United States House elections, 1982
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The U.S. House election, 1982 was an election for the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...

 held on November 2, 1982, in the middle 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....

 Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....

's first term, whose popularity was sinking due to economic conditions under the 1982 recession
Early 1980s recession in the United States
The United States entered recession in January 1980 and exited six months later, in July 1980. Although recovery took hold, the unemployment rate remained unchanged through the start of a second recession in July 1981. The downturn ended sixteen months later, in November 1982...

. Therefore, the President's Republican Party lost seats in the House. Unlike most midterm election cycles, the number of seats lost—27 seats to the Democratic Party--was a comparatively large swap. It included most of the seats that had been gained the previous election, cementing the Democratic majority.

In the previous election of 1980 Republicans gained many seats as the result of the popularity of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....

. Many of these elected officials were summarily rejected in 1982.

Notable freshmen included future Senator and Presidential candidate John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....

 (R-Ariz.), future Governor John McKernan (R-Me.), and future Governor, UN Ambassador, Cabinet Secretary and Presidential candidate Bill Richardson (D-N.M.).

Overall results

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Parties Seats Popular Vote
1980 1982 +/- Strength Vote % Change
Democratic Party 242 269 27 61.8% 35,126,406 55.0% 4.7%
Republican Party 192 166 26 38.2% 27,606,014 43.2% 4.4%
Independent 0 0 - - 120,476 0.2% 0.2%
Other parties 1 0 1 - 1,027,948 1.6% 0.5%
Total 435 435 0 100.0% 63,880,844 100.0%
Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk



Complete list of races

Key to party abbreviations:
AI=American Independent, C=Constitution, D=Democrat, G=Green, I=Independent, IP=Independence Party, L=Libertarian, PF = Peace & Freedom, R=Republican.

Alabama 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Jack Edwards Republican 1964 Re-elected Jack Edwards (R) 61.0%
Steve Gudac (D) 37.7%
William Springer (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...

) 1.3%
William Louis Dickinson Republican 1964 Re-elected William Louis Dickinson (R) 50.4%
Billy Joe Camp (D) 49.6%
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:...

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) 96.3%
Richard David Landers, Jr. (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...

) 3.7%
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:...

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) Unopposed
Ronnie Flippo
Ronnie Flippo
Ronnie Gene Flippo is a former United States Congressman from Alabama.Flippo was born August 15, 1937 in Florence, Alabama. He attended the University of North Alabama and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. This was followed up by a Masters degree in accounting from the University...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Ronnie Flippo
Ronnie Flippo
Ronnie Gene Flippo is a former United States Congressman from Alabama.Flippo was born August 15, 1937 in Florence, Alabama. He attended the University of North Alabama and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. This was followed up by a Masters degree in accounting from the University...

 (D) 80.7%
Leo Yambrek (R) 18.2%
Kenneth Ament (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...

) 1.1%
Albert L. Smith, Jr.
Albert L. Smith, Jr.
Albert Lee Smith, Jr. was an Alabama politician who represented the 6th district in the United States House of Representatives during the 97th Congress .-Early life:...

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Ben Erdreich
Ben Erdreich
Benjamin Erdreich is a former United States congressman from Alabama.-Early life:Erdreich was born in Birmingham, Alabama to an upper-middle class family. He attended Yale University, graduating in 1960. He served as editor of the Alabama Law Review while attending the University of Alabama law...

 (D) 53.2%
Albert L. Smith, Jr. (R) 46.4%
Charles "Chuck" Ewing (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...

) 0.4%
Richard Shelby
Richard Shelby
Richard Craig Shelby is the senior U.S. Senator from Alabama. First elected to the Senate in 1986, he is the ranking member of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and was its chairman from 2003 to 2007....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Richard Shelby
Richard Shelby
Richard Craig Shelby is the senior U.S. Senator from Alabama. First elected to the Senate in 1986, he is the ranking member of the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and was its chairman from 2003 to 2007....

 (D) 96.8%
James Jones (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...

) 3.2%

Alaska 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Don Young
Don Young
Donald Edwin "Don" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1973. He is a member of the Republican Party.Young is the 6th most senior U.S. Representative and the 2nd most senior Republican Representative, as well as the 2nd most senior Republican in Congress as a whole...

Republican 1972 Re-elected Don Young
Don Young
Donald Edwin "Don" Young is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1973. He is a member of the Republican Party.Young is the 6th most senior U.S. Representative and the 2nd most senior Republican Representative, as well as the 2nd most senior Republican in Congress as a whole...

 (R) 71.2%
Dave Carlson (D) 28.8%

Arizona 

Arizona received an additional seat at reapportionment and added a 5th district in the southeast of the state.
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John Jacob Rhodes
John Jacob Rhodes
John Jacob Rhodes, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Rhodes was elected as a U.S. Representative from the state of Arizona. He was preceded in office by Democrat John Murdock, and succeeded by fellow Republican John McCain...

Republican 1952 Retired
Republican hold
John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....

 (R) 65.9%
William E. Hegarty (D) 30.5%
Richard K. Dodge (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...

) 3.6%
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) 70.9%
Roy B. Laos (R) 27.4%
Jessica Sampson (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 1.7%
Bob Stump
Bob Stump
Robert Lee "Bob" Stump was a U.S. Congressman from Arizona.-Early life and career:Stump was born in Phoenix, and was a U.S. Navy World War II combat veteran, where he served on the USS Tulagi from 1943 to 1946. He graduated from Tolleson High School in 1947, and Arizona State University in 1951...

Republican 1976 Re-elected Bob Stump
Bob Stump
Robert Lee "Bob" Stump was a U.S. Congressman from Arizona.-Early life and career:Stump was born in Phoenix, and was a U.S. Navy World War II combat veteran, where he served on the USS Tulagi from 1943 to 1946. He graduated from Tolleson High School in 1947, and Arizona State University in 1951...

 (R) 63.3%
Pat Bosch (D) 36.7%
Eldon Rudd
Eldon Rudd
Eldon Dean Rudd was a U.S. Republican politician.-Biography:Rudd was born in Camp Verde, Arizona. A 1939 graduate of Clarkdale High School in Clarkdale, Arizona, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1942 and served as a fighter pilot during World War II...

Republican 1976 Re-elected Eldon Rudd
Eldon Rudd
Eldon Dean Rudd was a U.S. Republican politician.-Biography:Rudd was born in Camp Verde, Arizona. A 1939 graduate of Clarkdale High School in Clarkdale, Arizona, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1942 and served as a fighter pilot during World War II...

 (R) 65.7%
Wayne O. Earley (D) 30.4%
Richard A. Stauffer (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...

) 3.9%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
James F. McNulty, Jr.
James F. McNulty, Jr.
James Francis McNulty, Jr. was a one-term congressman and U.S. politician hailing from the Democratic party....

 (D) 49.7%
Jim Kolbe (R) 48.3%
Richard D. Auster (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...

) 2.0%

Arkansas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
William Vollie Alexander, Jr. Democratic 1968 Re-elected William Vollie Alexander, Jr. (D) 64.8%
Chuck Banks (R) 35.2%
Ed Bethune
Ed Bethune
Edwin Ruthvin "Ed" Bethune, Jr. , is a lawyer and lobbyist in Washington, D.C., who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas from 1979-1985. His last campaign was an unsuccessful challenge in 1984 to the second-term reelection of Democratic U.S...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Ed Bethune
Ed Bethune
Edwin Ruthvin "Ed" Bethune, Jr. , is a lawyer and lobbyist in Washington, D.C., who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas from 1979-1985. His last campaign was an unsuccessful challenge in 1984 to the second-term reelection of Democratic U.S...

 (R) 53.9%
Charles L. George (D) 46.1%
John P. Hammerschmidt Republican 1966 Re-elected John P. Hammerschmidt (R) 66.0%
Jim McDougal (D) 34.0%
Beryl Anthony, Jr.
Beryl Anthony, Jr.
Beryl Franklin Anthony, Jr. , is a former representative from Arkansas to the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and education:...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Beryl Anthony, Jr.
Beryl Anthony, Jr.
Beryl Franklin Anthony, Jr. , is a former representative from Arkansas to the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and education:...

 (D) 65.6%
Bob Leslie (R) 34.4%

California 

The delegation increased from 43 to 45 seats. To create the two-seat net gain, five seats with no incumbent were added (the , , , , and districts) and three seats were lost through the merger of pairs of incumbents (Martinez and Rousselot, Grisham and Dreier, and Fiedler and Goldwater) in an election contest. With redistricting controlled by Democrats in the state legislature and governorship, several Republicans faced substantially less favorable districts, with three running for the Senate seat eventually won by San Diego mayor Pete Wilson
Pete Wilson
Peter Barton "Pete" Wilson is an American politician from California. Wilson, a Republican, served as the 36th Governor of California , the culmination of more than three decades in the public arena that included eight years as a United States Senator , eleven years as Mayor of San Diego and...

, and the party balance shifted by a net of five seats to the Democrats.
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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...


Redistricted from the 2nd district
Republican 1963 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Douglas H. Bosco
Douglas H. Bosco
Douglas Harry Bosco is a former U.S. Representative from California.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bosco attended Homestead High School, Sunnyvale, California. He graduated from the Capitol Page School in Washington, D.C., 1963. He received a B.A. from Willamette University in 1968 and a J.D. from...

 (D) 49.8%
Donald H. Clausen (R) 47.2%
David Redick (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...

) 2.9%
Eugene A. Chappie
Eugene A. Chappie
Eugene Albert Chappie was a United States Congressman from California. He served as a Republican between 1981 and 1987....


Redistricted from the 1st district
Republican 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980 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, 1980...

Re-elected Eugene A. Chappie
Eugene A. Chappie
Eugene Albert Chappie was a United States Congressman from California. He served as a Republican between 1981 and 1987....

 (R) 57.9%
John Newmeyer (D) 40.5%
Howard Fegarsky (PF) 1.6%
Bob Matsui
Bob Matsui
Robert Takeo Matsui was an American politician from the state of California. Matsui was a member of the Democratic Party and served in the U.S...

Democratic 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Bob Matsui
Bob Matsui
Robert Takeo Matsui was an American politician from the state of California. Matsui was a member of the Democratic Party and served in the U.S...

 (D) 89.6%
Bruce A. Daniel (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...

) 7.5%
John C. Reiger (PF) 2.9%
Victor H. Fazio
Victor H. Fazio
Victor Herbert Fazio, Jr. usually known as Vic Fazio is a former Democratic congressman from California.-Early life:...

Democratic 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Victor H. Fazio
Victor H. Fazio
Victor Herbert Fazio, Jr. usually known as Vic Fazio is a former Democratic congressman from California.-Early life:...

 (D) 63.9%
Roger B. Canfield (R) 36.1%
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...


Redistricted from the 6th district
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) 57.9%
Milton Marks (R) 40.5%
Justin Raimondo (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...

) 1.6%
John L. Burton
John L. Burton
John Lowell Burton is the current Chairman of the California Democratic Party. He is an American politician who served as a Democratic California State Senator from 1996 until 2004, representing the 3rd district. From 1998 until he was forced out of office by term limits in 2004, he served as the...


Redistricted from the 5th district
Democratic 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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, 1974...

Retired
Democratic hold
Barbara Boxer
Barbara Boxer
Barbara Levy Boxer is the junior United States Senator from California . A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives ....

 (D) 52.4%
Dennis McQuaid (R) 44.6%
Howard C. Creighton (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...

) 1.7%
Timothy-Allen Albertson (PF) 1.3%
George Miller Democratic 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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, 1974...

Re-elected George Miller (D) 67.2%
Paul E. Vallely (R) 30.2%
Rich Newell (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...

) 1.5%
Terry L. Wells (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%
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) 55.9%
Claude B. Hutchison, Jr. (R) 44.1%
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...

Democratic 1972
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...

Re-elected 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) 60.7%
William J. "Bill" Kennedy (R) 39.3%
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) 62.7%
Bob Herriott (R) 33.7%
Dale Burrow (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...

) 1.9%
Edmon V. Kaiser (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...

) 1.7%
Tom Lantos
Tom Lantos
Thomas Peter "Tom" Lantos was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death, representing the northern two-thirds of San Mateo County and a portion of southwest San Francisco...

Democratic 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980 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, 1980...

Re-elected Tom Lantos
Tom Lantos
Thomas Peter "Tom" Lantos was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death, representing the northern two-thirds of San Mateo County and a portion of southwest San Francisco...

 (D) 57.1%
William Royer (R) 39.7%
Chuck Olson (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...

) 1.5%
Wilson Branch (PF) 1.0%
Nicholas W. Kudrovzeff (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%
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...

Republican 1967 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican hold
Ed Zschau
Ed Zschau
Edwin Van Wyck Zschau represented California's 12th District in the United States House of Representatives from 1983-1987. In 1986 he ran as the Republican candidate for a seat in the United States Senate...

 (R) 63.0%
Emmett Lynch (D) 33.5%
Bill White (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...

) 3.5%
Norman Mineta
Norman Mineta
Norman Yoshio Mineta, is a United States politician of the Democratic Party. Mineta most recently served in President George W. Bush's Cabinet as the United States Secretary of Transportation, the only Democratic Cabinet Secretary in the Bush administration...

Democratic 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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, 1974...

Re-elected Norman Mineta
Norman Mineta
Norman Yoshio Mineta, is a United States politician of the Democratic Party. Mineta most recently served in President George W. Bush's Cabinet as the United States Secretary of Transportation, the only Democratic Cabinet Secretary in the Bush administration...

 (D) 65.9%
Tom Kelly (R) 31.4%
Al Hinkle (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...

) 2.7%
Norman D. Shumway
Norman D. Shumway
Norman David Shumway is a former California Republican politician.After moving to California, he was educated in the Stockton public school system. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Stockton College in 1954, and was graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree...

Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Norman D. Shumway
Norman D. Shumway
Norman David Shumway is a former California Republican politician.After moving to California, he was educated in the Stockton public school system. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Stockton College in 1954, and was graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree...

 (R) 63.4%
Baron Reed (D) 36.6%
Tony Coelho
Tony Coelho
Anthony "Tony" Coelho is a former United States congressman from California, and primary sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act...

Democratic 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Tony Coelho
Tony Coelho
Anthony "Tony" Coelho is a former United States congressman from California, and primary sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act...

 (D) 63.7%
Ed Bates (R) 34.0%
Stephen L. Gerringer (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...

) 2.3%
Leon Panetta
Leon Panetta
Leon Edward Panetta is the 23rd and current United States Secretary of Defense, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama since 2011. Prior to taking office, he served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency...

Democratic 1976
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1976
The California United States House elections, 1976 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1976...

Re-elected Leon Panetta
Leon Panetta
Leon Edward Panetta is the 23rd and current United States Secretary of Defense, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama since 2011. Prior to taking office, he served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency...

 (D) 85.4%
G. Richard Arnold (R) 14.6%
Chip Pashayan Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Chip Pashayan (R) 54.0%
Gene Tackett (D) 46.0%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Richard H. Lehman
Richard H. Lehman
Richard Henry "Rick" Lehman is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from California who served from 1983 to 1995; he was previously a member of the California State Assembly....

 (D) 59.5%
Adrian C. Fondse (R) 38.3%
Marshall William Fritz (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...

) 2.2%
Robert J. Lagomarsino
Robert J. Lagomarsino
Robert John "Bob" Lagomarsino is a former Republican congressman from California. Lagomarsino began his service in the United States House of Representatives in 1974 and was re-elected every two years until 1992, when he was defeated for renomination by Michael Huffington...

Republican 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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, 1974...

Re-elected Robert J. Lagomarsino
Robert J. Lagomarsino
Robert John "Bob" Lagomarsino is a former Republican congressman from California. Lagomarsino began his service in the United States House of Representatives in 1974 and was re-elected every two years until 1992, when he was defeated for renomination by Michael Huffington...

 (R) 61.1%
Frank Frost (D) 35.8%
R. C. Gordon-McCutchan (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...

) 2.3%
Charles J. Zekan (PF) 0.8%
Bill Thomas
Bill Thomas
William Marshall Thomas , commonly known as Bill Thomas, is an American politician, and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979–2007, finishing his tenure representing California's 22nd congressional district and as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means...


Redistricted from the 18th district
Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Bill Thomas
Bill Thomas
William Marshall Thomas , commonly known as Bill Thomas, is an American politician, and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979–2007, finishing his tenure representing California's 22nd congressional district and as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means...

 (R) 68.1%
Robert J. Bethea (D) 31.9%
Bobbi Fiedler
Bobbi Fiedler
Bobbi Fiedler is a former U.S. Representative from California who made a name for herself as a strong opponent of forced busing.-Biography:...

Republican 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980 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, 1980...

Re-elected Bobbi Fiedler
Bobbi Fiedler
Bobbi Fiedler is a former U.S. Representative from California who made a name for herself as a strong opponent of forced busing.-Biography:...

 (R) 71.8%
George Henry Margolis (D) 24.1%
Daniel Wiener (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...

) 4.1%
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...


Redistricted from the 20th district
Republican 1969 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican loss
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...

Republican 1972
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...

Re-elected 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) 73.6%
Harvey L. Goldhammer (D) 23.5%
Robert T. Gerringer (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...

) 3.0%
Anthony C. Beilenson
Anthony C. Beilenson
Anthony Charles Beilenson is a former Democratic Congressman from Southern California who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1997....

Democratic 1976
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1976
The California United States House elections, 1976 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1976...

Re-elected Anthony C. Beilenson
Anthony C. Beilenson
Anthony Charles Beilenson is a former Democratic Congressman from Southern California who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1997....

 (D) 59.6%
David Armor (R) 40.4%
Henry Waxman
Henry Waxman
Henry Arnold Waxman is the U.S. Representative for , serving in Congress since 1975. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is considered to be one of the most influential liberal members of Congress...

Democratic 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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, 1974...

Re-elected Henry Waxman
Henry Waxman
Henry Arnold Waxman is the U.S. Representative for , serving in Congress since 1975. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is considered to be one of the most influential liberal members of Congress...

 (D) 65.1%
Jerry Zerg (R) 31.0%
Jeff Mandel (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...

) 4.0%
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) 85.5%
Daniel John Gorham (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...

) 14.5%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Howard Berman
Howard Berman
Howard Lawrence Berman is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He earlier served in the California State Assembly from 1974 to 1982, and as the U.S...

 (D) 59.6%
Hal Phillips (R) 40.4%
Bob Dornan
Bob Dornan
Robert Kenneth "Bob" Dornan is a Republican and former member of the United States House of Representatives from California and a vocal advocate of pro-life and social conservative causes....

Republican 1976
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1976
The California United States House elections, 1976 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1976...

Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Democratic gain
Mel Levine
Mel Levine
Meldon Edises Levine is an attorney and former Democratic Congressman from California. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1960 and was student body president and valedictorian at the University of California,...

 (D) 59.5%
Bart W. Christensen (R) 37.0%
Zack Richardson (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...

) 3.5%
Julian C. Dixon
Julian C. Dixon
Julian Carey Dixon was an American politician from the state of California.Dixon was born in Washington D.C. and served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960. He graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 1962. He was elected to the California State Assembly as a Democrat in...

Democratic 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Julian C. Dixon
Julian C. Dixon
Julian Carey Dixon was an American politician from the state of California.Dixon was born in Washington D.C. and served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1960. He graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 1962. He was elected to the California State Assembly as a Democrat in...

 (D) 78.9%
David Goerz (R) 18.7%
David W. Meleney (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...

) 2.4%
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) 79.8%
Milton R. Mackaig (R) 20.2%
Matthew G. Martinez
Matthew G. Martínez
Matthew Gilbert "Marty" Martínez was a Congressional representative who was both a member of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party from California's 30th congressional district from 1983 to 1993 and California's 31st congressional district from 1993 to 2001...

Democratic 1982
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1982
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1982 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1982...

Re-elected Matthew G. Martinez
Matthew G. Martínez
Matthew Gilbert "Marty" Martínez was a Congressional representative who was both a member of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party from California's 30th congressional district from 1983 to 1993 and California's 31st congressional district from 1993 to 2001...

 (D) 53.9%
John H. Rousselot (R) 46.1%
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...


Redistricted from the 26th district
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...

Lost re-election
Republican loss
Mervyn M. Dymally
Mervyn M. Dymally
Mervyn Malcolm Dymally is a California Democratic politician of mixed Indian and Afro-Trinidadian heritage. He served in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate , as the 41st Lieutenant Governor of California , and in the U.S. House of Representatives...

Democratic 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980 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, 1980...

Re-elected Mervyn M. Dymally
Mervyn M. Dymally
Mervyn Malcolm Dymally is a California Democratic politician of mixed Indian and Afro-Trinidadian heritage. He served in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate , as the 41st Lieutenant Governor of California , and in the U.S. House of Representatives...

 (D) 72.4%
Henry C. Minturn (R) 27.6%
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....

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) 58.0%
Brian Lungren (R) 39.6%
Eugene E. Ruyle (PF) 2.4%
David Dreier
David Dreier
David Timothy Dreier is the U.S. Representative for , serving in Congress since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and business career:...


Redistricted from the 35th district
Republican 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980 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, 1980...

Re-elected David Dreier
David Dreier
David Timothy Dreier is the U.S. Representative for , serving in Congress since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and business career:...

 (R) 65.2%
Paul Servelle (D) 32.2%
Phillips B. Franklin (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...

) 1.3%
James Michael "Mike" Noonan (PF) 1.3%
Wayne R. Grisham
Wayne R. Grisham
Wayne Richard Grisham was a U.S. Representative from California.-Biography:Born in Lamar, Colorado, Grisham graduated from Jordan High School, Long Beach, California, 1940....

Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Lost renomination
Republican loss
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Esteban Edward Torres
Esteban Edward Torres
Esteban Edward Torres is a politician from the state of California. Torres was born in Miami, Arizona to Rena Gómez. His father was a miner who was deported to Mexico in the 1930s despite being an U.S. citizen....

 (D) 57.2%
Paul R. Jackson (R) 42.8%
Jerry Lewis
Redistricted from the 37th district
Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Jerry Lewis (R) 68.3%
Robert E. Erwin (D) 31.7%
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...

Democratic 1972
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...

Re-elected 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) 54.3%
John Paul Stark (R) 45.7%
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Al McCandless
Al McCandless
Alfred "Al" A. McCandless , a Republican politician from CaliforniaMcCANDLESS, Alfred A., a Representative from California; born in Brawley, Imperial County, Calif., July 23, 1927; attended Los Angeles City schools; B.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1951; served, United States Marine...

 (R) 59.1%
Curtis R. "Sam" Cross (D) 38.5%
Marc R. Wruble (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...

) 2.4%
Jerry M. Patterson
Jerry M. Patterson
Jerry Mumford Patterson is a California lawyer in California and the District of Columbia, educator and politician, who was a United States Representative from California....

Democratic 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1974 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, 1974...

Re-elected Jerry M. Patterson
Jerry M. Patterson
Jerry Mumford Patterson is a California lawyer in California and the District of Columbia, educator and politician, who was a United States Representative from California....

 (D) 52.4%
William F. "Bill" Dohr (R) 43.4%
Anita K. Barr (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...

) 4.2%
William E. Dannemeyer
William E. Dannemeyer
William Edwin Dannemeyer is a conservative American politician, activist, and author, known for his anti-gay political position. He is currently honorary national chairman of Citizens for a Better America. He served as U.S...

Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected William E. Dannemeyer
William E. Dannemeyer
William Edwin Dannemeyer is a conservative American politician, activist, and author, known for his anti-gay political position. He is currently honorary national chairman of Citizens for a Better America. He served as U.S...

 (R) 72.2%
Frank G. Verges (D) 26.0%
Frank Boeheim (PF) 1.8%
Robert Badham
Robert Badham
Robert Edward Badham was an American politician. He was born in Los Angeles, California, graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1947, and Stanford University in 1951...

Republican 1976
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1976
The California United States House elections, 1976 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1976...

Re-elected Robert Badham
Robert Badham
Robert Edward Badham was an American politician. He was born in Los Angeles, California, graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1947, and Stanford University in 1951...

 (R) 71.5%
Paul Haseman (D) 26.1%
Maxine Bell Quirk (PF) 2.4%
Bill Lowery
Bill Lowery (US politician)
William David "Bill" Lowery was a Republican politician from California.Lowery was born in southeastern San Diego, California, USA, where he grew up. He attended San Diego State University....

Republican 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980 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, 1980...

Re-elected Bill Lowery
Bill Lowery (US politician)
William David "Bill" Lowery was a Republican politician from California.Lowery was born in southeastern San Diego, California, USA, where he grew up. He attended San Diego State University....

 (R) 68.9%
Tony Brandenburg (D) 28.8%
Everett Hale (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...

) 2.3%
Dan Lungren
Dan Lungren
Daniel Edward "Dan" Lungren is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. The district covers most of Sacramento County and part of Solano County, as well as all of Alpine, Amador and Calaveras counties...


Redistricted from the 34th district
Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1978 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, 1978...

Re-elected Dan Lungren
Dan Lungren
Daniel Edward "Dan" Lungren is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. The district covers most of Sacramento County and part of Solano County, as well as all of Alpine, Amador and Calaveras counties...

 (R) 69.0%
James P. Spellman (D) 28.3%
John S. Donohue (PF) 2.7%
Clair Burgener
Clair Burgener
Sinclair Walter "Clair" Burgener was an American Republican politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1973-1983.-Early life:...

Republican 1972
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1972 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, 1972. California gained 5 seats as a...

Retired
Republican hold
Ron Packard
Ron Packard
Packard was only the third person to be elected to Congress as a write-in candidate. The two previously successful congressional write-in candidates were U.S. Rep. Joe Skeen in 1980 and Sen. Strom Thurmond in 1954. Upon being sworn in, Packard joined the Republican caucus...

 (R) 36.8%
Roy "Pat" Archer (D) 32.1%
Johnnie R. Crean (R) 31.1%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Jim Bates (D) 64.9%
Shirley M. Gissendanner (R) 31.8%
Jim Conole (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...

) 3.2%
Duncan Hunter
Duncan Hunter
Duncan Lee Hunter is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from California's 52nd, 45th and 42nd districts from 1981 to 2009....


Redistricted from the 42nd district
Republican 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1980 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, 1980...

Re-elected Duncan Hunter
Duncan Hunter
Duncan Lee Hunter is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from California's 52nd, 45th and 42nd districts from 1981 to 2009....

 (R) 68.6%
Richard Hill (D) 29.2%
Jack R. Sanders (R) 2.2%

Colorado 

Colorado added a sixth seat in reapportionment, adding the new district near Denver.
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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 :...

Democratic 1972 Re-elected 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) 60.3%
Arch Decker (R) 37.4%
Robin White (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...

) 2.3%
Tim Wirth
Tim Wirth
Timothy Endicott Wirth is a former United States Senator from Colorado. Wirth, a Democrat, was a member of the House from 1975 to 1987 and was elected to the Senate in 1986, serving one term there before stepping down. He was Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs during the Clinton...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Tim Wirth
Tim Wirth
Timothy Endicott Wirth is a former United States Senator from Colorado. Wirth, a Democrat, was a member of the House from 1975 to 1987 and was elected to the Senate in 1986, serving one term there before stepping down. He was Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs during the Clinton...

 (D) 61.8%
John C. Buechner (R) 36.4%
Charles Jackson (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...

) 1.7%
Raymond P. Kogovsek
Raymond P. Kogovsek
Raymond Peter "Ray" Kogovsek is a former U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Kogovsek graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School, 1959.He attended Pueblo Junior College, Pueblo, Colorado from 1960 to 1962....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Raymond P. Kogovsek
Raymond P. Kogovsek
Raymond Peter "Ray" Kogovsek is a former U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Pueblo, Colorado, Kogovsek graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School, 1959.He attended Pueblo Junior College, Pueblo, Colorado from 1960 to 1962....

 (D) 53.4%
Tom Wiens (R) 44.8%
Stormy Mohn (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...

) 1.4%
Henry John Olshaw (I) 0.4%
Hank Brown
Hank Brown
George Hanks "Hank" Brown is a former Republican politician and U.S. Senator from Colorado who served as president of the University of Colorado system from April 2005 - January 2008.-Education:...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Hank Brown
Hank Brown
George Hanks "Hank" Brown is a former Republican politician and U.S. Senator from Colorado who served as president of the University of Colorado system from April 2005 - January 2008.-Education:...

 (R) 69.8%
Charles L. "Bud" Bishopp (D) 30.2%
Ken Kramer
Ken Kramer
For the stand-up comedian and Seinfeld character inspiration, see Kenny Kramer.Kenneth Bentley "Ken" Kramer is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado....

Republican 1978 Re-elected Ken Kramer
Ken Kramer
For the stand-up comedian and Seinfeld character inspiration, see Kenny Kramer.Kenneth Bentley "Ken" Kramer is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Colorado....

 (R) 59.5%
Tom Cronin (D) 40.5%
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Jack Swigert
Jack Swigert
He later became staff director of the Committee on Science and Technology of the U.S. House of Representatives.Swigert was elected as a Republican to Colorado's newly created 6th congressional district in November 1982. He defeated Democrat Steve Hogan, 98,909 votes to 56,518...

 (R) 62.2%
Steve Hogan (D) 35.6%
J. Craig Green (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...

) 2.3%

Connecticut 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Barbara B. Kennelly
Barbara B. Kennelly
Barbara Bailey Kennelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut.-Family and Education:...

Democratic 1982 Re-elected Barbara B. Kennelly
Barbara B. Kennelly
Barbara Bailey Kennelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut.-Family and Education:...

 (D) 68.1%
Herschel A. Klein (R) 31.2%
Daniel M. Landerfin (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...

) 0.7%
Sam Gejdenson
Sam Gejdenson
Samuel "Sam" Gejdenson is a former United States Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of Connecticut.Born in a displaced persons camp in Eschwege, Germany, Gejdenson was the child of a Belarussian father and Lithuanian mother. Gejdenson grew up in Bozrah, Connecticut on a dairy farm...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Sam Gejdenson
Sam Gejdenson
Samuel "Sam" Gejdenson is a former United States Representative for the 2nd Congressional District of Connecticut.Born in a displaced persons camp in Eschwege, Germany, Gejdenson was the child of a Belarussian father and Lithuanian mother. Gejdenson grew up in Bozrah, Connecticut on a dairy farm...

 (D) 55.8%
Tony Guglielmo (R) 43.5%
Donald W. Wood (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...

) 0.7%
Lawrence J. DeNardis Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Bruce A. Morrison (D) 50.0%
Lawrence J. DeNardis (R) 49.0%
Michael R. Cohen (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...

) 0.6%
Joelle R. Fishman (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....

) 0.4%
Stewart McKinney Republican 1970 Re-elected Stewart McKinney (R) 56.5%
John A. Phillips (D) 42.9%
Lothar Frank (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...

) 0.7%
William R. Ratchford
William R. Ratchford
William Richard Ratchford was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Ratchford graduated from Danbury High School, Danbury, Connecticut, in 1952. He received a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1956, where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected William R. Ratchford
William R. Ratchford
William Richard Ratchford was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Ratchford graduated from Danbury High School, Danbury, Connecticut, in 1952. He received a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1956, where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity....

 (D) 58.5%
Neal B. Hanlon (R) 40.8%
Jerry Brennan (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...

) 0.7%
Toby Moffett
Toby Moffett
Anthony John "Toby" Moffett, Jr. was an American politician from the state of Connecticut. A Democrat, Moffett served in the United States House of Representatives as the member from Connecticut's 6th congressional district from 1975 to 1983.-Early life and education:Moffett was born in Holyoke,...

Democratic 1974 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican gain
Nancy Johnson (R) 51.7%
William E. Curry, Jr. (D) 47.8%
Monte Dunn (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...

) 0.6%

Delaware 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas B. Evans, Jr.
Thomas B. Evans, Jr.
Thomas Beverley Evans, Jr. is an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He is a member of the Republican Party, who served three terms as U. S...

Republican 1976 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Thomas R. Carper
Thomas R. Carper
Thomas Richard "Tom" Carper is the senior United States Senator from Delaware and a member of the Democratic Party. He was previously the 71st Governor of Delaware and a United States Representative....

 (D) 52.4%
Thomas B. Evans, Jr. (R) 46.3%
Mary D. Gies (American) 0.6%
Richard A. Cohen (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...

) 0.4%
David A. Nuttall (Citizens) 0.3%

Florida 

Florida added 4 new districts, going from 15 to 19 seats, adding a new districts near Miami and 3 more in central and southwestern Florida.
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Earl Dewitt Hutto
Earl Dewitt Hutto
Earl Dewitt Hutto was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Midland City, Alabama, Hutto attended Dale County public schools, and received a Bachelor of Science from Troy State University in 1949. He did graduate work in broadcasting at Northwestern University in 1951 and served in the United...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Earl Dewitt Hutto
Earl Dewitt Hutto
Earl Dewitt Hutto was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Midland City, Alabama, Hutto attended Dale County public schools, and received a Bachelor of Science from Troy State University in 1949. He did graduate work in broadcasting at Northwestern University in 1951 and served in the United...

 (D) 74.4%
J. Terryl Bechtol (R) 25.6%
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) 61.7%
Ron McNeil (R) 38.3%
Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:...

 (D) 84.1%
George Grimsley (R) 15.9%
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) 66.9%
Larry Gaudet (R) 33.1%
Bill McCollum
Bill McCollum
Ira William "Bill" McCollum, Jr. is a former Florida Attorney General. A Republican, he was Florida's 36th attorney general, taking office in 2007...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Bill McCollum
Bill McCollum
Ira William "Bill" McCollum, Jr. is a former Florida Attorney General. A Republican, he was Florida's 36th attorney general, taking office in 2007...

 (R) 58.8%
Dick Batchelor (D) 41.2%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Buddy MacKay
Buddy MacKay
Kenneth Hood "Buddy" MacKay, Jr. is an American politician and diplomat from Florida. A Democrat, he was briefly the 42nd Governor of Florida following the death of Lawton Chiles on December 12, 1998. During his long public service career he was also state legislator, U.S. Representative, Lt...

 (D) 61.4%
Ed Havill (R) 38.6%
Sam M. Gibbons Democratic 1962 Re-elected Sam M. Gibbons (D) 74.2%
Ken Ayers (R) 25.8%
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 6th 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) Unopposed
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Michael Bilirakis
Michael Bilirakis
Michael Bilirakis , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1983 until 2007, representing the 9th District of Florida....

 (R) 51.2%
George H. Sheldon (D) 48.8%
Andy Ireland
Andy Ireland
Andrew Poysell "Andy" Ireland was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born to a wealthy family in Cincinnati, Ohio, he attended a prestigious private school within the city. He finished his high school career at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, a school that is known as a stepping stone...


Redistricted from the 8th district
Democratic 1976 Re-elected Andy Ireland
Andy Ireland
Andrew Poysell "Andy" Ireland was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born to a wealthy family in Cincinnati, Ohio, he attended a prestigious private school within the city. He finished his high school career at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, a school that is known as a stepping stone...

 (D) Unopposed
Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
Clarence William "Bill" Nelson is the senior United States Senator from the state of Florida and a member of the Democratic Party. He is a former U.S. Representative and former Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner of Florida...


Redistricted from the 9th district
Democratic 1978 Re-elected Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
Clarence William "Bill" Nelson is the senior United States Senator from the state of Florida and a member of the Democratic Party. He is a former U.S. Representative and former Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner of Florida...

 (D) 70.6%
Joel Robinson (R) 29.4%
Louis A. Bafalis
Louis A. Bafalis
Louis Arthur Bafalis, is a retired American politician, who served as a Representative from Florida....


Redistricted from the 10th district
Republican 1972 Retired to run for Governor
Republican hold
Tom Lewis (R) 52.6%
Brad Culverhouse (D) 47.4%
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Connie Mack
Connie Mack
Connie Mack may refer to:* Connie Mack I , Hall of Fame baseball manager, player, owner* Connie Mack III , U.S. Representative , U.S. Senator from Florida * Connie Mack IV , U.S...

 (R) 65.1%
Dana N. Stevens (D) 34.9%
Dan Mica
Redistricted from the 11th district
Democratic 1978 Re-elected Dan Mica (D) 73.0%
Steve Mitchell (R) 27.0%
E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
Redistricted from the 12th district
Republican 1980 Re-elected E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (R) 57.1%
Edward J. Stack (D) 42.9%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Lawrence J. Smith
Lawrence J. Smith
Lawrence Jack Smith is an American politician and a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida....

 (D) 67.9%
Maurice Berkowitz (R) 32.1%
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...


Redistricted from the 13th district
Democratic 1972 Re-elected 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) Unopposed
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 14th 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) 71.2%
Ricardo Nunez (R) 28.8%
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 15th 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) 58.8%
Glenn Rinker (R) 41.2%

Georgia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Ronald "Bo" Ginn
Ronald 'Bo' Ginn
Ronald Bryan 'Bo' Ginn represented Georgia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives....

Democratic 1972 Retired to run for Governor
Democratic hold
Lindsay Thomas (D) 64.1%
Herb Jones (R) 35.9%
Charles Floyd Hatcher
Charles Floyd Hatcher
Charles Floyd Hatcher is an American politician and lawyer. He served in Congress as a Democrat.-Biography:Hatcher was born in Doerun, Georgia and served in the United States Air Force from 1958 until 1962. After his military service, he attended Georgia Southern College in Statesboro in 1965 and...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Charles Floyd Hatcher
Charles Floyd Hatcher
Charles Floyd Hatcher is an American politician and lawyer. He served in Congress as a Democrat.-Biography:Hatcher was born in Doerun, Georgia and served in the United States Air Force from 1958 until 1962. After his military service, he attended Georgia Southern College in Statesboro in 1965 and...

 (D) Unopposed
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 Retired
Democratic hold
Richard Ray
Richard Ray
Richard Belmont Ray was an American politician from Georgia.Ray was born in Fort Valley, Georgia, and graduated from Crawford County High School in Roberta, Georgia, in 1944. He then served in the United States Navy during World War II, from 1944 to 1946...

 (D) 71.0%
Tyron Elliott (R) 29.0%
Elliott H. Levitas
Elliott H. Levitas
Elliott Harris Levitas is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia's 4th Congressional District.Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Levitas graduated from Grady High School in 1948. He attended Emory University, where he was a member of the secret honor society D.V.S.He earned a J.D. from the Emory...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Elliott H. Levitas
Elliott H. Levitas
Elliott Harris Levitas is a former U.S. Representative from Georgia's 4th Congressional District.Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Levitas graduated from Grady High School in 1948. He attended Emory University, where he was a member of the secret honor society D.V.S.He earned a J.D. from the Emory...

 (D) 65.5%
Dick Winder (R) 34.5%
Wyche Fowler
Wyche Fowler
William Wyche Fowler, Jr. is an American politician and ambassador. He is a member of the Democratic Party and served as U.S. Senator from Georgia from January 1987 to January 1993. He had previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 until his senatorial election.-Early life...

Democratic 1977 Re-elected Wyche Fowler
Wyche Fowler
William Wyche Fowler, Jr. is an American politician and ambassador. He is a member of the Democratic Party and served as U.S. Senator from Georgia from January 1987 to January 1993. He had previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 until his senatorial election.-Early life...

 (D) 80.8%
J. E. "Billy" McKinney (I) 13.7%
Paul Jones (R) 5.5%
Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999....

Republican 1978 Re-elected Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as the House Minority Whip from 1989 to 1995 and as the 58th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999....

 (R) 55.3%
Jim Wood (D) 44.7%
Larry McDonald
Larry McDonald
Lawrence Patton McDonald, M.D. was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the seventh congressional district of Georgia as a Democrat...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Larry McDonald
Larry McDonald
Lawrence Patton McDonald, M.D. was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the seventh congressional district of Georgia as a Democrat...

 (D) 61.1%
Dave Sellers (R) 38.9%
Billy Lee Evans
Billy Lee Evans
Billy Lee Evans was an American politician who served in both the Georgia House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives....

Democratic 1976 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
J. Roy Rowland
J. Roy Rowland
James Roy Rowland, Jr. is an American politician and physician from Georgia.Rowland attended Wrightsville High School and graduated in 1943. He then attended Emory at Oxford in Oxford, Georgia in 1943, South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia in 1946 and the University of Georgia in Athens from...

 (D) Unopposed
Ed Jenkins Democratic 1976 Re-elected Ed Jenkins (D) 77.0%
Charles Sherwood (R) 23.0%
Doug Barnard, Jr.
Doug Barnard, Jr.
Druie Douglas Barnard, Jr. is a former United States congressman from Georgia.Barnard attended the Richmond County public schools and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1939. He attended Augusta College from 1939 to 1940, then graduated in 1943 with an A.B. from Mercer University in...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Doug Barnard, Jr.
Doug Barnard, Jr.
Druie Douglas Barnard, Jr. is a former United States congressman from Georgia.Barnard attended the Richmond County public schools and graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1939. He attended Augusta College from 1939 to 1940, then graduated in 1943 with an A.B. from Mercer University in...

 (D) Unopposed

Hawaii 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Cecil Heftel
Cecil Heftel
Cecil Landau Heftel, popularly known as Cec Heftel was an American politician and businessman from Hawai'i...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Cecil Heftel
Cecil Heftel
Cecil Landau Heftel, popularly known as Cec Heftel was an American politician and businessman from Hawai'i...

 (D) 89.9%
Rockne H. Johnson (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...

) 10.1%
Daniel Akaka
Daniel Akaka
Daniel Kahikina Akaka is the junior U.S. Senator from Hawaii and a member of the Democratic Party. He is the first U.S. Senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry and is currently the only member of the Senate who has Chinese ancestry....

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Daniel Akaka
Daniel Akaka
Daniel Kahikina Akaka is the junior U.S. Senator from Hawaii and a member of the Democratic Party. He is the first U.S. Senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry and is currently the only member of the Senate who has Chinese ancestry....

 (D) 89.2%
Gregory B. Mills (Nonpartisan) 6.1%
Amelia Lew Fritts (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...

) 4.6%

Idaho 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Larry Craig
Larry Craig
Larry Edwin Craig is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of Idaho. He served 18 years in the U.S. Senate , preceded by 10 years in the U.S. House, representing Idaho's first district . His 28 years in the Congress rank as the second-longest in Idaho history, trailing only William...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Larry Craig
Larry Craig
Larry Edwin Craig is a former Republican politician from the U.S. state of Idaho. He served 18 years in the U.S. Senate , preceded by 10 years in the U.S. House, representing Idaho's first district . His 28 years in the Congress rank as the second-longest in Idaho history, trailing only William...

 (R) 53.7%
Larry La Rocco (D) 46.3%
George V. Hansen
George V. Hansen
George Vernon Hansen is a Republican politician from the state of Idaho. He served in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969 and again from 1975 to 1985.- Biography :...

Republican 1974 Re-elected George V. Hansen
George V. Hansen
George Vernon Hansen is a Republican politician from the state of Idaho. He served in the House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969 and again from 1975 to 1985.- Biography :...

 (R) 52.3%
Richard Stallings (D) 47.7%

Illinois 

Illinois lost two seats at reapportionment, removing two districts with Republican incumbents, and at the same time two other Republican incumbents lost re-election in altered districts.
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Harold Washington
Harold Washington
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.- Early years and military service :...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Harold Washington
Harold Washington
Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.- Early years and military service :...

 (D) 97.3%
Charles Allen Taliaferro (R) 2.7%
Gus Savage
Gus Savage
Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois....

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Gus Savage
Gus Savage
Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois....

 (D) 87.2%
Kevin Walker Sparks (R) 12.8%
Marty Russo
Marty Russo
Martin Anthony Russo is a U.S. Democratic politician and lobbyist.- Political career :He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Illinois and served from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1993.From 1979 to 1992, Russo served on the Ways and Means Committee...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Marty Russo
Marty Russo
Martin Anthony Russo is a U.S. Democratic politician and lobbyist.- Political career :He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Illinois and served from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1993.From 1979 to 1992, Russo served on the Ways and Means Committee...

 (D) 74.0%
Richard D. Murphy (R) 26.0%
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....


Redistricted from the 17th district
Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 54.6%
Michael A. Murer (D) 45.4%
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 Lost renomination
Republican loss
John G. Fary
John G. Fary
John G. Fary was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He represented the Illinois's 5th congressional district...

Democratic 1975 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
Bill Lipinski
Bill Lipinski
William Oliver Lipinski , American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2005, representing a district in Chicago....

 (D) 75.4%
Daniel J. Partyka (R) 24.6%
Henry Hyde
Henry Hyde
Henry John Hyde , an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th District of Illinois, an area of Chicago's northwestern suburbs which included O'Hare International Airport...

Republican 1974 Re-elected Henry Hyde
Henry Hyde
Henry John Hyde , an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th District of Illinois, an area of Chicago's northwestern suburbs which included O'Hare International Airport...

 (R) 68.4%
LeRoy E. Kennel (D) 31.6%
Cardiss Collins
Cardiss Collins
Cardiss H. Collins, originally Cardiss Robertson, is a Democratic politician from Illinois who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1997...

Democratic 1973 Re-elected Cardiss Collins
Cardiss Collins
Cardiss H. Collins, originally Cardiss Robertson, is a Democratic politician from Illinois who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1997...

 (D) 86.5%
Dansby "Dan" Cheeks (R) 13.5%
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) 83.4%
Bonnie Hickey (R) 16.6%
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II....

Democratic 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) 66.5%
Catherine Bertini (R) 32.0%
Sheila Jones (Anti-Drug) 1.5%
John E. Porter Republican 1980 Re-elected John E. Porter (R) 59.0%
Eugenia S. Chapman (D) 41.0%
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...

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) 72.6%
James F. Moynihan (R) 27.4%
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...

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) 66.2%
Daniel G. DeFosse (D) 30.7%
Joan T. Jarosz (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...

) 3.1%
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...


Redistricted from the 14th district
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) 69.8%
Robert "Bob" Bily (D) 30.2%
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...

Republican 1962 Retired
Republican loss
Tom Corcoran
Redistricted from the 15th district
Republican 1976 Re-elected Tom Corcoran (R) 64.6%
Dan McGrath (D) 35.4%
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...


Redistricted from the 21st district
Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 66.3%
Tim L. Hall (D) 33.7%
Lynn Morley Martin
Lynn Morley Martin
Lynn Morley Martin is a businesswoman and former United States politician.-Political career:Born in Evanston, Illinois, she served as a member of the Winnebago County Board before she served in the Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives, where she...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Lynn Morley Martin
Lynn Morley Martin
Lynn Morley Martin is a businesswoman and former United States politician.-Political career:Born in Evanston, Illinois, she served as a member of the Winnebago County Board before she served in the Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives, where she...

 (R) 57.2%
Carl R. "Skip" Schwerdtfeger (D) 42.8%
Tom Railsback
Tom Railsback
Thomas Fisher Railsback served eight terms in the United States Congress from 1967-1983 for in Moline.- Early life :...


Redistricted from the 19th district
Republican 1966 Lost renomination
Democratic gain
Lane Evans
Lane Evans
Lane Allen Evans is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until 2007, representing the 17th District of Illinois...

 (D) 52.8%
Kenneth G. McMillan
Kenneth G. McMillan
Kenneth McMillan served as a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate from 1977 to 1983. McMillan ran for U.S. Congress in 1982 on a conservative platform and defeated moderate Republican incubent Tom Railsback. McMillan however lost in the general election to Democrat Lane Evans by 6%,...

 (R) 47.2%
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) 51.6%
G. Douglas Stephens (D) 48.4%
Dan Crane
Dan Crane
Daniel Bever Crane is a dentist and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He served as a Republican congressman from 1979 to 1985. In 1983, he was censured by the House....


Redistricted from the 22nd district
Republican 1978 Re-elected Dan Crane
Dan Crane
Daniel Bever Crane is a dentist and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He served as a Republican congressman from 1979 to 1985. In 1983, he was censured by the House....

 (R) 52.1%
John Gwinn (D) 47.9%
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 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Dick Durbin (D) 50.4%
Paul Findley (R) 49.6%
Melvin Price
Redistricted from the 23rd district
Democratic 1944 Re-elected Melvin Price (D) 63.7%
Robert H. Gaffner (R) 33.3%
Sandra L. Climaco (Good Government) 3.1%
Paul Simon
Paul Simon (politician)
Paul Martin Simon was an American politician from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985 and United States Senate from 1985 to 1997. He was a member of the Democratic Party...


Redistricted from the 24th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected Paul Simon
Paul Simon (politician)
Paul Martin Simon was an American politician from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985 and United States Senate from 1985 to 1997. He was a member of the Democratic Party...

 (D) 66.2%
Peter G. Prineas (R) 33.8%

Indiana 

Indiana lost one seat at reapportionment; Republicans in the legislature deleted two Democratic districts and added a new Republican district, although this strategy was offset by the unexpected defeat of incumbent H. Joel Deckard.
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Adam Benjamin, Jr.
Adam Benjamin, Jr.
Adam Benjamin Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1977 to 1982.Born to Assyrian parents, in Gary, Indiana on August 6, 1935, Adam Benjamin, Jr. became one of the Calumet Region's most dynamic and respected legislators...

Democratic 1976 Died in office
Democratic hold
Katie Hall
Katie Hall
Katie Beatrice Hall , served as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1982 to 1985. She was born Katie Beatrice Green in Mound Bayou, Bolivar County, Mississippi. She attended the public schools of Mound Bayou. Hall received a B.S. from Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, Mississippi...

 (D) 56.3%
Thomas H. Krieger (R) 43.1%
Jesse Smith (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%
Philip R. Sharp
Redistricted from the 10th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected Philip R. Sharp (D) 56.2%
Ralph VanNatta (R) 43.8%
John P. Hiler
John P. Hiler
John Patrick Hiler is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hiler graduated from La Lumiere School, La Porte, Indiana, 1971....

Republican 1980 Re-elected John P. Hiler
John P. Hiler
John Patrick Hiler is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hiler graduated from La Lumiere School, La Porte, Indiana, 1971....

 (R) 51.2%
Richard Clay Bodine (D) 48.8%
Dan Coats
Dan Coats
Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011....

Republican 1980 Re-elected Dan Coats
Dan Coats
Daniel Ray "Dan" Coats is the junior United States Senator from Indiana and member of the Republican Party. He was in the United States Senate from from 1989 to 1999, retired, and then returned in 2011....

 (R) 64.3%
Roger M. Miller (D) 35.1%
John B. Cameron, Jr. (American) 0.6%
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) 61.1%
Allen B. Maxwell (D) 38.9%
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Dan Burton
Dan Burton
Danny "Dan" Lee Burton is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the , serving since 1983. He is a member of the Republican Party....

 (R) 64.9%
George G. Grabianowski (D) 35.1%
John T. Myers Republican 1966 Re-elected John T. Myers (R) 62.3%
Stephen S. Bonney (D) 37.7%
Floyd Fithian
Floyd Fithian
Floyd James Fithian was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born and raised in Vesta, Nebraska, Fithian graduated from Vesta High School, 1947. He achieved his B.A., Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska, 1951; an M.A., University of Nebraska, 1955; and a Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1964. He was a...


Redistricted from the 2nd district
Democratic 1974 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Democratic loss
H. Joel Deckard
H. Joel Deckard
Huey Joel Deckard is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Vandalia, Illinois, Deckard attended public schools in Mount Vernon, Indiana. He attended the University of Evansville from 1962 to 1967, and served in the Indiana National Guard from 1966 to 1972...

Republican 1978 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Frank McCloskey
Frank McCloskey
Francis Xavier "Frank" McCloskey was a six-term Democratic representative from Indiana from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1995, widely remembered for his advocacy on behalf of Bosnian Muslims. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and later moved to Bloomington, Indiana after receiving an...

 (D) 51.4%
H. Joel Deckard (R) 48.1%
Robert F. Arnove (Citizens) 0.5%
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) 67.1%
Floyd Coates (R) 32.4%
Stephen Arnold (Citizens) 0.5%
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...


Redistricted from the 11th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected 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...

 (D) 66.7%
Michael A. Carroll (R) 33.2%
David W. 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...

) 0.1%
David W. Evans
David W. Evans
David Walter Evans is a former U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Evans attended public schools in Shoals, Indiana. In 1967, he graduated from Indiana University, where he also did some postgraduate work from 1967 to 1969...


Redistricted from the 6th district
Democratic 1974 Lost renomination
Democratic loss

Iowa 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Jim Leach
Jim Leach
James Albert Smith "Jim" Leach is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa. In August 2009, he became Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities ....

Republican 1976 Re-elected Jim Leach
Jim Leach
James Albert Smith "Jim" Leach is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa. In August 2009, he became Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities ....

 (R) 59.2%
William E. Gluba (D) 40.8%
Tom Tauke
Tom Tauke
Thomas Joseph "Tom" Tauke is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Tauke represented the northeast corner of the state of Iowa as a Republican from 1979 to 1991, entering Congress as one of the youngest members. Tauke left active politics in 1991 following an unsuccessful bid to...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Tom Tauke
Tom Tauke
Thomas Joseph "Tom" Tauke is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Tauke represented the northeast corner of the state of Iowa as a Republican from 1979 to 1991, entering Congress as one of the youngest members. Tauke left active politics in 1991 following an unsuccessful bid to...

 (R) 58.9%
Brent Appel (D) 41.1%
T. Cooper Evans
T. Cooper Evans
Thomas Cooper Evans was a three-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district...

Republican 1980 Re-elected T. Cooper Evans
T. Cooper Evans
Thomas Cooper Evans was a three-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district...

 (R) 55.5%
Lynne G. Cutler (D) 44.5%
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...

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) 66.0%
Dave Readinger (R) 33.6%
Bill Douglas (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.3%
Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin
Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives ....

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin
Thomas Richard "Tom" Harkin is the junior United States Senator from Iowa and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives ....

 (D) 58.9%
Arlyn E. Danker (R) 41.1%
Berkley Bedell
Berkley Bedell
Berkley Warren Bedell is a former U.S. Representative from Iowa. After starting a successful business in his youth, Berkley Fly Co., he ran for the United States Congress in 1972, but was defeated by incumbent Wiley Mayne...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Berkley Bedell
Berkley Bedell
Berkley Warren Bedell is a former U.S. Representative from Iowa. After starting a successful business in his youth, Berkley Fly Co., he ran for the United States Congress in 1972, but was defeated by incumbent Wiley Mayne...

 (D) 64.3%
Al Bremer (R) 35.7%

Kansas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Pat Roberts
Pat Roberts
Charles Patrick "Pat" Roberts is the senior United States Senator from Kansas. A member of the Republican Party, he has served since 1997...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Pat Roberts
Pat Roberts
Charles Patrick "Pat" Roberts is the senior United States Senator from Kansas. A member of the Republican Party, he has served since 1997...

 (R) 68.4%
Kent Roth (D) 30.2%
Kent Earnest (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...

) 1.4%
James Edmund Jeffries
James Edmund Jeffries
James Edmund Jeffries was a U.S. Representative from Kansas from 1979 to 1983.Born in Detroit, Michigan, Jeffries attended the public schools. He graduated from Cranbrook Schools, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1943....

Republican 1978 Retired
Democratic gain
Jim Slattery
Jim Slattery
James Charles Slattery is an American politician and was the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator from Kansas.- Early life and career :...

 (D) 57.4%
Morris Kay (R) 42.6%
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) 59.2%
William L. Kostar (D) 38.3%
Gene R. Blair (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...

) 2.5%
Dan Glickman
Dan Glickman
Daniel Robert "Dan" Glickman is an American businessman and politician. He served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1995 until 2001, prior to which he represented the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas as a Democrat in Congress for 18 years. He was Chairman and CEO of the...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Dan Glickman
Dan Glickman
Daniel Robert "Dan" Glickman is an American businessman and politician. He served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1995 until 2001, prior to which he represented the Fourth Congressional District of Kansas as a Democrat in Congress for 18 years. He was Chairman and CEO of the...

 (D) 73.9%
Gerald Caywood (R) 24.4%
Karl Peterjohn (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...

) 1.6%
Bob Whittaker
Bob Whittaker
Robert Russell "Bob" Whittaker was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Eureka, Kansas, Whittaker attended the Greenwood County public schools....

Republican 1978 Re-elected Bob Whittaker
Bob Whittaker
Robert Russell "Bob" Whittaker was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Eureka, Kansas, Whittaker attended the Greenwood County public schools....

 (R) 67.6%
Lee Rowe (D) 31.1%
John L. Conger (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%

Kentucky 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Carroll Hubbard
Carroll Hubbard
Carroll Hubbard, Jr. , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993.Hubbard grew up in Murray, Kentucky, graduated from Georgetown College in 1959 and from the University of Louisville law school in 1962...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Carroll Hubbard
Carroll Hubbard
Carroll Hubbard, Jr. , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993.Hubbard grew up in Murray, Kentucky, graduated from Georgetown College in 1959 and from the University of Louisville law school in 1962...

 (D) Unopposed
William Huston Natcher
William Huston Natcher
William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.-Early life:...

Democratic 1953 Re-elected William Huston Natcher
William Huston Natcher
William Huston Natcher was a Democratic congressman, serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1994.-Early life:...

 (D) 73.8%
Mark T. Watson (R) 26.2%
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) 65.1%
Carl Brown (R) 32.2%
Norbert D. Leveronne (I) 2.0%
Dan Murray (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...

) 0.4%
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...

) 0.3%
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) 54.2%
Terry L. Mann (D) 45.3%
Paul Thiel (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...

) 0.5%
Hal Rogers
Hal Rogers
Harold Dallas "Hal" Rogers is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and early career:...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Hal Rogers
Hal Rogers
Harold Dallas "Hal" Rogers is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and early career:...

 (R) 65.2%
Doye Davenport (D) 34.8%
Larry J. Hopkins Republican 1978 Re-elected Larry J. Hopkins (R) 56.8%
Don Mills (D) 41.4%
Ken Ashby (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...

) 1.0%
Don Bertram Pratt (I) 0.8%
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) 79.4%
Tom Hamby (R) 20.6%

Louisiana 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Bob Livingston
Bob Livingston
Robert Linlithgow "Bob" Livingston Jr. is a Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist and a former Republican U.S. Representative from Louisiana...

Republican 1977 Re-elected Bob Livingston
Bob Livingston
Robert Linlithgow "Bob" Livingston Jr. is a Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist and a former Republican U.S. Representative from Louisiana...

 (R) Unopposed
Lindy Boggs
Lindy Boggs
Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs, usually known as Lindy Boggs , is a United States political figure who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and later as ambassador to the Vatican. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Louisiana...

Democratic 1973 Re-elected Lindy Boggs
Lindy Boggs
Marie Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs, usually known as Lindy Boggs , is a United States political figure who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and later as ambassador to the Vatican. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Louisiana...

 (D) Unopposed
Billy Tauzin
Billy Tauzin
Wilbert Joseph Tauzin II , usually known as Billy Tauzin, American lobbyist and politician of Cajun descent, was President and CEO of PhRMA, a pharmaceutical company lobby group...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Billy Tauzin
Billy Tauzin
Wilbert Joseph Tauzin II , usually known as Billy Tauzin, American lobbyist and politician of Cajun descent, was President and CEO of PhRMA, a pharmaceutical company lobby group...

 (D) Unopposed
Buddy Roemer
Buddy Roemer
Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III is an American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Louisiana, from 1988 to 1992. He was elected as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party on March 11, 1991...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Buddy Roemer
Buddy Roemer
Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III is an American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Louisiana, from 1988 to 1992. He was elected as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party on March 11, 1991...

 (D) Unopposed
Jerry Huckaby
Jerry Huckaby
Thomas Jerald Huckaby, usually known as Jerry Huckaby , is a retired businessman who served as a Democratic U.S. representative from the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana between 1977 and 1993...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Jerry Huckaby
Jerry Huckaby
Thomas Jerald Huckaby, usually known as Jerry Huckaby , is a retired businessman who served as a Democratic U.S. representative from the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Louisiana between 1977 and 1993...

 (D) Unopposed
Henson Moore
Henson Moore
William Henson Moore III , is a retired attorney and businessman who is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, having represented the Baton Rouge-based Sixth Congressional District, from 1975-1987. He is only the second Republican to have represented Louisiana in the House since...

Republican 1974 Re-elected Henson Moore
Henson Moore
William Henson Moore III , is a retired attorney and businessman who is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, having represented the Baton Rouge-based Sixth Congressional District, from 1975-1987. He is only the second Republican to have represented Louisiana in the House since...

 (R) Unopposed
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 1972 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
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...

Democratic 1972 Re-elected 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) Unopposed

Maine 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
David F. Emery
David F. Emery
David Farnham "Dave" Emery is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Maine. Emery grew up in Rockland before attending college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he received a BS in electronics engineering in 1970...

Republican 1974 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican hold
John R. McKernan, Jr.
John R. McKernan, Jr.
John Rettie "Jock" McKernan, Jr. is an American politician who served two terms as the 71st Governor of Maine, from 1987 to 1995....

 (R) 50.4%
John M. Kerry (D) 47.9%
Gregory J. Fleming (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...

) 1.7%
Olympia Snowe
Olympia Snowe
Olympia Jean Snowe , née Bouchles, is the senior United States Senator from Maine and a member of the Republican Party. Snowe has become widely known for her ability to influence the outcome of close votes, including whether to end filibusters. She and her fellow Senator from Maine, Susan Collins,...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Olympia Snowe
Olympia Snowe
Olympia Jean Snowe , née Bouchles, is the senior United States Senator from Maine and a member of the Republican Party. Snowe has become widely known for her ability to influence the outcome of close votes, including whether to end filibusters. She and her fellow Senator from Maine, Susan Collins,...

 (R) 66.7%
James Patrick Dunleavy (D) 33.3%

Maryland 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Roy Dyson
Roy Dyson
Royden Patrick Dyson born is an American politician. He is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland....

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Roy Dyson
Roy Dyson
Royden Patrick Dyson born is an American politician. He is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland....

 (D) 69.3%
C. A. Porter Hopkins (R) 30.7%
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) 52.6%
Helen Delich Bentley (R) 47.4%
Barbara Mikulski
Barbara Mikulski
Barbara Ann Mikulski is the senior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. Mikulski, a former U.S. Representative, is the longest-serving female senator in U.S...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Barbara Mikulski
Barbara Mikulski
Barbara Ann Mikulski is the senior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. Mikulski, a former U.S. Representative, is the longest-serving female senator in U.S...

 (D) 74.2%
H. Robert Scherr (R) 25.8%
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....

Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 61.2%
Patricia O'Brien Aiken (D) 38.8%
Steny Hoyer
Steny Hoyer
Steny Hamilton Hoyer is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1981. The district includes a large swath of rural and suburban territory southeast of Washington, D.C.. He is a member of the Democratic Party....

Democratic 1981 Re-elected Steny Hoyer
Steny Hoyer
Steny Hamilton Hoyer is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1981. The district includes a large swath of rural and suburban territory southeast of Washington, D.C.. He is a member of the Democratic Party....

 (D) 79.6%
William P. Guthrie (R) 20.4%
Beverly Byron
Beverly Byron
Beverly Barton Butcher Byron , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1993....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Beverly Byron
Beverly Byron
Beverly Barton Butcher Byron , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1993....

 (D) 74.4%
Roscoe Bartlett (R) 25.6%
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) 87.9%
M. Leonora Jones (R) 12.1%
Michael D. Barnes
Michael D. Barnes
Michael Darr Barnes represented the eighth district of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987 and was the president of the Brady Campaign gun control organization from 2000 through 2006.After serving in the Marine Corps , being discharged with the rank of...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Michael D. Barnes
Michael D. Barnes
Michael Darr Barnes represented the eighth district of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1987 and was the president of the Brady Campaign gun control organization from 2000 through 2006.After serving in the Marine Corps , being discharged with the rank of...

 (D) 71.3%
Elizabeth W. Spencer (R) 28.7%

Massachusetts 

Massachusetts lost one seat at reapportionment, combining the districts of Barney Frank and Margaret Heckler.
District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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) 72.6%
Thomas P. Swank (R) 27.4%
Joseph D. Early
Joseph D. Early
Joseph Daniel Early is an American politician. He represented the third district of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993....

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Joseph D. Early
Joseph D. Early
Joseph Daniel Early is an American politician. He represented the third district of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993....

 (D) Unopposed
Barney Frank
Barney Frank
Barney 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...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Barney Frank
Barney Frank
Barney 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...

 (D) 59.5%
Margaret Heckler (R) 40.5%
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...


Redistricted from the 10th district
Republican 1966 Lost re-election
Republican loss
James Shannon
James Shannon
James Michael Shannon , also known as Jim Shannon, is a Democratic politician from Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985, and later as the Massachusetts Attorney General....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected James Shannon
James Shannon
James Michael Shannon , also known as Jim Shannon, is a Democratic politician from Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985, and later as the Massachusetts Attorney General....

 (D) 84.7%
Angelo Louis Laudani (R) 15.3%
Nicholas Mavroules
Nicholas Mavroules
Nicholas James Mavroules was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts who was jailed after pleading guilty to corruption charges....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Nicholas Mavroules
Nicholas Mavroules
Nicholas James Mavroules was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts who was jailed after pleading guilty to corruption charges....

 (D) 57.8%
Thomas H. Trimarco (R) 42.2%
Ed Markey
Ed Markey
Edward John "Ed" Markey is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1976. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes most of Boston's northern and western suburbs, such as Medford and Framingham. Markey is the Dean of both the Massachusetts and New England House delegations...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Ed Markey
Ed Markey
Edward John "Ed" Markey is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1976. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes most of Boston's northern and western suburbs, such as Medford and Framingham. Markey is the Dean of both the Massachusetts and New England House delegations...

 (D) 77.8%
David M. Basile (R) 22.2%
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) 74.9%
Frank Luke McNamara, Jr. (R) 25.1%
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...

Democratic 1972 Re-elected 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...

 (D) 64.1%
Deborah R. Cochran (R) 34.3%
Valerie Eckart (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...

) 1.6%
Gerry E. Studds
Redistricted from the 12th district
Democratic 1972 Re-elected Gerry E. Studds (D) 68.7%
John E. Conway (R) 31.3%
Brian J. Donnelly
Brian J. Donnelly
Brian Joseph Donnelly of Dorchester, Boston was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1979 to 1993. He is a Democrat....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Brian J. Donnelly
Brian J. Donnelly
Brian Joseph Donnelly of Dorchester, Boston was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1979 to 1993. He is a Democrat....

 (D) Unopposed

Michigan 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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) 96.7%
Bill Krebaum (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...

) 2.5%
Eddie Benjamin (Workers) 0.9%
Carl Pursell
Carl Pursell
Carl Duane Pursell was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Pursell was born in Imlay City, Michigan and graduated from Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Michigan, in 1951. He worked in his father's business and served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959...

Republican 1976 Re-elected Carl Pursell
Carl Pursell
Carl Duane Pursell was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Pursell was born in Imlay City, Michigan and graduated from Plymouth High School, Plymouth, Michigan, in 1951. He worked in his father's business and served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959...

 (R) 65.5%
George Wahl Sallade (D) 32.5%
Barbara J. McKenna (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...

) 2.1%
Howard Wolpe
Howard Wolpe
Howard Eliot Wolpe III was a seven-term U.S. Representative from Michigan and Presidential Special Envoy to the African Great Lakes Region in the Clinton Administration, where he led the United States delegation to the Arusha and Lusaka peace talks, which aimed to end civil wars in Burundi and the...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Howard Wolpe
Howard Wolpe
Howard Eliot Wolpe III was a seven-term U.S. Representative from Michigan and Presidential Special Envoy to the African Great Lakes Region in the Clinton Administration, where he led the United States delegation to the Arusha and Lusaka peace talks, which aimed to end civil wars in Burundi and the...

 (D) 56.3%
Richard L. Milliman (R) 42.6%
Robert S. Holderbaum (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...

) 0.6%
Lizzie M. Hudson (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...

) 0.4%
Mark D. Siljander
Mark D. Siljander
Mark Deli Siljander is a former Republican U.S. Representative and deputy United Nations ambassador from the state of Michigan who was convicted of obstruction of justice and acting as an unregistered foreign agent related to his work for an Islamic charity with ties to international terrorism...

Republican 1981 Re-elected Mark D. Siljander
Mark D. Siljander
Mark Deli Siljander is a former Republican U.S. Representative and deputy United Nations ambassador from the state of Michigan who was convicted of obstruction of justice and acting as an unregistered foreign agent related to his work for an Islamic charity with ties to international terrorism...

 (R) 59.7%
David A. Masiokas (D) 38.8%
Robert Wagner (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...

) 1.1%
Robert C. Drenkhahn (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%
Harold S. Sawyer
Harold S. Sawyer
Harold Samuel Sawyer was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Sawyer was born in San Francisco, California, and attended the public schools of the San Francisco Bay area. He graduated from Marin Junior College , Kentfield, California and from the University of California, Berkeley in 1940....

Republican 1976 Re-elected Harold S. Sawyer
Harold S. Sawyer
Harold Samuel Sawyer was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Sawyer was born in San Francisco, California, and attended the public schools of the San Francisco Bay area. He graduated from Marin Junior College , Kentfield, California and from the University of California, Berkeley in 1940....

 (R) 53.1%
Stephen V. Monsma (D) 46.9%
James Whitney Dunn
James Whitney Dunn
James Whitney Dunn is a politician and businessman in the U.S. state of Michigan. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1983 before unsuccessfully seeking reelection. He also sought election to the United States Senate, losing to Democratic incumbent Carl Levin. He again ran...

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Milton Robert Carr
Milton Robert Carr
Milton Robert Carr, commonly known as Bob Carr, is a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Carr served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 6th and 8th congressional districts for eight terms and one term, respectively. Carr's career in the U.S...

 (D) 51.4%
James Whitney Dunn (R) 47.5%
James E. Hurrell (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...

) 1.1%
Dale E. Kildee
Dale E. Kildee
Dale 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...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Dale E. Kildee
Dale E. Kildee
Dale 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...

 (D) 75.4%
George R. Darrah (R) 23.1%
Dennis L. Berry (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%
David Freund (Workers) 0.4%
J. Bob Traxler
J. Bob Traxler
Jerome Bob Traxler, also known as J. Bob Traxler or Bob Traxler, , was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan....

Democratic 1974 Re-elected J. Bob Traxler
J. Bob Traxler
Jerome Bob Traxler, also known as J. Bob Traxler or Bob Traxler, , was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan....

 (D) 91.0%
Sheila M. Hart (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...

) 9.0%
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) 64.9%
Gerald D. Warner (D) 35.1%
Donald J. Albosta
Donald J. Albosta
Donald Joseph Albosta is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Albosta was born in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw and Chesaning public schools. He graduated from Chesaning Agricultural School, and attended Delta College in Bay City.He served in the United States Navy, was a farmer,...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Donald J. Albosta
Donald J. Albosta
Donald Joseph Albosta is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Albosta was born in Saginaw, Michigan and attended Saginaw and Chesaning public schools. He graduated from Chesaning Agricultural School, and attended Delta College in Bay City.He served in the United States Navy, was a farmer,...

 (D) 60.1%
Lawrence W. Reed (R) 38.9%
William Spiers (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...

) 0.9%
Robert William Davis
Robert William Davis
Robert William "Bob" Davis was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He represented the state's 11th congressional district, which at that time included the Upper Peninsula and a large portion of Northern Michigan, in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 until...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Robert William Davis
Robert William Davis
Robert William "Bob" Davis was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He represented the state's 11th congressional district, which at that time included the Upper Peninsula and a large portion of Northern Michigan, in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 until...

 (R) 60.5%
Kent Bourland (D) 39.5%
David E. Bonior
David E. Bonior
David Edward Bonior is an American politician from the US state of Michigan. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976, Bonior served as Democratic whip in the House from 1991 to 2002, during which time Democrats were in both the majority and minority , making Bonior the third...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected David E. Bonior
David E. Bonior
David Edward Bonior is an American politician from the US state of Michigan. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976, Bonior served as Democratic whip in the House from 1991 to 2002, during which time Democrats were in both the majority and minority , making Bonior the third...

 (D) 65.9%
Ray Contesti (R) 33.2%
Keith P. Edwards (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...

) 1.0%
George W. Crockett, Jr. Democratic 1980 Re-elected George W. Crockett, Jr. (D) 88.0%
Letty Gupta (R) 11.1%
Eddie Benjamin (Workers) 0.9%
Dennis M. Hertel
Dennis M. Hertel
Dennis Mark Hertel is a former a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Hertel was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended the public schools, graduating from Denby High School in 1967. He received a B.A. from Eastern Michigan University in 1971 and a J.D. from Wayne State University in...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Dennis M. Hertel
Dennis M. Hertel
Dennis Mark Hertel is a former a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Hertel was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended the public schools, graduating from Denby High School in 1967. He received a B.A. from Eastern Michigan University in 1971 and a J.D. from Wayne State University in...

 (D) 95.0%
Harold H. Dunn (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...

) 5.0%
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) 72.8%
Mitchell Moran (R) 26.0%
Guy R. Collins (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%
John D. Dingell, Jr. Democratic 1955 Re-elected John D. Dingell, Jr. (D) 73.7%
David K. Haskins (R) 25.3%
Susan Apstein (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%
Paul Scherrer (Workers) 0.3%
William M. Brodhead
William M. Brodhead
William McNulty Brodhead is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Brodhead was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended elementary and secondary schools in Cleveland. He received a B.A. from Wayne State University in Detroit, in 1965 and a J.D...

Democratic 1974 Retired
Democratic hold
Sander M. Levin
Sander M. Levin
Sander Martin Levin, generally known as Sandy Levin, is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1983, and the ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee...

 (D) 66.6%
Gerald E. Rosen (R) 31.7%
Virginia L. Cropsey (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...

) 1.7%
James J. Blanchard
Redistricted from the 18th district
Democratic 1974 Retired to run for Governor
Governor of Michigan
The Governor of Michigan is the chief executive of the U.S. State of Michigan. The current Governor is Rick Snyder, a member of the Republican Party.-Gubernatorial elections and term of office:...


Democratic loss
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 19th 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) 73.3%
Allen J. SIpher (D) 25.7%
Joseph Cote (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...

) 1.0%

Minnesota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Tom Hagedorn
Tom Hagedorn
Thomas Michael Hagedorn was a Representative from Minnesota; born in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota, November 27, 1943; graduated from Blue Earth High School, 1961; served in United States Navy, 1961; engaged in grain and livestock farming, Watonwan County, Minnesota; member of the...


Redistricted from the 2nd district
Republican 1974 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Tim Penny
Tim Penny
Timothy Joe "Tim" Penny , is an American politician from Minnesota. Penny was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the United States House of Representatives, 1983–1995, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103rd congresses.-Early life:Penny...

 (DFL) 51.2%
Tom Hagedorn (R) 47.9%
Clare H. Jarvis (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...

) 0.9%
Vin Weber
Vin Weber
John Vincent Weber is a former Republican Congressman from Minnesota. Weber attended the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities from 1970 to 1974. He had been the co-publisher of Murray County newspaper and the president of Weber Publishing Company...


Redistricted from the 6th district
Republican 1980 Re-elected Vin Weber
Vin Weber
John Vincent Weber is a former Republican Congressman from Minnesota. Weber attended the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities from 1970 to 1974. He had been the co-publisher of Murray County newspaper and the president of Weber Publishing Company...

 (R) 54.5%
James W. "Jim" Nichols (DFL) 45.5%
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) 72.2%
Joel A. Saliterman (DFL) 26.4%
Richard Laybourn (Citizens) 1.5%
Bruce Vento
Bruce Vento
Bruce Frank Vento was an American politician, a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 until his death in 2000...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Bruce Vento
Bruce Vento
Bruce Frank Vento was an American politician, a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 until his death in 2000...

 (DFL) 73.2%
Bill James (R) 26.8%
Martin Olav Sabo
Martin Olav Sabo
Martin Olav Sabo is an American politician and member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a former United States Representative for , which includes Minneapolis; the district is one of eight congressional districts in Minnesota.Sabo was born of Norwegian immigrant parents in Crosby, North...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Martin Olav Sabo
Martin Olav Sabo
Martin Olav Sabo is an American politician and member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a former United States Representative for , which includes Minneapolis; the district is one of eight congressional districts in Minnesota.Sabo was born of Norwegian immigrant parents in Crosby, North...

 (DFL) 65.5%
Keith W. Johnson (R) 29.4%
Kathryn Anderson (Citizens) 3.9%
Thomas Wicklund (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%
Arlen Erdahl
Arlen Erdahl
Arlen Ingolf Erdahl served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1963 to 1970, Minnesota Secretary of State from 1971 – 1975 and was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota, serving the first district from 1979 – 1983, in the 96th and 97th congresses.- Background :Arlen Ingolf...


Redistricted from the 1st district
Republican 1978 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Gerry Sikorski
Gerry Sikorski
Gerald Edward Sikorski is a Minnesota politician and lawyer. He was a U.S. Representative representing Minnesota's 6th congressional district as a DFL member from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1993 in the 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, and 102nd Congresses. He served as Whip-at-Large and as a member of...

 (DFL) 50.8%
Arlen Erdahl (R) 49.2%
Arlan Stangeland
Arlan Stangeland
Arlan Ingehart Stangeland is an American politician from the U.S. state of Minnesota. As a Republican, Stangeland served on the Barnesville, Minnesota school board and as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S...

Republican 1977 Re-elected Arlan Stangeland
Arlan Stangeland
Arlan Ingehart Stangeland is an American politician from the U.S. state of Minnesota. As a Republican, Stangeland served on the Barnesville, Minnesota school board and as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S...

 (R) 50.3%
Gene Wenstrom (DFL) 49.7%
Jim Oberstar
Jim Oberstar
James Louis "Jim" Oberstar is a former U.S. Representative who served in the U.S. Congress from 1975 until 2011 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. He represented northeastern , which included the cities of Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, International Falls, and Hibbing...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Jim Oberstar
Jim Oberstar
James Louis "Jim" Oberstar is a former U.S. Representative who served in the U.S. Congress from 1975 until 2011 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. He represented northeastern , which included the cities of Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, International Falls, and Hibbing...

 (DFL) 76.7%
Marjorie L. "Marnie" Luce (R) 23.3%

Mississippi 

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

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

 (D) 70.9%
Fran Fawcett (R) 29.1%
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....

Democratic 1972 Retired
Republican gain
Webb Franklin
Webb Franklin
William Webster Franklin was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, Franklin graduated from Greenwood High School, Greenwood, Mississippi....

 (R) 50.3%
Robert G. Clark (D) 48.4%
William V. Harris (I) 1.3%
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...

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) 93.1%
James Bradshaw (I) 6.9%
Wayne Dowdy
Wayne Dowdy
Charles Wayne Dowdy is a former United States Congressman from Mississippi, United States Senate candidate and currently chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.-Early life:Dowdy was born in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia....

Democratic 1981 Re-elected Wayne Dowdy
Wayne Dowdy
Charles Wayne Dowdy is a former United States Congressman from Mississippi, United States Senate candidate and currently chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.-Early life:Dowdy was born in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia....

 (D) 52.5%
Liles Williams (R) 45.6%
Eddie L. McBride (I) 1.8%
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....

Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 78.5%
Arlon Coate (D) 21.5%

Missouri 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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) 66.1%
Bill White (R) 33.9%
Robert A. Young
Robert A. Young
Robert A. Young III was a Democratic politician from the state of Missouri who served five terms in the US House of Representatives.-Education and family background:...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Robert A. Young
Robert A. Young
Robert A. Young III was a Democratic politician from the state of Missouri who served five terms in the US House of Representatives.-Education and family background:...

 (D) 56.5%
Harold L. Dielmann (R) 43.5%
Dick Gephardt
Dick Gephardt
Richard Andrew "Dick" Gephardt is a lobbyist and former prominent American politician of the Democratic Party. Gephardt served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri from January 3, 1977, until January 3, 2005, serving as House Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995, and as Minority Leader from 1995 to...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Dick Gephardt
Dick Gephardt
Richard Andrew "Dick" Gephardt is a lobbyist and former prominent American politician of the Democratic Party. Gephardt served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri from January 3, 1977, until January 3, 2005, serving as House Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995, and as Minority Leader from 1995 to...

 (D) 77.9%
Richard Foristel (R) 22.1%
Ike Skelton
Ike Skelton
Isaac Newton "Ike" Skelton IV is the former U.S. Representative for . During his tenure, he has served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a member for the Democratic Party...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Ike Skelton
Ike Skelton
Isaac Newton "Ike" Skelton IV is the former U.S. Representative for . During his tenure, he has served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a member for the Democratic Party...

 (D) 54.8%
Wendell Bailey (R) 45.2%
Wendell Bailey
Wendell Bailey
R. Wendell Bailey is an American politician from Missouri. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with a degree in Business Administration and owned an automobile dealership in Willow Springs....


Redistricted from the 8th district
Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Republican loss
Richard Bolling Democratic 1948 Retired
Democratic hold
Alan Wheat
Alan Wheat
Alan Dupree Wheat is an American politician from the state of Missouri.-Early life:Wheat graduated from Grinnell College in 1972 and served in the Missouri General Assembly from 1977 to 1982...

 (D) 57.9%
John A. Sharp (R) 40.2%
Alan H. Deright (I) 1.3%
Kathie A. Fitzgerald (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%
Earl Thomas Coleman
Earl Thomas Coleman
Earl Thomas Coleman was a U.S. Congressman. He attended public schools and received a B.A. from William Jewell College in 1965 and an M.P.A. from New York University's, Wagner School of Public Service, in 1969. He also received a J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1969...

Republican 1976 Re-elected Earl Thomas Coleman
Earl Thomas Coleman
Earl Thomas Coleman was a U.S. Congressman. He attended public schools and received a B.A. from William Jewell College in 1965 and an M.P.A. from New York University's, Wagner School of Public Service, in 1969. He also received a J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1969...

 (R) 55.3%
Jim Russell (D) 44.7%
Gene Taylor Republican 1972 Re-elected Gene Taylor (R) 50.5%
David A. Geisler (D) 49.5%
Bill Emerson
Bill Emerson
Norvell William "Bill" Emerson was an American politician from Missouri. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death in 1996. He was succeeded in the House by his widow, Jo Ann Emerson...


Redistricted from the 10th district
Republican 1980 Re-elected Bill Emerson
Bill Emerson
Norvell William "Bill" Emerson was an American politician from Missouri. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death in 1996. He was succeeded in the House by his widow, Jo Ann Emerson...

 (R) 53.1%
Jerry Ford (D) 46.9%
Harold Volkmer
Harold Volkmer
Harold Lee Volkmer was an American politician from Missouri. He was a Democrat who served 20 years in the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and career:...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Harold Volkmer
Harold Volkmer
Harold Lee Volkmer was an American politician from Missouri. He was a Democrat who served 20 years in the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and career:...

 (D) 60.8%
Larry E. Mead (R) 39.2%

Montana 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John Patrick Williams
John Patrick Williams
John Patrick "Pat" Williams is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Montana during the years 1979–1997....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected John Patrick Williams
John Patrick Williams
John Patrick "Pat" Williams is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Montana during the years 1979–1997....

 (D) 59.7%
Bob Davies (R) 37.2%
Don Doig (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...

) 3.1%
Ron Marlenee
Ron Marlenee
Ronald Charles "Ron" Marlenee is a Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Montana from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1993.He was born in Scobey, Montana....

Republican 1976 Re-elected Ron Marlenee
Ron Marlenee
Ronald Charles "Ron" Marlenee is a Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Montana from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 1993.He was born in Scobey, Montana....

 (R) 53.7%
Howard F. Lyman (D) 44.2%
Westley F. Deitchler (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...

) 2.1%

Nebraska 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Doug Bereuter
Doug Bereuter
Douglas Kent "Doug" Bereuter is a retired Republican politician from Nebraska. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 until 2004.-Early life:Bereuter was born in York, Nebraska and reared in Utica, Nebraska...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Doug Bereuter
Doug Bereuter
Douglas Kent "Doug" Bereuter is a retired Republican politician from Nebraska. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 until 2004.-Early life:Bereuter was born in York, Nebraska and reared in Utica, Nebraska...

 (R) 75.1%
Curt Donaldson (D) 24.9%
Hal Daub
Hal Daub
Harold John "Hal" Daub, Jr. is a politician and lawyer affiliated with the Republican Party.-Background:...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Hal Daub
Hal Daub
Harold John "Hal" Daub, Jr. is a politician and lawyer affiliated with the Republican Party.-Background:...

 (R) 56.8%
Richard M. Fellman (D) 43.2%
Virginia D. Smith Republican 1974 Re-elected Virginia D. Smith (R) Unopposed

Nevada 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Harry Reid
Harry Reid
Harry Mason Reid is the senior United States Senator from Nevada, serving since 1987. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been the Senate Majority Leader since January 2007, having previously served as Minority Leader and Minority and Majority Whip.Previously, Reid was a member of the U.S...

 (D) 57.5%
Peggy Cavnar (R) 42.5%
James David Santini
James David Santini
James David Santini was a United States Representative from Nevada.Santini was born in Reno, Nevada attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a lawyer before entering politics. He was elected to the US House in 1974, easily unseating...


Redistricted from the at-large district
Democratic 1974 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican gain
Barbara Vucanovich
Barbara Vucanovich
Barbara Farrell Vucanovich is a American Republican politician, the first woman to represent Nevada in the United States House of Representatives, where she served from 1983 to 1997.- Background :...

 (R) 55.5%
Mary Gojack (D) 41.3%
Teresa Vuceta (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...

) 3.2%

New Hampshire 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Norman D'Amours
Norman D'Amours
Norman Edward D'Amours was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New Hampshire from 1975 to 1985, where he was an active participant on issues related to banking and finance. Mr. D'Amours remains active in New Hampshire and national politics...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Norman D'Amours
Norman D'Amours
Norman Edward D'Amours was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New Hampshire from 1975 to 1985, where he was an active participant on issues related to banking and finance. Mr. D'Amours remains active in New Hampshire and national politics...

 (D) 54.9%
Robert C. Smith (R) 44.5%
William C. Mackenzie (I) 0.5%
Judd Gregg
Judd Gregg
Judd Alan Gregg is a former Governor of New Hampshire and former United States Senator from New Hampshire, who served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. He is a member of the Republican Party and was a businessman and attorney in Nashua before entering politics...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Judd Gregg
Judd Gregg
Judd Alan Gregg is a former Governor of New Hampshire and former United States Senator from New Hampshire, who served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. He is a member of the Republican Party and was a businessman and attorney in Nashua before entering politics...

 (R) 70.8%
Robert L. Dupay (D) 29.2%

New Jersey 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
James J. Florio Democratic 1974 Re-elected James J. Florio (D) 73.3%
John A. Dramesi (R) 26.2%
Jerry Zeldin (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...

) 0.3%
Patrick J. McCann (Soc-Lab
Socialist Labor Party of America
The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has...

) 0.2%
William J. Hughes
William J. Hughes
William John "Bill" Hughes served as a Democratic Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1995, representing New Jersey’s Second Congressional District which includes major portions of the Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens, the cities of Vineland and Atlantic City, and the counties...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected William J. Hughes
William J. Hughes
William John "Bill" Hughes served as a Democratic Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1995, representing New Jersey’s Second Congressional District which includes major portions of the Jersey Shore and Pine Barrens, the cities of Vineland and Atlantic City, and the counties...

 (D) 68.0%
John J. Mahoney (R) 31.1%
Bruce Powers (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...

) 0.8%
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) 62.3%
Marie Sheehan Muhler (R) 36.2%
John Kinnevy III (Citizens) 0.5%
Lee A. Gesner, Jr. (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...

) 0.4%
Joseph B. Hawley (I) 0.3%
Lawrence D. Erickson (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.3%
Christopher H. Smith Republican 1980 Re-elected Christopher H. Smith (R) 52.7%
Joseph P. Merlino (D) 46.5%
Bill Harris (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...

) 0.4%
Paul B. Rizzo (I) 0.2%
Eugene Allen Creech (World Federalist) 0.1%
Marge Roukema
Marge Roukema
Margaret Scafati "Marge" Roukema represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives for twenty-two years as a Republican. No woman has served in Congress from New Jersey since Roukema left office....


Redistricted from the 7th district
Republican 1980 Re-elected Marge Roukema
Marge Roukema
Margaret Scafati "Marge" Roukema represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives for twenty-two years as a Republican. No woman has served in Congress from New Jersey since Roukema left office....

 (R) 65.3%
Fritz Cammerzell (D) 33.5%
William J. Zelko, Jr. (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%
Millicent Fenwick
Millicent Fenwick
Millicent Hammond Fenwick was an American fashion editor, politician and diplomat. A four-term Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey, she entered politics late in life and was renowned for her energy and colorful enthusiasm...

Republican 1974 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican loss
Bernard J. Dwyer
Bernard J. Dwyer
Bernard James Dwyer was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as a United States Representative from New Jersey from 1981 to 1993.-Biography:...


Redistricted from the 15th district
Democratic 1980 Re-elected Bernard J. Dwyer
Bernard J. Dwyer
Bernard James Dwyer was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as a United States Representative from New Jersey from 1981 to 1993.-Biography:...

 (D) 68.1%
Bertram L. Buckler (R) 31.3%
Charles M. Hart (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...

) 0.6%
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...


Redistricted from the 12th district
Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 56.0%
Adam K. Levin (D) 43.3%
Donald B. Siano (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...

) 0.8%
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) 70.7%
Norm Robertson (R) 28.5%
Sidney J. Pope (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...

) 0.8%
Harold C. Hollenbeck
Harold C. Hollenbeck
Harold Capistran Hollenbeck is an American Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1983....

Republican 1976 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Robert Torricelli
Robert Torricelli
Robert Guy Torricelli , nicknamed "the Torch," is an American politician from the U.S. state of New Jersey. Torricelli, a Democrat, served 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. Senate...

 (D) 53.0%
Harold C. Hollenbeck (R) 46.0%
Robert Shapiro (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...

) 0.9%
Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Democratic 1948 Re-elected Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) 82.6%
Timothy Lee, Jr. (R) 15.7%
Katharine Florentine (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...

) 1.0%
Christine Keno (I) 0.7%
Joseph G. Minish Democratic 1962 Re-elected Joseph G. Minish (D) 64.3%
Rey Redington (R) 34.8%
Richard S. Roth (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...

) 0.9%
James A. Courter
Redistricted from the 13th district
Republican 1978 Re-elected James A. Courter (R) 66.8%
Jeff Connor (D) 32.3%
Harold F. Leiendecker (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...

) 0.9%
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:...


Redistricted from the 6th district
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) 59.5%
George S. Callas (D) 39.1%
Paula Volpe (Citizens) 0.6%
Leonard T. Flynn (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...

) 0.5%
Donald L. Smith (Const
Constitution Party (United States)
The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections...

) 0.4%
Frank Joseph Guarini
Frank Joseph Guarini
Frank Joseph Guarini is an American Democratic Party politician, who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives, where he represented the now-defunct Fourteenth Congressional District from 1979 to 1993.Guarini graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Frank Joseph Guarini
Frank Joseph Guarini
Frank Joseph Guarini is an American Democratic Party politician, who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives, where he represented the now-defunct Fourteenth Congressional District from 1979 to 1993.Guarini graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942...

 (D) 74.3%
Charles J. Catrillo (R) 22.3%
Jack Murphy (I) 1.3%
Herbert H. Shaw (I) 1.0%
Kenneth Famularo (I) 0.7%
Louis J. Sicilia (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...

) 0.4%

New Mexico 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Manuel Lujan, Jr. Republican 1968 Re-elected Manuel Lujan, Jr. (R) 52.4%
Jan A. Hartke (D) 47.6%
Joe Skeen Republican 1980 Re-elected Joe Skeen (R) 58.4%
Caleb J. Chandler (D) 41.6%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Bill Richardson (D) 64.6%
Marjorie Bell Chambers (R) 35.4%

New York 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
William Carney
William Carney
William Carney is a Republican and former member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Carney was born in Brooklyn. From 1960 until 1961 he attended Florida State University. He served in the United States Army Medical Corps from 1961 until 1964. He was a member of the...

Republican 1978 Re-elected William Carney
William Carney
William Carney is a Republican and former member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Carney was born in Brooklyn. From 1960 until 1961 he attended Florida State University. He served in the United States Army Medical Corps from 1961 until 1964. He was a member of the...

 (R) 63.9%
Ethan C. Elden (D) 36.1%
Thomas J. Downey Democratic 1974 Re-elected Thomas J. Downey (D) 63.9%
Paul G. Costello (R) 33.8%
Louis VanDenEssen (Right to Life) 2.3%
John LeBoutillier
John LeBoutillier
John LeBoutillier is an American political columnist, pundit, and former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Education:...


Redistricted from the 6th district
Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Robert J. Mrazek
Robert J. Mrazek
Robert Jan Mrazek was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 3rd congressional district on Long Island for most of the 1980s...

 (D) 51.8%
John LeBoutillier (R) 46.0%
Richard T. Bohner (Right to Life) 2.2%
Gregory W. Carman
Gregory W. Carman
Gregory Wright Carman is a federal judge serving on the United States Court of International Trade and was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Republican 1980 Retired
Republican loss
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....

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) 60.4%
Robert P. Zimmerman (D) 36.4%
John J. Dunkle (Right to Life) 3.3%
Raymond J. McGrath
Raymond J. McGrath
Raymond Joseph McGrath is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican from New York....

Republican 1980 Re-elected Raymond J. McGrath
Raymond J. McGrath
Raymond Joseph McGrath is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican from New York....

 (R) 58.1%
Arnold J. Miller (D) 38.8%
Thomas J. Boyle (Right to Life) 2.8%
Richard Horan (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...

) 0.3%
Joseph P. Addabbo
Redistricted from the 7th district
Democratic 1960 Re-elected Joseph P. Addabbo (D) 95.9%
Mark E. Scott (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%
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...


Redistricted from the 8th district
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) 77.2%
Albert Lemishow (R) 22.8%
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:...


Redistricted from the 11th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected 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:...

 (D) 89.5%
John T. Blume (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....

) 10.5%
Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Anne Ferraro was an American attorney, a Democratic Party politician, and a member of the United States House of Representatives. She was the first female Vice Presidential candidate representing a major American political party....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Anne Ferraro was an American attorney, a Democratic Party politician, and a member of the United States House of Representatives. She was the first female Vice Presidential candidate representing a major American political party....

 (D) 73.2%
John J. Weigandt (R) 19.8%
Ralph G. Groves (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....

) 5.8%
Patricia A. Salargo (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%
Chuck Schumer
Redistricted from the 16th district
Democratic 1980 Re-elected Chuck Schumer (D) 79.2%
Stephen Marks (R) 19.2%
Alice J. Bertolotti (Right to Life) 1.7%
Fred Richmond
Fred Richmond
Frederick William Richmond is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...


Redistricted from the 14th district
Democratic 1974 Resigned
Democratic hold
Edolphus Towns (D) 83.7%
James W. Smith (R) 9.5%
Patrick W. Giagnacova (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...

) 3.2%
Joseph N. O. Caesar (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....

) 2.9%
Susan C. Zarate (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%
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 Retired
Democratic hold
Major Owens
Major Owens
Major Robert Odell Owens is a New York politician and a prominent member of the Democratic Party. He is also a former Congressman, having represented the state's 11th Congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He retired at the end of his term in January 2007 and was...

 (D) 90.5%
David Katan, Sr. (R) 6.5%
David E. Rosenstroch (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....

) 2.0%
Jahn-Clymer Francis (Right to Life) 0.9%
Stephen J. Solarz
Stephen J. Solarz
Stephen Joshua Solarz was a United States Congressional Representative from New York. Solarz was both an outspoken critic of President Ronald Reagan's deployment of Marines to Lebanon in 1982 and a cosponsor of the 1991 Gulf War Authorization Act during the Presidency of George H. W...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Stephen J. Solarz
Stephen J. Solarz
Stephen Joshua Solarz was a United States Congressional Representative from New York. Solarz was both an outspoken critic of President Ronald Reagan's deployment of Marines to Lebanon in 1982 and a cosponsor of the 1991 Gulf War Authorization Act during the Presidency of George H. W...

 (D) 80.5%
Leon F. Nadrowski (R) 16.7%
James M. Gay (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....

) 2.7%
Guy V. Molinari
Redistricted from the 17th district
Republican 1980 Re-elected Guy V. Molinari (R) 56.1%
Leo C. Zeferetti (D) 42.9%
Carl F. Grillo (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%
Leo C. Zeferetti
Leo C. Zeferetti
Leo C. Zeferetti was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he attended public schools in Brooklyn, New York University in 1963, and Baruch College from 1964 until 1966...


Redistricted from the 15th district
Democratic 1974 Lost re-election
Democratic loss
S. William Green
S. William Green
Sedgwick William "Bill" Green was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....


Redistricted from the 18th district
Republican 1978 Re-elected S. William Green
S. William Green
Sedgwick William "Bill" Green was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (R) 53.6%
Betty G. Lall (D) 44.9%
Henry VanRossem (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%
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 19th 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) 97.5%
Michael T. Berns (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%
Veronica Cruz (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%
Theodore S. Weiss
Theodore S. Weiss
Theodore S. "Ted" Weiss was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....


Redistricted from the 20th district
Democratic 1976 Re-elected Theodore S. Weiss
Theodore S. Weiss
Theodore S. "Ted" Weiss was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (D) 85.0%
Louis S. Antonelli (R) 15.0%
Jonathan Brewster Bingham
Jonathan Brewster Bingham
Jonathan Brewster Bingham was an American politician and diplomat...


Redistricted from the 22nd district
Democratic 1964 Retired
Democratic loss
Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia
is a video game character created by SNK Playmore, formerly known as SNK. Robert stars in the fighting video game Art of Fighting as the lead character along his best friend Ryo Sakazaki. The game features both of them as practitioners of the Kyokugenryu Karate fighting who search for Ryo's younger...


Redistricted from the 21st district
Democratic 1978 Re-elected Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia
is a video game character created by SNK Playmore, formerly known as SNK. Robert stars in the fighting video game Art of Fighting as the lead character along his best friend Ryo Sakazaki. The game features both of them as practitioners of the Kyokugenryu Karate fighting who search for Ryo's younger...

 (D) 98.9%
Loidis R. Cordero (Popular) 1.1%
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 10th 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) 93.7%
Michael J. McSherry (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....

) 5.9%
Eva Chertov (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%
Richard Ottinger
Richard Ottinger
Richard Ottinger is an American politician of the Democratic Party, a former member of the United States House of Representatives, and a legal educator.-Early years:...


Redistricted from the 24th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected Richard Ottinger
Richard Ottinger
Richard Ottinger is an American politician of the Democratic Party, a former member of the United States House of Representatives, and a legal educator.-Early years:...

 (D) 56.5%
John S. Fossel (R) 41.3%
Florence T. O'Grady (Right to Life) 2.2%
Hamilton Fish, Jr.
Redistricted from the 25th district
Republican 1968 Re-elected Hamilton Fish, Jr. (R) 75.2%
J. Morgan Strong (D) 24.8%
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...


Redistricted from the 26th district
Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 52.9%
Peter A. Peyser (D) 42.0%
Charles C. Beck (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%
Richard Bruno (Right to Life) 2.3%
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 23rd district
Democratic 1978 Lost re-election
Democratic loss
Samuel S. Stratton
Redistricted from the 28th district
Democratic 1958 Re-elected Samuel S. Stratton (D) 76.1%
Frank Wicks (R) 19.2%
John G. Dow (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...

) 3.9%
Mark A. Dunlea (Citizens) 0.5%
Patricia Mayberry (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%
Gerald B. H. Solomon
Redistricted from the 29th district
Republican 1978 Re-elected Gerald B. H. Solomon (R) 73.9%
Roy Esiason (D) 26.1%
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...


Redistricted from the 31st district
Republican 1972 Retired
Republican hold
Sherwood Boehlert
Sherwood Boehlert
Sherwood "Sherry" Louis Boehlert is a retired American politician from New York. He represented upstate New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until 2007. Boehlert, a Republican, was considered to be a member of the party's moderate wing. In 2003, Utica Union Station was...

 (R) 55.8%
Anita Maxwell (D) 42.4%
Donald J. Thomas (Right to Life) 1.8%
David O'Brien Martin
Redistricted from the 30th district
Republican 1980 Re-elected David O'Brien Martin (R) 71.6%
David P. Landy (D) 28.4%
George C. Wortley
George C. Wortley
George Cornelius Wortley was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wortley was born in Syracuse, New York and graduated from Syracuse University in 1948. Wortley is a brother of the Gamma-Iota chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was elected to...


Redistricted from the 32nd district
Republican 1980 Re-elected George C. Wortley
George C. Wortley
George Cornelius Wortley was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Wortley was born in Syracuse, New York and graduated from Syracuse University in 1948. Wortley is a brother of the Gamma-Iota chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was elected to...

 (R) 53.2%
Elaine Lytel (D) 44.2%
Thomas M. Hunter (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%
George Hyrcza (Right to Life) 1.1%
Gary A. Lee
Gary A. Lee
Gary Alcide Lee was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Lee was born in Buffalo, New York. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 until 1956. He graduated from Colgate University in 1960. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1975...


Redistricted from the 33rd district
Republican 1978 Lost renomination
Republican loss
Matthew F. McHugh
Matthew F. McHugh
Matthew Francis McHugh is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.McHugh was born in Philadelphia, but spent most of his adult life in New York City. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and Mount St. Mary's University, from which he earned his...


Redistricted from the 27th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected Matthew F. McHugh
Matthew F. McHugh
Matthew Francis McHugh is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.McHugh was born in Philadelphia, but spent most of his adult life in New York City. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and Mount St. Mary's University, from which he earned his...

 (D) 56.3%
David F. Crowley (R) 42.5%
Mark Masterson (Right to Life) 1.1%
Frank Horton
Redistricted from the 34th district
Republican 1962 Re-elected Frank Horton (R) 66.4%
William C. Larsen (D) 30.2%
Edwin Lundberg (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....

) 3.4%
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 35th 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) 68.2%
Bill Benet (D) 27.9%
Richard G. Baxter (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....

) 2.2%
David J. Valone (Right to Life) 1.7%
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 38th 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) 75.3%
James A. Martin (D) 24.7%
John J. LaFalce
John J. LaFalce
John Joseph LaFalce is a former congressman from the state of New York; he served from 1975 to 2003.LaFalce was first elected to the 94th United States Congress in 1974 and re-elected to each succeeding Congress through the 107th, serving his Western New York congressional district for 28 years,...


Redistricted from the 36th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected John J. LaFalce
John J. LaFalce
John Joseph LaFalce is a former congressman from the state of New York; he served from 1975 to 2003.LaFalce was first elected to the 94th United States Congress in 1974 and re-elected to each succeeding Congress through the 107th, serving his Western New York congressional district for 28 years,...

 (D) 91.4%
Raymond R. Walker (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....

) 6.8%
Timothy J. Hubbard (Right to Life) 1.9%
Henry J. Nowak
Henry J. Nowak
Henry James Nowak was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York between 1975 and 1993....


Redistricted from the 37th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected Henry J. Nowak
Henry J. Nowak
Henry James Nowak was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York between 1975 and 1993....

 (D) 84.1%
Walter J. Pillich (R) 13.2%
James F. Gallagher (Right to Life) 2.7%
Stan Lundine
Stan Lundine
Stanley Nelson Lundine is a politician from Jamestown, New York who served as Mayor of Jamestown, a United States Representative, and lieutenant governor of New York. A Democrat, he was inaugurated Mayor in 1970 and served to 1976 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after the...


Redistricted from the 39th district
Democratic 1976 Re-elected Stan Lundine
Stan Lundine
Stanley Nelson Lundine is a politician from Jamestown, New York who served as Mayor of Jamestown, a United States Representative, and lieutenant governor of New York. A Democrat, he was inaugurated Mayor in 1970 and served to 1976 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives after the...

 (D) 60.2%
James J. Snyder (R) 38.7%
Genevieve F. Ronan (Right to Life) 1.1%

North Carolina 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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) 81.3%
James F. McIntyre III (R) 17.8%
Bobby Yates Emory (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...

) 0.9%
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 Retired
Democratic hold
Tim Valentine
Tim Valentine
Itimous Thaddeus Valentine, Jr. , generally known as Tim Valentine, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina from 1983 to 1995....

 (D) 53.6%
John W. Marin (R) 30.8%
H. M. Michaux, Jr. (W/I
Write-in candidate
A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu...

) 14.4%
Sue Lamm (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...

) 1.3%
Charles Orville Whitley
Charles Orville Whitley
Charles Orville Whitley was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1977 and 1986.Born in Siler City, North Carolina, Whitley attended Siler City High School, graduating in 1943...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Charles Orville Whitley
Charles Orville Whitley
Charles Orville Whitley was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1977 and 1986.Born in Siler City, North Carolina, Whitley attended Siler City High School, graduating in 1943...

 (D) 63.6%
Eugene McDaniel (R) 36.0%
Marshall Sprague (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...

) 0.5%
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...

Democratic 1972 Re-elected 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) 51.3%
Bill Cobey (R) 47.4%
Fritz Prochnow (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...

) 1.3%
Stephen L. Neal
Stephen L. Neal
Stephen Lybrook "Steve" Neal was a North Carolina Democratic politician who served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representatives ....

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Stephen L. Neal
Stephen L. Neal
Stephen Lybrook "Steve" Neal was a North Carolina Democratic politician who served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representatives ....

 (D) 60.3%
Anne Bagnal (R) 39.2%
Naudeen Beek (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...

) 0.4%
Meryl Lynn Farber (Socialist Workers
Socialist Workers Party (United States)
The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba...

) 0.1%
Walter E. Johnston, III
Walter E. Johnston, III
Walter Eugene Johnston III, usually known as Gene Johnston was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and attended local public schools...

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Charles Robin Britt
Charles Robin Britt
Charles Robin Britt is a former Member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina's 6th congressional district. A Democrat, he served one term from 1983 to 1985...

 (D) 53.8%
Walter E. Johnston, III (R) 45.6%
J. Erik Christensen (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...

) 0.5%
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....

Democratic 1972 Re-elected 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) 71.0%
Edward Johnson (R) 28.0%
Richard Hollembeak (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...

) 1.0%
Bill Hefner
Bill Hefner
Willie Gathrel "Bill" Hefner , was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina, serving between 1975 and 1999....

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Bill Hefner
Bill Hefner
Willie Gathrel "Bill" Hefner , was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina, serving between 1975 and 1999....

 (D) 57.4%
Harris D. Blake (R) 42.0%
Don Scoggins (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...

) 0.7%
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 &...

Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 57.0%
Preston Cornelius (D) 41.9%
Dave Braatz (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...

) 1.1%
James T. Broyhill Republican 1962 Re-elected James T. Broyhill (R) 92.7%
John Rankin (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...

) 7.3%
Bill Hendon
Bill Hendon
William Martin Hendon is an author, POW/MIA activist, and two-term Republican U.S. Congressman from North Carolina's 11th District....

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
James McClure Clarke (D) 49.9%
Bill Hendon (R) 49.2%
Linda Janca (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...

) 0.9%

North Dakota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Byron Dorgan
Byron Dorgan
Byron Leslie Dorgan is a former United States Senator from North Dakota and is now a senior policy advisor for a Washington, DC law firm. He is a member of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, the North Dakota affiliate of the Democratic Party. In the Senate, he was Chairman of the Democratic...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Byron Dorgan
Byron Dorgan
Byron Leslie Dorgan is a former United States Senator from North Dakota and is now a senior policy advisor for a Washington, DC law firm. He is a member of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party, the North Dakota affiliate of the Democratic Party. In the Senate, he was Chairman of the Democratic...

 (D) 71.6%
Kent Jones (R) 27.7%
Don J. Klingensmith (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.7%

Ohio 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Tom Luken
Tom Luken
Thomas Andrew Luken is a politician of the Democratic Party from Ohio.Luken received his high school diploma in 1942 from Purcell High School. During the Second World War, Luken served as a U.S. Marine. In 1947, he earned a bachelor of arts degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, after having...


Redistricted from the 2nd district
Democratic 1976 Re-elected Tom Luken
Tom Luken
Thomas Andrew Luken is a politician of the Democratic Party from Ohio.Luken received his high school diploma in 1942 from Purcell High School. During the Second World War, Luken served as a U.S. Marine. In 1947, he earned a bachelor of arts degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, after having...

 (D) 63.5%
John E. Held (R) 33.7%
James A. Berns (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...

) 2.8%
Bill Gradison
Bill Gradison
Willis David "Bill" Gradison Jr. is an American politician, who served for almost two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Early life and education:...


Redistricted from the 1st district
Republican 1974 Re-elected Bill Gradison
Bill Gradison
Willis David "Bill" Gradison Jr. is an American politician, who served for almost two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives.-Early life and education:...

 (R) 62.7%
William J. Luttmer (D) 34.2%
Charles K. Shrout, Jr. (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...

) 1.9%
Joseph I. Lombardo (I) 1.2%
Tony P. Hall
Tony P. Hall
Tony Patrick Hall is an American politician who served as a Democrat from Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 20 years....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Tony P. Hall
Tony P. Hall
Tony Patrick Hall is an American politician who served as a Democrat from Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 20 years....

 (D) 87.7%
Kathryn E. Brown (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...

) 12.3%
Mike Oxley
Mike Oxley
Michael Garver "Mike" Oxley is an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from the 4th congressional district of Ohio....

Republican 1972 Re-elected Mike Oxley
Mike Oxley
Michael Garver "Mike" Oxley is an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.S. representative from the 4th congressional district of Ohio....

 (R) 64.6%
Bob Moon (D) 35.4%
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) 55.2%
James R. Sherck (D) 44.8%
Bob McEwen
Bob McEwen
Robert D. "Bob" McEwen is a lobbyist and American politician of the Republican Party, who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from southern Ohio's Sixth District, from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 1993...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Bob McEwen
Bob McEwen
Robert D. "Bob" McEwen is a lobbyist and American politician of the Republican Party, who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from southern Ohio's Sixth District, from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 1993...

 (R) 59.2%
Lynn Alan Grimshaw (D) 40.8%
Clarence J. Brown
Clarence J. Brown
Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:...

Republican 1938 Retired to run for Governor
Republican hold
Mike DeWine
Mike DeWine
Richard Michael "Mike" DeWine is the Attorney General for the state of Ohio. He has held numerous offices on the state and federal level, including Ohio State Senator, four terms as a U.S. Congressman, Ohio Lt. Governor, and was a two-term U.S. Senator, serving from 1995 to 2007.- Biography :Born...

 (R) 56.3%
Roger D. Tackett (D) 42.0%
John B. Winer (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...

) 1.8%
Tom Kindness
Tom Kindness
Thomas Norman Kindness was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Ohio from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1987....

Republican 1974 Re-elected Tom Kindness
Tom Kindness
Thomas Norman Kindness was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Ohio from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1987....

 (R) 66.4%
John W. Griffin (D) 33.6%
Ed Weber
Ed Weber
Edward Ford "Ed" Weber was an American politician from Ohio. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican....

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Marcy Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur
Marcia Carolyn "Marcy" Kaptur is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1983. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district, anchored by the city of Toledo, includes all of Ottawa and Erie counties, and part of Lucas and Lorain counties.Serving her fourteenth term in the House of...

 (D) 57.9%
Ed Weber (R) 39.3%
Susan A. Skinner (I) 1.1%
James J. Somers (I) 1.0%
David Muir (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...

) 0.7%
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) 63.3%
John M. Buchanan (D) 36.7%
Jean Spencer Ashbrook
Jean Spencer Ashbrook
Jean Spencer Ashbrook is the widow of Congressman John M. Ashbrook, Republican of Ohio. She is also a former Member of Congress herself, having completed her late husband's final term of office, also as a Republican.She attended Central School, Newark, Ohio, and graduated from Newark High School...


Redistricted from the 17th district
Republican 1982 Retired
Republican loss
Dennis E. Eckart
Dennis E. Eckart
Dennis Edward Eckart is a Democratic politician from Ohio who served in the United States House of Representatives. He is married to Sandy and has one son, Eddy....


Redistricted from the 22nd district
Democratic 1980 Re-elected Dennis E. Eckart
Dennis E. Eckart
Dennis Edward Eckart is a Democratic politician from Ohio who served in the United States House of Representatives. He is married to Sandy and has one son, Eddy....

 (D) 60.9%
Glen W. Warner (R) 36.9%
Jim Russell (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...

) 2.2%
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 Retired
Republican loss
Bob Shamansky
Bob Shamansky
Robert Norton Shamansky was an American Democratic politician and attorney from the state of Ohio. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for a single term from 1981 until 1983.-Early Life:...

Democratic 1980 Lost re-election
Republican gain
John Kasich
John Kasich
John Richard Kasich is the 69th and current Governor of Ohio. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1983 to 2001...

 (R) 50.5%
Bob Shamansky (D) 47.3%
Russell A. Lewis (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...

) 2.3%
Don Pease
Don Pease
Donald J. Pease served eight terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th District, an area in northeast Ohio. He was a Democrat.- Education and early life :...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Don Pease
Don Pease
Donald J. Pease served eight terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th District, an area in northeast Ohio. He was a Democrat.- Education and early life :...

 (D) 61.2%
Timothy Paul Martin (R) 35.4%
James S. Patton (I) 3.4%
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) 70.5%
Louis A. Mangels (R) 29.5%
Chalmers P. Wylie Republican 1966 Re-elected Chalmers P. Wylie (R) 66.3%
Greg Kostelac (D) 29.8%
Steve Kender (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...

) 3.9%
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...

Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 65.8%
Jeffrey R. Orenstein (D) 34.2%
Lyle Williams
Lyle Williams
Lyle Williams was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Philippi, he attended the public schools of North Bloomfield, Ohio. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1960 to 1968, and then worked as a barber...


Redistricted from the 19th district
Republican 1978 Re-elected Lyle Williams
Lyle Williams
Lyle Williams was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Philippi, he attended the public schools of North Bloomfield, Ohio. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1960 to 1968, and then worked as a barber...

 (R) 55.1%
George D. Tablack (D) 44.9%
Douglas Applegate
Douglas Applegate
Douglas "Doug" Applegate is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. Applegate is a Democrat....

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Douglas Applegate
Douglas Applegate
Douglas "Doug" Applegate is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. Applegate is a Democrat....

 (D) Unopposed
Ronald M. Mottl
Ronald M. Mottl
Ronald Milton Mottl is an American politician of the Democratic Party who had been a member of the state House of Representatives of Ohio from 1987 to 1997.Mottl was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended the University of Notre Dame...


Redistricted from the 23rd district
Democratic 1974 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
Ed Feighan
Ed Feighan
Edward Farrell "Ed" Feighan is a former American politician. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1983 to 1993, serving Ohio's 19th congressional district.-Early life and education:Feighan graduated in 1965 from St...

 (D) 58.8%
Richard G. Anter II (R) 38.3%
Thomas Pekarek (L) 1.6%
Kevin G. Killeeen (I) 1.2%
Mary Rose Oakar
Mary Rose Oakar
Mary Rose Oakar is an American Democratic politician and former member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio, the first Democratic woman elected to the United States Congress from that state....

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Mary Rose Oakar
Mary Rose Oakar
Mary Rose Oakar is an American Democratic politician and former member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio, the first Democratic woman elected to the United States Congress from that state....

 (D) 85.6%
Paris T. LeJeune (R) 11.3%
Milton R. Norris (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...

) 1.8%
Louise Haberbush (I) 1.2%
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) 86.1%
Alan G. Shatteen (R) 13.9%

Oklahoma 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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....

Democratic 1972 Re-elected 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) 54.1%
Richard C. Freeman (R) 45.9%
Mike Synar
Mike Synar
Michael Lynn "Mike" Synar was an American Democratic politician who represented Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district in Congress for eight terms.-Early life and career:...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Mike Synar
Mike Synar
Michael Lynn "Mike" Synar was an American Democratic politician who represented Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district in Congress for eight terms.-Early life and career:...

 (D) 72.6%
Lou Striegel (R) 27.4%
Wes Watkins
Wes Watkins
Wesley Wade "Wes" Watkins is a politician from the state of Oklahoma. He is a retired member of the United States House of Representatives where Watkins had represented Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District for 14 years as a Democrat and then for six years as a Republican.-Early life and...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Wes Watkins
Wes Watkins
Wesley Wade "Wes" Watkins is a politician from the state of Oklahoma. He is a retired member of the United States House of Representatives where Watkins had represented Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District for 14 years as a Democrat and then for six years as a Republican.-Early life and...

 (D) 82.2%
Patrick K. Miller (R) 17.8%
Dave McCurdy
Dave McCurdy
David Keith McCurdy is a U.S. lawyer, politician, conservative Democrat, and a former Oklahoma Congressman from Oklahoma's 4th congressional district. He is president of the American Gas Association.-Early life and education:...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Dave McCurdy
Dave McCurdy
David Keith McCurdy is a U.S. lawyer, politician, conservative Democrat, and a former Oklahoma Congressman from Oklahoma's 4th congressional district. He is president of the American Gas Association.-Early life and education:...

 (D) 65.0%
Howard Rutledge (R) 34.2%
Charles T. Emerson (I) 0.4%
Marshall A. Luse, Jr. (I) 0.3%
Mickey Edwards
Mickey Edwards
Marvin Henry "Mickey" Edwards is a former Republican congressman who served Oklahoma's 5th congressional district from 1977 to 1993.-Education and early career:...

Republican 1976 Re-elected Mickey Edwards
Mickey Edwards
Marvin Henry "Mickey" Edwards is a former Republican congressman who served Oklahoma's 5th congressional district from 1977 to 1993.-Education and early career:...

 (R) 67.2%
Dan Lane (D) 28.8%
Paul E. Trent (I) 3.9%
Glenn English
Glenn English
Glenn Lee English, Jr. is a U.S. Democratic politician who represented Oklahoma's 6th congressional district for 10 successive terms. English is currently the chief executive officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.-Military service and business activities:English was born...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Glenn English
Glenn English
Glenn Lee English, Jr. is a U.S. Democratic politician who represented Oklahoma's 6th congressional district for 10 successive terms. English is currently the chief executive officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.-Military service and business activities:English was born...

 (D) 75.4%
Ed Moore (R) 24.6%

Oregon 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Les AuCoin
Les AuCoin
Walter Leslie "Les" AuCoin , is an American politician and the first Democrat elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from since it was formed in 1882. The seat has been held by a Democrat ever since....

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Les AuCoin
Les AuCoin
Walter Leslie "Les" AuCoin , is an American politician and the first Democrat elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from since it was formed in 1882. The seat has been held by a Democrat ever since....

 (D) 53.8%
Bill Moshofsky (R) 46.2%
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Robert Freeman Smith
Robert Freeman Smith
Robert Freeman "Bob" Smith in Portland, Oregon, is an American politician.-Early life:Smith grew up in Burns, Oregon. He attended Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, graduating in 1953 with an agricultural degree...

 (R) 55.6%
Larryann Willis (D) 44.4%
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
Ronald Lee "Ron" Wyden is the senior U.S. Senator for Oregon, serving since 1996, and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1996....

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
Ronald Lee "Ron" Wyden is the senior U.S. Senator for Oregon, serving since 1996, and a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1996....

 (D) 78.3%
Thomas H. Phelan (R) 21.7%
Jim Weaver Democratic 1974 Re-elected Jim Weaver (D) 59.1%
Ross Anthony (R) 40.9%
Denny Smith
Denny Smith
Dennis Alan "Denny" Smith is a businessman and former United States congressman from the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he served in the Air Force before working in the airline industry and taking over the family's newspaper business. A Republican, he served ten years in Congress from...


Redistricted from the 2nd district
Republican 1980 Re-elected Denny Smith
Denny Smith
Dennis Alan "Denny" Smith is a businessman and former United States congressman from the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he served in the Air Force before working in the airline industry and taking over the family's newspaper business. A Republican, he served ten years in Congress from...

 (R) 51.2%
Ruth McFarland (D) 48.8%

Pennsylvania 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas M. Foglietta
Thomas M. Foglietta
Thomas Michael "Tom" Foglietta was United States Ambassador to Italy and anAmerican politician from the state of Pennsylvania, most notable for his time in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1997....

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Thomas M. Foglietta
Thomas M. Foglietta
Thomas Michael "Tom" Foglietta was United States Ambassador to Italy and anAmerican politician from the state of Pennsylvania, most notable for his time in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1997....

 (D) 72.3%
Michael Marino (R) 26.6%
Lisa Brannan (Consumer) 0.7%
Ralph Mullinger (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...

) 0.4%
Joseph F. Smith
Redistricted from the 3rd district
Democratic 1981 Lost renomination
Democratic loss
William H. Gray Democratic 1978 Re-elected William H. Gray (D) 76.1%
T. Milton Street (I) 22.2%
William C. Saunders (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...

) 1.7%
Charles F. Dougherty
Charles F. Dougherty
Charles Francis Dougherty is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Charles F. Dougherty was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1957-1977 . He graduated from St...


Redistricted from the 4th district
Republican 1978 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Robert A. Borski, Jr.
Robert A. Borski, Jr.
Robert Anthony Borski , was an American Democratic Party Congressman from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania from 1983 until 2003, representing the state's 3rd congressional district....

 (D) 50.1%
Charles F. Dougherty (R) 48.7%
Carolyn Berger (Consumer) 0.5%
Mike Finley (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%
Bruce Bishkin (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...

) 0.2%
Eugene Atkinson
Eugene Atkinson
Eugene Vincent Atkinson was a member of the House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Atkinson was born in the Pittsburgh Metro Area city of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania and he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. Atkinson was the director of customs for the port of Pittsburgh from 1962 to 1969...


Redistricted from the 25th district
Republican 1978 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Joseph P. Kolter
Joseph P. Kolter
Joseph Paul Kolter was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.Joe Kolter was born in McDonald, Ohio. He graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1947...

 (D) 60.1%
Eugene Atkinson (R) 38.6%
Sam Blancato (Consumer) 1.2%
Richard T. Schulze
Richard T. Schulze
Richard Taylor "Dick" Schulze was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993. His district encompassed portions of Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties in the western Philadelphia suburbs.-Early life:Schulze attended the University of Houston, Villanova...

Republican 1974 Re-elected Richard T. Schulze
Richard T. Schulze
Richard Taylor "Dick" Schulze was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1993. His district encompassed portions of Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties in the western Philadelphia suburbs.-Early life:Schulze attended the University of Houston, Villanova...

 (R) 67.2%
Bob Burger (D) 32.8%
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) 72.0%
Harry B. Martin (R) 28.0%
Robert W. Edgar
Robert W. Edgar
Rev. Dr. Robert William Edgar is president and CEO of Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog organization, effective May 2007. He served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Robert W. Edgar
Robert W. Edgar
Rev. Dr. Robert William Edgar is president and CEO of Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog organization, effective May 2007. He served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania...

 (D) 55.4%
Steve Joachim (R) 44.6%
James K. Coyne, III
James K. Coyne, III
James Kitchenman Coyne III was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Peter H. Kostmayer
Peter H. Kostmayer
Peter Houston Kostmayer is a Democratic politician who served eight terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (D) 50.3%
James K. Coyne, III (R) 48.9%
Albert H. Reef (I) 0.5%
Hans Schroeder (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...

) 0.3%
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...

Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 65.1%
Eugene J. Duncan (D) 34.9%
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) 67.5%
Robert J. Rafalko (D) 32.5%
James L. Nelligan
James L. Nelligan
James Leo Nelligan was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:James L. Nelligan was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He attended King's College in Wilkes-Barre, graduating in 1951. He served in the United States Army, and worked as an accountant...

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Frank Harrison (D) 53.5%
James L. Nelligan (R) 46.5%
John Murtha
John Murtha
John Patrick "Jack" Murtha, Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010....

Democratic 1974 Re-elected John Murtha
John Murtha
John Patrick "Jack" Murtha, Jr. was an American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010....

 (D) 61.1%
William N. Tuscano (R) 34.4%
Joseph E. Krill (I) 4.5%
Donald A. Bailey
Donald A. Bailey
Donald Allen "Don" Bailey is an American politician and lawyer, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1983, Auditor General of Pennsylvania from 1985 to 1989, and a candidate for the Democratic nomination for...


Redistricted from the 21st district
Democratic 1978 Lost renomination
Democratic loss
R. Lawrence Coughlin Republican 1968 Re-elected R. Lawrence Coughlin (R) 64.3%
Martin J. Cunningham (D) 35.2%
Nicholas Kydonieus (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...

) 0.5%
William J. Coyne
William J. Coyne
William Joseph Coyne was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Coyne was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954, and received a B.S. in accounting from Robert Morris College. He served for two years in...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected William J. Coyne
William J. Coyne
William Joseph Coyne was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Coyne was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954, and received a B.S. in accounting from Robert Morris College. He served for two years in...

 (D) 74.9%
John Robert Clark (R) 20.3%
Richard Edward Caliguri (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...

) 3.4%
William R. Kalman (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...

) 1.5%
Donald L. Ritter
Donald L. Ritter
Donald Lawrence "Don" Ritter was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district from 1979 to 1993.-Early life and education:...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Donald L. Ritter
Donald L. Ritter
Donald Lawrence "Don" Ritter was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district from 1979 to 1993.-Early life and education:...

 (R) 57.8%
Richard J. Orloski (D) 42.2%
Robert Smith Walker
Robert Smith Walker
Robert Smith Walker, popularly known as Bob Walker, is a former American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1977 to 1997. He was known for his fiery rhetoric and knowledge of parliamentary procedure.Born in Bradford,...

Republican 1976 Re-elected Robert Smith Walker
Robert Smith Walker
Robert Smith Walker, popularly known as Bob Walker, is a former American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican from 1977 to 1997. He was known for his fiery rhetoric and knowledge of parliamentary procedure.Born in Bradford,...

 (R) 71.3%
Jean D. Mowery (D) 28.7%
Allen E. Ertel
Allen E. Ertel
Allen Edward Ertel is a Democratic politician, and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

Democratic 1976 Retired to run for Governor
Republican gain
George Gekas
George Gekas
George William Gekas is a Republican politician from Pennsylvania. He represented the state's 17th Congressional district from 1983 to 2003, when he was unseated in a major upset.-Early life:...

 (R) 57.6%
Larry Hochendoner (D) 42.4%
Doug Walgren
Doug Walgren
Douglas Walgren was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Doug Walgren was born in Rochester, New York, and grew up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1963, and received his LL.B. from Stanford University in 1966...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Doug Walgren
Doug Walgren
Douglas Walgren was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Doug Walgren was born in Rochester, New York, and grew up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1963, and received his LL.B. from Stanford University in 1966...

 (D) 54.2%
Ted Jacob (R) 45.0%
William A. Lewis, Jr. (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...

) 0.8%
William F. Goodling
William F. Goodling
William Franklin "Bill" Goodling was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Goodling, the son of former Congressman George Atlee Goodling, was born in Loganville, Pennsylvania and grew up in York, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S...

Republican 1974 Re-elected William F. Goodling
William F. Goodling
William Franklin "Bill" Goodling was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Goodling, the son of former Congressman George Atlee Goodling, was born in Loganville, Pennsylvania and grew up in York, Pennsylvania. He received a B.S...

 (R) 70.8%
Larry Becker (D) 29.2%
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) 76.0%
Terry T. Ray (R) 22.8%
David L. Travis (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%
Marc L. Marks
Marc L. Marks
Marc Lincoln Marks, , Farrell, Pennsylvania, USA, is a Republican ex-member of the U.S. House of Representatives.Marks served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1945 to 1946...


Redistricted from the 24th district
Republican 1976 Retired
Republican hold
Tom Ridge
Tom Ridge
Thomas Joseph "Tom" Ridge is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives , the 43rd Governor of Pennsylvania , Assistant to the President for Homeland Security , and the first United States Secretary of Homeland Security...

 (R) 50.2%
Anthony Andrezeski (D) 49.8%
Austin Murphy Democratic 1976 Re-elected Austin Murphy (D) 78.7%
Frank J. Paterra (R) 20.5%
Deann Rathbun (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%
William F. Clinger, Jr.
William F. Clinger, Jr.
William Floyd "Bill" Clinger, Jr. is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Clinger was born in Warren, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools there and graduated from The Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania in 1947. He received a B.A. from The...

Republican 1978 Re-elected William F. Clinger, Jr.
William F. Clinger, Jr.
William Floyd "Bill" Clinger, Jr. is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Clinger was born in Warren, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools there and graduated from The Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania in 1947. He received a B.A. from The...

 (R) 65.2%
Joseph J. Calla, Jr. (D) 34.8%

Rhode Island 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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) 60.7%
Burton Stallwood (R) 38.3%
Gertrude M. Jayne Fowler (I) 1.0%
Claudine Schneider
Claudine Schneider
Claudine Schneider is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Rhode Island. She was the first and to date only woman elected to Congress from Rhode Island....

Republican 1980 Re-elected Claudine Schneider
Claudine Schneider
Claudine Schneider is a former Republican U.S. Representative from Rhode Island. She was the first and to date only woman elected to Congress from Rhode Island....

 (R) 55.6%
James V. Aukerman (D) 44.4%

South Carolina 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas F. Hartnett
Thomas F. Hartnett
Thomas Forbes "Tommy" Hartnett was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Hartnett was born in Charleston. He graduated from Bishop England High School in Charleston in 1960...

Republican 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1980
The 1980 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 4, 1980 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections for the Democrats and the Republicans were held on June 10 and the runoff elections were...

Re-elected Thomas F. Hartnett
Thomas F. Hartnett
Thomas Forbes "Tommy" Hartnett was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Hartnett was born in Charleston. He graduated from Bishop England High School in Charleston in 1960...

 (R) 54.3%
W. Mullins McLeod (D) 44.9%
Walter E. Smith (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...

) 0.8%
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) 58.5%
Ken Mosely (D) 41.5%
Butler Derrick
Butler Derrick
Butler Carson Derrick, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools in Mayesville and Florence, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1958 and earned an LL.B. from the University of Georgia Law...

Democratic 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1974
The 1974 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1974 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on July 16 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on July 30...

Re-elected Butler Derrick
Butler Derrick
Butler Carson Derrick, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools in Mayesville and Florence, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1958 and earned an LL.B. from the University of Georgia Law...

 (D) 90.4%
Gordon T. Davis (R) 9.6%
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Carroll Ashmore Campbell, Jr. was a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as 112th Governor of South Carolina from 1987 to 1995.-Early life:He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, the oldest of six children...

Republican 1978
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1978
The 1978 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 1978 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections for the Democrats and the Republicans were held on June 13...

Re-elected Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Carroll Ashmore Campbell, Jr. was a U.S. Republican Party politician who served as 112th Governor of South Carolina from 1987 to 1995.-Early life:He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, the oldest of six children...

 (R) 63.3%
Marion E. Tyus (D) 36.7%
Kenneth Lamar Holland
Kenneth Lamar Holland
Kenneth Lamar Holland is a Democratic former member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina.Holland was born in Hickory, North Carolina on November 24, 1934. He attended public schools in Gaffney, South Carolina. Holland served in the National Guard from 1952 to 1959. ...

Democratic 1974
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1974
The 1974 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1974 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on July 16 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on July 30...

Retired
Democratic hold
John M. Spratt, Jr.
John M. Spratt, Jr.
John McKee Spratt, Jr. is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Spratt was the dean of the South Carolina congressional delegation, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on the Budget, and the second ranking Democrat on the U.S...

 (D) 67.6%
John S. Wilkerson (R) 32.4%
John Light Napier
John Light Napier
John Light Napier is a politician, lawyer, former member of the United States House of Representatives, and judge from South Carolina.-Education:...

Republican 1980
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1980
The 1980 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 4, 1980 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections for the Democrats and the Republicans were held on June 10 and the runoff elections were...

Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Robin Tallon
Robin Tallon
Robert Mooneyhan "Robin" Tallon, Jr is a former United States Representative from South Carolina. Tallon served in the House as a Democrat....

 (D) 52.5%
John Light Napier (R) 47.5%

South Dakota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Tom Daschle
Tom Daschle
Thomas Andrew "Tom" Daschle is a former U.S. Senator from South Dakota and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. He is a member of the Democratic Party....


Redistricted from the 1st district
Democratic 1978 Re-elected Tom Daschle
Tom Daschle
Thomas Andrew "Tom" Daschle is a former U.S. Senator from South Dakota and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. He is a member of the Democratic Party....

 (D) 51.6%
Clint Roberts (R) 48.4%
Clint Roberts
Clint Roberts
Clint Ronald Roberts is a politician from the state of South Dakota. He was born in Presho, South Dakota and attended Black Hills State College from 1952 to 1953. He was a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1972 to 1978. In 1980 he was elected to the House of Representatives as a Republican....


Redistricted from the 2nd district
Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Republican loss

Tennessee 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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) 74.1%
Jessie J. Cable (D) 22.8%
James B. Fields (I) 3.1%
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
Marilyn Lloyd
Marilyn Lloyd
Rachel Marilyn Laird Lloyd is a Tennessee businesswoman and 10-term member of the United States House of Representatives .-Biographical information:...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Marilyn Lloyd
Marilyn Lloyd
Rachel Marilyn Laird Lloyd is a Tennessee businesswoman and 10-term member of the United States House of Representatives .-Biographical information:...

 (D) 61.8%
Glen Byers (R) 36.3%
Henry Ford Brock (I) 1.9%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper
James Hayes Shofner "Jim" Cooper is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the Blue Dog Coalition. He previously represented from 1983 to 1995....

 (D) 66.1%
Cissy Baker (R) 33.9%
Bill Boner
Bill Boner
William Hill "Bill" Boner is a Tennessee educator and former Democratic politician. He was the third mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, serving from 1987 to 1991. He served in the U.S...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Bill Boner
Bill Boner
William Hill "Bill" Boner is a Tennessee educator and former Democratic politician. He was the third mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, serving from 1987 to 1991. He served in the U.S...

 (D) 80.2%
Laurel Steinhice (R) 19.8%
Al Gore
Al Gore
Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Jr. served as the 45th Vice President of the United States , under President Bill Clinton. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 2000 U.S. presidential election....


Redistricted from the 4th district
Democratic 1976 Re-elected Al Gore
Al Gore
Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Jr. served as the 45th Vice President of the United States , under President Bill Clinton. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 2000 U.S. presidential election....

 (D) Unopposed
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:...


Redistricted from the 6th district
Republican 1972 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican hold
Don Sundquist
Don Sundquist
Donald Kenneth Sundquist is a former governor and congressman from Tennessee. A Republican, he served as the 47th Governor of Tennessee from 1995 to 2003...

 (R) 50.5%
Bob Clement (D) 49.5%
Ed Jones
Redistricted from the 7th district
Democratic 1969 Re-elected Ed Jones (D) 74.9%
Bruce Benson (R) 25.1%
Harold Ford, Sr.
Harold Ford, Sr.
Harold Eugene Ford, Sr. was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing the Memphis, Tennessee area for ten terms—from 1975 until his retirement in 1997. He was the first African-American to represent Tennessee in the U.S...


Redistricted from the 8th district
Democratic 1974 Re-elected Harold Ford, Sr.
Harold Ford, Sr.
Harold Eugene Ford, Sr. was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing the Memphis, Tennessee area for ten terms—from 1975 until his retirement in 1997. He was the first African-American to represent Tennessee in the U.S...

 (D) 72.4%
Joe Crawford (R) 26.4%
Isaac Richmond (I) 1.2%

Texas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Sam B. Hall
Sam B. Hall
Sam Blakeley Hall, Jr. , American politician, was a Congressman representing Texas's 1st congressional district from 1976 to 1985 and then a federal judge of the U.S...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Sam B. Hall
Sam B. Hall
Sam Blakeley Hall, Jr. , American politician, was a Congressman representing Texas's 1st congressional district from 1976 to 1985 and then a federal judge of the U.S...

 (D) 97.5%
John Traylor (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...

) 2.5%
Charles Wilson Democratic 1972 Re-elected Charles Wilson (D) 94.3%
Ed Richbourg (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...

) 5.7%
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 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican hold
Steve Bartlett
Steve Bartlett
Harry Steven "Steve" Bartlett is the President and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable, an advocacy group lobbying the U.S. Congress on financial services legislation. He is a former U.S...

 (R) 77.1%
Jim McNees (D) 21.8%
Jerry R. Williamson (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...

) 1.1%
Ralph Hall
Ralph Hall
Ralph Moody Hall is a United States Representative from . First elected in 1980, Hall is the chairman of the Science Committee and a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected Ralph Hall
Ralph Hall
Ralph Moody Hall is a United States Representative from . First elected in 1980, Hall is the chairman of the Science Committee and a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee...

 (D) 73.8%
Pete Collumb (R) 25.3%
Bruce Iiams (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...

) 0.9%
Jim Mattox
Jim Mattox
James Albon Mattox was a Dallas lawyer and Texas Democratic politician who served three terms in the United States House of Representatives and two four-year terms as state Attorney General, but lost high profile races for Governor in 1990, the U.S. Senate in 1994, and again as attorney general...

Democratic 1976 Retired to run for Attorney General
Democratic hold
John Wiley Bryant
John Wiley Bryant
John Wiley Bryant is a Texas politician who represented Texas's 5th congressional district in the 98th to 104th U.S. Congress....

 (D) 64.8%
Joe Devany (R) 33.7%
Richard Squire (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...

) 0.9%
John Richard Bridges (Citizens) 0.6%
Phil Gramm
Phil Gramm
William Philip "Phil" Gramm is an American economist and politician, who has served as a Democratic Congressman , a Republican Congressman and a Republican Senator from Texas...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Phil Gramm
Phil Gramm
William Philip "Phil" Gramm is an American economist and politician, who has served as a Democratic Congressman , a Republican Congressman and a Republican Senator from Texas...

 (D) 94.5%
Ron Hard (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...

) 5.5%
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) 85.0%
Dennis G. Scoggins (D) 14.0%
Bill Ware (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...

) 1.0%
Jack Fields
Jack Fields
Jack Milton Fields, Jr. , is a Texas businessman and a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from a Houston-based district....

Republican 1980 Re-elected Jack Fields
Jack Fields
Jack Milton Fields, Jr. , is a Texas businessman and a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from a Houston-based district....

 (R) 56.7%
Henry E. Allee (D) 42.6%
Mike Angwin (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...

) 0.6%
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) 67.6%
John W. Lewis (R) 30.3%
Dean Allen (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...

) 2.1%
J. J. Pickle Democratic 1963 Re-elected J. J. Pickle (D) 90.1%
William G. Kelsey (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...

) 6.5%
Bradley Louis Rockwell (Citizens) 3.4%
Marvin Leath
Marvin Leath
James Marvin Leath was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Henderson, Texas, Leath attended the Rusk County public schools.He graduated from Henderson High School, 1949.He attended Kilgore Junior College....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Marvin Leath
Marvin Leath
James Marvin Leath was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Henderson, Texas, Leath attended the Rusk County public schools.He graduated from Henderson High School, 1949.He attended Kilgore Junior College....

 (D) 96.4%
Thomas B. Kilbride (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...

) 3.6%
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) 68.9%
Jim Ryan (R) 30.5%
Edward Olson (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...

) 0.6%
Jack Hightower Democratic 1974 Re-elected Jack Hightower (D) 63.6%
Ron Slover (R) 35.3%
Rod Collier (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%
William Neff Patman
William Neff Patman
William Neff "Bill" Patman , was an American politician who served from 1981 to 1985 as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. He was the son of John William Wright Patman, the long-time U.S...

Democratic 1980 Re-elected William Neff Patman
William Neff Patman
William Neff "Bill" Patman , was an American politician who served from 1981 to 1985 as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. He was the son of John William Wright Patman, the long-time U.S...

 (D) 60.7%
Joe Wyatt, Jr. (R) 38.6%
Glenn Rasmussen (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...

) 0.7%
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) 95.7%
Frank L. Jones III (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...

) 4.3%
Richard C. White Democratic 1964 Retired
Democratic hold
Ronald D. Coleman
Ronald D. Coleman
Ronald D'Emory Coleman is an American politician and a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. He was elected as a Democrat to the 98th United States Congress and to the six succeeding Congresses. He served from January 3, 1983 until January 3, 1997...

 (D) 53.9%
Pat Haggerty (R) 44.2%
Catherine A. McDivitt (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...

) 1.9%
Charles Stenholm
Charles Stenholm
Charles Walter "Charlie" Stenholm, is a politician from the state of Texas. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 13 terms, from 1979 to 2005....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Charles Stenholm
Charles Stenholm
Charles Walter "Charlie" Stenholm, is a politician from the state of Texas. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 13 terms, from 1979 to 2005....

 (D) 97.1%
James A. Cooley II (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...

) 2.9%
Mickey Leland
Mickey Leland
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland was an anti-poverty activist who later became a congressman from the Texas 18th District and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Mickey Leland
Mickey Leland
George Thomas "Mickey" Leland was an anti-poverty activist who later became a congressman from the Texas 18th District and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus...

 (D) 82.6%
C. Leon Pickett (R) 14.7%
Thomas P. Bernhardt (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...

) 2.7%
Kent Hance
Kent Hance
Kent "The Hancellor" Ronald Hance is a lobbyist and lawyer who was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from West Texas, having served from 1979 to 1985...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Kent Hance
Kent Hance
Kent "The Hancellor" Ronald Hance is a lobbyist and lawyer who was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from West Texas, having served from 1979 to 1985...

 (D) 81.6%
E. L. Hicks (R) 17.3%
Mike Read (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...

) 1.1%
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) 91.5%
Roger V. Gary (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...

) 5.6%
Benedict D. LaRosa (I) 3.0%
Tom Loeffler
Tom Loeffler
Thomas Gilbert Loeffler is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from central Texas. He was an advisor and fundraiser to the 2008 presidential campaign of U.S...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Tom Loeffler
Tom Loeffler
Thomas Gilbert Loeffler is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from central Texas. He was an advisor and fundraiser to the 2008 presidential campaign of U.S...

 (R) 74.6%
Charles S. Stough (D) 24.6%
Jeffrey J. Brown (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...

) 0.9%
Ron Paul
Ron Paul
Ronald 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...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Ron Paul
Ron Paul
Ronald 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...

 (R) Unopposed
Abraham Kazen, Jr. Democratic 1966 Re-elected Abraham Kazen, Jr. (D) 55.3%
Jeff Wentworth (R) 44.2%
Parker Abell (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...

) 0.5%
Martin Frost
Martin Frost
Jonas Martin Frost III is an American politician, who was the Democratic representative to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 24th congressional district from 1979 to 2005.-Personal life:...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Martin Frost
Martin Frost
Jonas Martin Frost III is an American politician, who was the Democratic representative to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 24th congressional district from 1979 to 2005.-Personal life:...

 (D) 72.9%
Lucy Patterson (R) 26.0%
David Guier (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...

) 1.1%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Michael A. Andrews
Michael A. Andrews
Michael Allen Andrews was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas. He was elected as a Democrat to the 98th United States Congress and the five succeeding Congresses. He served from January 3, 1983, until January 3, 1995...

 (D) 60.4%
Mike Faubion (R) 37.9%
Barbara Coldiron (Citizens) 0.9%
Jeff Calvert (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...

) 0.8%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Tom Vandergriff
Tom Vandergriff
Tommy Joe Vandergriff was a politician from Texas. He served as Mayor of Arlington from 1951 to 1977, as a U.S. Representative from from 1983 to 1985, and as County Judge of Tarrant County from 1991 to 2007...

 (D) 50.1%
Jim Bradshaw (R) 49.9%
None (District created) New seat
Democratic gain
Solomon P. Ortiz
Solomon P. Ortiz
Solomon Porfirio Ortiz is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is based in Corpus Christi...

 (D) 64.0%
Jason Luby (R) 33.8%
Steven R. Roberts (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...

) 2.1%

Utah 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
James V. Hansen
James V. Hansen
James Vear "Jim" Hansen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah.Hansen was born in Salt Lake City, graduating from the city's East High School. From 1951 until 1955 he served in the United States Navy. He attended the University of Utah, receiving a business...

Republican 1980 Re-elected James V. Hansen
James V. Hansen
James Vear "Jim" Hansen was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah.Hansen was born in Salt Lake City, graduating from the city's East High School. From 1951 until 1955 he served in the United States Navy. He attended the University of Utah, receiving a business...

 (R) 62.8%
A. Stephen Dirks (D) 37.2%
David Daniel Marriott
David Daniel Marriott
David Daniel Marriott was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Bingham, Utah, Marriott was educated in the public schools of Sandy, Utah, and graduated from Jordan High School in 1958....

Republican 1976 Re-elected David Daniel Marriott
David Daniel Marriott
David Daniel Marriott was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in Bingham, Utah, Marriott was educated in the public schools of Sandy, Utah, and graduated from Jordan High School in 1958....

 (R) 53.8%
Frances Farley (D) 46.2%
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Howard C. Nielson
Howard C. Nielson
Howard Curtis Nielson is a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Richfield, Utah. He studied at the University of Utah, the University of Oregon and Stanford University.Nielson and his wife Julie had seven children....

 (R) 76.9%
Henry A. Huish (I) 23.1%

Vermont 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Jim Jeffords
Jim Jeffords
James Merrill "Jim" Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont. He served as a Republican until 2001, when he left the party to become an independent. He retired from the Senate in 2006.-Background:...

Republican 1974 Re-elected Jim Jeffords
Jim Jeffords
James Merrill "Jim" Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont. He served as a Republican until 2001, when he left the party to become an independent. He retired from the Senate in 2006.-Background:...

 (R) 69.3%
Mark A. Kaplan (D) 23.2%
Robin Lloyd (Citizens) 3.9%
Peter Diamondstone (Liberty) 1.7%
Morris Earle (I) 1.1%
George E. Trask (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...

) 0.9%

Virginia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Paul S. Trible, Jr.
Paul S. Trible, Jr.
Paul Seward Trible, Jr. is a former Representative and Senator in the United States Congress from Virginia and current president of Christopher Newport University. Trible graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1968 where he received his Bachelor of Arts in History...

Republican 1976 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Republican hold
Herbert H. Bateman
Herbert H. Bateman
Herbert "Herb" Harvell Bateman was an American politician in Virginia. He was a nine-term member of the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Republican.-Early life:...

 (R) 55.2%
John J. McGlennon (D) 44.8%
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) Unopposed
Thomas J. Bliley, Jr.
Thomas J. Bliley, Jr.
Thomas Jerome "Tom" Bliley, Jr. is a United States Republican politician and former U.S. Representative from the state of Virginia.-Background:...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Thomas J. Bliley, Jr.
Thomas J. Bliley, Jr.
Thomas Jerome "Tom" Bliley, Jr. is a United States Republican politician and former U.S. Representative from the state of Virginia.-Background:...

 (R) 59.2%
John A. Waldrop, Jr. (D) 40.8%
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...

Republican 1972 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Norman Sisisky
Norman Sisisky
Norman Sisisky was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia from 1983 to 2001, representing the 4th District. He was a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress at the time.Sisisky was born in Baltimore, Maryland...

 (D) 54.4%
Robert Daniel (R) 45.6%
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
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....

Republican 1972 Retired
Democratic gain
Jim Olin
Jim Olin
James Randolph "Jim" Olin was an American politician from the U.S. state of Virginia. From 1983 to 1993, Olin, a Democrat, served in the United States House of Representatives for Virginia's 6th congressional district....

 (D) 49.7%
Kevin G. Miller (R) 48.5%
Robert L. Fariss (I) 1.7%
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) 59.9%
Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr. (D) 36.3%
David J. Toscano (I) 3.9%
Stanford E. Parris
Stanford E. Parris
Stanford Elmer "Stan" Parris was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented Virginia's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for six two year terms. He served in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Virginia House of Delegates, and also as...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Stanford E. Parris
Stanford E. Parris
Stanford Elmer "Stan" Parris was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented Virginia's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for six two year terms. He served in the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Virginia House of Delegates, and also as...

 (R) 49.7%
Herbert Harris (D) 48.6%
Austin W. Morrill, Jr. (I) 1.7%
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 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Rick Boucher
Rick Boucher
Frederick Carlyle "Rick" Boucher is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...

 (D) 50.4%
William C. Wampler (R) 49.6%
Frank Wolf Republican 1980 Re-elected Frank Wolf (R) 52.7%
Ira M. Lechner (D) 45.9%
Scott R. Bowden (I) 1.3%

Washington 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
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....

Republican 1972 Re-elected 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) 67.6%
Robin Drake (D) 32.4%
Al Swift
Al Swift
Allan Byron Swift , an Emmy award–winning broadcaster, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1995. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat....

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Al Swift
Al Swift
Allan Byron Swift , an Emmy award–winning broadcaster, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1995. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Democrat....

 (D) 59.6%
Joan Houchen (R) 40.4%
Don Bonker
Don Bonker
Don Leroy Bonker is an American former congressman for the state of Washington and a Democrat. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989, representing Washington's third Congressional district.He is a resident of Bainbridge Island, Washington.Bonker...

Democratic 1974 Re-elected Don Bonker
Don Bonker
Don Leroy Bonker is an American former congressman for the state of Washington and a Democrat. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989, representing Washington's third Congressional district.He is a resident of Bainbridge Island, Washington.Bonker...

 (D) 60.1%
J. T. Quigg (R) 36.8%
O'Dean Williamson (I) 3.1%
Sid Morrison
Sid Morrison
Sidney Wallace "Sid" Morrison is an American politician and a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Washington. He was elected as a Republican to the 97th United States Congress and to the five succeeding Congresses...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Sid Morrison
Sid Morrison
Sidney Wallace "Sid" Morrison is an American politician and a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Washington. He was elected as a Republican to the 97th United States Congress and to the five succeeding Congresses...

 (R) 69.8%
Charles D. Kilbury (D) 28.6%
Michael Leroy Burns (I) 1.6%
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) 64.3%
John Sonneland (R) 35.7%
Norman D. Dicks
Norman D. Dicks
Norman DeValois "Norm" Dicks is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1977. He is a member of the Democratic Party...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Norman D. Dicks
Norman D. Dicks
Norman DeValois "Norm" Dicks is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1977. He is a member of the Democratic Party...

 (D) 62.5%
Ted Haley (R) 33.2%
Jayne H. Anderson (I) 4.3%
Mike Lowry
Mike Lowry
Michael Edward "Mike" Lowry served as the 20th Governor of the U.S. state of Washington from 1993 to 1997. Lowry is a Democrat.Lowry was born and raised in St. John, Washington, and graduated from Washington State University in 1962...

Democratic 1978 Re-elected Mike Lowry
Mike Lowry
Michael Edward "Mike" Lowry served as the 20th Governor of the U.S. state of Washington from 1993 to 1997. Lowry is a Democrat.Lowry was born and raised in St. John, Washington, and graduated from Washington State University in 1962...

 (D) 70.9%
Bob Dorse (R) 29.1%
None (District created) New seat
Republican gain
Rod Chandler
Rod Chandler
Rodney Dennis "Rod" Chandler was a U.S. Representative from Washington. He is the great-great-grandnephew of long-time U.S. Senator Zachariah Chandler of Michigan....

 (R) 57.0%
Beth Bland (D) 43.0%

West Virginia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Bob Mollohan
Bob Mollohan
Robert "Bob" Homer Mollohan was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat from West Virginia, Mollohan was succeeded in Congress by his son, Alan....

Democratic 1968 Retired
Democratic hold
Alan Mollohan
Alan Mollohan
Alan Bowlby Mollohan is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party....

 (D) 53.2%
John F. McCuskey (R) 46.8%
Cleve Benedict
Cleve Benedict
Cleveland Keith Benedict , better known as Cleve Benedict, is a retired Republican politician from West Virginia.Benedict was born in 1935 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was educated in public and private schools and then graduated from Princeton University in 1957...

Republican 1980 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...


Democratic gain
Harley O. Staggers, Jr.
Harley O. Staggers, Jr.
Harley O. "Buckey" Staggers, Jr. is a Democratic U.S. politician. He graduated from Harvard University and the West Virginia University College of Law, served as an assistant West Virginia Attorney General, served one term in the West Virginia Senate, and served five terms in the United States...

 (D) 64.0%
J. D. Hinkle, Jr. (R) 36.0%
Mick Staton
Mick Staton
David Michael Staton, better known as Mick Staton is a retired American politician. He is a Republican from West Virginia....

Republican 1980 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Bob Wise
Bob Wise
Robert Ellsworth "Bob" Wise, Jr. is an American politician. A Democrat, Wise served as the 33rd Governor of West Virginia from January 2001 to January 2005.-Early life:...

 (D) 57.9%
Mick Staton (R) 41.6%
Adrienne Benjamin (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%
Nick Rahall
Nick Rahall
Nick Joe Rahall II is the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district, serving since 1977. Rahall is currently Ranking Member of the House Resources Committee. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes much of the southern portion of the state, including...

Democratic 1976 Re-elected Nick Rahall
Nick Rahall
Nick Joe Rahall II is the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district, serving since 1977. Rahall is currently Ranking Member of the House Resources Committee. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes much of the southern portion of the state, including...

 (D) 80.5%
Homer L. Harris (R) 19.5%

Wisconsin 

District Incumbent Party First elected Result Candidates
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) 61%
Peter Jansson (R) 38%
Arthur Jackson (L) 1%
Robert Kastenmeier
Robert Kastenmeier
Robert William Kastenmeier is a United States politician. He represented Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives from 1959 to 1991, and is a member of the Democratic Party.-Education:...

Democratic 1958 Re-elected Robert Kastenmeier
Robert Kastenmeier
Robert William Kastenmeier is a United States politician. He represented Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives from 1959 to 1991, and is a member of the Democratic Party.-Education:...

 (D) 61%
Jim Johnson (R) 39%
David Beito (L) 1%
Steve Gunderson
Steve Gunderson
Steven Craig "Steve" Gunderson is the President and CEO of the Council on Foundations and a former Republican congressman from Wisconsin.-Early years:Gunderson grew up near Whitehall, Wisconsin...

Republican 1980 Re-elected Steve Gunderson
Steve Gunderson
Steven Craig "Steve" Gunderson is the President and CEO of the Council on Foundations and a former Republican congressman from Wisconsin.-Early years:Gunderson grew up near Whitehall, Wisconsin...

 (R) 57%
Paul Offner
Paul Offner
Paul Offner was an educator, public health expert, and legislator.Born in Bennington, Vermont. Offner graduated from Amherst College in 1964. He received his masters and doctorate degrees from Princeton University. In 1974, Offner was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly from La Crosse, Wisconsin...

 (D) 43%
Kenneth Van Doren (L) 1%
Clement Zablocki Democratic 1948 Re-elected Clement Zablocki (D) 95%
Nicholas Youngers (L) 3%
John Baumgartner
John Baumgartner
John Edward Baumgartner is a retired American professional baseball player. He appeared in seven Major League games as a member of the Detroit Tigers and played six seasons in minor league baseball. While he played third base exclusively in MLB, he also was an outfielder and first baseman in...

 (I) 2%
John Gudenschwager (C) 1%
Henry Reuss Democratic 1954 Retired
Democratic hold
Jim Moody
Jim Moody
James Powers "Jim" Moody is an American economist, and former member of the U.S. Congress. Moody represented Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Congress from 1983 to 1993.- Background :...

 (D) 64%
Rod Johnston
Rod Johnston
Rod Johnston was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate.-Biography:Johnston was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and George Washington University Law School.-Career:...

 (R) 35%
William McCuen, Jr. (L) 1%
Walter Beach (I) 0%
Cheryl Hidalgo (I) 0%
Tom Petri
Tom Petri
Thomas Evert Petri is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1979. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes most of the east-central part of the state.-Early life, education, and early career:...

Republican 1979 Re-elected Tom Petri
Tom Petri
Thomas Evert Petri is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1979. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district includes most of the east-central part of the state.-Early life, education, and early career:...

 (R) 65%
Gordon Loehr (D) 35%
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) 68%
Bernard Zimmermann (R) 32%
Toby Roth
Toby Roth
Tobias Anton Roth is a former Republican United States congressman who represented Wisconsin's 8th congressional district. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1997, when he did not run for re-election. Previously, Roth served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from...

Republican 1978 Re-elected Toby Roth
Toby Roth
Tobias Anton Roth is a former Republican United States congressman who represented Wisconsin's 8th congressional district. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1997, when he did not run for re-election. Previously, Roth served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from...

 (R) 57%
Ruth Clusen (D) 42%
Anthony Theisen (L) 1%
James Sensenbrenner Republican 1979 Re-elected James Sensenbrenner (R) unopposed

Wyoming 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney
Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States , under George W. Bush....

Republican 1978 Re-elected Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney
Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States , under George W. Bush....

(R) 71.1%
Ted Hommel (D) 28.9%
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