The 1896 United States House of Representatives elections, coincided with the
election
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of
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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 ...
. The
Republican Party maintained its large majority in the House but lost 48 seats, mostly to the
Democratic and
Populist
Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
parties.
The Republican losses were most likely due to the extraordinary gains that party made in
the prior elections, when many normally Democratic districts voted Republican due to the severity of and fallout from the
Panic of 1893
The Panic of 1893 was an economic depression in the United States that began in 1893 and ended in 1897. It deeply affected every sector of the economy, and produced political upheaval that led to the political realignment of 1896 and the pres ...
. The Democratic Party recovered in the
Mid-Atlantic and
Midwestern
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districts dominated by Catholic and working-class voters. In the West, the Populist Party made large gains and several Republicans broke away over the
national party platform's endorsement of a
gold standard
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.
This election marked the zenith of the
Populist Party. The Populists would lose most of their seats in the
1898 elections and thereafter slowly fade from prominence.
Election summaries
Special elections
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J. William Stokes
James William Stokes (December 12, 1853 – July 6, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Stokes attended the common schools and was graduated from Washington and Lee University, Lexing ...
, , Democratic
,
1894
, Incumbent's previous election declared void June 1, 1896 due to electoral fraud.
Incumbent re-elected November 3, 1896.
Incumbent also elected to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
Early election dates
Three states, with 8 seats between them, held elections early in 1896:
*June 1:
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 1:
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 14:
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
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Richard Henry Clarke
Richard Henry Clarke (February 9, 1843 – September 26, 1906) was a politician and U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Biography
Born in Dayton, Alabama, Clarke attended Green Springs Academy. He graduated from the University of Alabama at Tus ...
, , Democratic
,
1888
, , Incumbent retired to
un for Governor of Alabama.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Jesse F. Stallings
Jesse Francis Stallings (April 4, 1856 – March 18, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Born near Manningham, Alabama, to Reuben Stallings and Lucinda Ferguson. Stallings completed preparatory studies and was graduated from the Uni ...
, , Democratic
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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George Paul Harrison Jr.
, , Democratic
,
1894
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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William F. Aldrich
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected after initial results indicated loss to Plowman.
, nowrap ,
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Albert Taylor Goodwyn
Albert Taylor Goodwyn (December 17, 1842 – July 1, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Early life and military career
Born at Robinson Springs, Alabama, Goodwyn attended Robinson Springs Academy and South Carolina College at C ...
, , Populist
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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John H. Bankhead
, , Democratic
,
1886
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Milford W. Howard
, , Populist
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Joseph Wheeler
Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler (September 10, 1836 – January 25, 1906) was an American military commander and politician. He was a cavalry general in the Confederate States Army in the 1860s during the American Civil War, and then a general in ...
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 РGilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premi̬res at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Truman H. Aldrich
Truman Heminway Aldrich (October 17, 1848 – April 28, 1932) was a civil engineer, a mining company executive, and a paleontologist, and briefly served in the United States House of Representatives and as Postmaster of Birmingham. He is the so ...
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Arkansas
California
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John All Barham
John All Barham (July 17, 1843 – January 22, 1926) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1895 to 1901.
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Grove L. Johnson
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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Samuel G. Hilborn
Samuel Greeley Hilborn (December 9, 1834 – April 19, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from California in the late 19th Century.
Early life
Born in Minot, Androscoggin (then Cumberland) County, Maine, Hilborn attended the common schools, He ...
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James G. Maguire
James George Maguire (February 22, 1853 – June 20, 1920) was an American politician and Georgist who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1893 to 1899.
Early life and education
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ma ...
, , Democratic
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Eugene F. Loud
, , Republican
,
1890
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa.
** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River.
* January 2
** The steamship ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James McLachlan
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
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William W. Bowers
, , Republican
,
1890
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa.
** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River.
* January 2
** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
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Stephen M. Sparkman
Stephen Milancthon Sparkman (July 29, 1849 – September 26, 1929) was a U.S. Representative from Florida.
Biography
Stephen M. Sparkman was born on a farm in Hernando County, Florida, on July 29, 1849. He attended the common schools.
He taugh ...
, , Democratic
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles Merian Cooper
Charles Merian Cooper (January 16, 1856 – November 14, 1923) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1893 until 1897.
Early life and education
Cooper was born on January 16, 1856, in At ...
, , Democratic
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Georgia
Idaho
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,
Edgar Wilson
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent retired to run for
Idaho Supreme Court
The Idaho Supreme Court is the state supreme court of Idaho and is composed of the chief justice and four associate justices.
The decisions of the Idaho Supreme Court are binding on all other Idaho state courts. The only court that may reverse ...
.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
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Thomas Brackett Reed
Thomas Brackett Reed (October 18, 1839 – December 7, 1902) was an American politician from the state of Maine. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives 12 times, first in 1876, and serve ...
, , 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 i ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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 ...
, , 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 ,
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Seth L. Milliken
Seth Llewellyn Milliken (December 12, 1831 – April 18, 1897) was a U.S. Representative from Maine.
Early life
Born in Montville, Maine, the son of William Milliken and Lucy P. Perrigo. Milliken attended the common schools and Waterville Col ...
, , 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 ,
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Charles A. Boutelle
Charles Addison Boutelle (February 9, 1839 – May 21, 1901) was an American seaman, shipmaster, naval officer, Civil War veteran, newspaper editor, publisher, conservative Republican politician, and nine-term Representative to the U.S. Congress f ...
, , 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 ,
Maryland
Massachusetts
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,
Ashley B. Wright
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Frederick H. Gillett
Frederick Huntington Gillett (; October 16, 1851 – July 31, 1935) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts state government and both houses of the U.S. Congress between 1879 and 1931, including six years as Speaker of the Hous ...
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Joseph H. Walker
, , Republican
,
1888
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Lewis D. Apsley
Lewis Dewart Apsley (September 29, 1852 – April 11, 1925) was a businessman and U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Born in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, Apsley moved with his parents to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in 1861. He att ...
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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,
William S. Knox
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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William H. Moody
, , Republican
, 1895 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
William Emerson Barrett
William Emerson Barrett (December 29, 1858 – February 12, 1906) was an American journalist and politician.
Barrett was a founder of '' The Boston Evening Record'', and served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as a ...
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Samuel W. McCall
Samuel Walker McCall (February 28, 1851 – November 4, 1923) was a Republican lawyer, politician, and writer from Massachusetts. He was for twenty years (1893–1913) a member of the United States House of Representatives, and the 47th Governo ...
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John F. Fitzgerald
John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald (February 11, 1863 – October 2, 1950) was an American Democratic politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He served as a U.S. Representative and Mayor of Boston. He also made unsuccessful runs for the United ...
, , Democratic
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Harrison Henry Atwood
Harrison Henry Atwood (August 26, 1863 – October 22, 1954) was an American architect and politician who represented Boston in the United States House of Representatives from 1895 to 1897 and for several nonconsecutive terms in the Massachusetts ...
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-nomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
William F. Draper
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Elijah A. Morse
, , Republican
,
1888
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Simpkins
John Simpkins (June 27, 1862 – March 27, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Simpkins attended the public schools of Yarmouth and St. Mark's School, Southboro, Massachusetts.
He gra ...
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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John M. Allen
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 РGilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premi̬res at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John C. Kyle
John Curtis Kyle (July 17, 1851 – July 6, 1913) was an American attorney and Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from Mississippi during the late 19th century. He was most notable for his service as mayor of Sardis, Mississip ...
, , Democratic
,
1890
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa.
** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River.
* January 2
** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Thomas C. Catchings
, , Democratic
,
1884
Events
January–March
* January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London.
* January 5 РGilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premi̬res at the Savoy Theatre, London.
* January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Hernando Money
Hernando De Soto Money (August 26, 1839September 18, 1912) was an American politician from the state of Mississippi.
Biography
Money was born in Holmes County, Mississippi. He was named after the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto. Early in his ...
, , Democratic
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold..
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John S. Williams
, , Democratic
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Walter M. Denny
, , Democratic
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
James G. Spencer
, , Democratic
,
1894
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
Montana
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Charles S. Hartman
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent re-elected.
Silver Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Nebraska
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,
Jesse B. Strode
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
David H. Mercer
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George de Rue Meiklejohn
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Eugene Jerome Hainer
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William E. Andrews
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Omer Madison Kem
Omer Madison Kem (November 13, 1855 – February 13, 1942) was an American Populist Party politician.
Early life
Omer Madison Kem was born in Hagerstown, Indiana on November 13, 1855.
Career
He moved to Custer County, Nebraska in 1882 and ...
, , Populist
,
1890
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa.
** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River.
* January 2
** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist hold.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
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!
,
Martin N. Johnson
, , Republican
,
1890
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa.
** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River.
* January 2
** The steamship ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Ohio
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!
,
Charles Phelps Taft
Charles Phelps Taft (December 21, 1843 – December 31, 1929) was an American lawyer and politician who served as editor of the ''Cincinnati Times-Star'' and owned both the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs baseball teams. From 1895 to 189 ...
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Jacob H. Bromwell
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Paul J. Sorg
Paul John Sorg (September 23, 1840 – May 28, 1902) was a businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1894 to 1897.
Biography
He was born in Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia) on September 23, 1840. ...
, , Democratic
,
1894
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Fernando C. Layton
, , Democratic
,
1890
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa.
** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River.
* January 2
** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Francis B. De Witt
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George W. Hulick
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
, George W. Wilson (politician), George W. Wilson
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Luther M. Strong
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, James H. Southard
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Lucien J. Fenton
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Charles H. Grosvenor
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, David K. Watson
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Stephen Ross Harris
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Winfield S. Kerr
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, H. Clay Van Voorhis
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Lorenzo Danford
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Addison S. McClure
, , Republican
,
1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Robert W. Tayler
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Stephen A. Northway
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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, Clifton B. Beach
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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, Theodore E. Burton
, , Republican
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Oregon
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, Binger Hermann
, , Republican
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 1892
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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, William R. Ellis
, , Republican
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
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, George W. Murray
, , Republican
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections, 1892
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, W. Jasper Talbert
, , Democratic
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Asbury Latimer
, , Democratic
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Stanyarne Wilson
, , Democratic
,
1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Thomas J. Strait
, , Democratic
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, John L. McLaurin
, , Democratic
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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,
J. William Stokes
James William Stokes (December 12, 1853 – July 6, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Stokes attended the common schools and was graduated from Washington and Lee University, Lexing ...
, , Democratic
,
1894
, Incumbent's previous election declared void June 1, 1896 due to electoral fraud.
Incumbent re-elected.
Incumbent also 1896 South Carolina's 7th congressional district special election, elected to finish the term.
, nowrap ,
South Dakota
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, John Pickler
, , Republican
, 1889 United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota, 1889
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
, Robert J. Gamble
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota, 1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain.
Tennessee
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, William Coleman Anderson, William C. Anderson
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1894
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Henry R. Gibson
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Foster V. Brown
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1894
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Benton McMillin
, , Democratic
, 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1878
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, James D. Richardson
, , Democratic
, 1884 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1884
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Joseph E. Washington
, , Democratic
, 1886 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1886
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Nicholas N. Cox
, , Democratic
, 1890 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1890
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, John E. McCall
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, James C. McDearmon
, , Democratic
, 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1892
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Josiah Patterson
, , Democratic
, 1890 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1890
, , Incumbent lost re-election as a National Democrat.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
Texas
Utah
Vermont
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, H. Henry Powers
, , Republican
, 1890 United States House of Representatives elections in Vermont, 1890
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, William W. Grout
, , Republican
, 1884 United States House of Representatives elections in Vermont, 1884
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
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, Blackburn B. Dovener
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, Alston G. Dayton
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
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, James Hall Huling, James H. Huling
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1894
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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, Warren Miller (West Virginia Congressman), Warren Miller
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1894
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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, Frank Wheeler Mondell, Frank W. Mondell
, , Republican
, 1894 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, 1894
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Non-voting delegates
Oklahoma Territory
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, Dennis T. Flynn
, , Republican
, 1892 United States House of Representatives election in Oklahoma Territory, 1892
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New delegate elected.
Silver gain.
, nowrap ,
See also
* 1896 United States elections
** 1896 United States presidential election
** 1896 and 1897 United States Senate elections
* 54th United States Congress
* 55th United States Congress
Notes
References
Bibliography
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External links
Office of the Historian(Office of Art & Archives, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)
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1896 United States House of Representatives elections,