The 1904 United States House of Representatives elections coincided with the election to a full term of
President
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*President (government title)
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Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. ( ; October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy or by his initials, T. R., was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26t ...
.
Roosevelt's popularity swept many
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
house candidates into office, cementing their majority over the opposition
Democratic Party Democratic Party most often refers to:
*Democratic Party (United States)
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*Demo ...
. Because Roosevelt came from a liberal wing of the Republican Party, his ideology was prevalent among freshman representatives. Progressive Republicanism mobilized a new base of support and proved to be especially popular among the Protestant middle-class workers who held jobs in business or in the front offices of industrial facilities.
Election summaries
The previous election of 1902 saw 3
Independent Republicans
The Independent Republicans (french: Républicains Indépendants, RI) were a liberal conservatism, liberal-conservative political group in France founded in 1962, which became a list of political parties in France, political party in 1966 known ...
elected in the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania.
Early election dates
In 1904, three states, with 8 seats among them, held elections early:
* 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 6
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 12
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 ...
Special elections
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George W. Croft
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent died March 10, 1904.
New member elected May 17, 1904.
Winner was not a candidate to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
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,
Victor H. Metcalf
Victor Howard Metcalf (October 10, 1853 – February 20, 1936) was an American politician; he served in President Theodore Roosevelt's cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and then as Secretary of the Navy.
Biography
Born in Utica, New ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, , Incumbent resigned July 1, 1904 to become
U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
New member elected November 8, 1904.
Republican hold.
Winner was also elected to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
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,
Alabama
Arkansas
California
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James Gillett
James Norris Gillett (September 20, 1860 – April 20, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician. A Republican involved in federal and state politics, Gillett was elected both a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California from ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Theodore A. Bell
Theodore Arlington Bell (July 25, 1872 – September 4, 1922) was an American politician who served one term as a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Congressman from California from 1903 to 1905.
Biography
Born in Vallejo, California o ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member
elected Elected may refer to:
* "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973
* ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008
*The Elected, an American indie rock band
See also
*Election
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population ...
.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Victor H. Metcalf
Victor Howard Metcalf (October 10, 1853 – February 20, 1936) was an American politician; he served in President Theodore Roosevelt's cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and then as Secretary of the Navy.
Biography
Born in Utica, New ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, , Incumbent resigned July 1, 1904 to become
U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
New member
elected Elected may refer to:
* "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973
* ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008
*The Elected, an American indie rock band
See also
*Election
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population ...
.
Republican gain.
Winner was also elected to finish the current term, see above.
, nowrap ,
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,
Edward J. Livernash
Edward James Livernash, subsequently Edward James de Nivernais (February 14, 1866 – June 1, 1938), was an American newspaperman and lawyer who served one term as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative representing the ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member
elected Elected may refer to:
* "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973
* ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008
*The Elected, an American indie rock band
See also
*Election
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population ...
.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
William J. Wynn
William Joseph Wynn (June 12, 1860 – January 4, 1935) was a machinist and U.S. Representative from California for one term from 1903 to 1905.
Biography
Born to Irish parents in San Francisco, California, Wynn attended the public schools of ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member
elected Elected may refer to:
* "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973
* ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008
*The Elected, an American indie rock band
See also
*Election
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population ...
.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
James C. Needham
James Carson Needham (September 17, 1864 – July 11, 1942) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a seven-term U.S. Representative from California from 1899 to 1913.
Biography
Born in a covered wagon at Carson City, Nevada, Ja ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
James McLachlan
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Milton J. Daniels
Milton John Daniels (April 18, 1838 – December 1, 1914) was an American Civil War veteran and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1903 to 1905.
Biography
Born in Cobleskill (village), New York, Dan ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member
elected Elected may refer to:
* "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973
* ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008
*The Elected, an American indie rock band
See also
*Election
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population ...
.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
, -
,
,
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
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Robert Wyche Davis
Robert Wyche Davis (March 15, 1849 – September 15, 1929) was a United States Representative from Florida.
Biography
Born near Albany, Georgia, Davis attended public schools. He enlisted in 1863 in the Fifth Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regimen ...
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member
elected Elected may refer to:
* "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973
* ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008
*The Elected, an American indie rock band
See also
*Election
An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population ...
.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
William B. Lamar
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent
re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Georgia
Idaho
, -
!
,
Burton L. French
Burton Lee French (August 1, 1875 – September 12, 1954) was a congressman from Idaho. French served as a Republican in the House from 1903 to 1909, 1911 to 1915 and 1917 to 1933. With a combined 26 years in office, he remains the longest-s ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
, -
,
,
William H. Jackson
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
J. Frederick C. Talbott
Joshua Frederick Cockey Talbott (July 29, 1843 – October 5, 1918) was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second Congressional district of Maryland.
Biography
He was born near Lutherville, Maryland on July 29, 1843. He began to study law ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Frank C. Wachter
Frank Charles Wachter (September 16, 1861 – July 1, 1910) was an American politician and Congressman from Maryland.
Biography
Born in Baltimore, Maryland to German immigrants,
Wachter attended private schools and St. Paul's Evangelical Sch ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
James W. Denny
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Sydney Emanuel Mudd I
, , Republican
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
George A. Pearre
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Massachusetts
, -
!
,
George P. Lawrence
George Pelton Lawrence (May 19, 1859 – November 21, 1917) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.
Early life and education
Born in Adams, Massachusetts, Lawrence was the son of Dr. George C. Lawrence an ...
, , Republican
, 1897 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
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 ,
, -
!
,
John R. Thayer
John Randolph Thayer (March 9, 1845 – December 19, 1916) was a representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Douglas, Massachusetts and attended the common schools and Nichols Academy in Dudley.
Thayer graduated from Yale College i ...
, , Democratic
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles Q. Tirrell
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Butler Ames
Butler Ames (August 22, 1871 – November 6, 1954) was an American politician, engineer, soldier and businessman. He was the son of Adelbert Ames and grandson of Benjamin Butler (politician), Benjamin Franklin Butler, both decorated generals in ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Augustus Peabody Gardner
Augustus Peabody Gardner (November 5, 1865 – January 14, 1918) was an American military officer and Republican Party politician from Massachusetts. He represented the North Shore region in the Massachusetts Senate and United States House of Re ...
, , Republican
, 1902 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ernest W. Roberts
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
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 ,
, -
!
,
John A. Keliher
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William S. McNary
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Andrew Sullivan
John Andrew Sullivan (May 10, 1868 – May 31, 1927) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sullivan attended the common and high schools.
He was graduated from the B ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Samuel L. Powers
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William S. Greene
William Stedman Greene (April 28, 1841 – September 22, 1924) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
William S. Greene was born in Tremont, Illinois on April 28, 1841. He moved with his parents to Fall River, Massachu ...
, , Republican
, 1898 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William C. Lovering
William Croad Lovering (February 25, 1835 – February 4, 1910) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Lovering moved with his parents to Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1837.
He attended the Camb ...
, , Republican
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
, -
!
,
Ezekiel S. Candler Jr.
Ezekiel Samuel Candler Jr. (January 18, 1862 – December 18, 1944) was a United States representative from Mississippi. He was the nephew of Milton A. Candler and cousin of Allen Daniel Candler. He was born in Belleville, Florida. Later, he mo ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas Spight
Thomas Spight (October 25, 1841 – January 5, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Born near Ripley, Mississippi, Spight attended the common schools, Ripley Academy, Purdy (Tennessee) College, and the La Grange (Tennessee) Synodi ...
, , Democratic
,
1898 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Benjamin G. Humphreys II
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II (August 17, 1865 – October 16, 1923) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Mississippi. He was known by his constituents as "Our Ben."
Early life
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II was bo ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Wilson S. Hill
Wilson Shedric Hill (January 19, 1863 – February 14, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Biography
Born near Lodi, Choctaw County (now Montgomery County, Mississippi, Montgomery County), Mississippi
Mississippi () is a s ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Adam M. Byrd
Adam Monroe Byrd (July 6, 1859 – June 21, 1912) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Biography
Born in Sumter County, Alabama, Byrd moved to Neshoba County, Mississippi. He attended the common sc ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Eaton J. Bowers
Eaton Jackson Bowers (June 17, 1865 – October 26, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Born in Canton, Mississippi, Bowers attended the public schools, and Mississippi Military Institute at Pass Christian.
He studied law and gaine ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frank A. McLain
, , Democratic
,
1898 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
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 ,
Missouri
Montana
, -
!
,
Joseph M. Dixon
Joseph Moore Dixon (July 31, 1867May 22, 1934) was an American History of the Republican Party (United States), Republican politician from Montana. He served as a U.S. House of Representatives, Representative, United States Senate, Senator, and th ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nebraska
, -
!
,
Elmer Burkett
Elmer Jacob Burkett (December 1, 1867May 23, 1935) was a Representative and a Senator from Nebraska.
Burkett was born on a farm near Glenwood, Iowa. He attended the public schools and graduated from Tabor College in 1890 and from the University ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Resigned before start of term to
become Senator.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Gilbert Hitchcock
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock (September 18, 1859February 3, 1934) was an American congressman and U.S. Senator from Nebraska, and the founder of the ''Omaha World-Herald'' newspaper.
Life and career
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Hitchcock was the son of ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John McCarthy
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edmund H. Hinshaw
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George W. Norris
George William Norris (July 11, 1861September 2, 1944) was an American politician from the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican, from 1903 until 1913 ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Moses Kinkaid
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
, -
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,
Thomas F. Marshall
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Burleigh F. Spalding
Burleigh Folsom Spalding (December 3, 1853 – March 17, 1934) was a United States representative from North Dakota. He was born on a farm near Craftsbury, Vermont. He attended the Lyndon Literary Institute in Lyndon, Vermont and was graduated ...
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
Ohio
Oregon
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Binger Hermann
Binger Hermann (February 19, 1843 – April 15, 1926) was an American attorney and politician in Oregon. A native of Maryland, he immigrated to the Oregon Territory with his parents as part of the Baltimore Colony. Hermann would serve in both ...
, , Republican
,
1903 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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John N. Williamson
John Newton Williamson (November 8, 1855August 29, 1943) was an American rancher and politician in the state of Oregon. A native Oregonian, he served in both chambers of the Oregon Legislative Assembly representing central and eastern Oregon in ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
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George Swinton Legaré
George Swinton Legaré (November 11, 1869 – January 31, 1913) was an American attorney and politician from South Carolina. He was best known for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1903 until his death.
Early life
...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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George W. Croft
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Wyatt Aiken
, , Democratic
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1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Joseph T. Johnson
, , Democratic
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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David E. Finley
, , Democratic
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1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Robert B. Scarborough
, , Democratic
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Asbury F. Lever
, , Democratic
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1901
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
South Dakota
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Charles H. Burke
Charles Henry Burke (April 1, 1861 – April 7, 1944) was a Republican Congressman from South Dakota and Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 1920s.
Biography
He was born near Batavia, New York, in 1861, and attended the public sc ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Eben Martin
Eben Wever Martin (April 12, 1855 – May 22, 1932) was an American attorney and politician in South Dakota. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Early life and education
M ...
, , Republican
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Tennessee
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Walter P. Brownlow
Walter Preston Brownlow (March 27, 1851 – July 8, 1910) was an American politician who represented Tennessee's 1st district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1897 until his death in 1910. He is remembered for obtaining large feder ...
, , Republican
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Henry R. Gibson
Henry Richard Gibson (December 24, 1837 – May 25, 1938) was an American attorney and politician who represented Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, Tennessee's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives, U.S. House of Repres ...
, , Republican
,
1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
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John A. Moon
, , Democratic
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1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Morgan C. Fitzpatrick
, , Democratic
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1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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James D. Richardson
, , Democratic
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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 ,
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!
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John W. Gaines
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Lemuel P. Padgett
Lemuel Phillips Padgett (November 28, 1855 – August 2, 1922) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 7th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Born in Columbia, Tennessee, in ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Thetus W. Sims
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Rice A. Pierce
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wil ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Malcolm R. Patterson
Malcolm Rice Patterson (June 7, 1861 – March 8, 1935) was an American politician and jurist. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1901 to 1906, and as the 30th governor of Tennessee from 1907 to 1911. He later served as a circu ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
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Carter Glass
Carter Glass (January 4, 1858 – May 28, 1946) was an American newspaper publisher and Democratic politician from Lynchburg, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both houses of Congress and served as the United States Secretary of the Treasu ...
, , Democratic
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1902
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James Hay James Hay may refer to:
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*James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle (c.1580–1636), British noble
*James Hay, 2nd Earl of Carlisle (1612–1660), British noble
*James Hay, 15th Earl of Erroll (1726†...
, , Democratic
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1904
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Henry D. Flood
, , Democratic
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Washington
West Virginia
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Blackburn B. Dovener
, , Republican
,
1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Alston G. Dayton
Alston Gordon Dayton (October 18, 1857 – July 30, 1920) was a United States representative from West Virginia and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Education and caree ...
, , Republican
,
1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Joseph H. Gaines
, , Republican
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Harry C. Woodyard
Harry Chapman Woodyard (November 13, 1867 – June 21, 1929) was a Republican Party (United States), Republican politician from West Virginia who served as a United States representative. Congressman Woodyard was born in Spencer, West Virginia, in ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James A. Hughes
James Anthony Hughes (February 27, 1861March 2, 1930) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of West Virginia.
Hughes was born near Corunna in the Province of Canada (in what is now Ontario). He immigrat ...
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Wisconsin
Wyoming
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Frank W. Mondell
Frank Wheeler Mondell (November 6, 1860August 6, 1939) was a United States representative of Wyoming.
Biography
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was educated in the public schools. For many years he was engaged in farming, stock-raising, and ra ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, B ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Non-voting delegates
Oklahoma Territory
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Bird S. McGuire
, , Republican
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1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's f ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
New Mexico Territory
New Mexico Territory elected its non-voting delegate November 8, 1904.
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Bernard Shandon Rodey
Bernard Shandon Rodey (March 1, 1856 – March 10, 1927) was an Irish-born American politician who was a Delegate from the New Mexico Territory and later a federal judge in Puerto Rico.
Early life
Rodey was born in County Mayo, Ireland. He ...
, , Republican
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination and then lost re-election as an Independent Republican.
New delegate elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
See also
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1904 United States elections
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1904 United States presidential election
The 1904 United States presidential election was the 30th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 8, 1904. Incumbent Republican President Theodore Roosevelt defeated the Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker. Roosevelt's victo ...
**
1904 and 1905 United States Senate elections
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58th United States Congress
The 58th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC, from March 4, 1903, to ...
*
59th United States Congress
The 59th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1905, t ...
Notes
References
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External links
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