in 1936... (D) Unopposed |
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John W. Davis John William Davis (Georgia politician) John William Davis was an American politician and lawyer.-Early life and education:Davis was born near Rome, Georgia, attended the University of Georgia in Athens and graduated in 1937 with an A.B. and from the UGA School of Law with a Bachelor of Laws in 1939... |
Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | John W. Davis John William Davis (Georgia politician) John William Davis was an American politician and lawyer.-Early life and education:Davis was born near Rome, Georgia, attended the University of Georgia in Athens and graduated in 1937 with an A.B. and from the UGA School of Law with a Bachelor of Laws in 1939... (D) 58.3% Charlie Sherrill (R) 41.7% |
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W. S. Stuckey, Jr. W. S. Stuckey, Jr. Williamson Sylvester Stuckey, Jr. is an American businessman and a politician. He is a former member of the Democratic Party.-External links:... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | W. S. Stuckey, Jr. W. S. Stuckey, Jr. Williamson Sylvester Stuckey, Jr. is an American businessman and a politician. He is a former member of the Democratic Party.-External links:... (D) 62.4% Ronnie Thompson (R) 37.6% |
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Phillip M. Landrum Phillip M. Landrum Phillip Mitchell Landrum was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Martin, Georgia, Landrum attended the public schools and Mercer University, in Macon, Georgia.... |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | Phillip M. Landrum Phillip M. Landrum Phillip Mitchell Landrum was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born in Martin, Georgia, Landrum attended the public schools and Mercer University, in Macon, Georgia.... (D) Unopposed |
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Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Stephens was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a great-great nephew of Alexander Stephens, a grandson of Clement Anselm Evans and a distant cousin of 19th-century U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert Cooper Grier. Robert... |
Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. Robert Grier Stephens, Jr. was a United States Representative from Georgia.Stephens was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a great-great nephew of Alexander Stephens, a grandson of Clement Anselm Evans and a distant cousin of 19th-century U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert Cooper Grier. Robert... (D) Unopposed |
Hawaii
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Spark Matsunaga Spark Matsunaga Spark Masayuki Matsunaga was a United States Senator from Hawaii. He was an American Democrat whose legislation in the United States Senate led to the creation of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.-Career:Matsunaga became a United States Army Reservist in 1941,... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Spark Matsunaga Spark Matsunaga Spark Masayuki Matsunaga was a United States Senator from Hawaii. He was an American Democrat whose legislation in the United States Senate led to the creation of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.-Career:Matsunaga became a United States Army Reservist in 1941,... (D) 54.7% Fred W. Rohlfing (R) 45.3% |
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Patsy Mink Patsy Mink Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink was an American politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii. Mink was a third generation Japanese American and member of the Democratic Party. She also was the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Mink served in the U.S... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Patsy Mink Patsy Mink Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink was an American politician from the U.S. state of Hawaii. Mink was a third generation Japanese American and member of the Democratic Party. She also was the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.Mink served in the U.S... (D) 57.1% Diana Hansen (R) 42.9% |
Idaho
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James A. McClure James A. McClure James Albertus "Jim" McClure was an American politician from the state of Idaho, most notably serving as a Republican in the U.S. Senate.... |
Republican | 1966 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican hold |
Steve Symms Steve Symms Steven Douglas Symms was a four-term congressman and two-term U.S. senator from Idaho. He was among the most conservative members of the Republican Party... (R) 55.6% Ed Williams (D) 44.4% |
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Orval H. Hansen Orval H. Hansen Orval Howard Hansen was a United States Representative from Idaho. Hansen served as a Republican in the House from 1969 to 1975, representing the state's Second Congressional District.... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Orval H. Hansen Orval H. Hansen Orval Howard Hansen was a United States Representative from Idaho. Hansen served as a Republican in the House from 1969 to 1975, representing the state's Second Congressional District.... (R) 69.2% Willis H. Ludlow (D) 27.0% John L. Thiebert (American) 3.8% |
Illinois
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Ralph H. Metcalfe | Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Ralph H. Metcalfe (D) 91.4% Louis Coggs (R) 8.6% |
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Morgan F. Murphy Morgan F. Murphy Morgan Francis Murphy , was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Murphy attended Chicago parochial schools. He received a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 1955 and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Murphy received a J.D. from DePaul University School of Law in 1962... Redistricted from the 3rd district |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Morgan F. Murphy Morgan F. Murphy Morgan Francis Murphy , was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Murphy attended Chicago parochial schools. He received a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 1955 and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Murphy received a J.D. from DePaul University School of Law in 1962... (D) 75.0% James E. Doyle (R) 25.0% |
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Robert P. Hanrahan Robert P. Hanrahan Robert Paul Hanrahan is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Hanrahan was educated in the public schools. He attended Thornton Community College in Harvey, Illinois from 1952 to 1954. He earned a B.S. at Bowling Green State University in 1956, and a M.Ed.... (R) 62.3% Daniel P. Coman (D) 37.7% |
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Ed Derwinski Ed Derwinski Edward Joseph Derwinski is an American politician who served as the first Cabinet-level United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving under President George H. W. Bush from March 15, 1989 to September 26, 1992... |
Republican | 1958 | Re-elected | Ed Derwinski Ed Derwinski Edward Joseph Derwinski is an American politician who served as the first Cabinet-level United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving under President George H. W. Bush from March 15, 1989 to September 26, 1992... (R) 70.5% C. F. 'Bob' Dore (D) 29.5% |
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John C. Kluczynski John C. Kluczynski John Carl Kluczynski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, representing the 5th district.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kluczynski attended public and parochial schools, and during the First World War served overseas as a corporal with the Eighth Field Artillery in 1918 and 1919.He worked in the... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | John C. Kluczynski John C. Kluczynski John Carl Kluczynski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, representing the 5th district.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kluczynski attended public and parochial schools, and during the First World War served overseas as a corporal with the Eighth Field Artillery in 1918 and 1919.He worked in the... (D) 72.8% Leonard C. Jarzab (R) 27.2% |
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Harold R. Collier Harold R. Côllier Harold Reginald Collier was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.... Redistricted from the 10th district |
Republican | 1956 | Re-elected | Harold R. Collier Harold R. Côllier Harold Reginald Collier was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.... (R) 61.2% Michael R. Galasso (D) 38.8% |
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George W. Collins George W. Collins George Washington Collins was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.Collins was born in Chicago, and served with the Army engineers in the South Pacific during World War II... Redistricted from the 6th district |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | George W. Collins George W. Collins George Washington Collins was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.Collins was born in Chicago, and served with the Army engineers in the South Pacific during World War II... (D) 82.8% Thomas J. Lento (R) 17.2% |
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Dan Rostenkowski Dan Rostenkowski Daniel David "Dan" Rostenkowski was a United States Representative from Illinois, serving from 1959 to 1995. Raised in a blue-collar neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Rostenkowski rose to become one of the most powerful legislators in Washington. He was a member of the Democratic Party... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Dan Rostenkowski Dan Rostenkowski Daniel David "Dan" Rostenkowski was a United States Representative from Illinois, serving from 1959 to 1995. Raised in a blue-collar neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Rostenkowski rose to become one of the most powerful legislators in Washington. He was a member of the Democratic Party... (D) 74.0% Edward Stepnowski (R) 26.0% |
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Sidney R. Yates Sidney R. Yates Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Sidney R. Yates Sidney R. Yates Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.... (D) 68.3% Clark W. Fetridge (R) 31.7% |
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Abner J. Mikva Abner J. Mikva Abner Joseph Mikva is a Democratic former U.S. Representative, federal judge and law professor from Chicago.-Biography:Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mikva attended the University of Chicago Law School, from which he graduated in 1951... Redistricted from the 2nd district |
Democratic | 1968 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Samuel H. Young Samuel H. Young Samuel Hollingsworth Young was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Casey, Illinois, Young graduated from Urbana High School, Urbana, Illinois, 1940.LL.B., University of Illinois, 1947.... (R) 51.6% Abner J. Mikva (D) 48.4% |
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Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio was an American politician from Chicago, Illinois.Annunzio, an Italian-American was born in Chicago, where he remained for his entire childhood and much of his adult life. He attended Crane Technical High School and DePaul University... Redistricted from the 7th district |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio was an American politician from Chicago, Illinois.Annunzio, an Italian-American was born in Chicago, where he remained for his entire childhood and much of his adult life. He attended Crane Technical High School and DePaul University... (D) 53.3% John J. Hoellen (R) 46.7% |
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Roman C. Pucinski | Democratic | 1958 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate United States Senate election in Illinois, 1972 -General election:-References:* ... Democratic loss |
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Phil Crane Phil Crane Philip Miller "Phil" Crane is a former American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 2005, representing the 8th District of Illinois in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago... Redistricted from the 13th district |
Republican | 1969 | Re-elected | Phil Crane Phil Crane Philip Miller "Phil" Crane is a former American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 2005, representing the 8th District of Illinois in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago... (R) 74.2% Edwin L. Frank (D) 25.8% |
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Robert McClory Robert McClory Robert McClory was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Riverside, Illinois, McClory attended the public schools, L'Institut Sillig, Vevey, Switzerland from 1925 to 1926, and Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire from 1926 to 1928. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1932... Redistricted from the 12th district |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | Robert McClory Robert McClory Robert McClory was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Riverside, Illinois, McClory attended the public schools, L'Institut Sillig, Vevey, Switzerland from 1925 to 1926, and Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire from 1926 to 1928. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1932... (R) 61.5% Stanley W. Beetham (D) 38.5% |
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John N. Erlenborn John N. Erlenborn John Neal Erlenborn was a lawyer and a former Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th district. He was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law... |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | John N. Erlenborn John N. Erlenborn John Neal Erlenborn was a lawyer and a former Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th district. He was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law... (R) 72.8% James M. Wall (D) 27.2% |
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Leslie C. Arends Redistricted from the 17th district |
Republican | 1934 | Re-elected | Leslie C. Arends (R) 57.2% Tim L. Hall (D) 42.8% |
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Cliffard D. Carlson Cliffard D. Carlson Cliffard D. Carlson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Carlson was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois, and attended North Central College and received his B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1939. After serving in the United States Naval Reserve, he entered business as a manufacturer... |
Republican | April 4, 1972 (Special) |
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John B. Anderson John B. Anderson John Bayard Anderson is a former United States Congressman and Presidential candidate from Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from the 16th Congressional District of Illinois for ten terms from 1961 through 1981 and an Independent candidate in the 1980 presidential election. He was previously... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | John B. Anderson John B. Anderson John Bayard Anderson is a former United States Congressman and Presidential candidate from Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from the 16th Congressional District of Illinois for ten terms from 1961 through 1981 and an Independent candidate in the 1980 presidential election. He was previously... (R) 71.9% John E. Devine, Jr. (D) 28.1% |
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George M. O'Brien George M. O'Brien George Miller O'Brien is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican who represented Illinois' 17th congressional district.... (R) 55.6% John J. Houlihan (D) 44.4% |
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Robert H. Michel Robert H. Michel Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years during an era... |
Republican | 1956 | Re-elected | Robert H. Michel Robert H. Michel Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years during an era... (R) 64.8% Steven L. Nordvall (D) 35.2% |
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Tom Railsback Tom Railsback Thomas Fisher Railsback served eight terms in the United States Congress from 1967-1983 for in Moline.- Early life :... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Tom Railsback Tom Railsback Thomas Fisher Railsback served eight terms in the United States Congress from 1967-1983 for in Moline.- Early life :... (R) Unopposed |
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Paul Findley Paul Findley Paul Findley is a former United States Representative from Illinois, representing its 20th District. A Republican, he was first elected in 1961. Findley lost his seat in 1982 to current United States Senator Dick Durbin. Findley attended Illinois College and is a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Paul Findley Paul Findley Paul Findley is a former United States Representative from Illinois, representing its 20th District. A Republican, he was first elected in 1961. Findley lost his seat in 1982 to current United States Senator Dick Durbin. Findley attended Illinois College and is a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society... (R) 68.8% Robert S. O'Shea (D) 31.2% |
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William L. Springer William L. Springer William Lee Springer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Sullivan, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools and Sullivan and Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana.... Redistricted from the 22nd district |
Republican | 1950 | Retired Republican hold |
Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan was a businessman and a Republican Party politician from Lincoln, Illinois. He served almost twenty years in the United States House of Representatives and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for George H. W. Bush.Madigan was born in Lincoln and attended Lincoln [Junior] College... (R) 54.8% Lawrence E. Johnson (D) 45.2% |
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George E. Shipley George E. Shipley George Edward Shipley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Richland County, near Olney, Illinois, Shipley attended the East Richland High School, Olney, Illinois.... Redistricted from the 23rd district |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | George E. Shipley George E. Shipley George Edward Shipley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Richland County, near Olney, Illinois, Shipley attended the East Richland High School, Olney, Illinois.... (D) 56.5% Robert B. Lamkin (R) 41.0% Cleo A. Duzan (I) 2.4% |
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Melvin Price Redistricted from the 24th district |
Democratic | 1944 | Re-elected | Melvin Price (D) 75.1% Robert Mays (R) 24.9% |
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Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth James Gray was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in West Frankfort, Illinois, Gray attended the West Frankfort and Pope County elementary schools and graduated from Frankfort Community High School. He was owner of Gray Motors, West Frankfort, Illinois from 1942 to 1954... Redistricted from the 21st district |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth James Gray was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in West Frankfort, Illinois, Gray attended the West Frankfort and Pope County elementary schools and graduated from Frankfort Community High School. He was owner of Gray Motors, West Frankfort, Illinois from 1942 to 1954... (D) 93.7% Hugh Muldoon (I) 6.3% |
Indiana
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Ray J. Madden Ray J. Madden Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B... |
Democratic | 1942 | Re-elected | Ray J. Madden Ray J. Madden Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B... (D) 56.9% Bruce R. Haller (R) 43.1% |
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Earl F. Landgrebe Earl F. Landgrebe Earl Fredrick Landgrebe was a politician and businessman. He served as an Indiana state senator and United States representative for the 2nd district. Langrebe was from Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Earl F. Landgrebe Earl F. Landgrebe Earl Fredrick Landgrebe was a politician and businessman. He served as an Indiana state senator and United States representative for the 2nd district. Langrebe was from Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana... (R) 54.7% Floyd Fithian (D) 45.3% |
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John Brademas John Brademas John Brademas is an American politician and educator originally from Indiana. He served as Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives for the Democratic Party from 1977 to 1981 at the conclusion of a twenty-year career as a member of the United States House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | John Brademas John Brademas John Brademas is an American politician and educator originally from Indiana. He served as Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives for the Democratic Party from 1977 to 1981 at the conclusion of a twenty-year career as a member of the United States House of Representatives... (D) 55.2% Don M. Newman (R) 43.2% Helen Calvin (American) 1.5% |
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J. Edward Roush J. Edward Roush John Edward Roush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Roush graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington, Indiana, 1938.A.B., Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana, 1942.... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | J. Edward Roush J. Edward Roush John Edward Roush was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, Roush graduated from Huntington High School, Huntington, Indiana, 1938.A.B., Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana, 1942.... (D) 51.5% Allan E. Bloom (R) 48.5% |
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Elwood Hillis Elwood Hillis Elwood Haynes "Bud" Hillis is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Hillis attended Kokomo public schools.He graduated from Culver Military Academy, 1944.B.S., Indiana University, 1949.... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Elwood Hillis Elwood Hillis Elwood Haynes "Bud" Hillis is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Biography:Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Hillis attended Kokomo public schools.He graduated from Culver Military Academy, 1944.B.S., Indiana University, 1949.... (R) 64.1% Kathleen Z. Williams (D) 35.9% |
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William G. Bray William G. Bray William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William G. Bray William G. Bray William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana.... (R) 64.8% David W. Evans (D) 35.2% |
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John T. Myers | Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | John T. Myers (R) 61.6% Warren P. Henegar (D) 38.4% |
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Roger H. Zion Roger H. Zion Roger Herschel Zion is an American politician.Zion was born in Escanaba, Michigan in 1921. He attended public schools in Evansville, Indiana, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1943... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Roger H. Zion Roger H. Zion Roger Herschel Zion is an American politician.Zion was born in Escanaba, Michigan in 1921. He attended public schools in Evansville, Indiana, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1943... (R) 63.4% Richard L. Deen (D) 36.6% |
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Lee H. Hamilton Lee H. Hamilton Lee Herbert Hamilton is a former member of the United States House of Representatives and currently a member of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council. A member of the Democratic Party, Hamilton represented the 9th congressional district of Indiana from 1965 to 1999... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Lee H. Hamilton Lee H. Hamilton Lee Herbert Hamilton is a former member of the United States House of Representatives and currently a member of the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Council. A member of the Democratic Party, Hamilton represented the 9th congressional district of Indiana from 1965 to 1999... (D) 62.9% William A. Johnson (R) 37.1% |
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David W. Dennis David W. Dennis David Worth Dennis II was an attorney and Republican United States Representative from Indiana.He was born in Washington, D.C. and was named for his grandfather, David Worth Dennis who had been a professor at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. His father, William Cullen Dennis was president of... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | David W. Dennis David W. Dennis David Worth Dennis II was an attorney and Republican United States Representative from Indiana.He was born in Washington, D.C. and was named for his grandfather, David Worth Dennis who had been a professor at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. His father, William Cullen Dennis was president of... (R) 57.2% Philip R. Sharp (D) 42.8% |
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Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Andrew Jacobs, Jr. usually known as Andy Jacobs is a lawyer and a former Indiana state legislator and Congressman who served for thirty years. His father, Andrew Jacobs, was also a congressman for one term. He was married to one time House colleague Martha Keys of Kansas... |
Democratic | 1964 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
William H. Hudnut III William H. Hudnut III William Herbert Hudnut III was the mayor of Indianapolis from 1976 to 1992. A Republican, his four terms made him the city's longest serving mayor. He previously represented the Indianapolis area in Congress from 1973 to 1975 but was defeated in his race for a second term.-Early life and... (R) 51.2% Andrew Jacobs, Jr. (D) 48.8% |
Iowa
Iowa was reapportioned from 7 seats to 6, dividing the old 5th district around Des Moines between its neighbors. Its incumbent, Neal Smith, won again in the south-central Iowa 4th district.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Fred Schwengel Fred Schwengel Frederick Delbert Schwengel was a Republican U.S. Representative from southeastern Iowa.-Personal background:Born on a farm near Sheffield, Iowa, Schwengel attended the rural schools in West Fork Township and high schools in Chapin and Sheffield, Iowa... |
Republican | 1966 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Edward Mezvinsky Edward Mezvinsky Edward "Ed" Mezvinsky is a former congressman. A Democrat, he represented Iowa's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for two terms, from 1973 to 1977.... (D) 53.4% Fred Schwengel (R) 45.7% Lee E. Foster (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.0% |
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John C. Culver | Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | John C. Culver (D) 59.2% Theodore R .Ellsworth (R) 40.8% |
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H. R. Gross | Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | H. R. Gross (R) 55.7% Lyle D. Taylor (D) 44.3% |
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Neal Smith Neal Smith Neal Smith was the drummer for the rock group Alice Cooper from 1967 to 1974. He performed on the group's early albums Pretties For You and Easy Action, the breakout album Love It to Death and the subsequent successful albums Killer, School's Out, and Billion Dollar Babies... Redistricted from the 5th district |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Neal Smith Neal Smith Neal Smith was the drummer for the rock group Alice Cooper from 1967 to 1974. He performed on the group's early albums Pretties For You and Easy Action, the breakout album Love It to Death and the subsequent successful albums Killer, School's Out, and Billion Dollar Babies... (D) 59.2% John Henry Kyl (R) 40.8% |
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John Henry Kyl John Henry Kyl John Henry Kyl , was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa. He was the father of Jon Kyl, a Senator from Arizona, the current Senate Minority Whip.... |
Republican | 1966 | Lost re-election Republican loss |
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William J. Scherle William J. Scherle William Joseph Scherle was a four-term Republican U.S. Representative from southwestern Iowa.Born in Little Falls, New York, Scherle graduated from St... Redistricted from the 7th district |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | William J. Scherle William J. Scherle William Joseph Scherle was a four-term Republican U.S. Representative from southwestern Iowa.Born in Little Falls, New York, Scherle graduated from St... (R) 55.3% Tom Harkin (D) 44.7% |
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Wiley Mayne Wiley Mayne Wiley Mayne was a four-term Republican United States Congressman from Iowa's 6th congressional district. He was one of several Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee who were defeated in the fall of 1974 after voting against resolutions to impeach President Richard M... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Wiley Mayne Wiley Mayne Wiley Mayne was a four-term Republican United States Congressman from Iowa's 6th congressional district. He was one of several Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee who were defeated in the fall of 1974 after voting against resolutions to impeach President Richard M... (R) 52.5% Berkley Bedell (D) 47.5% |
Kansas
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Result | Candidates |
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Keith Sebelius Keith Sebelius Keith George Sebelius was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1981.... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Keith Sebelius Keith Sebelius Keith George Sebelius was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969 to 1981.... (R) 77.2% Morris Coover (D) 21.6% Daniel Scoggin (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 1.2% |
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William R. Roy William R. Roy William Robert Roy , also known as Bill Roy, is a former United States Representative from Kansas, a retired phyisician, and a columnist for The Topeka Capital-Journal.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | William R. Roy William R. Roy William Robert Roy , also known as Bill Roy, is a former United States Representative from Kansas, a retired phyisician, and a columnist for The Topeka Capital-Journal.-Biography:... (D) 60.6% Charles D. McAtee (R) 37.1% Bert Falley (Con) 1.8% David Scoggin (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 0.5% |
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Larry Winn Larry Winn Edward Lawrence Winn, Jr. is a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Kansas and served from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1985. He currently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas.-References:... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Larry Winn Larry Winn Edward Lawrence Winn, Jr. is a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Kansas and served from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1985. He currently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas.-References:... (R) 71.0% Charles Barsotti (D) 25.4% Warren E. Redding (Con) 3.6% |
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Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.-Biography:Born in Towanda, Kansas, Shriver attended the public schools of Towanda and Wichita.He moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1925.... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver Garner E. Shriver was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.-Biography:Born in Towanda, Kansas, Shriver attended the public schools of Towanda and Wichita.He moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1925.... (R) 73.2% John S. Stevens (D) 24.8% Wayne Nobbs, Jr. (Proh Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ) 2.0% |
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Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Frontenac, Kansas, Skubitz attended grade school in Ringo, Kansas, and high schools in Girard and Frontenac, Kansas.... |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz Joe Skubitz was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Frontenac, Kansas, Skubitz attended grade school in Ringo, Kansas, and high schools in Girard and Frontenac, Kansas.... (R) 72.3% Lloyd L. Kitch, Jr. (D) 27.7% |
Kentucky
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Result | Candidates |
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Frank Stubblefield Frank Stubblefield Frank Albert Stubblefield , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Stubblefield was born and schooled in Kentucky and attended the University of Arizona for one year in 1927... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Frank Stubblefield Frank Stubblefield Frank Albert Stubblefield , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Stubblefield was born and schooled in Kentucky and attended the University of Arizona for one year in 1927... (D) 64.8% Charles Thurman Banken, Jr. (R) 33.7% John M. Katterjohn (I) 1.5% |
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William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1953 | Re-elected | William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.-Early life:... (D) 61.5% J. C. Carter (R) 38.5% |
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Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. Mazzoli Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District Romano L. "Ron" Mazzoli (born November 2, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky) represented Kentucky's... (D) 62.2% Phil Kaelin, Jr. (R) 37.0% William P. Chambers (American) 0.9% |
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Gene Snyder Gene Snyder Marion Eugene Snyder was an American politician elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from two different districts in Kentucky.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Gene Snyder Gene Snyder Marion Eugene Snyder was an American politician elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from two different districts in Kentucky.... (R) 73.8% James W. Rogers (D) 26.2% |
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Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for the commonwealth of Kentucky from 1965 till 1981.-Background:... |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter Tim Lee Carter was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for the commonwealth of Kentucky from 1965 till 1981.-Background:... (R) 73.5% Lyle L. Willis (D) 26.5% |
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William P. Curlin, Jr. William P. Curlin, Jr. William Prather Curlin, Jr. was a Kentucky state legislator and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky.... |
Democratic | 1971 | Retired Democratic hold |
John B. Breckinridge John B. Breckinridge John Bayne Breckinridge was an American politician, a Democrat who served as Attorney General of Kentucky twice and also served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky.-Early life:... (D) 52.4% Laban P. Jackson (R) 46.8% Thomas F. Lundeen (Peoples) 0.8% |
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Carl D. Perkins Carl D. Perkins Carl Dewey Perkins , a Democrat, was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky.-Early years:Perkins was born in Hindman, Kentucky... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Carl D. Perkins Carl D. Perkins Carl Dewey Perkins , a Democrat, was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky.-Early years:Perkins was born in Hindman, Kentucky... (D) 61.9% Robert Holcomb (R) 38.1% |
Louisiana
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Result | Candidates |
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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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Patrick T. Caffery Patrick T. Caffery Patrick Thomson Caffery is a retired Louisiana politician and former United States Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district.... |
Democratic | 1968 | Retired Republican gain |
Dave Treen (R) 54.0% J. Louis Watkins, Jr. (D) 46.0% |
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Joe Waggonner Joe Waggonner Joseph David Waggonner, Jr. , better known as Joe D. Waggonner, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Bossier Parish who represented the old 4th Congressional District of northwest Louisiana from December 1961 until January 1979. He was also a confidant of Republican U.S... |
Democratic | 1961 | Re-elected | Joe Waggonner Joe Waggonner Joseph David Waggonner, Jr. , better known as Joe D. Waggonner, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Bossier Parish who represented the old 4th Congressional District of northwest Louisiana from December 1961 until January 1979. He was also a confidant of Republican U.S... (D) Unopposed |
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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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John Rarick John Rarick John Richard Rarick was a lawyer who served as a Louisiana state district court judge from 1961 to 1966 in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the seat of West Feliciana Parish, and as a Democratic U.S. representative from the Sixth Congressional District from 1967 to 1975... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | John Rarick John Rarick John Richard Rarick was a lawyer who served as a Louisiana state district court judge from 1961 to 1966 in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the seat of West Feliciana Parish, and as a Democratic U.S. representative from the Sixth Congressional District from 1967 to 1975... (D) Unopposed |
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John Breaux John Breaux John Berlinger Breaux is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. He was considered one of the more conservative national legislators from the Democratic Party... |
Democratic | September 30, 1972 (Special) |
Re-elected | John Breaux John Breaux John Berlinger Breaux is a former United States senator from Louisiana who served from 1987 until 2005. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987. He was considered one of the more conservative national legislators from the Democratic Party... (D) Unopposed |
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Speedy Long | Democratic | 1964 | Retired Democratic hold |
Gillis William Long Gillis William Long Gillis William Long was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana and member of the Long family. Long served seven non-consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives but placed third in two campaigns for the Democratic gubernatorial nominations in 1963 and 1971... (D) 68.5% S. R. Abramson (American) 16.8% Roy C.Strickland (R) 14.6% |
Maine
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Peter N. Kyros Peter N. Kyros Peter Nicholas Kyros was a U.S. Representative from Maine.Born in Portland, Maine, Kyros attended the public schools in Portland, Maine, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Peter N. Kyros Peter N. Kyros Peter Nicholas Kyros was a U.S. Representative from Maine.Born in Portland, Maine, Kyros attended the public schools in Portland, Maine, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.... (D) 59.4% L. Robert Porteous, Jr. (R) 40.6% |
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William Hathaway William Hathaway William Dodd Hathaway is an American Democratic Party politician from Maine.He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He served in World War II in the Army Air Corps, where he was shot down while bombing the Ploesti, Romania... |
Democratic | 1964 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
William Cohen William Cohen William Sebastian Cohen is an author and American politician from the U.S. state of Maine. A Republican, Cohen served as Secretary of Defense under Democratic President Bill Clinton.-Early life and education:... (R) 54.4% Elmer H. Violette (D) 45.6% |
Maryland
Maryland’s redistricting eliminated a seat in Baltimore in favor of an additional seat in the DC suburbs.District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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William Oswald Mills | Republican | 1971 | Re-elected | William Oswald Mills (R) 70.5% John R. Hargreaves (D) 29.5% |
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Clarence Long Clarence Long Clarence Dickinson Long, PhD , known as "Doc Long", was a Democratic U.S. Congressman who represented the 2nd congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1985. Long became Chairman of the subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House Appropriations Committee. In this... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Clarence Long Clarence Long Clarence Dickinson Long, PhD , known as "Doc Long", was a Democratic U.S. Congressman who represented the 2nd congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1985. Long became Chairman of the subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House Appropriations Committee. In this... (D) 65.8% John J. Bishop, Jr. (R) 34.2% |
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Paul Sarbanes Paul Sarbanes Paul Spyros Sarbanes , a Democrat, is a former United States Senator who represented the state of Maryland. Sarbanes was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history, having served from 1977 until 2007. He did not seek re-election in 2006, when he was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ben Cardin... Redistricted from the 4th district |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Paul Sarbanes Paul Sarbanes Paul Spyros Sarbanes , a Democrat, is a former United States Senator who represented the state of Maryland. Sarbanes was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history, having served from 1977 until 2007. He did not seek re-election in 2006, when he was succeeded by fellow Democrat Ben Cardin... (D) 69.7% Robert D. Morrow (R) 30.3% |
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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 | Retired Democratic loss |
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Marjorie Holt Marjorie Holt Marjorie Sewell Holt , a Republican, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented Maryland's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1987. She was the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Maryland.... (R) 59.4% Werner Fornos (D) 40.6% |
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Lawrence Hogan | Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Lawrence Hogan (R) 62.9% Edward T. Conroy (D) 37.1% |
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Goodloe Byron Goodloe Byron Goodloe Edgar Byron , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 until his death on October 11, 1978... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Goodloe Byron Goodloe Byron Goodloe Edgar Byron , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 until his death on October 11, 1978... (D) 64.8% Edward J. Mason (R) 35.2% |
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Parren Mitchell Parren Mitchell Parren James Mitchell , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987. He was the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland.... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Parren Mitchell Parren Mitchell Parren James Mitchell , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 7th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1987. He was the first African-American elected to Congress from Maryland.... (D) 80.0% Verdell Adair (R) 20.0% |
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Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 8th congressional district from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1977.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude Gilbert Gude was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 8th congressional district from January 3, 1967, to January 3, 1977.... (R) 63.9% Joseph G. Anastasi (D) 36.1% |
Massachusetts
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Silvio Conte | Republican | 1958 | Re-elected | Silvio Conte (R) Unopposed | |
Edward Boland Edward Boland Edward Patrick Boland was a politician from the state of Massachusetts. A Democrat, he was a representative from Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district.... |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | Edward Boland Edward Boland Edward Patrick Boland was a politician from the state of Massachusetts. A Democrat, he was a representative from Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district.... (D) Unopposed |
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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.... Redistricted from the 4th district |
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) Unopposed |
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Robert Drinan Robert Drinan Robert Frederick Drinan, S.J. was a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, lawyer, human rights activist, and Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts... Redistricted from the 3rd district |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Robert Drinan Robert Drinan Robert Frederick Drinan, S.J. was a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, lawyer, human rights activist, and Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts... (D) 68.9% Martin A. Linsky (R) 23.4% John Collins (Ind Con) 7.7% |
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Frank B. Morse | Republican | 1960 | Resigned when appointed to United Nations Republican hold |
Paul W. Cronin Paul W. Cronin Paul William Cronin was a one-term congressman of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts.Cronin was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 14, 1938 and graduated from Boston University in 1962 and the John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1969... (R) 53.4% John Kerry (D) 44.7% Roger Durkin (I) 1.8% |
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Michael J. Harrington Michael J. Harrington Michael Joseph Harrington is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Harrington graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School, in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1954, then earned a B.A. at Harvard University in 1958 and a J.D... |
Democratic | 1969 | Re-elected | Michael J. Harrington Michael J. Harrington Michael Joseph Harrington is a former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Harrington graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School, in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1954, then earned a B.A. at Harvard University in 1958 and a J.D... (D) 64.1% James Brady Moseley (R) 35.9% |
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Torbert H. MacDonald | Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Torbert H. MacDonald (D) 67.7% Joan M. Aliberti (R) 32.3% |
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Tip O'Neill Tip O'Neill Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. was an American politician. O'Neill was an outspoken liberal Democrat and influential member of the U.S. Congress, serving in the House of Representatives for 34 years and representing two congressional districts in Massachusetts... |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | Tip O'Neill Tip O'Neill Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. was an American politician. O'Neill was an outspoken liberal Democrat and influential member of the U.S. Congress, serving in the House of Representatives for 34 years and representing two congressional districts in Massachusetts... (D) 88.7% John Powers (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... ) 11.3% |
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Louise Day Hicks Louise Day Hicks Anna Louise Day Hicks was an American politician and lawyer from Boston, Massachusetts, best known for her staunch opposition to court-ordered busing in the 1960s and 1970s.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1970 | Lost re-election Challenger joined Democratic caucus |
Joe Moakley Joe Moakley John Joseph "Joe" Moakley was a Democratic congressman from the Ninth District of Massachusetts, a seat held two years earlier by Speaker John William McCormack. Moakley was the last chairman of the U.S... (Ind Con) 43.2% Louise Day Hicks (D) 41.1% Howard M. Miller (R) 14.2% Jeanne Lafferty (I) 1.5% |
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Margaret Heckler Margaret Heckler Margaret Mary Heckler is a Republican politician from Massachusetts who served in the United States House of Representatives for eight terms, from 1967 until 1983 and was later the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Ambassador to Ireland under President Ronald Reagan... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Margaret Heckler Margaret Heckler Margaret Mary Heckler is a Republican politician from Massachusetts who served in the United States House of Representatives for eight terms, from 1967 until 1983 and was later the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Ambassador to Ireland under President Ronald Reagan... (R) Unopposed |
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James A. Burke James A. Burke James Anthony Burke was a United States Representative from Massachusetts from 1959 to 1979.He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was educated in the Boston public schools and Lincoln Preparatory School and attended Suffolk University... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | James A. Burke James A. Burke James Anthony Burke was a United States Representative from Massachusetts from 1959 to 1979.He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was educated in the Boston public schools and Lincoln Preparatory School and attended Suffolk University... (D) Unopposed |
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Hastings Keith Hastings Keith Hastings Keith was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. Keith was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on November 22, 1915. He graduated from Brockton High School, Deerfield Academy, and the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1938. He performed graduate work at Harvard University... |
Republican | 1958 | Retired Democratic gain |
Gerry E. Studds (D) 50.3% William D. Weeks (R) 49.7% |
Michigan
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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John Conyers John Conyers John Conyers, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1965 . He is a member of the Democratic Party... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | John Conyers John Conyers John Conyers, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1965 . He is a member of the Democratic Party... (D) 88.4% Walter F. Girardot (R) 10.8% Nina J. Hubbard (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.5% Maceo Carl Dixon (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.2% |
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Marvin L. Esch Marvin L. Esch Marvin Leonel Esch was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977 before unsuccessfully seeking a seat in the United States Senate in the 1976 election... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Marvin L. Esch Marvin L. Esch Marvin Leonel Esch was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977 before unsuccessfully seeking a seat in the United States Senate in the 1976 election... (R) 56.0% Marvin R. Stempien (D) 43.3% Henry W. Kroes, Jr. (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.7% |
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Garry Brown Garry Brown Garry Eldridge Brown was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Garry Brown had four daughters, Frances, Mollie, Amelia, and Abigail. His family owned and operated a dairy farm while he was growing up, in Schoolcraft, Michigan... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Garry Brown Garry Brown Garry Eldridge Brown was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Garry Brown had four daughters, Frances, Mollie, Amelia, and Abigail. His family owned and operated a dairy farm while he was growing up, in Schoolcraft, Michigan... (R) 59.2% James T. Brignall (D) 39.9% Marvin P. Lightvoet (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.9% |
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J. Edward Hutchinson | Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | J. Edward Hutchinson (R) 67.3% Charles Jameson (D) 32.7% |
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Gerald Ford Gerald Ford Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974... |
Republican | 1948 | Re-elected | Gerald Ford Gerald Ford Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974... (R) 61.1% Jean McKee (D) 37.7% Dwight W. Johnson (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.1% Frank Girard (Soc-Lab Socialist Labor Party of America The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has... ) 0.1% Alan Lee Maki (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.... ) 0.07% |
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Charles E. Chamberlain Charles E. Chamberlain Charles Ernest Chamberlain was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Chamberlain was born in Locke Township, Michigan and after graduating from Lansing Central High School in Lansing, went on to earn a B.S. degree in 1941 from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned an LL.B... |
Republican | 1956 | Re-elected | Charles E. Chamberlain Charles E. Chamberlain Charles Ernest Chamberlain was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Chamberlain was born in Locke Township, Michigan and after graduating from Lansing Central High School in Lansing, went on to earn a B.S. degree in 1941 from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned an LL.B... (R) 50.6% Robert Carr (D) 49.4% |
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Donald Riegle, Jr. | Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Donald Riegle, Jr. (R) 70.1% Eugene L. Mattison (D) 29.9% |
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R. James Harvey | Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | R. James Harvey (R) 59.3% Jerome T. Hart (D) 39.4% John B. Lipinski (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.3% |
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Guy Vander Jagt Guy Vander Jagt Guy Adrian Vander Jagt was a Republican politician from Michigan. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Guy Vander Jagt Guy Vander Jagt Guy Adrian Vander Jagt was a Republican politician from Michigan. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.... (R) 69.4% Lawrence H. Olson (D) 29.5% De Loyd Glenn Hesselink (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.1% |
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Elford Albin Cederberg Elford Albin Cederberg Elford Albin "Al" Cederberg was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Cederberg was born to dairy farmers Albin and Helen Cederberg in Bay City, Michigan, where he attended the public schools and at Bay City Junior College .He entered the United States Army in April 1941, and... |
Republican | 1952 | Re-elected | Elford Albin Cederberg Elford Albin Cederberg Elford Albin "Al" Cederberg was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Cederberg was born to dairy farmers Albin and Helen Cederberg in Bay City, Michigan, where he attended the public schools and at Bay City Junior College .He entered the United States Army in April 1941, and... (R) 66.7% Benjamin D. Graves (D) 30.9% Richard Friske (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.4% |
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Philip Ruppe Philip Ruppe Philip Edward Ruppe is a former politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979 before running, unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1982. He is a Korean War veteran, having served as a... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Philip Ruppe Philip Ruppe Philip Edward Ruppe is a former politician from the U.S. state of Michigan and a member of the Republican Party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1967 to 1979 before running, unsuccessfully for the United States Senate in 1982. He is a Korean War veteran, having served as a... (R) 69.4% James E. McNamara (D) 29.8% James P. Hoy (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.8% |
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James G. O'Hara James G. O'Hara James Grant O'Hara was a soldier and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan, serving as U.S. Representative from 1959 to 1977.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | James G. O'Hara James G. O'Hara James Grant O'Hara was a soldier and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan, serving as U.S. Representative from 1959 to 1977.-Early life:... (D) 50.8% David Serotkin (R) 49.2% |
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Charles Diggs Charles Diggs Charles Coles Diggs, Jr. was an African-American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Diggs was an early member of the civil rights movement, having been present at the murder trial of Emmett Till and elected the first chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.Diggs resigned from the... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Charles Diggs Charles Diggs Charles Coles Diggs, Jr. was an African-American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Diggs was an early member of the civil rights movement, having been present at the murder trial of Emmett Till and elected the first chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.Diggs resigned from the... (D) 85.6% Leonard T. Edwards (R) 13.3% Raymond D. Moon (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.6% Nanci Kinker (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.4% |
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Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien Norbert Nedzi is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Michigan.... |
Democratic | 1961 | Re-elected | Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien N. Nedzi Lucien Norbert Nedzi is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Michigan.... (D) 54.9% Robert V. McGrath (R) 45.1% |
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William D. Ford William D. Ford William David Ford was a U.S. Representative from Michigan.Ford was born in Detroit and attended Henry Ford Trade School, Melvindale High School, Nebraska State Teachers College, and Wayne State University.... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | William D. Ford William D. Ford William David Ford was a U.S. Representative from Michigan.Ford was born in Detroit and attended Henry Ford Trade School, Melvindale High School, Nebraska State Teachers College, and Wayne State University.... (D) 65.8% Ernest C. Fackler (R) 32.9% Aldi C. Fuhrmann (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.3% |
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John D. Dingell, Jr. | Democratic | 1955 | Re-elected | John D. Dingell, Jr. (D) 68.1% William Rostrom (R) 29.8% Peter P. Gayner (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.2% |
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Martha W. Griffiths | Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Martha W. Griffiths (D) 66.4% Ralph E. Judd (R) 32.5% Hector M. McGregor (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 0.8% Christy L. Wallace (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.3% |
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Robert J. Huber Robert J. Huber Robert James "Bob" Huber was a Republican politician and businessman from the U.S. state of Michigan.Huber was born in Detroit, where he completed public school. He attended the University of Detroit from 1935 to 1937 and graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, in 1939... (R) 52.6% Daniel S. Cooper (D) 47.4% |
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William Broomfield William Broomfield William S. Broomfield, or Bill Broomfield, is a retired politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Broomfield was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He graduated from high school in 1940 and attended Michigan State College at East Lansing. During the Second World War, he served in the... Redistricted from the 18th district |
Republican | 1956 | Re-elected | William Broomfield William Broomfield William S. Broomfield, or Bill Broomfield, is a retired politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Broomfield was born in Royal Oak, Michigan. He graduated from high school in 1940 and attended Michigan State College at East Lansing. During the Second World War, he served in the... (R) 70.4% George Montgomery (D) 28.6% Henry Lloyd George (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.0% |
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Jack H. McDonald Jack H. McDonald Jack H. McDonald is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.McDonald was born in Detroit and was educated in White Lake Township and Detroit. He attended Wayne State University and served as supervisor of census for Wayne County with the Bureau of the Census in 1960. He was elected supervisor... |
Republican | 1966 | Lost renomination Republican loss |
Minnesota
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Al Quie Al Quie Albert Harold Quie is an American politician who served as the 35th Governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1979, to January 3, 1983.-State and national government service:... |
Republican | 1958 | Re-elected | Al Quie Al Quie Albert Harold Quie is an American politician who served as the 35th Governor of Minnesota from January 4, 1979, to January 3, 1983.-State and national government service:... (R) 70.7% Charles S. Thompson (DFL) 29.3% |
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Ancher Nelsen Ancher Nelsen Ancher Nelsen , was a politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the state of Minnesota.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1958 | Re-elected | Ancher Nelsen Ancher Nelsen Ancher Nelsen , was a politician who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the state of Minnesota.-Biography:... (R) 57.1% Charlie Turnbull (DFL) 42.9% |
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Bill Frenzel Bill Frenzel William Eldridge "Bill" Frenzel is a former Republican Congressman from Minnesota, representing Minnesota's Third District, which included the southern and western suburbs of Minneapolis.- Early life and career :... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Bill Frenzel Bill Frenzel William Eldridge "Bill" Frenzel is a former Republican Congressman from Minnesota, representing Minnesota's Third District, which included the southern and western suburbs of Minneapolis.- Early life and career :... (R) 62.9% Jim Bell (DFL) 31.3% Donald H. Wright (Taxpayers) 5.8% |
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Joseph Karth Joseph Karth Joseph Edward Karth was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in New Brighton, Ramsey County, Minnesota; he attended public schools and the University of Nebraska School of Engineering; interrupted his education during the Second World War to serve in the United States Army, with service in... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Joseph Karth Joseph Karth Joseph Edward Karth was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in New Brighton, Ramsey County, Minnesota; he attended public schools and the University of Nebraska School of Engineering; interrupted his education during the Second World War to serve in the United States Army, with service in... (DFL) 72.4% Steve Thompson (R) 27.6% |
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Donald M. Fraser Donald M. Fraser Donald MacKay Fraser is an American politician from Minneapolis, Minnesota.-Early life:Donald Fraser played a critical role in making human rights an important part of U.S. policy. Fraser was born on 20 February 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Everett and Lois Fraser. His parents were émigrés... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Donald M. Fraser Donald M. Fraser Donald MacKay Fraser is an American politician from Minneapolis, Minnesota.-Early life:Donald Fraser played a critical role in making human rights an important part of U.S. policy. Fraser was born on 20 February 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Everett and Lois Fraser. His parents were émigrés... (DFL) 65.8% Allan Davisson (R) 24.4% Norm Selby (Taxpayers) 7.7% William E. Peterson (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... ) 2.1% |
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John Zwach | Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | John Zwach (R) 51.0% Richard M. Nolan (DFL) 49.0% |
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Bob Bergland | Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Bob Bergland (DFL) 59.0% Jon O. Haaven (R) 41.0% |
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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) 75.9% Edward Johnson (R) 24.1% |
Mississippi
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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... Redistricted from the 2nd district |
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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Thomas Abernethy Thomas Abernethy Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools.... Redistricted from the 1st district |
Democratic | 1942 | Retired Democratic hold |
David R. Bowen David R. Bowen David Reece Bowen was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Houston, Mississippi, Bowen graduated from Cleveland High School, 1950.He attended University of Missouri from 1950 to 1952.... (D) 61.9% Carl Butler (R) 34.7% Robert J. Coleman (I) 2.5% Norman Smith (I) 0.9% |
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Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997... Redistricted from the 4th district |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. Montgomery Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997... (D) Unopposed |
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Charles H. Griffin Charles H. Griffin Charles Hudson Griffin was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi, great-great-grandson of Isaac Griffin.... Redistricted from the 3rd district |
Democratic | 1968 | Retired Republican gain |
Thad Cochran Thad Cochran William Thad Cochran is the senior United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party. First elected to the Senate in 1978, he is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and was its chairman and 2005 to 2007.-Early life:He was born in Pontotoc,... (R) 47.9% Ellis B. Bodron (D) 44.0% Eddie L. McBride (I) 8.2% |
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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 | Retired Republican gain |
Trent Lott Trent Lott Chester Trent Lott, Sr. , is a former United States Senator from Mississippi and has served in numerous leadership positions in the House of Representatives and the Senate.... (R) 55.3% Ben Stone (D) 44.2% Earnest J. Creel (I) 0.5% |
Missouri
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Bill Clay Bill Clay William Lacy "Bill" Clay, Sr. is a politician from the state of Missouri. As Congressman from Missouri's First District, he represented portions of St. Louis in the U.S. House of Representatives for 32 years.... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Bill Clay Bill Clay William Lacy "Bill" Clay, Sr. is a politician from the state of Missouri. As Congressman from Missouri's First District, he represented portions of St. Louis in the U.S. House of Representatives for 32 years.... (D) 64.0% Richard O. Funsch (R) 36.0% |
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James W. Symington James W. Symington James Wadsworth Symington is a United States attorney and politician who served as four-term U.S. representative representing Missouri.-Youth, family, and education:... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | James W. Symington James W. Symington James Wadsworth Symington is a United States attorney and politician who served as four-term U.S. representative representing Missouri.-Youth, family, and education:... (D) 63.5% John W. 'Jack' Cooper, Jr. (R) 36.5% |
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Leonor Sullivan Leonor Sullivan Leonor Kretzer Sullivan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. She was a Democrat and the first woman in Congress from Missouri.... |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | Leonor Sullivan Leonor Sullivan Leonor Kretzer Sullivan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. She was a Democrat and the first woman in Congress from Missouri.... (D) 69.3% Albert Holst (R) 30.4% Charles H. Byford (I) 0.3% |
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William J. Randall William J. Randall William J. Randall was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party from Missouri.... |
Democratic | 1959 | Re-elected | William J. Randall William J. Randall William J. Randall was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party from Missouri.... (D) 57.4% Raymond E. Barrows (R) 42.6% |
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Richard Bolling | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Richard Bolling (D) 62.8% Vernon E. Rice (R) 35.6% Stella Sollars (I) 1.6% |
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William Raleigh Hull, Jr. William Raleigh Hull, Jr. William Raleigh Hull, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district. He was born in Weston, Missouri into a prominent tobacco raising family. He was co-owner of Hull’s Tobacco Warehouse in Weston, director of First National Bank, Leavenworth, Kansas and a mayor of... |
Democratic | 1954 | Retired Democratic hold |
Jerry Litton Jerry Litton Jerry Lon Litton was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Missouri who died with his wife and two children while en route via a small plane to the victory party after winning Missouri's state Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.... (D) 54.6% Russell Sloan (R) 45.4% |
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Durward Gorham Hall Durward Gorham Hall Dr. Durward Gorham Hall was a six-term US representative from Missouri's 7th congressional district.-Biography:He was born in Cassville, Missouri on September 14, 1910 and graduated from Greenwood Laboratory School at Southwest Missouri State Teacher's College; later becoming Southwest Missouri... |
Republican | 1960 | Retired Republican hold |
Gene Taylor (R) 63.7% Bill Thomas (D) 36.3% |
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Richard Howard Ichord, Jr. | Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Richard Howard Ichord, Jr. (D) 62.1% David R. Countie (R) 37.9% |
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William L. Hungate William L. Hungate William Leonard Hungate was a United States Representative from Missouri from November 3, 1964 to January 3, 1977, representing the Ninth Congressional District. Following his retirement from the U.S... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | William L. Hungate William L. Hungate William Leonard Hungate was a United States Representative from Missouri from November 3, 1964 to January 3, 1977, representing the Ninth Congressional District. Following his retirement from the U.S... (D) 66.5% Robert L. Prange (R) 33.5% |
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Bill Burlison | Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Bill Burlison (D) 64.3% Marion Francis Svendrowski (R) 35.7% |
Montana
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Richard G. Shoup Richard G. Shoup Richard Gardner "Dick" Shoup was a U.S. Representative from Montana, great-grandson of George Laird Shoup.-Education:Born in Salmon, Idaho, Shoup attended the Salmon public schools. He received his B.S... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Richard G. Shoup Richard G. Shoup Richard Gardner "Dick" Shoup was a U.S. Representative from Montana, great-grandson of George Laird Shoup.-Education:Born in Salmon, Idaho, Shoup attended the Salmon public schools. He received his B.S... (R) 53.7% Arnold Olsen (D) 46.3% |
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John Melcher John Melcher John Melcher is an American politician of the Democratic Party who represented Montana as a member of the United States House of Representatives, and as a United States Senator from 1977 until 1989.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1969 | Re-elected | John Melcher John Melcher John Melcher is an American politician of the Democratic Party who represented Montana as a member of the United States House of Representatives, and as a United States Senator from 1977 until 1989.-Early life:... (D) 76.1% Dick Forester (R) 23.9% |
Nebraska
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Charles Thone Charles Thone Charles Thone is an American Republican politician.-Biography:Charles Thone was born in Hartington, Nebraska. He has three brothers, including John Jr. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School . During World War II, he served in the Infantry of the United States Army... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Charles Thone Charles Thone Charles Thone is an American Republican politician.-Biography:Charles Thone was born in Hartington, Nebraska. He has three brothers, including John Jr. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School . During World War II, he served in the Infantry of the United States Army... (R) 64.2% Darrel E. Berg (D) 35.8% |
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John Y. McCollister John Y. McCollister John Yetter McCollister is a Nebraska Republican politician.He was born to John M. McCollister and Ruth Yetter McCollister in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1939 he graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and in 1943 he graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | John Y. McCollister John Y. McCollister John Yetter McCollister is a Nebraska Republican politician.He was born to John M. McCollister and Ruth Yetter McCollister in Iowa City, Iowa. In 1939 he graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and in 1943 he graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He... (R) 63.9% Patrick L. Cooney (D) 36.1% |
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David T. Martin | Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | David T. Martin (R) 69.6% Warren Fitzgerald (D) 30.4% |
Nevada
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Walter S. Baring, Jr. Walter S. Baring, Jr. Walter Stephan Baring, Jr. was a United States Representative from Nevada.Baring came from a political family. His father served on the Esmarelda County Commission for a while, until he moved the family to Reno, Nevada. His father then managed a furniture store. Baring graduated from the... |
Democratic | 1956 | Lost renomination Republican gain |
David Towell David Towell David Gilmer Towell served a single term as a United States Representative from Nevada, representing the state's at-large district. He was a Republican. A real estate broker by profession, he ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1972... (R) 52.2% James Bilbray (D) 47.8% |
New Hampshire
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Louis C. Wyman Louis C. Wyman Louis Crosby Wyman was a U.S. Representative and, for four days, a Senator from New Hampshire.-Early career:... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Louis C. Wyman Louis C. Wyman Louis Crosby Wyman was a U.S. Representative and, for four days, a Senator from New Hampshire.-Early career:... (R) 72.9% Chester E. Merrow (D) 27.1% |
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James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland was an American politician in the Republican party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 until 1981.... |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland James Colgate Cleveland was an American politician in the Republican party. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 until 1981.... (R) 67.9% Charles B. Officer (D) 32.1% |
New Jersey
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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John E. Hunt John E. Hunt John Edmund Hunt was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1967 to 1975.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | John E. Hunt John E. Hunt John Edmund Hunt was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1967 to 1975.-Early life:... (R) 52.5% James J. Florio (D) 47.0% Raymond V. S. Miller (I) 0.2% Dominic W. Doganiero (Soc-Lab Socialist Labor Party of America The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has... ) 0.1% Gerrit Hoogenrad (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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Charles W. Sandman, Jr. Charles W. Sandman, Jr. Charles William Sandman, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives and was the party's candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 1973.-Biography:Sandman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Charles W. Sandman, Jr. Charles W. Sandman, Jr. Charles William Sandman, Jr. was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives and was the party's candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 1973.-Biography:Sandman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... (R) 65.7% John D. Rose (D) 34.3% |
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James J. Howard James J. Howard James John Howard was an American educator and Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1965–1988.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | James J. Howard James J. Howard James John Howard was an American educator and Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1965–1988.-Biography:... (D) 53.0% William F. Dowd (R) 47.0% |
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Frank Thompson Frank Thompson Frank Thompson, Jr. was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1980.... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Frank Thompson Frank Thompson Frank Thompson, Jr. was a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. Thompson represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1980.... (D) 58.0% Peter P. Garibaldi (R) 42.0% |
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Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen II represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1953 to 1975.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1952 | Re-elected | Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. Peter Hood Ballantine Frelinghuysen II represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1953 to 1975.-Biography:... (R) 62.0% Frederick M. Bohen (D) 38.0% |
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Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin Bell Forsythe was an American Republican Party politician, who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin B. Forsythe Edwin Bell Forsythe was an American Republican Party politician, who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:... (R) 62.8% Francis P. Brennan (D) 36.1% Ida C. Ebert (I) 0.6% Bernardo S. Doganiero (Soc-Lab Socialist Labor Party of America The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has... ) 0.5% |
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William B. Widnall William B. Widnall William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican.... |
Republican | 1950 | Re-elected | William B. Widnall William B. Widnall William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican.... (R) 57.9% Arthur J. Lesemann (D) 39.9% Martin E. Wendelken (I) 2.1% |
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Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe is an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for over twenty-three years, serving from November 4, 1969 to January 3, 1993.... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe Robert A. Roe is an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for over twenty-three years, serving from November 4, 1969 to January 3, 1993.... (D) 63.1% Walter E. Johnson (R) 36.9% |
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Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski was an American politician. Helstoski, a Democrat, represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twelve years, lasting from 1965 until 1977. He was the representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski Henry Helstoski was an American politician. Helstoski, a Democrat, represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twelve years, lasting from 1965 until 1977. He was the representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district... (D) 55.8% Alfred D. Schiaffo (R) 44.2% |
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Peter W. Rodino, Jr. | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) 79.7% Kenneth C. Miller (R) 20.3% |
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Joseph G. Minish | Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Joseph G. Minish (D) 57.5% Milton A. Waldor (R) 39.7% Philip R. Nicolaus (I) 1.5% James R. Klimaski (Peoples) 1.3% |
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Florence P. Dwyer Florence P. Dwyer Florence Price "Flo" Dwyer , born Florence Louise Price in Reading, Pennsylvania, was an American Republican Party politician and U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th and 12th Congressional Districts... |
Republican | 1956 | Retired Republican hold |
Matthew John Rinaldo Matthew John Rinaldo Matthew John "Matt" Rinaldo was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives for twenty years in the 12th congressional district and in the 7th congressional district .Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Rinaldo received a B.S... (R) 63.5% Jerry Fitzgerald English (D) 36.2% Stanley Bogus (I) 0.4% |
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Cornelius Edward Gallagher Cornelius Edward Gallagher Cornelius Edward Gallagher is an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 13th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1959-1973.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1958 | Lost renomination Republican gain |
Joseph J. Maraziti Joseph J. Maraziti Joseph James Maraziti was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.-Biography:Born in Boonton, New Jersey, Maraziti attended the public schools.... (R) 55.7% Helen Meyner (D) 42.9% Samuel Golub (I) 1.4% |
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Dominick V. Daniels Dominick V. Daniels Dominick Vincent Daniels was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district from 1959-1977.... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Dominick V. Daniels Dominick V. Daniels Dominick Vincent Daniels was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district from 1959-1977.... (D) 61.2% Richard T. Bozzone (R) 34.3% Edward F. Zampella (I) 3.1% Perfecto Oyola (I) 0.9% Vincent J. Carrino (I) 0.5% |
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Edward J. Patten Edward J. Patten Edward James Patten was an American lawyer and politician. Patten, a Democrat, represented the now-redistricted New Jersey's 15th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for seventeen years, lasting from 1963 until 1980.-Background:Patten was born and attended public... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Edward J. Patten Edward J. Patten Edward James Patten was an American lawyer and politician. Patten, a Democrat, represented the now-redistricted New Jersey's 15th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for seventeen years, lasting from 1963 until 1980.-Background:Patten was born and attended public... (D) 52.3% Fuller H. Brooks (R) 47.7% |
New Mexico
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Manuel Lujan, Jr. | Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Manuel Lujan, Jr. (R) 55.7% Eugene Gallegos (D) 44.3% |
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Harold L. Runnels Harold L. Runnels Harold Lowell Runnels was a U.S. Representative from New Mexico.Runnels attended Dallas public schools and Cameron State Agricultural College in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C. in 1942. From 1945 to 1951, Runnels was a manager for the... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Harold L. Runnels Harold L. Runnels Harold Lowell Runnels was a U.S. Representative from New Mexico.Runnels attended Dallas public schools and Cameron State Agricultural College in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C. in 1942. From 1945 to 1951, Runnels was a manager for the... (D) 72.2% George E. Presson (R) 27.8% |
New York
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Otis G. Pike Otis G. Pike Otis Grey Pike is a retired Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Otis G. Pike Otis G. Pike Otis Grey Pike is a retired Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Early life:... (D) 52.5% Joseph H. Boyd, Jr. (R) 36.9% Robert D. L. Gardiner (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 9.5% Robert P. Samek (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.1% |
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James R. Grover, Jr. James R. Grover, Jr. James Russell Grover, Jr. is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | James R. Grover, Jr. James R. Grover, Jr. James Russell Grover, Jr. is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (R) 65.8% Fern Coste Dennison (D) 32.7% Robert Atlas (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.5% |
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Angelo D. Roncallo Angelo D. Roncallo Angelo Dominick Roncallo was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Nassau County, New York.... (R) 53.1% Carter F. Bales (D) 37.6% Lawrence P. Russo (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 7.6% Leo E. James (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.7% |
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Norman F. Lent Norman F. Lent Norman Frederick Lent is a former Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from the 5th district |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Norman F. Lent Norman F. Lent Norman Frederick Lent is a former Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 62.4% Elaine B. Horowitz (D) 36.0% Aaron Schein (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.7% |
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John W. Wydler John W. Wydler John Waldemar Wydler was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wydler was born in Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1945. He graduated from Brown University in 1947 and Harvard University Law School in 1950... Redistricted from the 4th district |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | John W. Wydler John W. Wydler John Waldemar Wydler was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wydler was born in Brooklyn. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 until 1945. He graduated from Brown University in 1947 and Harvard University Law School in 1950... (R) 62.4% Ferne M. Steckler (D) 31.7% Vincent A. Joy (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 3.6% Paul F. Harper (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.8% Hedda Garza (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.4% |
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Lester L. Wolff Lester L. Wolff Lester Lionel Wolff was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wolff was born in New York City and lectured at New York University from 1939 until 1941 after studying there. He served in the Civil Air Patrol from 1945 until 1950 and from 1968 until 1980... Redistricted from the 3rd district |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Lester L. Wolff Lester L. Wolff Lester Lionel Wolff was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wolff was born in New York City and lectured at New York University from 1939 until 1941 after studying there. He served in the Civil Air Patrol from 1945 until 1950 and from 1968 until 1980... (D) 51.5% John T. Gallagher (R) 48.5% |
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Seymour Halpern Seymour Halpern Seymour Halpern was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in New York City November 19, 1913. He graduated from Richmond Hill High School and attended Seth Low College of Columbia University from 1932 to 1934... |
Republican | 1958 | Retired Republican loss |
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Joseph P. Addabbo | Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Joseph P. Addabbo (D) 75.0% John E. Hall (R) 20.6% Frank O. Wuertz (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 4.4% |
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Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal , a Representative from New York, was born in New York City . He attended public schools , Long Island University, and City College. He served in the United States Army, 1943–1946, and received his LL.B. from Brooklyn Law School as well as an LL.M. from New York... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal Benjamin Stanley Rosenthal , a Representative from New York, was born in New York City . He attended public schools , Long Island University, and City College. He served in the United States Army, 1943–1946, and received his LL.B. from Brooklyn Law School as well as an LL.M. from New York... (D) 64.7% Frank LaPina (R) 35.3% |
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James J. Delaney | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | James J. Delaney (D) 93.4% Loretta R. Gressey (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 6.6% |
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Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi is a former U.S. Representative from New York and former New York City police officer. He was elected as a Democrat from The Bronx in New York City... Redistricted from the 24th district |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi Mario Biaggi is a former U.S. Representative from New York and former New York City police officer. He was elected as a Democrat from The Bronx in New York City... (D) 93.9% Michael S. Bank (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 6.1% |
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Frank J. Brasco Frank J. Brasco Frank James Brasco was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Brasco was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1955 and Brooklyn Law School in 1957. He served in the United States Army Reserve and was an assistant district attorney for... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Frank J. Brasco Frank J. Brasco Frank James Brasco was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Brasco was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn College in 1955 and Brooklyn Law School in 1957. He served in the United States Army Reserve and was an assistant district attorney for... (D) 63.9% Melvin Solomon (R) 31.3% Jessie I. Levine (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 4.8% |
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Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to Congress... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th Congressional District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to Congress... (D) 87.9% John Coleman (R) 9.7% Martin S. Shepherd, Jr. (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 1.6% John C. Hawkins (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... ) 0.7% |
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Bertram L. Podell Bertram L. Podell Bertram L. Podell was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in Brooklyn, Podell attended St. John's University and Brooklyn Law School. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1955... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Bertram L. Podell Bertram L. Podell Bertram L. Podell was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in Brooklyn, Podell attended St. John's University and Brooklyn Law School. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1955... (D) 65.2% Joseph F. Marcucci (R) 25.5% Leonard M. Simon (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 5.3% Michael P. Gioia (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.... ) 4.1% |
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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) 53.9% Allard K. Lowenstein (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 28.1% Francis S. Voyticky (R) 17.5% James Mendietta (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... ) 0.5% |
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Hugh L. Carey | Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Hugh L. Carey (D) 52.2% John F. Gangemi (R) 43.0% Franklin C. Jones (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 3.3% Carl Saks (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.6% |
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Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:... Redistricted from the 10th district |
Democratic | 1922 | Lost renomination Defeated as Liberal Democratic hold |
Elizabeth Holtzman Elizabeth Holtzman Elizabeth Holtzman is an American lawyer and former Democratic politician, pioneer woman officeholder, four term U.S. Representative , two term District Attorney of Kings County , and New York City Comptroller .Her role on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate scandal drew national... (D) 65.6% Nicholas R. Macchio, Jr. (R) 22.9% Emanuel Celler (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 7.0% William Sampol (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 4.6% |
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John M. Murphy John M. Murphy John Michael Murphy is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.He was born in Staten Island, New York City, New York and attended La Salle Military Academy, Amherst College, and the United States Military Academy in West Point.He served in the U.S... Redistricted from the 16th district |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | John M. Murphy John M. Murphy John Michael Murphy is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.He was born in Staten Island, New York City, New York and attended La Salle Military Academy, Amherst College, and the United States Military Academy in West Point.He served in the U.S... (D) 60.3% Mario D. Belardino (R) 39.7% |
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Ed Koch Ed Koch Edward Irving "Ed" Koch is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989... Redistricted from the 17th district |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Ed Koch Ed Koch Edward Irving "Ed" Koch is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989... (D) 69.9% Jane Pickens Langley (R) 29.3% Rebecca Finch (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.8% |
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Charles B. Rangel Charles B. Rangel Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the third-longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives. As its most senior member, he is also the Dean of New York's congressional delegation... Redistricted from the 18th district |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Charles B. Rangel Charles B. Rangel Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1971. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the third-longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives. As its most senior member, he is also the Dean of New York's congressional delegation... (D) 96.0% Marshall L. Dodge III (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 2.3% Bobby R. Washington (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.9% Jose Stevens (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.... ) 0.8% |
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Bella Abzug Bella Abzug Bella Savitsky Abzug was an American lawyer, Congresswoman, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus... Redistricted from the 19th district |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Bella Abzug Bella Abzug Bella Savitsky Abzug was an American lawyer, Congresswoman, social activist and a leader of the Women's Movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus... (D) 55.7% Priscilla Ryan (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 28.0% Annette Flatto Levy (R) 11.7% Harvey J. Michelman (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 4.1% Joanna Misnik (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 0.4% |
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William Fitts Ryan | Democratic | 1960 | Died in office Democratic loss |
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Herman Badillo Herman Badillo Herman Badillo is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City. He was the first Puerto Rican to be elected to these posts and be a mayoral candidate in the continental United States.-Early years:Badillo was... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Herman Badillo Herman Badillo Herman Badillo is a Bronx, New York politician who has been a borough president, United States Representative, and candidate for Mayor of New York City. He was the first Puerto Rican to be elected to these posts and be a mayoral candidate in the continental United States.-Early years:Badillo was... (D) 86.9% Manuel A. Ramos (R) 11.4% Lillian Immediato (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 1.7% |
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Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham was an American politician and diplomat... Redistricted from the 23rd district |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham Jonathan Brewster Bingham was an American politician and diplomat... (D) 76.5% Charles A. Averello (R) 23.5% |
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James H. Scheuer James H. Scheuer James Haas Scheuer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He was also affiliated with the Liberal Party of New York.-Family and education:... |
Democratic | 1964 | Lost renomination Democratic loss |
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Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser was a United States Representative from New York, serving from 1971 to 1977 as a Republican and from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.-Early life:He was born in Cedarhurst, Long Island and grew up there and in Manhattan... Redistricted from the 25th district |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser Peter A. Peyser was a United States Representative from New York, serving from 1971 to 1977 as a Republican and from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.-Early life:He was born in Cedarhurst, Long Island and grew up there and in Manhattan... (R) 50.4% Richard Ottinger (D) 49.6% |
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Ogden R. Reid Ogden R. Reid Ogden Rogers Reid is a former United States Representative from New York.Reid was born in New York, New York and he graduated from Deerfield Academy and Yale University. He was widely known by his nickname, "Brownie." His family owned the New York Herald Tribune and, before that the New York... Redistricted from the 26th district |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Ogden R. Reid Ogden R. Reid Ogden Rogers Reid is a former United States Representative from New York.Reid was born in New York, New York and he graduated from Deerfield Academy and Yale University. He was widely known by his nickname, "Brownie." His family owned the New York Herald Tribune and, before that the New York... (D) 52.2% Carl A. Vergari (R) 47.8% |
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Hamilton Fish, Jr. Redistricted from the 28th district |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Hamilton Fish, Jr. (R) 71.6% John Burns III (D) 26.9% Robert P. Falisey (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.4% |
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John G. Dow John G. Dow John Goodchild Dow was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.He was born in New York City. He graduated from Harvard University in 1927 and received a master's degree from Columbia University in 1937. He was a director of civil defense in Grand View, New... Redistricted from the 27th district |
Democratic | 1970 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Benjamin A. Gilman Benjamin A. Gilman Benjamin Arthur "Ben" Gilman is a former Republican United States Representative from New York. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, Gilman graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, New York in 1941 and received a B.S. from the Wharton School Finance at the University of Pennsylvania in... (R) 47.7% John G. Dow (D) 39.3% Yale Rapkin (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.... ) 12.9% |
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Howard W. Robison Howard W. Robison Howard Winfield Robison was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from the 33rd district |
Republican | 1958 | Re-elected | Howard W. Robison Howard W. Robison Howard Winfield Robison was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... (R) 62.2% David H. Blazer (D) 29.8% Patrick M. O'Neil (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 5.2% William J. Osby (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 2.9% |
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Samuel S. Stratton Redistricted from the 29th district |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Samuel S. Stratton (D) 80.0% John F. Ryan, Jr. (R) 20.0% |
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Carleton J. King Carleton J. King Carleton James King was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.King was born in Saratoga Springs, New York. He graduated from Union College and Albany Law School in 1926. He was an assistant district attorney of Saratoga County, New York from 1942 until... Redistricted from the 30th district |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Carleton J. King Carleton J. King Carleton James King was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.King was born in Saratoga Springs, New York. He graduated from Union College and Albany Law School in 1926. He was an assistant district attorney of Saratoga County, New York from 1942 until... (R) 69.9% Harold B. Gordon (D) 30.1% |
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Robert C. McEwen Robert C. McEwen Robert Cameron McEwen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... Redistricted from the 31st district |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | Robert C. McEwen Robert C. McEwen Robert Cameron McEwen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (R) 66.0% Ernest J. Labaff (D) 34.0% |
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Alexander Pirnie Alexander Pirnie Alexander Pirnie was an American congressman. He was born in Pulaski, New York, USA. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Cornell University in 1924 and 1926, where he was also a member of the Quill and Dagger society... Redistricted from the 32nd district |
Republican | 1958 | Retired Republican hold |
Donald J. Mitchell Donald J. Mitchell Donald Jerome Mitchell served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, 1973-1983.-Early life:Donald J... (R) 51.0% Robert Castle (D) 39.1% Franklin Nichols (Action) 6.2% John T. Buckley (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 3.7% |
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James M. Hanley James M. Hanley James Michael Hanley was an American politician. He represented New York in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981. He was a Democrat.-External links:... Redistricted from the 35th district |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | James M. Hanley James M. Hanley James Michael Hanley was an American politician. He represented New York in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1981. He was a Democrat.-External links:... (D) 57.2% Leonard C. Koldin (R) 42.8% |
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John H. Terry John H. Terry John Hart Terry was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.... Redistricted from the 34th district |
Republican | 1970 | Retired Republican hold |
William F. Walsh William F. Walsh William Francis Walsh was a Republican-Conservative member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:... (R) 71.4% Clarence Kadys (D) 28.6% |
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Frank Horton Redistricted from the 36th district |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | Frank Horton (R) 72.1% Jack Rubens (D) 23.5% Richard E. Lusink (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 2.8% Rafael Martinez (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.6% |
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Barber Conable Barber Conable Barber Benjamin Conable, Jr. was a U.S. Congressman from New York and president of the World Bank.-Biography:... Redistricted from the 37th district |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | Barber Conable Barber Conable Barber Benjamin Conable, Jr. was a U.S. Congressman from New York and president of the World Bank.-Biography:... (R) 67.9% Terence J. Spencer (D) 28.4% Terence C. Brennan (Con Conservative Party of New York The Conservative Party of New York State is an American political party active in the state of New York. It is not part of any nationwide party, nor is it affiliated with the American Conservative Party, which it predates by over 40 years.... ) 2.6% Alicia Burgos (Lib Liberal Party of New York The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party that has been active only in the state of New York. Its platform supports a standard set of social liberal policies: it supports right to abortion, increased spending on education, and universal health care.As of 2007, the Liberal... ) 1.1% |
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Henry P. Smith III Henry P. Smith III Henry P. Smith III was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Smith was born in North Tonawanda, New York. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1933 and Cornell Law School in 1936. He was mayor of North Tonawanda, New York from 1961 until 1963... Redistricted from the 40th district |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | Henry P. Smith III Henry P. Smith III Henry P. Smith III was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Smith was born in North Tonawanda, New York. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1933 and Cornell Law School in 1936. He was mayor of North Tonawanda, New York from 1961 until 1963... (R) 57.3% Max McCarthy (D) 42.7% |
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Thaddeus J. Dulski Thaddeus J. Dulski Thaddeus Joseph Dulski was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on September 27, 1915. He studied at the University of Buffalo. From 1940 to 1947 he worked for the Internal Revenue Service... Redistricted from the 41st district |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Thaddeus J. Dulski Thaddeus J. Dulski Thaddeus Joseph Dulski was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on September 27, 1915. He studied at the University of Buffalo. From 1940 to 1947 he worked for the Internal Revenue Service... (D) 72.2% William F. McLaughlin (R) 27.8% |
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Jack Kemp Jack Kemp Jack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player. A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, having previously served nine terms as a congressman for Western New York's 31st... Redistricted from the 39th district |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Jack Kemp Jack Kemp Jack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player. A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, having previously served nine terms as a congressman for Western New York's 31st... (R) 73.2% Anthony P. LoRusso (D) 26.8% |
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James F. Hastings James F. Hastings James Fred Hastings is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hastings was born in Olean, New York. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. He was manager and vice president of radio station WHDL from 1952 until 1966... Redistricted from the 38th district |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | James F. Hastings James F. Hastings James Fred Hastings is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hastings was born in Olean, New York. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. He was manager and vice president of radio station WHDL from 1952 until 1966... (R) 71.9% Wilbur White, Jr. (D) 28.1% |
North Carolina
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Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter Beaman Jones, Sr. , was an American politician from the state of North Carolina who served in the United States House of Representatives, and was the father of Walter Beaman Jones, Jr., who is currently a Representative for the Republican Party.Jones was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina,... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter B. Jones, Sr. Walter Beaman Jones, Sr. , was an American politician from the state of North Carolina who served in the United States House of Representatives, and was the father of Walter Beaman Jones, Jr., who is currently a Representative for the Republican Party.Jones was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina,... (D) 68.8% J. Jordan Bonner (R) 31.2% |
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Lawrence H. Fountain Lawrence H. Fountain Lawrence H. Fountain , generally known as L.H. Fountain, was a Democratic U.S. representative from North Carolina from 1953 to 1983.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | Lawrence H. Fountain Lawrence H. Fountain Lawrence H. Fountain , generally known as L.H. Fountain, was a Democratic U.S. representative from North Carolina from 1953 to 1983.-Early life:... (D) 71.6% Erick P. Little (R) 28.4% |
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David N. Henderson David N. Henderson David Newton Henderson was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born on a farm near Hubert, North Carolina, HendersonB.S., Wallace High School, Wallace, North Carolina, 1938.... |
Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | David N. Henderson David N. Henderson David Newton Henderson was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born on a farm near Hubert, North Carolina, HendersonB.S., Wallace High School, Wallace, North Carolina, 1938.... (D) Unopposed |
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Nick Galifianakis Nick Galifianakis Nick Galifianakis was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1967 and 1973.-Life and career:Galifianakis was born in Durham, North Carolina, the son of Greek immigrants Sophia and Mike Galifianakis. Galifianakis attended local public schools and then Duke University, earning a... |
Democratic | 1966 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate United States Senate election in North Carolina, 1972 The North Carolina United States Senate election of 1972 was held on 7 November 1972 as part of the nation-wide elections to the Senate, and coinciding with the 1972 presidential election. The general election was fought between the Republican nominee Jesse Helms and the Democrat nominee Rep. Nick... Democratic hold |
Ike Franklin Andrews Ike Franklin Andrews Ike Franklin Andrews was an American politician. He served as a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District between 1973 and 1985, when he was defeated for reelection by Republican Bill Cobey.-Biography:Born in Bonlee, North Carolina, Andrews attended local... (D) 50.4% Jack Hawke (R) 49.6% |
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Wilmer Mizell | Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Wilmer Mizell (R) 64.8% Brooks Hays (D) 35.2% |
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L. Richardson Preyer L. Richardson Preyer Lunsford Richardson Preyer , who typically went by 'Richardson' or 'Rich,' was a jurist and a U.S. representative in Congress from North Carolina. He was the grandson of inventor Lunsford Richardson... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | L. Richardson Preyer L. Richardson Preyer Lunsford Richardson Preyer , who typically went by 'Richardson' or 'Rich,' was a jurist and a U.S. representative in Congress from North Carolina. He was the grandson of inventor Lunsford Richardson... (D) 93.9% Lynwood Bullock (American) 6.1% |
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Alton Lennon | Democratic | 1956 | Retired Democratic hold |
Charlie Rose Charlie Rose (congressman) Charles Grandison "Charlie" Rose III is a former Democratic United States Congressman from North Carolina who served from 1973 to 1997.... (D) 60.4% Jerry C. Scott (R) 38.7% Alvis H. Ballard (American) 0.9% |
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Earl B. Ruth Earl B. Ruth Earl Baker Ruth was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Spencer, North Carolina, Ruth graduated from Central High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1934. A.B., University of North Carolina, [Chapel Hill, North Carolina]], 1938... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | Earl B. Ruth Earl B. Ruth Earl Baker Ruth was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Spencer, North Carolina, Ruth graduated from Central High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1934. A.B., University of North Carolina, [Chapel Hill, North Carolina]], 1938... (R) 60.2% Richard Clark (D) 39.8% |
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Charles R. Jonas Charles R. Jonas Charles Raper Jonas was a U.S. representative from North Carolina for ten terms . At the time of his election in 1952, he became the first Republican to represent his state in either house of the U.S. Congress since his own father, Charles A. Jonas, and George M... |
Republican | 1952 | Retired Republican hold |
James G. Martin James G. Martin James Grubbs "Jim" Martin is the 70th Governor of the state of North Carolina. He served from 1985 to 1993. He was the second Republican elected to the office after Reconstruction, and the fifth overall. He is also the only Republican to serve two full terms as governor.-Early Life &... (R) 58.9% James Beatty (D) 41.1% |
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James T. Broyhill | Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | James T. Broyhill (R) 72.5% Paul L. Beck (D) 27.5% |
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Roy A. Taylor Roy A. Taylor Roy Arthur Taylor was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Vader, Washington, Taylor graduated from Asheville-Biltmore College, Asheville, North Carolina, 1929.... |
Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Roy A. Taylor Roy A. Taylor Roy Arthur Taylor was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Vader, Washington, Taylor graduated from Asheville-Biltmore College, Asheville, North Carolina, 1929.... (D) 59.6% Jesse I. Ledbetter (R) 40.4% |
North Dakota
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Republican | 1963 | Re-elected | Mark Andrews (R) 72.7% Richard Ista (D) 27.1% Kenneth C. Gardner (I) 0.2% |
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Arthur A. Link Arthur A. Link Arthur Albert Link was an American politician for the North Dakota Democratic Party, and later the Democratic-NPL. He was elected as a one-term congressman in 1970 and as the 27th Governor of North Dakota in 1972, and served two terms until 1981.-Life and career:Link was born in Alexander, North... Redistricted from the 2nd district |
Democratic | 1970 | Retired to run for Governor Governor of North Dakota The Governor of North Dakota is the chief executive of North Dakota. The current Governor is Jack Dalrymple. The Governor has the right to sign and laws, and to call the Legislative Assembly, into emergency session. The Governor is also chairman of the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The... Democratic loss |
Ohio
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William J. Keating William J. Keating William John Keating is a former American politician of the Republican party.Keating served in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974 representing Ohio's 1st congressional district. He was the brother of financier Charles H Keating Jr. and later was Chairman CEO & Publisher... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | William J. Keating William J. Keating William John Keating is a former American politician of the Republican party.Keating served in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974 representing Ohio's 1st congressional district. He was the brother of financier Charles H Keating Jr. and later was Chairman CEO & Publisher... (R) 70.3% Karl F. Heiser (D) 29.7% |
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Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 2nd District of Ohio from 1961 until 1977.-Early life and education:... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy Donald D. Clancy was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 2nd District of Ohio from 1961 until 1977.-Early life and education:... (R) 62.8% Penny Manes (D) 37.2% |
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Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles William Whalen Jr. was a Republican U.S. Representative from Ohio's 3rd congressional district. He served 6 terms in congress and was notably the leader of the Republican party's opposition to the Vietnam War.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles W. Whalen, Jr. Charles William Whalen Jr. was a Republican U.S. Representative from Ohio's 3rd congressional district. He served 6 terms in congress and was notably the leader of the Republican party's opposition to the Vietnam War.... (R) 76.2% John W. Lelak, Jr. (D) 23.8% |
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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 | Retired Republican hold |
Tennyson Guyer Tennyson Guyer Tennyson Guyer was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican from Ohio.... (R) 62.7% Dimitri Nicholas (D) 37.3% |
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Del Latta Del Latta Delbert Leroy "Del" Latta is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. Latta was a Republican from Ohio.-Life and career:... |
Republican | 1958 | Re-elected | Del Latta Del Latta Delbert Leroy "Del" Latta is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. Latta was a Republican from Ohio.-Life and career:... (R) 72.7% Bruce Edwards (D) 27.3% |
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Bill Harsha Bill Harsha William Howard "Bill" Harsha, Jr. was an American politician who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1961 to January 3, 1981.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Bill Harsha Bill Harsha William Howard "Bill" Harsha, Jr. was an American politician who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1961 to January 3, 1981.-Biography:... (R) Unopposed |
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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) 73.3% Dorothy Frank (I) 26.7% |
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Walter E. Powell Walter E. Powell Walter Eugene Powell was an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1971 to 1975. Powell began his career as the city clerk of Fairfield, Ohio in 1956, and became a member of Fairfield City Council in 1958. In 1960, Powell successfully ran... Redistricted from the 24th district |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | Walter E. Powell Walter E. Powell Walter Eugene Powell was an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1971 to 1975. Powell began his career as the city clerk of Fairfield, Ohio in 1956, and became a member of Fairfield City Council in 1958. In 1960, Powell successfully ran... (R) 52.2% James D. Ruppert (D) 47.8% |
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Jackson Edward Betts Jackson Edward Betts Jackson Edward Betts was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Jackson Edward Betts was born in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1926, and from Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1930,... |
Republican | 1950 | Retired Republican loss |
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Thomas L. Ashley | Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Thomas L. Ashley (D) 69.1% Joseph C. Richards (R) 30.9% |
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Clarence E. Miller Clarence E. Miller Clarence Ellsworth Miller, Jr. was a Republican Congressman from Ohio, serving January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1993.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Clarence E. Miller Clarence E. Miller Clarence Ellsworth Miller, Jr. was a Republican Congressman from Ohio, serving January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1993.... (R) 73.2% Robert H. Whealey (D) 26.8% |
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J. William Stanton J. William Stanton John William Stanton was a Republican congressman from Ohio who served in the United States Congress from 1965 until his retirement in 1983. Stanton died in Jacksonville, Florida, April 11, 2002 at the age of 78.-External links:* Library of Congress... |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | J. William Stanton J. William Stanton John William Stanton was a Republican congressman from Ohio who served in the United States Congress from 1965 until his retirement in 1983. Stanton died in Jacksonville, Florida, April 11, 2002 at the age of 78.-External links:* Library of Congress... (R) 68.2% Dennis M. Callahan (D) 31.8% |
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Samuel L. Devine Samuel L. Devine Samuel Leeper Devine was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives as Representative of the 12th congressional district of Ohio from 3 January 1959 until 3 January 1981; he left office after being defeated by Democrat Bob Shamansky... |
Republican | 1958 | Re-elected | Samuel L. Devine Samuel L. Devine Samuel Leeper Devine was an American politician of the Republican party who served in the United States House of Representatives as Representative of the 12th congressional district of Ohio from 3 January 1959 until 3 January 1981; he left office after being defeated by Democrat Bob Shamansky... (R) 56.1% James W. Goodrich (D) 43.9% |
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Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.Charles Adams Mosher was born in Sandwich, Illinois. He graduated from Sandwich High School, and Oberlin College in 1928. He was employed on daily newspapers in Aurora, Illinois, and Janesville,... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher Charles Adams Mosher was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.Charles Adams Mosher was born in Sandwich, Illinois. He graduated from Sandwich High School, and Oberlin College in 1928. He was employed on daily newspapers in Aurora, Illinois, and Janesville,... (R) 68.1% John M. Ryan (D) 31.9% |
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John F. Seiberling John F. Seiberling John Frederick Seiberling, Jr. was a United States Representative from Ohio. In 1974, he helped to establish what later became the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and served on the House Judiciary Committee that held the impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon.-Biography:Born in Akron,... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | John F. Seiberling John F. Seiberling John Frederick Seiberling, Jr. was a United States Representative from Ohio. In 1974, he helped to establish what later became the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and served on the House Judiciary Committee that held the impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon.-Biography:Born in Akron,... (D) 74.4% Norman W. Holt (R) 25.6% |
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Chalmers P. Wylie | Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Chalmers P. Wylie (R) 65.8% Manley L. McGee (R) 31.4% Edward Price (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.7% |
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Frank T. Bow Frank T. Bow Frank Townsend Bow was a noted Ohio jurist and politician who served as a Republican Congressman in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1951 until his death on November 13, 1972.... |
Republican | 1950 | Retired Republican hold |
Ralph Regula Ralph Regula Ralph Straus Regula was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 16th District of the State of Ohio. He retired in January 2009 after 18 consecutive terms. He is a member of the Republican Party. In the 110th Congress , he was the second longest serving Republican member of the U.S... (R) 57.3% Virgil L. Musser (D) 42.7% |
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John M. Ashbrook John M. Ashbrook John Milan Ashbrook was an American politician of the Republican Party who served in the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1961 until his death. His father was William A. Ashbrook, a newspaper editor, businessman, and U.S... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | John M. Ashbrook John M. Ashbrook John Milan Ashbrook was an American politician of the Republican Party who served in the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1961 until his death. His father was William A. Ashbrook, a newspaper editor, businessman, and U.S... (R) 57.4% Raymond C. Beck (D) 38.7% Clifford J. Simpson (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.9% |
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Wayne L. Hays | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Wayne L. Hays (D) 70.2% Robert Stewart (R) 29.8% |
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Charles J. Carney Charles J. Carney Charles Joseph Carney was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Carney attended schools in Youngstown and neighboring Campbell, Ohio. He later attended Youngstown State University... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Charles J. Carney Charles J. Carney Charles Joseph Carney was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Carney attended schools in Youngstown and neighboring Campbell, Ohio. He later attended Youngstown State University... (D) 64.0% Norman M. Parr (R) 36.0% |
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James V. Stanton James V. Stanton James Vincent Stanton was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stanton graduated from Holy Name High School in 1949 and then served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, during the Korean War. He earned an A.B. from the University of Dayton in 1958, and a... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | James V. Stanton James V. Stanton James Vincent Stanton was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stanton graduated from Holy Name High School in 1949 and then served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, during the Korean War. He earned an A.B. from the University of Dayton in 1958, and a... (D) 84.3% Thomas E. Vilt (R) 11.9% Richard B. Kay (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 3.8% |
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Louis Stokes Louis Stokes Louis Stokes is a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives.... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Louis Stokes Louis Stokes Louis Stokes is a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives.... (D) 81.1% James D. Johnson (R) 11.3% Joseph Pirincin (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... ) 4.7% Cecil Lampkins (I) 2.9% |
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Charles Vanik Charles Vanik Charles Albert Vanik was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives.... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Charles Vanik Charles Vanik Charles Albert Vanik was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives.... (D) 63.9% Donald W. Gropp (R) 32.6% Thomas W. Lippitt (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.8% Caryl A. Loeb (I) 1.7% |
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William Edwin Minshall, Jr. William Edwin Minshall, Jr. William Edwin Minshall, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William E. Minshall, Jr. was born in East Cleveland, Ohio... |
Republican | 1954 | Re-elected | William Edwin Minshall, Jr. William Edwin Minshall, Jr. William Edwin Minshall, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William E. Minshall, Jr. was born in East Cleveland, Ohio... (R) 49.4% Dennis Kucinich (D) 47.3% John O'Neill (Soc-Lab Socialist Labor Party of America The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has... ) 1.8% Frederick D. Lyon (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 1.5% |
Oklahoma
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Page Belcher Page Belcher Page Henry Belcher was a Republican politician and a U.S. representative from Oklahoma.-Biography: Belcher was born in Jefferson in northern Oklahoma to George Harvey Belcher and Jessie Ray. He was educated at public schools in Jefferson, and Medford, Oklahoma... |
Republican | 1950 | Retired Democratic gain |
James Robert Jones James Robert Jones James Robert "Jim" Jones is a lawyer, a Democratic politician, a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma, and a former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.... (D) 55.5% J. M. Hewgley (R) 44.5% |
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Ed Edmondson | Democratic | 1952 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic hold |
Clem McSpadden Clem McSpadden Clem Rogers McSpadden was a Democratic politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District who served from 1973 to 1975. He was also the grandnephew of Oklahoma comedian and actor Will Rogers.... (D) 71.1% Emery H. Toliver (R) 28.9% |
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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) 93.4% Harold J. Marshall (I) 6.6% |
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Tom Steed Tom Steed Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Steed was a military veteran, newspaper editor and Democratic politician and a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. He often stated that his experience in journalism, the military and in the U.S... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Tom Steed Tom Steed Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Steed was a military veteran, newspaper editor and Democratic politician and a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. He often stated that his experience in journalism, the military and in the U.S... (D) 71.3% William E. Crozier (R) 28.7% |
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John Jarman John Jarman John Jarman was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma for 26 years from January, 1951 to January, 1977.-Early life and career:... |
Democratic | 1950 | Re-elected | John Jarman John Jarman John Jarman was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma for 26 years from January, 1951 to January, 1977.-Early life and career:... (D) 60.4% Llewellyn L. Keller II (R) 39.6% |
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John Newbold Camp John Newbold Camp John Newbold Camp, known as Happy Camp was a Republican U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Enid, Camp attended elementary and high schools in Blackwell, Douglas, and Waukomis. He attended Phillips University in Enid. A banker, he became president of Waukomis State Bank... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | John Newbold Camp John Newbold Camp John Newbold Camp, known as Happy Camp was a Republican U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Enid, Camp attended elementary and high schools in Blackwell, Douglas, and Waukomis. He attended Phillips University in Enid. A banker, he became president of Waukomis State Bank... (R) 72.7% William Patrick Schmitt (D) 27.3% |
Oregon
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Wendell Wyatt Wendell Wyatt Wendell Wyatt was a Republican United States Representative from Oregon's 1st congressional district who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1964 until 1975.- Life before Congress :... |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | Wendell Wyatt Wendell Wyatt Wendell Wyatt was a Republican United States Representative from Oregon's 1st congressional district who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1964 until 1975.- Life before Congress :... (R) 68.6% Ralph E. Bunch (D) 31.4% |
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Albert C. Ullman | Democratic | 1956 | Re-elected | Albert C. Ullman (D) Unopposed | |
Edith Green Edith Green Edith Louise Starrett Green was an American politician and educator in the state of Oregon. A native of South Dakota, she was raised in Oregon and completed her education at the University of Oregon and Stanford University... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Edith Green Edith Green Edith Louise Starrett Green was an American politician and educator in the state of Oregon. A native of South Dakota, she was raised in Oregon and completed her education at the University of Oregon and Stanford University... (D) 62.5% Mike Walsh (R) 37.5% |
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John R. Dellenback John R. Dellenback John Richard Dellenback was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dellenback graduated from Yale University... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | John R. Dellenback John R. Dellenback John Richard Dellenback was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dellenback graduated from Yale University... (R) 62.6% Charles O. Porter Charles O. Porter Charles Orlando Porter was a politician from the U.S. state of Oregon.-Early life:Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to Frank Porter and Ruth Peterson, he graduated from high school in Eugene, Oregon and then went on to graduate from Harvard University with a B.S. in 1941... (D) 37.4% |
Pennsylvania
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William A. Barrett William A. Barrett William Aloysius Barrett was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. He worked for a number of years in real estate before running for office.He was first elected to the U.S.... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | William A. Barrett William A. Barrett William Aloysius Barrett was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. He worked for a number of years in real estate before running for office.He was first elected to the U.S.... (D) 66.1% Gus A. Pedicone (R) 33.2% Nancy Streve (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... ) 0.7% |
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Robert N. C. Nix, Sr. | Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Robert N. C. Nix, Sr. (D) 70.1% Frederick D. Bryant (R) 29.9% |
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William J. Green, III William J. Green, III William Joseph Green, III is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Green also served as the 94th Mayor of Philadelphia.-Youth:... Redistricted from the 5th district |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | William J. Green, III William J. Green, III William Joseph Green, III is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Green also served as the 94th Mayor of Philadelphia.-Youth:... (D) 63.3% Alfred Marroletti (R) 36.2% Anthony Monteiro (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.... ) 0.5% |
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James A. Byrne James A. Byrne James Aloysius Byrne was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Jim Byrne was born in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Joseph’s College in Philadelphia. He was engaged in business as a mortician from 1937 to 1950. He was the county registrar for the Bureau... |
Democratic | 1952 | Lost renomination Democratic loss |
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Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:Eilburg was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg Joshua Eilberg was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:Eilburg was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... (D) 55.9% William Pfender (R) 44.1% |
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Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | John H. Ware III (R) 64.7% Brower Yerger (D) 35.3% |
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Gus Yatron Gus Yatron Constantine "Gus" Yatron was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, Yatron represented the 6th congressional district of Pennsylvania for twelve terms, from 1969 until his retirement in 1993... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Gus Yatron Gus Yatron Constantine "Gus" Yatron was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, Yatron represented the 6th congressional district of Pennsylvania for twelve terms, from 1969 until his retirement in 1993... (D) 64.5% Eugene W. Hubler (R) 34.6% Frank E. Huet (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 1.0% |
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Lawrence G. Williams Lawrence G. Williams Lawrence Gordon Williams was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Lawrence G. Williams Lawrence G. Williams Lawrence Gordon Williams was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania.... (R) 60.6% Stuart S. Bowie (D) 39.4% |
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Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward George Biester, Jr. is a retired Republican politician and judge who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, from 1967 to 1977.... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward G. Biester, Jr. Edward George Biester, Jr. is a retired Republican politician and judge who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, from 1967 to 1977.... (R) 64.4% Alan Williams (D) 35.6% |
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Bud Shuster Bud Shuster Elmer Greinert "Bud" Shuster is an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1973 to 2001. He is best known for his advocacy of transportation projects that critics deride as "pork barrel" spending.-Career:Shuster was born... (R) 61.8% Earl P. Collins (D) 38.2% |
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Joseph M. McDade Joseph M. McDade Joseph Michael "Joe" McDade is a former member of the United States House of Representatives, having represented Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.-Early life and career:... |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | Joseph M. McDade Joseph M. McDade Joseph Michael "Joe" McDade is a former member of the United States House of Representatives, having represented Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.-Early life and career:... (R) 73.6% Stanley R. Coveleskie (D) 26.4% |
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Daniel J. Flood Daniel J. Flood Daniel John "Dan" Flood was a flamboyant and long-serving Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania. He was censured for bribery and resigned from the House in 1980.-Early life and career:... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Daniel J. Flood Daniel J. Flood Daniel John "Dan" Flood was a flamboyant and long-serving Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania. He was censured for bribery and resigned from the House in 1980.-Early life and career:... (D) 68.3% Donald B. Ayers (R) 31.7% |
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John P. Saylor John P. Saylor John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,... Redistricted from the 22nd district |
Republican | 1949 | Re-elected | John P. Saylor John P. Saylor John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,... (R) 68.1% Joseph Murphy (D) 31.9% |
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J. Irving Whalley J. Irving Whalley John Irving Whalley was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and business activities:... |
Republican | 1960 | Retired Republican loss |
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R. Lawrence Coughlin | Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | R. Lawrence Coughlin (R) 66.6% Katherine L. Camp (D) 33.4% |
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William S. Moorhead William S. Moorhead William Singer Moorhead was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Moorhead was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of prominent attorney William Singer Moorhead, Sr... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | William S. Moorhead William S. Moorhead William Singer Moorhead was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Moorhead was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of prominent attorney William Singer Moorhead, Sr... (D) 59.3% Roland S. Catarinella (R) 40.4% Ronald N. Henderson (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.... ) 0.3% |
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Fred B. Rooney Fred B. Rooney Frederick Bernard Rooney, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Democratic | 1963 | Re-elected | Fred B. Rooney Fred B. Rooney Frederick Bernard Rooney, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (D) 60.8% Wardell F. Steigerwalt (R) 39.2% |
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Edwin D. Eshleman | Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Edwin D. Eshleman (R) 73.5% Shirley S. Garrett (D) 26.5% |
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Herman T. Schneebeli Herman T. Schneebeli Herman Theodore Schneebeli was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Herman Schneebeli was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1926, Dartmouth College in 1930, and Tuck School of Administration and Finance in 1931... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Herman T. Schneebeli Herman T. Schneebeli Herman Theodore Schneebeli was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Herman Schneebeli was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1926, Dartmouth College in 1930, and Tuck School of Administration and Finance in 1931... (R) 72.2% Donald J. Rippon (D) 26.6% Andrew J. Watson (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 1.2% |
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H. John Heinz III H. John Heinz III Henry John Heinz III was an American politician from Pennsylvania, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate .-Early life:... |
Republican | 1971 | Re-elected | H. John Heinz III H. John Heinz III Henry John Heinz III was an American politician from Pennsylvania, a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate .-Early life:... (R) 72.8% Douglas Walgren (D) 27.2% |
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George Atlee Goodling George Atlee Goodling George Atlee Goodling was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George Atlee Goodling was born in Loganville, Pennsylvania. During the First World War he served as a seaman, second class in the United States Navy from March 1918 to December 1918. He received a... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | George Atlee Goodling George Atlee Goodling George Atlee Goodling was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George Atlee Goodling was born in Loganville, Pennsylvania. During the First World War he served as a seaman, second class in the United States Navy from March 1918 to December 1918. He received a... (R) 57.5% Richard P. Noll (D) 41.2% Paul H. Leese (Const Constitution Party (United States) The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections... ) 1.2% |
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Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph Matthew Gaydos was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Joe Gaydos was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania. His Hungarian father was born in Northern Hungary which today is Slovakia after it was annxed by Czechoslovakia following WWI and the Treaty of Trianon... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph M. Gaydos Joseph Matthew Gaydos was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Joe Gaydos was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania. His Hungarian father was born in Northern Hungary which today is Slovakia after it was annxed by Czechoslovakia following WWI and the Treaty of Trianon... (D) 61.5% William Hunt (R) 38.5% |
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John H. Dent John H. Dent John Herbert Dent was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. He was acting Captain on the USS Constitution" during the attacks on Tripoli in 1804.-Early years:Born in Charles County, Maryland, Dent was the son of Congressman George... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | John H. Dent John H. Dent John Herbert Dent was an officer in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812. He was acting Captain on the USS Constitution" during the attacks on Tripoli in 1804.-Early years:Born in Charles County, Maryland, Dent was the son of Congressman George... (D) 62.0% Thomas H. Young (R) 38.0% |
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Thomas E. Morgan Thomas E. Morgan Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Thomas E. Morgan was born in Ellsworth, PA. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1930, the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery in 1933, and Wayne University in Detroit, MI, in 1934... Redistricted from the 26th district |
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) 60.8% James R. Montgomery (R) 39.2% |
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William Sheldrick Conover William Sheldrick Conover William Sheldrick Conover II is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Conover was born in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest, Illinois, in 1946. He received a his B.S. from Northwestern University in Evanston,... Redistricted from the 27th district |
Republican | April 25, 1972 (Special) |
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Albert W. Johnson Albert W. Johnson Albert Walter Johnson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... |
Republican | 1963 | Re-elected | Albert W. Johnson Albert W. Johnson Albert Walter Johnson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.... (R) 56.5% Ernest A. Kassab (D) 43.5% |
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Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph Phillip Vigorito was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph P. Vigorito Joseph Phillip Vigorito was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.... (D) 68.8% Alvin W. Levenhagen (R) 31.2% |
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Frank M. Clark Frank M. Clark Frank Monroe Clark was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early Life & Military Service:... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Frank M. Clark Frank M. Clark Frank Monroe Clark was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early Life & Military Service:... (D) 55.8% Gary A. Myers (R) 44.2% |
Rhode Island
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Fernand St. Germain Fernand St. Germain Fernand Joseph St. Germain is a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, St. Germain attended parochial schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He graduated from Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School, 1945, and from Providence College, 1948... |
Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Fernand St. Germain Fernand St. Germain Fernand Joseph St. Germain is a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, St. Germain attended parochial schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He graduated from Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School, 1945, and from Providence College, 1948... (D) 62.4% John M. Feeley (R) 34.7% Walter J. Miska (I) 3.0% |
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Robert Tiernan Robert Tiernan Robert Owens Tiernan was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Tiernan attended La Salle Academy.He earned his A.B. from Providence College in 1953 and hisJ.D... |
Democratic | 1967 | Re-elected | Robert Tiernan Robert Tiernan Robert Owens Tiernan was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Tiernan attended La Salle Academy.He earned his A.B. from Providence College in 1953 and hisJ.D... (D) 63.1% Donald P. Ryan (R) 36.9% |
South Carolina
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Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis was a lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:Davis was born in the city of North Charleston to Felix Charles Davis and Elizabeth Jackson Davis... |
Democratic | 1971 | Re-elected | Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis Mendel Jackson Davis was a lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:Davis was born in the city of North Charleston to Felix Charles Davis and Elizabeth Jackson Davis... (D) 54.5% J. Sidi Limehouse III (R) 45.5% |
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Floyd Spence Floyd Spence Floyd Davidson Spence was a Republican politician from South Carolina.-Early life and education:Spence was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1928, but spent most of his life in nearby Lexington County. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, retiring as... |
Republican | 1970 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1970 The 1970 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 3, 1970 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on June 9 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on June 23... |
Re-elected | Floyd Spence Floyd Spence Floyd Davidson Spence was a Republican politician from South Carolina.-Early life and education:Spence was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1928, but spent most of his life in nearby Lexington County. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, retiring as... (R) Unopposed |
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William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat.... |
Democratic | 1950 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1950 The 1950 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1950 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but Hugo S. Sims, Jr. of the 2nd congressional district and James Butler Hare... |
Re-elected | William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat.... (D) 75.2% Roy Etheridge (R) 24.8% |
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James R. Mann James Robert Mann (South Carolina) James Robert Mann was a soldier, lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:... |
Democratic | 1968 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1968 The 1968 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1968 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on June 11 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on June 25... |
Re-elected | James R. Mann James Robert Mann (South Carolina) James Robert Mann was a soldier, lawyer and a United States Representative from South Carolina.-Early life and career:... (D) 66.1% Wayne N. Whatley (R) 33.9% |
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Thomas S. Gettys Thomas S. Gettys Thomas Smithwick Gettys was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Gettys was educated in the Rock Hill public schools.He attended Clemson College.Erskine College, A.B., 1933.... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Thomas S. Gettys Thomas S. Gettys Thomas Smithwick Gettys was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Gettys was educated in the Rock Hill public schools.He attended Clemson College.Erskine College, A.B., 1933.... (D) 60.9% Lenard Phillips (R) 39.1% |
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John L. McMillan John L. McMillan John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C... |
Democratic | 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938 The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13... |
Lost renomination Republican gain |
Edward Lunn Young (R) 54.4% John Jenrette (D) 45.6% |
South Dakota
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Frank E. Denholm Frank E. Denholm Frank Edward Denholm was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota. He was born in Scotland Township of Day County, South Dakota in 1923.... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Frank E. Denholm Frank E. Denholm Frank Edward Denholm was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota. He was born in Scotland Township of Day County, South Dakota in 1923.... (D) 60.5% John Vickerman (R) 39.5% |
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James Abourezk James Abourezk James George Abourezk is a former Democratic United States Representative and United States Senator, and was the first Arab-American to serve in the United States Senate. He represented South Dakota in the U.S... |
Democratic | 1970 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican gain |
James Abdnor James Abdnor James Abdnor is a Republican politician from the state of South Dakota.-Personal:He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1945 where he became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in the United States Army during World War II and from 1957 to 1969 was a member of the South Dakota... (R) 54.9% Pat McKeever (D) 45.1% |
Tennessee
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Jimmy Quillen Jimmy Quillen James Henry Quillen, usually known as Jimmy Quillen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee from 1963 to 1997.-Early life:... |
Republican | 1962 | Re-elected | Jimmy Quillen Jimmy Quillen James Henry Quillen, usually known as Jimmy Quillen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee from 1963 to 1997.-Early life:... (R) 79.4% Bernard H. Cantor (D) 20.6% |
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John Duncan, Sr. John Duncan, Sr. John James Duncan, Sr. was an American attorney and Republican politician who represented Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1965 until his death in 1988. He also served as Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1959 to 1964, and as assistant attorney... |
Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | John Duncan, Sr. John Duncan, Sr. John James Duncan, Sr. was an American attorney and Republican politician who represented Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1965 until his death in 1988. He also served as Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1959 to 1964, and as assistant attorney... (R) Unopposed |
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LaMar Baker LaMar Baker LaMar Baker was a Tennessee businessman and Republican political figure who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | LaMar Baker LaMar Baker LaMar Baker was a Tennessee businessman and Republican political figure who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Biography:... (R) 55.2% Howard P. Sompayrac, Jr. (D) 41.8% Sarah Delaney (American) 2.9% |
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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) 81.1% Billy Joe Finney (R) 18.9% |
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Richard Fulton Richard Fulton Richard Harmon "Dick" Fulton was a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Tennessee State Senate and of the United States House of Representatives, and the second mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.- Background :Fulton was educated as a youth in the... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Richard Fulton Richard Fulton Richard Harmon "Dick" Fulton was a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Tennessee State Senate and of the United States House of Representatives, and the second mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.- Background :Fulton was educated as a youth in the... (D) 62.6% Alfred T. Adams, Jr. (R) 36.8% Scott Douglas III (I) 0.4% Lee Galvani (I) 0.1% |
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William Anderson William Anderson (naval officer) William Robert Anderson was an officer in the United States Navy, and a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1965 to 1973.-Early life and naval career:... |
Democratic | 1964 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Robin Beard Robin Beard Robin Leo Beard, Jr. was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee who served from 1973 to 1983.-Early life:... (R) 55.3% William Anderson (D) 43.1% William N. Doss (American) 1.6% |
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Ed Jones Redistricted from the 8th district |
Democratic | 1969 | Re-elected | Ed Jones (D) 70.5% Stockton Adkins (R) 29.5% |
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Ray Blanton Ray Blanton Leonard Ray Blanton was the 44th Governor of Tennessee from 1975 to 1979. Blanton's administration was rife with corruption.-Early life and Congress:... |
Democratic | 1966 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Democratic loss |
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Dan Kuykendall Dan Kuykendall Dan Heflin Kuykendall was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1967 to 1975. He was a member of the Republican Party.... Redistricted from the 9th district |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Dan Kuykendall Dan Kuykendall Dan Heflin Kuykendall was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1967 to 1975. He was a member of the Republican Party.... (R) 55.4% J. O. Patterson, Jr. (D) 44.1% Louis L. Porter (I) 0.5% |
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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John Dowdy John Dowdy John Vernard Dowdy was an American politician. Dowdy was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Texas from 1953 to 1967 and then served as a congressman from the 2nd District of Texas until 1973, when he decided to retire under indictment for bribery.According... |
Democratic | 1952 | Retired Democratic hold |
Charles Wilson (D) 73.8% Charles O. Brightwell (R) 26.2% |
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James M. Collins James M. Collins James Mitchell Collins, often known as Jim Collins , was a Republican who represented the Third Congressional District of Texas from 1968-1983. The district was based at the time about Irving in Dallas County.... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | James M. Collins James M. Collins James Mitchell Collins, often known as Jim Collins , was a Republican who represented the Third Congressional District of Texas from 1968-1983. The district was based at the time about Irving in Dallas County.... (R) 73.3% George A. Hughes, Jr. (D) 26.7% |
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Ray Roberts Ray Roberts Herbert Ray Roberts represented Texas's 4th congressional district from 1962 to 1981. Roberts was a Democrat.-Early life and education:... |
Democratic | 1962 | Re-elected | Ray Roberts Ray Roberts Herbert Ray Roberts represented Texas's 4th congressional district from 1962 to 1981. Roberts was a Democrat.-Early life and education:... (D) 70.2% James Russell (R) 29.8% |
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Earle Cabell Earle Cabell Earle Cabell , was a Texas politician who served as mayor of Dallas, Texas. Cabell was mayor at the time of the assassination of John F. Kennedy and was later a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was son of Dallas mayor Ben E. Cabell and grandson of Dallas mayor William L. Cabell... |
Democratic | 1964 | Lost re-election Republican gain |
Alan Steelman Alan Steelman Alan Watson Steelman is a Dallas businessman who was a Republican congressman from Texas between 1973 and 1977; at the time of his election, he was the youngest sitting member of Congress. He gave up his Fifth Congressional District seat to challenge Democratic incumbent Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr., in... (R) 55.7% Earle Cabell (D) 44.3% |
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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) 72.6% Carl Nigliazzo (R) 27.4% |
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William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds “Bill” Archer, Jr. is a former American lawyer and politician. Archer served two terms, from 1967 to 1971, in the Texas House of Representatives — changing from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1969 — and later represented Texas in the United States House as a Republican... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds Archer, Jr. William Reynolds “Bill” Archer, Jr. is a former American lawyer and politician. Archer served two terms, from 1967 to 1971, in the Texas House of Representatives — changing from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1969 — and later represented Texas in the United States House as a Republican... (R) 82.3% Jim Brady (D) 17.7% |
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Robert C. Eckhardt Robert C. Eckhardt Robert Christian "Bob" Eckhardt was a Democratic United States Representative representing the 8th District of Texas from 1967 to 1981.-Early life and family:Eckhardt was born in Austin, Texas on July 16, 1913... |
Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Robert C. Eckhardt Robert C. Eckhardt Robert Christian "Bob" Eckhardt was a Democratic United States Representative representing the 8th District of Texas from 1967 to 1981.-Early life and family:Eckhardt was born in Austin, Texas on July 16, 1913... (D) 64.6% Lewis Emerich (R) 34.7% Susan Ellis (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... ) 0.7% |
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Jack Brooks Jack Brooks (politician) Jack Bascom Brooks is a retired Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Texas, who served for more than 40 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was defeated for reelection in the 1994 election... |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | Jack Brooks Jack Brooks (politician) Jack Bascom Brooks is a retired Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Texas, who served for more than 40 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was defeated for reelection in the 1994 election... (D) 66.2% Randolph C. Reed (D) 33.8% |
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J. J. Pickle | Democratic | 1963 | Re-elected | J. J. Pickle (D) 91.2% Mellissa Singler (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... ) 8.8% |
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William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1936 | Re-elected | William R. Poage William R. Poage William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives... (D) Unopposed |
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Jim Wright Jim Wright James Claude Wright, Jr. , usually known as Jim Wright, is a former Democratic U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Jim Wright Jim Wright James Claude Wright, Jr. , usually known as Jim Wright, is a former Democratic U.S. Congressman from Texas who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.-Early life:... (D) Unopposed |
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Bob Price Redistricted from the 18th district |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | Bob Price (R) 54.8% Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (D) 45.2% |
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Graham B. Purcell, Jr. Graham B. Purcell, Jr. Graham Boynton Purcell, Jr. was a United States Representative from Texas.Born in Archer City, Texas, Purcell attended the public schools and received his Bachelor of Science from The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in 1946, and his LL.B... |
Democratic | 1962 | Lost re-election Democratic loss |
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John Andrew Young John Andrew Young John Andrew Young was an Democratic politician from Texas who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1957 to 1979.... |
Democratic | 1956 | Re-elected | John Andrew Young John Andrew Young John Andrew Young was an Democratic politician from Texas who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1957 to 1979.... (D) Unopposed |
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Kika de la Garza Kika de la Garza Eligio “Kika” de la Garza, II was the Democratic representative for the 15th congressional district of Texas from January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1997.... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Kika de la Garza Kika de la Garza Eligio “Kika” de la Garza, II was the Democratic representative for the 15th congressional district of Texas from January 3, 1965, to January 3, 1997.... (D) Unopposed |
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Richard C. White | Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Richard C. White (D) Unopposed | |
Omar Burleson Omar Burleson Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in... |
Democratic | 1946 | Re-elected | Omar Burleson Omar Burleson Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in... (D) Unopposed |
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Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan Barbara Charline Jordan was an American politician who was both a product and a leader, of the Civil Rights movement. She was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives... (D) 80.6% Paul Merritt (R) 18.2% Emmanuel Barrera (Socialist Workers Socialist Workers Party (United States) The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba... ) 1.2% |
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George H. Mahon George H. Mahon George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district.... |
Democratic | 1934 | Re-elected | George H. Mahon George H. Mahon George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district.... (D) Unopposed |
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Henry B. Gonzalez Henry B. Gonzalez Henry Barbosa González was a Democratic politician from the state of Texas. He represented Texas's 20th congressional district from 1961 to 1999.-Background:... |
Democratic | 1961 | Re-elected | Henry B. Gonzalez Henry B. Gonzalez Henry Barbosa González was a Democratic politician from the state of Texas. He represented Texas's 20th congressional district from 1961 to 1999.-Background:... (D) 96.9% Steve Wattenmaker (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... ) 3.1% |
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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) 56.8% Doug Harlan (R) 43.2% |
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Robert R. Casey Robert R. Casey Robert Randolph "Bob" Casey was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Texas.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Robert R. Casey Robert R. Casey Robert Randolph "Bob" Casey was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Democrat from Texas.-Early life:... (D) 70.2% Jim Griffin (R) 29.0% Frank Peto (I) 0.8% |
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Abraham Kazen, Jr. | Democratic | 1966 | Re-elected | Abraham Kazen, Jr. (D) Unopposed | |
None (District created) | New seat Democratic gain |
Dale Milford Dale Milford Dale Milford was a U.S. Representative from Texas.He was born in Bug Tussle, Texas, and attended its public schools, then Baylor University in Waco from 1953 to 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1953, attaining the rank of captain... (D) 65.1% Courtney G. Roberts (R) 34.9% |
Utah
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K. Gunn McKay K. Gunn McKay Koln Gunn McKay was an American politician who represented the state of Utah. He served from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1981, beginning in the ninety-second Congress and in four succeeding congresses.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | K. Gunn McKay K. Gunn McKay Koln Gunn McKay was an American politician who represented the state of Utah. He served from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1981, beginning in the ninety-second Congress and in four succeeding congresses.-Biography:... (D) 55.4% Robert K. Wolthuis (R) 42.0% L. S. Brown (American) 2.6% |
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Sherman P. Lloyd Sherman P. Lloyd Sherman Parkinson Lloyd was a U.S. Representative from Utah.- Biography :Lloyd was born in St. Anthony, Fremont County, Idaho, Lloyd's father was a counselor in the Stake Presidency at the time. Lloyd attended St. Anthony and Rexburg public schools. Lloyd was a member of The Church of Jesus... |
Republican | 1966 | Lost re-election Democratic gain |
Douglas W. Owens (D) 48.9% Sherman P. Lloyd (R) 39.4% Bruce R. Bangerter (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 11.7% |
Vermont
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Richard W. Mallary Richard W. Mallary Richard Walker Mallary was a U.S. Representative from Vermont.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mallary was educated at Bradford Academy, Bradford, Vermont, and attended Dartmouth College, receiving an A.B... |
Republican | January 7, 1972 (Special) |
Re-elected | Richard W. Mallary Richard W. Mallary Richard Walker Mallary was a U.S. Representative from Vermont.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Mallary was educated at Bradford Academy, Bradford, Vermont, and attended Dartmouth College, receiving an A.B... (R) 65.0% William H. Meyer (D) 35.0% |
Virginia
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Result | Candidates |
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Thomas N. Downing Thomas N. Downing Thomas Nelms Downing was a lawyer, politician, and Democratic Congressman from for nine terms.Downing was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. He attended Newport News High School, and graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1940... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Thomas N. Downing Thomas N. Downing Thomas Nelms Downing was a lawyer, politician, and Democratic Congressman from for nine terms.Downing was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. He attended Newport News High School, and graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1940... (D) 78.1% Kenneth D. Wells (R) 21.9% |
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G. William Whitehurst G. William Whitehurst George William Whitehurst is a professor and retired politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the state of Virginia. He began his career as a professor at the Norfolk campus of the College of William and Mary, which became Old Dominion College in 1962... |
Republican | 1968 | Re-elected | G. William Whitehurst G. William Whitehurst George William Whitehurst is a professor and retired politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the state of Virginia. He began his career as a professor at the Norfolk campus of the College of William and Mary, which became Old Dominion College in 1962... (R) 73.4% L. Charles Burlage (D) 26.6% |
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David E. Satterfield III David E. Satterfield III David Edward Satterfield III was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He served eight consecutive terms from 1965 until 1981. His father, Dave E... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | David E. Satterfield III David E. Satterfield III David Edward Satterfield III was a U.S. Representative from Virginia's 3rd congressional district. He served eight consecutive terms from 1965 until 1981. His father, Dave E... (D) Unopposed |
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Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He... |
Democratic | 1948 | Retired Republican gain |
Robert Daniel Robert Daniel Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. is a Virginia farmer, businessman, teacher, and politician who served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. He was first elected in 1972 and served until 1983. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia... (R) 47.1% Robert E. Gibson (D) 37.5% Robert R. Hardy (I) 7.1% Others 5.1% John G. Vonetes (I) 3.3% |
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Dan Daniel Dan Daniel (politician) Wilbur Clarence Daniel was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, USA.Born in Chatham, Virginia, Daniel grew up on a tobacco farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, Danville, Virginia... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Dan Daniel Dan Daniel (politician) Wilbur Clarence Daniel was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, USA.Born in Chatham, Virginia, Daniel grew up on a tobacco farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He was educated in Virginia schools, and was a graduate of Dan River Textile School, Danville, Virginia... (D) Unopposed |
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Richard Harding Poff Richard Harding Poff Richard Harding Poff was an American politician and judge. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1952, representing Virginia's Sixth District... |
Republican | 1952 | Resigned to become justice of Supreme Court of Virginia Republican hold |
M. Caldwell Butler M. Caldwell Butler Manley Caldwell Butler is a U.S. Representative from Virginia, great grandson of James A. Walker.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Butler graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, Roanoke, Virginia, 1942.... (R) 54.6% Willis M. Anderson (D) 39.2% Roy R. White (I) 6.2% |
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J. Kenneth Robinson J. Kenneth Robinson James Kenneth Robinson was a State Senator and U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life and career:Born in Winchester, Virginia, Robinson attended the public schools of Winchester. He graduated with a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1937. He served as... |
Republican | 1970 | Re-elected | J. Kenneth Robinson J. Kenneth Robinson James Kenneth Robinson was a State Senator and U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life and career:Born in Winchester, Virginia, Robinson attended the public schools of Winchester. He graduated with a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia in 1937. He served as... (R) 66.2% Murat Williams (D) 33.8% |
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William L. Scott William L. Scott William Lloyd Scott was a Republican politician from Virginia.Scott was born in Williamsburg, Virginia. He received a law degree from George Washington University, and was employed by the federal government 1934–1961, principally as trial attorney with Department of Justice... |
Republican | 1966 | Retired to run for U.S. Senate Republican hold |
Stanford Parris (R) 44.4% Robert F. Horan (D) 37.8% William R. Durland (I) 13.7% Robert E. Harris (I) 4.1% |
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William C. Wampler William C. Wampler William Creed Wampler is a former United States Representative from Virginia.Born in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, Wampler attended the public schools in Bristol, Virginia and on May 21, 1943, enlisted in the United States Navy... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | William C. Wampler William C. Wampler William Creed Wampler is a former United States Representative from Virginia.Born in Pennington Gap, Lee County, Virginia, Wampler attended the public schools in Bristol, Virginia and on May 21, 1943, enlisted in the United States Navy... (R) 71.9% Zane Dale Christian (D) 26.4% Nicholas Ventura (I) 1.7% |
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Joel T. Broyhill | Republican | 1952 | Re-elected | Joel T. Broyhill (R) 56.3% Harold O. Miller (D) 43.7% |
Washington
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Thomas Pelly Thomas Pelly Thomas Minor Pelly , an American politician born in Seattle, Washington, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1973. He represented the First Congressional District of Washington as a Republican. Due to health concerns, he did not run for re-election in... |
Republican | 1952 | Retired Republican hold |
Joel Pritchard Joel Pritchard Joel McFee Pritchard was a Republican politician from Washington. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Washington.... (R) 50.3% John Hempelmann (D) 49.1% Craig Honts (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... ) 0.7% |
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Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds , an American politician, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1979. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat.... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds Lloyd Meeds , an American politician, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1979. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat.... (D) 60.4% Bill Reams (R) 39.6% |
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Julia Butler Hansen Julia Butler Hansen Julia Butler Hansen , born Julia Caroline Butler, June 14, 1907, in Portland, Oregon, USA, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1960-1974. She represented Washington's Third Congressional District as a Democrat. She was the second woman and first Democratic woman... |
Democratic | 1960 | Re-elected | Julia Butler Hansen Julia Butler Hansen Julia Butler Hansen , born Julia Caroline Butler, June 14, 1907, in Portland, Oregon, USA, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1960-1974. She represented Washington's Third Congressional District as a Democrat. She was the second woman and first Democratic woman... (D) 66.3% R. C. McConkey (R) 33.7% |
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Mike McCormack Mike McCormack (politician) C.G. Mike McCormack is a retired American politician, who served as U.S. Representative from the State of Washington's Fourth Congressional District from 1971 to 1981. He is a Democrat... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Mike McCormack Mike McCormack (politician) C.G. Mike McCormack is a retired American politician, who served as U.S. Representative from the State of Washington's Fourth Congressional District from 1971 to 1981. He is a Democrat... (D) 52.1% Steward Bledsoe (R) 47.9% |
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Tom Foley Tom Foley Thomas Stephen Foley was the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1989 to 1995. He represented Washington's 5th congressional district for 30 years as a Democratic member from 1965 to 1995.... |
Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Tom Foley Tom Foley Thomas Stephen Foley was the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1989 to 1995. He represented Washington's 5th congressional district for 30 years as a Democratic member from 1965 to 1995.... (D) 81.3% Clarice L. R. Privette (R) 18.7% |
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Floyd Verne Hicks | Democratic | 1964 | Re-elected | Floyd Verne Hicks (D) 72.1% Thomas C. Lowry (R) 27.9% |
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Brock Adams Brock Adams Brockman "Brock" Adams was an American politician and member of Congress. Adams was a Democrat from Washington and served as a U.S. Representative, Senator, and United States Secretary of Transportation before retiring in January 1993.Adams was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended the public... |
Democratic | 1952 | Re-elected | Brock Adams Brock Adams Brockman "Brock" Adams was an American politician and member of Congress. Adams was a Democrat from Washington and served as a U.S. Representative, Senator, and United States Secretary of Transportation before retiring in January 1993.Adams was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended the public... (D) 87.6% J. J. 'Tiny' Freeman (R) 12.4% |
West Virginia
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
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Bob Mollohan Bob Mollohan Robert "Bob" Homer Mollohan was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat from West Virginia, Mollohan was succeeded in Congress by his son, Alan.... |
Democratic | 1968 | Re-elected | Bob Mollohan Bob Mollohan Robert "Bob" Homer Mollohan was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat from West Virginia, Mollohan was succeeded in Congress by his son, Alan.... (D) 69.4% George E. Kapnicky (R) 30.6% |
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Harley O. Staggers | Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Harley O. Staggers (D) 70.3% David Dix (R) 29.7% |
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John M. Slack, Jr. John M. Slack, Jr. John Mark Slack, Jr. was an American politician from West Virginia. He was a Democrat.Slack was born in 1915 in Charleston, where he attended the public schools... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | John M. Slack, Jr. John M. Slack, Jr. John Mark Slack, Jr. was an American politician from West Virginia. He was a Democrat.Slack was born in 1915 in Charleston, where he attended the public schools... (D) 63.7% T. David Higgins (R) 36.3% |
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Ken Hechler Ken Hechler Kenneth William Hechler is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1959 to 1977 and was West Virginia Secretary of State from 1985 to 2001.... |
Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Ken Hechler Ken Hechler Kenneth William Hechler is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1959 to 1977 and was West Virginia Secretary of State from 1985 to 2001.... (D) 61.0% Joe Neal (R) 39.0% |
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James Kee James Kee James Kee was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia. He was the son of John Kee, a U.S. Representative from West Virginia who served from 1933 until his death in 1951, and Elizabeth Kee, who succeeded her husband in Congress and served from 1951 until 1965... Redistricted from the 5th district |
Democratic | 1964 | Lost renomination Democratic loss |
Wisconsin
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Result | Candidates |
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Les Aspin Les Aspin Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr. was a United States Representative from 1971 to 1993, and the United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from January 21, 1993 to February 3, 1994.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Les Aspin Les Aspin Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr. was a United States Representative from 1971 to 1993, and the United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from January 21, 1993 to February 3, 1994.-Early life:... (D) 64.4% Merrill E. Stalbaum (R) 34.9% Charles J. Fortner (American) 0.7% |
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Robert W. Kastenmeier | Democratic | 1958 | Re-elected | Robert W. Kastenmeier (D) 68.2% J. Michael Kelly (R) 31.4% Lavern F. Krohn (American) 0.5% |
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Vernon Wallace Thomson Vernon Wallace Thomson Vernon Wallace Thomson was the 34th Governor of Wisconsin from 1957 to 1959. Vernon Thomson was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He attended what is now Carroll University, in 1925, but graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in 1927, where he was a member of the Chi Phi... |
Republican | 1960 | Re-elected | Vernon Wallace Thomson Vernon Wallace Thomson Vernon Wallace Thomson was the 34th Governor of Wisconsin from 1957 to 1959. Vernon Thomson was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He attended what is now Carroll University, in 1925, but graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in 1927, where he was a member of the Chi Phi... (R) 54.7% Walter Thoresen (D) 44.6% Keith Ellison (American) 0.7% |
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Clement J. Zablocki Clement J. Zablocki Clement John Zablocki was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.-Career:Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat... |
Democratic | 1948 | Re-elected | Clement J. Zablocki Clement J. Zablocki Clement John Zablocki was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.-Career:Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat... (D) 75.7% Phillip D. Mrozinski (R) 22.8% Eugene Annell (American) 1.5% |
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Henry S. Reuss Henry S. Reuss Henry Schoellkopf Reuss was a Democrat U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.-Childhood and education:He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in that city's German section. Reuss earned his A.B. from Cornell University in 1933 and was a member of the Sphinx Head Society. He then earned his LL.B... |
Democratic | 1954 | Re-elected | Henry S. Reuss Henry S. Reuss Henry Schoellkopf Reuss was a Democrat U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.-Childhood and education:He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in that city's German section. Reuss earned his A.B. from Cornell University in 1933 and was a member of the Sphinx Head Society. He then earned his LL.B... (D) 77.3% Frederick Van Hecke (R) 20.4% George Sprague (American) 1.7% R. Julian Chapman (I) 0.6% |
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William A. Steiger William A. Steiger William Albert "Bill" Steiger was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 until his death in 1978. He served as a Republican from Wisconsin.-Early life:Steiger was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin... |
Republican | 1966 | Re-elected | William A. Steiger William A. Steiger William Albert "Bill" Steiger was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1967 until his death in 1978. He served as a Republican from Wisconsin.-Early life:Steiger was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin... (R) 65.8% James A. Adams (D) 32.0% Valeria M. Sitter (AI American Independent Party The American Independent Party is a right-wing political party of the United States that was established in 1967 by Bill and Eileen Shearer. In 1968, the American Independent Party nominated George C. Wallace as its presidential candidate and retired Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay as the vice... ) 2.1% |
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Dave Obey Dave Obey David Ross "Dave" Obey is the former U.S. Representative for , serving 21 consecutive terms from 1969 until 2011. The district includes much of the northwestern portion of the state, including Wausau and Superior... |
Democratic | 1969 | Re-elected | Dave Obey Dave Obey David Ross "Dave" Obey is the former U.S. Representative for , serving 21 consecutive terms from 1969 until 2011. The district includes much of the northwestern portion of the state, including Wausau and Superior... (D) 62.8% Alvin E. O'Konski (R) 37.2% |
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Republican | 1942 | Lost re-election Republican loss |
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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 | Retired Republican hold |
Harold Vernon Froehlich Harold Vernon Froehlich Harold Vernon Froehlich is an American Republican politician.Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Froehlich served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In 1959, Froehlich graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and then received his law degree in 1962. Harold Froelhich served in... (R) 50.4% Robert J. Cornell (D) 48.5% Clyde Bunker (American) 1.1% |
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Glenn R. Davis | Republican | 1964 | Re-elected | Glenn R. Davis (R) 61.4% Ralph A. Fine (D) 36.7% George Reed (American) 1.9% |
Wyoming
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Teno Roncalio Teno Roncalio Teno Roncalio was a Democratic politician from Wyoming who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967 and again from 1971 until 1978.- Early life and education :... |
Democratic | 1970 | Re-elected | Teno Roncalio Teno Roncalio Teno Roncalio was a Democratic politician from Wyoming who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967 and again from 1971 until 1978.- Early life and education :... (D) 51.7% William Kidd (R) 48.3% |
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