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1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Rhode Island
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent was re-elected in as an independent, and two minor party candidates were elected: Charles H. Randall, a Prohibition Party member, in ; and Meyer London, a Socialist Party member, in . Election summaries Early election date Maine held its elections early, on September 14, 1914. There had previously bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States House Of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being the Upper house, upper chamber. Together they comprise the national Bicameralism, bicameral legislature of the United States. The House's composition was established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The House is composed of representatives who, pursuant to the Uniform Congressional District Act, sit in single member List of United States congressional districts, congressional districts allocated to each U.S. state, state on a basis of population as measured by the United States Census, with each district having one representative, provided that each state is entitled to at least one. Since its inception in 1789, all representatives have been directly elected, although universal suffrage did not come to effect until after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Socialist Party Of America
The Socialist Party of America (SPA) was a 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 of America who had split from the main organization in 1899. In the first decades of the 20th century, it drew significant support from many different groups, including trade unionists, progressive social reformers, populist farmers and immigrants. But it refused to form coalitions with other parties, or even to allow its members to vote for other parties. Eugene V. Debs twice won over 900,000 votes in presidential elections ( 1912 and 1920) while the party also elected two U.S. representatives ( Victor L. Berger and Meyer London), dozens of state legislators, more than 100 mayors, and countless lesser officials. The party's staunch opposition to American involvement in World War I, although welcomed by many, also led to prominent defections, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Iowa
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent was re-elected in as an independent, and two minor party candidates were elected: Charles H. Randall, a Prohibition Party member, in ; and Meyer London, a Socialist Party member, in . Election summaries Early election date Maine held its elections early, on September 14, 1914. There had previously b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Indiana
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent was re-elected in as an independent, and two minor party candidates were elected: Charles H. Randall, a Prohibition Party member, in ; and Meyer London, a Socialist Party member, in . Election summaries Early election date Maine held its elections early, on September 14, 1914. There had previously bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Illinois
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President of the United States, President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party (United States), Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 United States presidential election, 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many Factions in the Republican Party (United States)#Progressive Republicans, progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party (United States, 1912), Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent (U.S. Congressman), William Kent was re-elected in as an In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Election In Idaho
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent was re-elected in as an independent, and two minor party candidates were elected: Charles H. Randall, a Prohibition Party member, in ; and Meyer London, a Socialist Party member, in . Election summaries Early election date Maine held its elections early, on September 14, 1914. There had previously bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Georgia
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent was re-elected in as an independent, and two minor party candidates were elected: Charles H. Randall, a Prohibition Party member, in ; and Meyer London, a Socialist Party member, in . Election summaries Early election date Maine held its elections early, on September 14, 1914. There had previously b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Florida
Elections for four seats in the United States House of Representatives in Florida for the 64th Congress were held November 3, 1914. Background In 1912, Florida gained a fourth seat following reapportionment after the 1910 census. For that year, the fourth seat was elected at-large, but by 1914, the state had been redistricted to add a . The previous year had seen an unusual 5-way race in one district and the at-large seat and a 4-way race in the other two districts. In 1914, in contrast, there was little opposition in the general election Democratic Primaries The Democratic primaries were held June 2, 1914. The incumbent in the former ran unsuccessfully for the nomination in the new 4th district. General Election results See also *United States House of Representatives elections, 1914 References {{1914 United States elections 1914 Florida United States House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Election In Delaware
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President of the United States, President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party (United States), Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 United States presidential election, 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many Factions in the Republican Party (United States)#Progressive Republicans, progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party (United States, 1912), Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent (U.S. Congressman), William Kent was re-elected in as an In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Connecticut
1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson's first term. The opposition Republican Party had recovered from the split they underwent during the 1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the Democratic Party, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition, William Kent was re-elected in as an independent, and two minor party candidates were elected: Charles H. Randall, a Prohibition Party member, in ; and Meyer London, a Socialist Party member, in . Election summaries Early election date Maine held its elections early, on September 14, 1914. There had previously bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Colorado
This year saw the beginning of what became known as World War I, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austrian throne was assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. It also saw the first airline to provide scheduled regular commercial passenger services with heavier-than-air aircraft, with the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line. Events January * January 1 – The St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line in the United States starts services between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida, becoming the first airline to provide scheduled regular commercial passenger services with heavier-than-air aircraft, with Tony Jannus (the first federally-licensed pilot) conveying passengers in a Benoist XIV flying boat. Abram C. Pheil, mayor of St. Petersburg, is the first airline passenger, and over 3,000 people witness the first departure. * January 11 – The Sakurajima volcano in Japan begins to erupt, becoming effusive after a very large earthqua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914 United States House Of Representatives Elections In California
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1914 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, 1914. Republicans lost two seats, one to the Progressive Party and one to the Prohibition Party. Overview Delegation composition Results District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 See also *64th United States Congress *Political party strength in California *Political party strength in U.S. states *United States House of Representatives elections, 1914 ReferencesCalifornia Elections Page [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
