United States House of Representatives elections, 2012
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The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections will be held on November 6, 2012. Elections will be held for all 435 seats, representing the 50 U.S. state
s. Elections will also be held for the delegates
from the District of Columbia and five major U.S. territories
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The winners of this election cycle will serve in the 113th United States Congress
. This will be the first congressional election using congressional districts apportioned based on the 2010 United States Census.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
s. Elections will also be held for the delegates
Delegate (United States Congress)
A delegate to Congress is a non-voting member of the United States House of Representatives who is elected from a U.S. territory and from Washington, D.C. to a two-year term. While unable to vote in the full House, a non-voting delegate may vote in a House committee of which the delegate is a member...
from the District of Columbia and five major U.S. territories
Insular area
An insular area is a United States territory, that is neither a part of one of the fifty U.S. states nor the District of Columbia, the federal district of the United States...
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The winners of this election cycle will serve in the 113th United States Congress
113th United States Congress
The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress will be the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government after the 112th Congress is seated. It will be composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet...
. This will be the first congressional election using congressional districts apportioned based on the 2010 United States Census.
Democrats (17)
- Arkansas's 4th congressional district: Mike Ross
- California's 6th congressional district: Lynn WoolseyLynn WoolseyLynn C. Woolsey is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes all of Marin County and most of Sonoma County. She is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and its co-chair...
- California's 18th congressional district: Dennis CardozaDennis CardozaDennis A. Cardoza is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. The district takes in a large swath of the Central Valley, from Stockton to Fresno. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
- California's 51st congressional district: Bob FilnerBob FilnerRobert Earl Filner is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 50th, serving since 1993, and Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
to run for Mayor of San Diego - Connecticut's 5th congressional district: Chris MurphyChris Murphy (politician)Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy is the U. S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party.Murphy previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives and the Connecticut Senate....
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Connecticut, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Connecticut will be held on November 6, 2012 in conjunction with the 2012 U.S. presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and...
. - Hawaii's 2nd congressional district: Mazie HironoMazie Hironois the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. She is a member of the Democratic Party.She was the second Asian immigrant elected lieutenant governor of a state of the United States. She ran against Linda Lingle for governor of Hawaii in 2002, one of the few gubernatorial races in United...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Hawaii, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Hawaii will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S... - Illinois's 12th congressional district: Jerry CostelloJerry CostelloJerry Francis Costello is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1988. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the dean of Illinois's 21-member Congressional delegation. The 12th district includes the St. Louis area suburb cities and stretches to deep Southern Illinois.-Early life,...
- Indiana's 2nd congressional district: Joe DonnellyJoe DonnellyJoseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly, Sr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.-Early life, education and career:Joe Donnelly...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Indiana, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Indiana will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S...
. - Massachusetts's 1th congressional district: John OlverJohn OlverJohn Walter Olver is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1991. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Early in his career, he was a chemistry professor and served in both chambers of the Massachusetts General Court....
- Massachusetts's 4th congressional district: Barney FrankBarney FrankBarney Frank is the U.S. Representative for . A member of the Democratic Party, he is the former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and is considered the most prominent gay politician in the United States.Born and raised in New Jersey, Frank graduated from Harvard College and...
- Michigan's 5th congressional district: Dale KildeeDale E. KildeeDale Edward Kildee is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th congressional district, serving since 1977. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes Flint, Saginaw and Bay City...
- Nevada's 1st congressional district: Shelley BerkleyShelley BerkleyRochelle "Shelley" Berkley is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999, and a candidate for U.S. Senate. She is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education, and legal career:...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Nevada, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Nevada will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, alongside 33 other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives, and the 2012 United States presidential election. Incumbent...
. - New Mexico's 1st congressional district: Martin HeinrichMartin HeinrichMartin T. Heinrich is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Democratic Party.The district includes the central area of the state, in and around Albuquerque.- Early life, education and career :...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in New Mexico, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in New Mexico will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives as well as various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S...
. - Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district: Dan BorenDan BorenDaniel David "Dan" Boren is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. The district includes most of the eastern part of the state outside of Tulsa...
- Texas' 20th congressional district: Charlie GonzalezCharlie GonzalezCharles A. "Charlie" Gonzalez , is a Democratic politician from Texas. He has represented Texas's 20th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1999. The district includes more than half of San Antonio....
- Washington's 1st congressional district: Jay InsleeJay InsleeJay Robert Inslee is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes many of Seattle's northern suburbs in King, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties...
: To run for Governor of WashingtonWashington gubernatorial election, 2012The 2012 Washington Gubernatorial Election will take place on November 6, 2012. Candidates in the election will be chosen in an August 7, 2012, primary election, under the state's nonpartisan blanket primary system, which allows voters to vote for any candidate running in the race, regardless of...
. - Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district: Tammy BaldwinTammy BaldwinTammy Suzanne Green Baldwin is the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district, serving since 1999. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In September 2011, Baldwin announced she would be a candidate in the 2012 U.S...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Wisconsin will take place on November 6, 2012 alongside a U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S...
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Republicans (7)
- Arizona's 6th congressional district: Jeff FlakeJeff FlakeJeffrey Lane "Jeff" Flake is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was featured in the documentary series How Democracy Works Now: Twelve Stories....
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Arizona, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Arizona will be held on November 6, 2012 alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent...
. - Florida's 14th congressional district: Connie Mack IVConnie Mack IVCornelius Harvey McGillicuddy IV popularly known as Connie Mack IV is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes Fort Myers and Naples....
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Florida, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Florida will be held on November 6, 2012 alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Congress, as well as various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S...
. - Indiana's 6th congressional district: Mike PenceMike PenceMichael Richard "Mike" Pence is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's , and previously the , serving since 2001. The 6th district covers much of Eastern Indiana. He is a member of the Republican Party....
: To run for Governor of IndianaIndiana gubernatorial election, 2012The 2012 Indiana gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2012.Incumbent governor Mitch Daniels is term-limited.-Candidates:* Mike Pence, U.S...
. - Missouri's 2nd congressional district: Todd AkinTodd AkinWilliam Todd Akin is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district includes the western St. Louis suburbs of Ballwin, Kirkwood, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Town and Country, and Des Peres located along Interstate 270 in West County and the...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Missouri, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Missouri will be held on November 6, 2012 alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent...
. - Montana's At-large congressional districtUnited States House of Representatives election in Montana, 2012The 2012 congressional election in Montana will be held on November 6, 2012, to determine who will represent the state of Montana in the United States House of Representatives. Montana has one seat in the House, apportioned according to the 2010 United States Census. Incumbent Denny Rehberg will...
: Denny RehbergDenny RehbergDennis R. "Denny" Rehberg is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in Montana, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in Montana will be held on November 6, 2012 alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate in other states, as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent...
. - North Dakota's At-large congressional districtUnited States House of Representatives election in North Dakota, 2012The 2012 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 to elect the U.S. Representatives from the state's at-large congressional district. The election will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a...
: Rick BergRick BergRichard Alan Berg is the U.S. Representative for . Berg serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. He is a member of the Republican Party. Previously, he served in the state House of Representatives. He served as Majority Leader and Speaker.-Early life, education, and pre-political career:Berg...
: To run for the U.S. SenateUnited States Senate election in North Dakota, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in North Dakota will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic-NPL U.S...
. - Texas's 14th congressional district: Ron PaulRon PaulRonald Ernest "Ron" Paul is an American physician, author and United States Congressman who is seeking to be the Republican Party candidate in the 2012 presidential election. Paul represents Texas's 14th congressional district, which covers an area south and southwest of Houston that includes...
: To run for President of the United StatesUnited States presidential election, 2012The United States presidential election of 2012 is the next United States presidential election, to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. It will be the 57th quadrennial presidential election in which presidential electors, who will actually elect the President and the Vice President of the United...
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See also
- United States Senate elections, 2012United States Senate elections, 2012Elections to the United States Senate are to be held on November 6, 2012, with 33 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested in regular elections whose winners will serve six-year terms from January 3, 2013 until January 3, 2019. Additionally, special elections may be held to fill vacancies...
- United States presidential election, 2012United States presidential election, 2012The United States presidential election of 2012 is the next United States presidential election, to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. It will be the 57th quadrennial presidential election in which presidential electors, who will actually elect the President and the Vice President of the United...