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The 1888 United States House of Representatives elections were held at the same time as the election of
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Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833March 13, 1901) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was a member of the Harrison family of Virginia–a grandson of the ninth pr ...
. Harrison's Republican Party gained a majority in the House at the expense of the
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, even though incumbent President
Grover Cleveland Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837June 24, 1908) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd and 24th president of the United States from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897. Cleveland is the only president in American ...
actually received more votes counted than Harrison. However, as in other elections in the period, widespread vote suppression and fraud was common on behalf of Democrats and against black Republicans in the South. The Republican House majority in uncontested elections unseated a number of initially reported as victorious Democratic candidates in favor of Republican candidates who contested their election loss. The issue of tariffs played a key role in this election. The Democrats, with the support of farmers and laborers, wanted to lower tariffs in order to promote free trade, while the Republicans, backed by industry and big business, believed that higher tariffs were necessary to protect American manufacturing. Especially in industrializing regions, voters chose the Republican view on tariffs, as they gave the party a slim majority in the House.


Election summaries

Seven seats were added, for the six new states of, in order of admission (number of House seats for each new state listed in parentheses):
North Dakota North Dakota () is a U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the Native Americans in the United States, indigenous Dakota people, Dakota Sioux. North Dakota is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north a ...
(1),
South Dakota South Dakota (; Sioux language, Sioux: , ) is a U.S. state in the West North Central states, North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Lakota people, Lakota and Dakota peo ...
(2),
Montana Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbi ...
(1),
Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered o ...
(1),
Idaho Idaho ( ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border with the province of British Columbia. It borders the states of Montana and Wyom ...
(1), and
Wyoming Wyoming () is a U.S. state, state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the south ...
(1). The previous election had 4 third-party candidates, 2
Labor Labour or labor may refer to: * Childbirth, the delivery of a baby * Labour (human activity), or work ** Manual labour, physical work ** Wage labour, a socioeconomic relationship between a worker and an employer ** Organized labour and the labour ...
, 1 Greenback, and 1
Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in the New Hope, Pennsylvania, area of the United States during the early 1930s * Independ ...
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Election dates

All states elected their members November 6, 1888 except, three states, with 7 seats among them: * June 6:
Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
* September 4:
Vermont Vermont () is a state in the northeast New England region of the United States. Vermont is bordered by the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to ...
* September 10:
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 north ...


Alabama


Arizona Territory

See Non-voting delegates, below.


Arkansas

, - ! , Poindexter Dunn , , 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 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Clifton R. Breckinridge , , Democratic ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas C. McRae , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John H. Rogers John H. Rogers is a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 12th Norfolk District since 1992, which includes all of Norwood, Massachusetts, Norwood and parts of Walpole, ...
, , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Samuel W. Peel Samuel West Peel (September 13, 1831 – December 18, 1924) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1883 to 1893. Early life and education Peel was born near ...
, , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , In the , initial returns showed
William H. Cate William Henderson Cate (November 11, 1839 – August 23, 1899) was an American politician, a judge, and a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. Biography Cate was born near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the son of Noah Cate, who was a Baptist minister, ...
(Democratic) winning the election, but the election was contested by
Lewis P. Featherstone Lewis Porter Featherstone (July 28, 1851 – March 14, 1922) was a planter and farm activist who served as a Labor Party U.S. Representative from Arkansas. Biography Born in Oxford, Mississippi, Featherstone was the eldest son of Lewis H. and E ...
(Labor), and on May 5, 1890, he was declared the winner. In the , Clifton R. Breckinridge (Democratic) was initially declared re-elected. John M. Clayton successfully contested the election, but was assassinated before the contest was complete, so the House declared the seat vacant. Breckinridge was subsequently re-elected November 4, 1890 to finish the term.


California

, - ! ,
Thomas Larkin Thompson Thomas Larkin Thompson (May 31, 1838 – February 1, 1898) was an American newspaperman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1887 to 1889. He was the son of Robert Augustine Thompson. Early life a ...
, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Marion Biggs Marion Biggs (May 2, 1823 – August 2, 1910) was an American slave owner and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from California from 1887 to 1891. Early life Marion Biggs was born on May 2, 1823, near Curryville ...
, , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Joseph McKenna Joseph McKenna (August 10, 1843 – November 21, 1926) was an American politician who served in all three branches of the U.S. federal government, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as U.S. Attorney General and as an Associate J ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William W. Morrow William W. Morrow (July 15, 1843 – July 24, 1929) was a United States representative from California, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and a United States Circuit Judge ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles N. Felton , , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William Vandever William Vandever (March 31, 1817 – July 23, 1893) was a United States representative from Iowa and later from California, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Biography Early life Vandever was born in Baltimore, ...
, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold , nowrap ,


Colorado


Connecticut


Delaware


Florida

, - ! ,
Robert H. M. Davidson Robert Hamilton McWhorta Davidson (September 23, 1832 – January 18, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Florida. Biography Born near Quincy, Florida, Davidson attended the common schools and the Quincy Academy in Quincy, Florida. He studied ...
, , 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 i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles Dougherty , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold , nowrap ,


Idaho Territory

See Non-voting delegates, below.


Illinois


Indiana


Iowa


Kansas


Kentucky


Louisiana


Maine


Maryland


Massachusetts

, - ! , Robert T. Davis , , Republican ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John Davis Long John Davis Long (October 27, 1838 – August 28, 1915) was an American lawyer, politician, and writer from Massachusetts. He was the 32nd Governor of Massachusetts, serving from 1880 to 1883. He later served as the Secretary of the Navy from 18 ...
, , Republican ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
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 ...
, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Patrick Collins , , Democratic ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , , - ! , Edward D. Hayden , , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Henry Cabot Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 November 9, 1924) was an American Republican politician, historian, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served in the United States Senate from 1893 to 1924 and is best known for his positions on foreign policy. ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William Cogswell William Cogswell (August 23, 1838 – May 22, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War who was appointed to the grade of brevet brigadier general, U.S. Volunteers. Biogr ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Charles Herbert Allen Charles Herbert Allen (April 15, 1848 – April 20, 1934) was an American politician and businessman. After serving in state and federal elected positions, he was appointed as the first United States-appointed civilian governor of Puerto Rico w ...
, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent not re-nominated.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Edward Burnett Edward Burnett (March 16, 1849 – November 5, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Burnett attended St. Paul's School. He was graduated from St. Mark's School, Southboro, Massachusetts, which ha ...
, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John E. Russell , , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William Whiting II William Whiting (May 24, 1841 – January 9, 1911) was an American businessman and politician from Holyoke, Massachusetts. Whiting descended from an English family who first settled in Lynn, Massachusetts Lynn is the eighth-largest muni ...
, , Republican ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Francis W. Rockwell , , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Michigan


Minnesota


Mississippi

, - ! , John M. Allen , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James B. Morgan , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas C. Catchings , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Frederick G. Barry , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Chapman L. Anderson , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , T. R. Stockdale , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
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 , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Missouri


Nebraska

, - ! , John A. McShane , , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , James Laird , , Republican ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George W. E. Dorsey , , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Nevada


New Hampshire


New Jersey


Montana Territory

See Non-voting delegates, below.


New Mexico Territory

See Non-voting delegates, below.


New York


North Carolina


Ohio

, - ! ,
Benjamin Butterworth Benjamin Butterworth (October 22, 1837 – January 16, 1898) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio and Commissioner of Patents. Biography Butterworth was born near Maineville, Ohio, on October 22, ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Charles Elwood Brown Charles Elwood Brown (July 4, 1834 – May 22, 1904) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Brown attended the common schools and Greenfield Academy, He was graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1854. He we ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Elihu S. Williams Elihu Stephen Williams (January 24, 1835 – December 1, 1903) was a farmer, lawyer, soldier, and politician who became a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio, serving from 1887 to 1891. Biography Elihu S. William ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Samuel S. Yoder , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George E. Seney , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Melvin M. Boothman , , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
James E. Campbell James Edwin Campbell (July 7, 1843 – December 18, 1924) was an American attorney and Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1884 to 1889 and as the 38th governor of Ohio from 1890 to 18 ...
, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Robert P. Kennedy Robert Patterson Kennedy (January 23, 1840 – May 6, 1918) was a U.S. representative from Ohio, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Biography Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Kennedy attended the public schools a ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William C. Cooper , , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Jacob Romeis , , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Albert C. Thompson Albert Clifton Thompson (January 23, 1842 – January 26, 1910) was a United States representative from Ohio and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Education and career Born on ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Jacob J. Pugsley , , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph H. Outhwaite , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles P. Wickham , , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Charles H. Grosvenor Charles Henry Grosvenor (September 20, 1833 – October 30, 1917) was a multiple-term U.S. Representative from Ohio, as well as a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Biography Grosvenor was born in Pomfret, C ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Beriah Wilkins Beriah may refer to: *Beriah (biblical figure), several biblical figures *Beri'ah Beri'ah (Hebrew: בְּרִיאָה), Briyah, or B'ri'ah (also known as ''Olam Beriah'', עוֹלָם בְּרִיאָה in Hebrew, literally "the World of Creation") ...
, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Joseph D. Taylor Joseph Danner Taylor (November 7, 1830 – September 19, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio, serving four full terms and part of a fifth in the late 19th century. Biography Joseph D. Tay ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William McKinley William McKinley (January 29, 1843September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. As a politician he led a realignment that made his Republican Party largely dominant in ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Ezra B. Taylor , , 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 ...
(s) , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George W. Crouse , , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican Hold , nowrap , , - ! ,
Martin A. Foran Martin Ambrose Foran (November 11, 1844 – June 28, 1921) was an American lawyer, jurist, politician, and Civil War veteran who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for three terms from 1883 to 1889. Early life and education Foran was ...
, , Democratic ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,


Oregon


Pennsylvania


Rhode Island


South Carolina

, - ! , Samuel Dibble , , Democratic ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
George D. Tillman :''This is an article about a U.S. politician. For the African-American film director, see George Tillman, Jr.'' George Dionysius Tillman (August 21, 1826 – February 2, 1902) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from ...
, , 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 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
James S. Cothran James Sproull Cothran (August 8, 1830 – December 5, 1897) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for two terms from 1887 to 1891. Biography James Sproull Cothran was born ...
, , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William H. Perry , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John J. Hemphill , , Democratic ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George W. Dargan , , Democratic ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William Elliott , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , In the , Elliott was initially declared re-elected, but Miller successfully challenged the election and was seated in his place in September 1890.


Tennessee

, - ! , Roderick R. Butler , , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Leonidas C. Houk Leonidas Campbell Houk (June 8, 1836 – May 25, 1891) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 2nd congressional district of Tennessee. Between 1878 and 1891, Houk was elected to seven con ...
, , 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 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John R. Neal , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , 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 Representati ...
, , 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 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James D. Richardson , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph E. Washington , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , 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 , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Benjamin A. Enloe , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Presley T. Glass Presley Thornton Glass (October 18, 1824 – October 9, 1902) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 9th congressional district of Tennessee. Biography Glass was born on October 18, 1824 ...
, , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , James Phelan Jr. , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. ,


Texas


Utah Territory

See Non-voting delegates, below.


Vermont


Virginia


Washington Territory

See Non-voting delegates, below.


West Virginia

, - ! rowspan=2 , , rowspan=2 , Nathan Goff Jr. , rowspan=2 , Republican , rowspan=2 ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , , Election successfully contested.
New member seated February 26, 1890.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , William L. Wilson , , Democratic ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles P. Snyder , , Democratic , 1883 (special) , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , rowspan=2 , Charles E. Hogg , rowspan=2 , Democratic , rowspan=2 , 1886 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap rowspan=2 , , - , , Election successfully contested.
New member seated February 3, 1890.
Republican gain.


Wisconsin

Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 6, 1888. , - ! ,
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 ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard W. Guenther , , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent declined re-nomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Robert M. La Follette Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855June 18, 1925), was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the 20th Governor of Wisconsin. A Republican for most of his ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Henry Smith , , Labor , 1886 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Thomas R. Hudd Thomas Richard Hudd (October 1, 1835 – June 22, 1896) was an American lawyer from Wisconsin who represented that state for two terms in the United States House of Representatives, as well as serving in both houses of that state's legislature a ...
, , Democratic , 1886
Special , , Incumbent lost re-nomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Charles B. Clark Charles Benjamin Clark (August 24, 1844 – September 10, 1891) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin and one of the founders of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah, Wisconsin, Neenah with John A. K ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Ormsby B. Thomas Ormsby Brunson Thomas (August 21, 1832October 24, 1904) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for three terms (1885–1891), representing Wisconsi ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Nils P. Haugen Nils Pederson Haugen (March 9, 1849April 23, 1931) was a Norwegian American immigrant, lawyer, and politician. He served four terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing western Wisconsin. He was a leading member of the Pr ...
, , Republican ,
1887 Events January–March * January 11 – Louis Pasteur's anti-rabies treatment is defended in the Académie Nationale de Médecine, by Dr. Joseph Grancher. * January 20 ** The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Har ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Isaac Stephenson Isaac Stephenson (June 18, 1829March 15, 1918) was an American politician of the Republican Party who represented Wisconsin as both a United States representative and a United States senator. He was born in the community of Yorkton, near Fred ...
, , Republican ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, , Incumbent declined re-nomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap ,


Wyoming Territory

See Non-voting delegates, below.


Non-voting delegates

, - ! , - ! ,
Fred Dubois Fred Thomas Dubois (May 29, 1851February 14, 1930) was a controversial American politician from Idaho who served two terms in the United States Senate. He was best known for his opposition to the gold standard and his efforts to disenfranchise M ...
, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Joseph K. Toole Joseph Kemp Toole (May 12, 1851 – March 11, 1929) was a Democratic politician from Montana. He served as the first and fourth Governor of Montana. Biography Toole was born in Savannah, Missouri and attended public school in St. Joseph, Miss ...
, , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! ,
Joseph M. Carey Joseph Maull Carey (January 19, 1845February 5, 1924) was an American lawyer, rancher, judge, and politician, who was active in Wyoming Wyoming () is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


See also

* 1888 United States elections **
1888 United States presidential election The 1888 United States presidential election was the 26th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Benjamin Harrison, a former Senator from Indiana, defeated incumbent Democratic President Grover C ...
** 1888 and 1889 United States Senate elections *
50th United States Congress The 50th 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, 1887, ...
*
51st United States Congress The 51st United States Congress, referred to by some critics as the Billion Dollar 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 Rep ...


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