The 1882 United States House of Representatives elections were held during
President
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Chester A. Arthur
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's term.
Arthur's
Republican Party was badly defeated, losing its majority to the opposition
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after a campaign that focused on the resistance of Republican leaders to reforming the
Spoils system
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under which government jobs were handed to supporters of winning candidates. After the election, Arthur agreed with the Democrats to pass the
Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act is a United States federal law passed by the 47th United States Congress and signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur on January 16, 1883. The act mandates that most positions within the federal govern ...
, establishing a professional civil service. However, his actions were too late, as the image of the Republican Party as corrupt was already engrained in the minds of voters. This election also saw the decline of the pro-paper money
Greenback Party
The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
, and the pick up of several Virginian seats by the
Readjuster Party
The Readjuster Party was a bi-racial state-level political party formed in Virginia across party lines in the late 1870s during the turbulent period following the Reconstruction era that sought to reduce outstanding debt owed by the state. Readj ...
which promoted
fiscal responsibility
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and shunned elitism, though the Virginia-based Readjuster Party all but disappeared following this election.
Election summaries
Following the
1880 Census, 32 new seats were
apportioned. Three States lost 1 seat each, 13 States had no change in apportionment, 14 States gained 1 seat each, 6 States gained 2 seats, 1 State gained 4 seats, and 1 State gained 5 seats. Several States that gained one or more seats did not redistrict immediately, electing the new members
at-large, while one state (
Maine
Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and ...
) which lost a member also delayed redistricting, electing all of its members at-large for this Congress only.
There were 8 members elected from third parties, 4 from the
Virginia
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
-based
Readjuster Party
The Readjuster Party was a bi-racial state-level political party formed in Virginia across party lines in the late 1870s during the turbulent period following the Reconstruction era that sought to reduce outstanding debt owed by the state. Readj ...
, 2 from the declining
Greenback Party
The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
, and 2
Independent
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* Independ ...
s. The previous election of 1880 had had 10 Greenbacks and 1 Independent.
Early election dates
Five states, with 39 seats among them, held elections before the others:
* June 5, 1882:
Oregon
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* September 5, 1882:
Vermont
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* September 8, 1882:
Maine
Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and ...
* October 10, 1882:
Iowa
Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to th ...
and
Ohio
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Special elections
There were four special elections in 1882 during the
47th United States Congress.
Elections are listed by date and district.
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Thomas Allen
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent died April 8, 1882.
New member elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 15, 1882.
Republican gain.
Winner lost election the same day to the next term in the redistricted ,
see below.
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Robert M. A. Hawk
, , Republican
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent died June 29, 1882.
New member elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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George Q. Cannon
George Quayle Cannon (January 11, 1827 – April 12, 1901) was an early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and served in the First Presidency under four successive pr ...
, , Republican
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1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent disqualified on account of polygamy.
New delegate elected November 7, 1882
and seated December 4, 1882.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to the next term,
see below.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Alexander Hamilton Stephens (February 11, 1812 – March 4, 1883) was an American politician who served as the vice president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, and later as the 50th governor of Georgia from 1882 until his death in 1 ...
, , Democratic
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1842
Events
January–March
* January
** Michael Alexander takes office, as the first appointee to the Anglican-German Bishopric in Jerusalem.
** American medical student William E. Clarke of Berkshire Medical College becomes the first pe ...
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1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent resigned November 4, 1882 to become
Governor of Georgia.
New member elected November 8, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected to the next term.
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Alabama
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Thomas H. Herndon
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Hilary A. Herbert
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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William C. Oates
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Charles M. Shelley
Charles Miller Shelley (December 28, 1833 – January 20, 1907) was a Brigadier General (CSA), brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a late Reconstruction era of the United States, Reconstructio ...
(D) resigned July 20, 1882 after election contest.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
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New member seated January 9, 1885.
Republican gain.
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Thomas Williams
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Goldsmith W. Hewitt
Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt (February 14, 1834 – May 27, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Biography
Born near Elyton (now Birmingham), Jefferson County, Alabama, Hewitt attended the country schools. Entered the Confederate ...
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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William H. Forney
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1874
, Incumbent re-elected.
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William M. Lowe (G) died October 12, 1882.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Arkansas
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Poindexter Dunn
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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James K. Jones
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Jordan E. Cravens
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Thomas M. Gunter
Thomas Montague Gunter (September 18, 1826 – January 12, 1904) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.
Born near McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, Gunter pursued classical studies and was graduated from Irving College in 1850. He s ...
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1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
California
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William Rosecrans
William Starke Rosecrans (September 6, 1819March 11, 1898) was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was ...
, , Democratic
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Horace F. Page
Horace Francis Page (October 20, 1833 – August 23, 1890) was an American lawyer and politician who represented California in the United States House of Representatives for five terms between 1873 and 1883. He is perhaps best known for the Page ...
, , Republican
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1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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Campbell P. Berry
, , Democratic
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1879
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Romualdo Pacheco
José Antonio Romualdo Pacheco (October 31, 1831January 23, 1899) was a Californio statesman and diplomat. A Republican, he is best known as the only Hispanic person to serve as Governor of California since the American Conquest of California, ...
, , Republican
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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New member elected.
Democratic gain.
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, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
Colorado
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James B. Belford
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Connecticut
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John R. Buck
John Ransom Buck (December 6, 1835 – February 6, 1917) was a U.S. representative from Connecticut.
Pre-congressional years
Buck was born in Glastonbury, Connecticut, to Halsey and Sarah Anne Buck. He attended Wilbraham Academy and Wesleyan U ...
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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James Phelps
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1875
Events
January–March
* January 1 – The Midland Railway of England abolishes the Second Class passenger category, leaving First Class and Third Class. Other British railway companies follow Midland's lead during the rest of the ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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John T. Wait
John Turner Wait (August 27, 1811 – April 21, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
Biography
Born in New London, Connecticut, Wait moved with his mother to Norwich, Connecticut. He attended the common schools and Trinity ...
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1876
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Frederick Miles
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Delaware
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Edward L. Martin
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Florida
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Robert H. M. Davidson
, , Democratic
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Horatio Bisbee Jr.
, , Republican
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Georgia
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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John A. Anderson
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Dudley C. Haskell
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Thomas Ryan
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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New member elected.
Republican gain.
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New member elected.
Republican gain.
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, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
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, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Thomas B. Reed
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Nelson Dingley Jr.
Nelson Dingley Jr. (February 15, 1832 – January 13, 1899) was a journalist and politician from the U.S. state of Maine.
Dingley was born in Durham, Maine and attended the common schools at Unity, Maine and Waterville College (now Colby Co ...
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1881
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Stephen Lindsey
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
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George W. Ladd
, , Greenback
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
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Thompson H. Murch
Thompson Henry Murch (March 28, 1838 – December 15, 1886) was a nineteenth-century politician, stonecutter, editor, publisher and merchant from Maine. He was among the first trade unionists elected to the United States Congress.
Life and ...
, , Greenback
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Greenback loss.
Maryland
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Massachusetts
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William W. Crapo
, , Republican
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1874
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
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Benjamin W. Harris
, , Republican
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1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
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Ambrose A. Ranney
, , Republican
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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, , Vacant seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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Leopold Morse
Leopold Morse (August 15, 1831 – December 15, 1892) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Morse was born in Wachenheim, Bavaria, in the German Confederation, the son of Charlotte (Mehlinger) and Jacob Morse. Hi ...
Redistricted from .
, , Democratic
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Selwyn Z. Bowman
, , Republican
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican loss.
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, , New member elected.
Democratic gain.
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Eben F. StoneRedistricted from .
, , Republican
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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William A. RussellRedistricted from .
, , Republican
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1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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John W. CandlerRedistricted from .
, , Republican
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1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Independent Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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William W. Rice
William Whitney Rice (March 7, 1826 – March 1, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Deerfield, Massachusetts, Rice attended Gorham Academy, Maine, and graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, in 1846. ...
Redistricted from .
, , Republican
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Amasa Norcross
Amasa Norcross (January 26, 1824 – April 2, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Rindge, New Hampshire, Norcross attended the common schools and Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, New Hampshire. He studied law, was admitt ...
Redistricted from .
, , Republican
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
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George D. Robinson
George Dexter Robinson (born George Washington Robinson; January 20, 1834 – February 22, 1896) was an American lawyer and Republican Party (United States), Republican politician from Chicopee, Massachusetts. After serving in the Massachusett ...
Redistricted from .
, , Republican
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
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Minnesota
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,
Mark H. Dunnell
,
,
1870
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The first edition of ''The Northern Echo'' newspaper is published in Priestgate, Darlington, England.
** Plans for the Brooklyn Bridge are completed.
* January 3 – Construction of the ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Horace B. Strait
,
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William D. Washburn
,
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Mississippi
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!
,
Henry L. Muldrow
, , Democratic
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
, rowspan=2 ,
Van. H. Manning
, rowspan=2 , Democratic
, rowspan=2 ,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
, , Election successfully contested in 1884.
Results corrected.
Independent gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Hernando Money
, , Democratic
,
1874
, , Incumbent redistricted to the .
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Otho R. Singleton
, , Democratic
,
1874
, , Incumbent redistricted to the .
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap rowspan=2 ,
, -
,
Hernando Money
, , Democratic
,
1874
, Redistricted from the .
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Charles E. Hooker
Charles Edward Hooker (April 9, 1825 – January 8, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Biography
Charles E. Hooker
Born in Union, South Carolina, Hooker was raised in Laurens District, South Carolina. He attended the common schoo ...
, , Democratic
,
1874
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap rowspan=2 ,
, -
,
Otho R. Singleton
, , Democratic
,
1874
, Redistricted from the .
, -
!
,
John R. Lynch
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (new district)
, , New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
Missouri gained one seat in reapportionment. After redistricting and the new elections, the delegation went from 7 Democrats, 4 Greenbacks, and 2 Republicans, to a solid slate of 14 Democrats.
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!
,
William H. Hatch
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , New district
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph H. Burrows
, , Greenback
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Nicholas Ford
, , Greenback
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Theron Moses Rice
, , Greenback
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Robert T. Van Horn
Robert Thompson Van Horn (May 19, 1824 – January 3, 1916) was an American lawyer, the owner and publisher of '' The Kansas City Enterprise'', the 6th mayor of Kansas City, Missouri during parts of the Civil War, a member of the Missouri General ...
, , Republican
,
18641870
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss.
, -
!
, colspan=3 , New district
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Aylett Hawes Buckner
, , Democratic
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Gustavus Sessinghaus
, , Republican
, 1882
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas Allen
, ,
Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent died April 8, 1882.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
Winner was
not elected to finish the current term in the old district.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Martin L. Clardy
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Richard P. Bland
Richard Parks Bland (August 19, 1835 – June 15, 1899) was an American politician, lawyer, and educator from Missouri. A Democrat, Bland served in the United States House of Representatives from 1873 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1899,
representing ...
, , Democratic
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
John Bullock Clark Jr.
John Bullock Clark Jr. (January 14, 1831 – September 7, 1903) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a Reconstruction era of the United States, postbellum five-term U.S. Congressman from Missouri.
Bi ...
, , Democratic
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss.
, -
!
, colspan=3 , New district
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ira Sherwin Hazeltine
Ira Sherwin Haseltine (July 13, 1821 – January 13, 1899) was a Greenback Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883.
Haseltine was born in Andover, Vermont in Windsor County, Vermon ...
, , Greenback
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Lowndes Henry Davis
Lowndes Henry Davis (December 13, 1836 – February 4, 1920) was an American politician who served the state of Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1879 and 1885. He was born on December 13, 1836 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Cou ...
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nebraska
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward K. Valentine
Edward Kimble Valentine (June 1, 1843 – April 11, 1916) was an American Republican Party politician.
Biography
Born in Keosauqua, Iowa, he attended common schools and learned to become a printer. During the Civil War he was a member in the ...
, , Republican
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
, -
!
,
George W. Cassidy
,
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
New Hampshire
, -
!
,
Joshua G. Hall
,
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
James F. Briggs
,
,
1877
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Queen Victoria is proclaimed ''Empress of India'' by the ''Royal Titles Act 1876'', introduced by Benjamin Disraeli, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom .
* January 8 – Great ...
, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
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Ossian Ray
Ossian Ray (December 13, 1835 – January 28, 1892) was a United States representative from New Hampshire.
Early years
Ray was born in Hinesburg, Vermont and his family moved to Irasburg, Vermont when he was young. He attended the public school ...
,
,
1880
, Incumbent re-elected.
New Jersey
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New York
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North Carolina
The Liberal Anti-Prohibition Party was formed following the failure of the first statewide referendum on Prohibition in 1881. Throughout most of North Carolina, the moribund Republican Party merged into the new party and scored impressive gains in the 1882 elections. By early 1884, however, the LAP was dissolving, and they are listed here synonymously with the Republican Party.
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,
Louis C. Latham
, , Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Orlando Hubbs
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John W. Shackelford
, , Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent died January 18, 1883.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Ruffin Cox
William Ruffin Cox (March 11, 1831/1832December 26, 1919) was an American soldier and politician from the state of North Carolina. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, a three-term member of the United Stat ...
, , Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Alfred M. Scales
Alfred Moore Scales (November 26, 1827 – February 9, 1892) was a North Carolina state legislator, Confederate States Army, Confederate General officer, general in the American Civil War, and the List of Governors of North Carolina, 45th G ...
, , Democratic
,
1874
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clement Dowd
Clement Dowd (August 27, 1832 – April 15, 1898) was a Democratic politician in North Carolina who served as Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1869 to 1871 and as a U.S. Representative from 1881 to 1885.
Dowd was born at Richland Creek, ...
, , Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert F. Armfield
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert B. Vance
Robert Brank Vance (April 24, 1828 – November 28, 1899), nephew of the earlier Congressman Robert Brank Vance (1793–1827) and brother of Zebulon B. Vance, was a North Carolina Democratic politician who served as a member of the U.S. House ...
, , Democratic
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Ohio
, -
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Oregon
, -
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,
Melvin C. George
,
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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Henry J. Spooner
Henry Joshua Spooner (August 6, 1839 – February 9, 1918), was a United States representative from Rhode Island.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Spooner attended the common schools and graduated from Brown University in 1860. During his ...
,
,
1881
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Jonathan Chace
Jonathan Chace (July 22, 1829June 30, 1917) was a United States representative and Senator from Rhode Island.
Biography
Born at Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Harvey Chace and the grandson of Oliver Chace. In 1854, he married Jane C. Moo ...
,
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
South Carolina
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John S. Richardson
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George D. Tillman
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
D. Wyatt Aiken
David Wyatt Aiken (March 17, 1828 – April 6, 1887) was a slave owner, Confederate States Army, Confederate army officer during the American Civil War and a Reconstruction era of the United States, postbellum five-term United States Congres ...
, , Democratic
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John H. Evins
John Hamilton Evins (July 18, 1830 – October 20, 1884) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, Evins attended the common schools and was graduated from South Carolina College at Columbia ...
, , Democratic
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (open seat)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Tennessee
, -
!
,
Augustus H. Pettibone
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Leonidas C. Houk
, , Republican
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George G. Dibrell
, , Democratic
,
1874
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Benton McMillin
Benton McMillin (September 11, 1845 – January 8, 1933) was an American politician and diplomat. He served as the 27th governor of Tennessee from 1899 to 1903, and represented Tennessee's 4th district in the United States House of Representativ ...
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard Warner
, , Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John F. House
, , Democratic
,
1874
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Washington C. Whitthorne
Washington Curran Whitthorne (April 19, 1825September 21, 1891) was a Tennessee Lawyer, attorney, United States Democratic Party, Democratic politician, and an Adjutant General in the Confederate Army.
Early life and career
Whitthorne was born ...
, , Democratic
,
1870
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The first edition of ''The Northern Echo'' newspaper is published in Priestgate, Darlington, England.
** Plans for the Brooklyn Bridge are completed.
* January 3 – Construction of the ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John D. C. Atkins
, , Democratic
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles B. Simonton
Charles Bryson Simonton (September 8, 1838 – June 10, 1911) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 9th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Simonton was born in Tipton County, T ...
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
William R. Moore
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
,
Texas
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Vermont
, -
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,
Charles H. Joyce
,
,
1874
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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,
James M. Tyler
James Manning Tyler (April 27, 1835 – October 13, 1926) was an American politician, lawyer and judge from Vermont. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
Early life and education
Tyler was born in Wilmington, Vermont, the son of E ...
,
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
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,
William W. Grout
William Wallace Grout (May 24, 1836October 7, 1902) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
Biography
Grout was born in Compton in Lower Canada (now Quebec), the son of Josiah and Sophronia (Aye ...
,
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss.
Virginia
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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West Virginia
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,
Benjamin Wilson
, , Democratic
,
1874
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John B. Hoge
John Blair Hoge (February 2, 1825 – March 1, 1896) was an American journalist, lawyer, and Democratic politician who served as a United States Representative from West Virginia. He was a member of the 47th United States Congress.
Biograp ...
, , Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John E. Kenna
, , Democratic
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
, colspan=3 , Vacant (new district)
, , New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Wisconsin
Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 7, 1882. One seat was newly added in reapportionment after the 1880 census.
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Charles G. Williams
Charles Grandison Williams (October 18, 1829March 30, 1892) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He represented the state of Wisconsin for ten years in the United States House of Representatives, from 1873 to 1883, and was chairman ...
, , Republican
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Lucien B. Caswell
Lucien Bonaparte Caswell (November 27, 1827April 26, 1919) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served 14 years in the United States House of Representatives between 1875 and 1891, representing parts of southeast Wisconsin.
Biog ...
, , Republican
,
1874
, , Incumbent was redistricted to the 1st district.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
George C. Hazelton
, , Republican
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Peter V. Deuster
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Edward S. Bragg
Edward Stuyvesant Bragg (February 20, 1827June 20, 1912) was an American politician, lawyer, soldier, and diplomat. He was an accomplished Union Army officer in the American Civil War and served four terms in the United States House of Represent ...
, , Democratic
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent was redistricted to the 2nd district.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard W. Guenther
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Herman L. Humphrey
, , Republican
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent was redistricted to the 8th district.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Thaddeus C. Pound
, , Republican
,
1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
, colspan="3" , New district.
, , New district.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Non-voting delegates
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!
,
Granville H. Oury
, , Democratic
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard F. Pettigrew
Richard Franklin Pettigrew (July 23, 1848October 5, 1926) was an American lawyer, surveyor, and land developer. He represented the Dakota Territory in the U.S. Congress and, after the Dakotas were admitted as States, he was the first U.S. Senato ...
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New delegate elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George Ainslie
, , Democratic
,
1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New delegate elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Martin Maginnis
Martin Maginnis (October 27, 1841 – March 27, 1919) was a nineteenth-century politician, soldier, publisher, editor and miner from Minnesota and the Montana Territory.
Origins and early life
Maginnis was born in 1841 on his family's farm ...
, , Democratic
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Tranqulino Luna
, , Republican
,
1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George Q. Cannon
George Quayle Cannon (January 11, 1827 – April 12, 1901) was an early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and served in the First Presidency under four successive pr ...
, , Republican
,
1872
Events
January–March
* January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years.
* February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent disqualified on account of polygamy.
New delegate elected.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to finish the current term, see above.
, nowrap ,
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!
, Thomas H. Brents
, , Republican
, 1878
Events January–March
* January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire.
* January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy.
* January 17 – Bat ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
, Morton E. Post
Morton Everel Post (December 25, 1840March 19, 1933) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician who served as a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Wyoming Territory's at-large congressional district.
Early life ...
, , Democratic
, 1880
Events
January–March
* January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia.
* January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy.
* February †...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
See also
* 1882 United States elections
** 1882 and 1883 United States Senate elections
* 47th United States Congress
* 48th United States Congress
The 48th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1883, ...
Notes
References
Bibliography
* Republican Congressional Committee,
The Republican Campaign Text Book for 1882
' (1882).
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External links
Office of the Historian
(Office of Art & Archives, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)
{{United States House of Representatives elections