The 1908 United States House of Representatives elections were held, coinciding with the
1908 United States presidential election
The 1908 United States presidential election was the 31st quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1908. Secretary of War and Republican Party nominee William Howard Taft defeated three-time Democratic nominee William Je ...
, which
William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857March 8, 1930) was the 27th president of the United States (1909–1913) and the tenth chief justice of the United States (1921–1930), the only person to have held both offices. Taft was elected pr ...
won.
Taft was not as popular as his predecessor,
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 ...
, but won with Roosevelt's backing, and his
Republican Party
Republican Party is a name used by many political parties around the world, though the term most commonly refers to the United States' Republican Party.
Republican Party may also refer to:
Africa
* Republican Party (Liberia)
*Republican Party ...
lost only a handful of seats to the opposition
Democrats. Without any striking national issues, the Republicans were able to remain in control. Regional issues led to some changes in House membership, but new Democrats who were elected by dissatisfied industrial workers were balanced out by new Republicans who gained seats in districts with a strong middle class presence.
Election summaries
Special elections
There were nine special elections in 1908.
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George W. Smith
, , 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' ...
, , Incumbent died November 30, 1907.
New member elected February 15, 1908.
Republican hold.
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Ariosto A. Wiley
, , 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 died June 17, 1908.
New member elected November 3, 1908 to finish his brother's term.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Abraham L. Brick
, , Republican
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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 died April 7, 1908.
New member elected November 3, 1908.
Democratic gain.
Successor was also elected the same day to the next term,
see below.
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Adolph Meyer
Adolph Meyer (October 19, 1842 – March 8, 1908) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served nine terms as a Democrat from 1891 until his death in office in 1908.
Biography
Meyer was bo ...
, , Democratic
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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 died March 8, 1908.
New member elected November 3, 1908.
Democratic hold.
Successor was also elected the same day to the next term,
see below.
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Charles E. Littlefield
, , Republican
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1899
, , Incumbent died September 30, 1908.
New member elected November 3, 1908.
Republican hold.
Successor had already been elected to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
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Llewellyn Powers
Llewellyn Powers (October 14, 1836July 28, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Maine and the 44th Governor of Maine.
Biography
Born in Pittsfield, Maine, Powers attended the common schools of Pittsfield and St. Albans Academy. He graduate ...
, , Republican
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1876
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin.
** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol.
* February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs is ...
1878
1901
, , Incumbent died July 28, 1908.
New member elected November 3, 1908.
Republican hold.
Successor had already been elected to the next term,
see below.
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Charles T. Dunwell
, , 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' ...
, , Incumbent died June 12, 1908.
New member elected November 3, 1908.
Republican hold.
Successor was also elected the same day to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
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William H. Parker
, , Republican
,
1906
, , Incumbent died June 26, 1908.
New member elected November 3, 1908.
Republican hold.
Successor was also elected the same day to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
Regular election dates
All the states held their regular elections November 3, 1908 except for three, which, held elections:
* 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 U.S. state, 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 (state), New York to the west, and the Provin ...
* 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 nor ...
Alabama
Alaska Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
Arizona Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
Arkansas
California
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William F. Englebright
, , Republican
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Duncan E. McKinlay
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Joseph R. Knowland
Joseph Russell Knowland (August 5, 1873 – February 1, 1966) was an American politician and newspaper publisher. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California and was owner, editor and publisher of the ''O ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Julius Kahn
, , 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 ,
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Everis A. Hayes
Everis Anson Hayes (March 10, 1855 – June 3, 1942) was an American lawyer and politician who served seven terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1905 to 1919.
Biography
Born in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Hayes attended the public s ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James C. Needham
, , 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 ,
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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 ,
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Sylvester C. Smith
Sylvester Clark Smith (August 26, 1858 – January 26, 1913) was an American lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1905 to 1913.
Biography
Born near Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Smith attended t ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, 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 taug ...
, , 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 ,
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Frank Clark
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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' ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold
, nowrap ,
Georgia
Idaho
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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' ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
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Daniel R. Anthony Jr.
Daniel Read Anthony Jr. (August 22, 1870 – August 4, 1931) was an American Republican politician and a nephew of suffragist and political leader Susan B. Anthony.
He is the son of newspaper publisher Daniel Read Anthony. He was born in ...
, , Republican
,
1907
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Charles F. Scott
, , 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 ,
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Philip P. Campbell
Philip Pitt Campbell (April 25, 1862 – May 26, 1941) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Biography
Born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, Campbell moved with his parents to Neosho County, Kansas, in 1867.
He attended the common sch ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James Monroe Miller
James Monroe Miller (May 6, 1852 – January 20, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born in Three Springs, Pennsylvania, Miller attended the district school and graduated from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1875.
...
, , 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 ,
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William A. Calderhead
, , 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 ...
1896
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 ,
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William A. Reeder
William Augustus Reeder (August 28, 1849 – November 7, 1929) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Reeder moved with his parents to Ipava, Illinois, in 1853, attended the public schools, and taught 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 ,
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Edmond H. Madison
Edmond Haggard Madison (December 18, 1865 – September 18, 1911) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born in Plymouth, Illinois, Madison attended the common schools. He taught school. He moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1885. He studied law. ...
, , 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 ,
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Victor Murdock
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
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William H. Jackson
, , Republican
,
1906
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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J. Frederick C. Talbott
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Harry Benjamin Wolf
, , Democratic
,
1906
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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John Gill Jr.
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Sydney Emanuel Mudd I
, , Republican
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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George A. Pearre
George Alexander Pearre (July 16, 1860 – September 19, 1923) was an American politician.
Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Pearre attended private schools, the Allegany County Academy at Cumberland, St. James College near Hagerstown, a ...
, , 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
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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 ,
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Frederick H. Gillett
, , Republican
,
1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Charles G. Washburn
, , Republican
, 1906 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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 ,
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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 Franklin Butler, both decorated generals in the Union Army during the Ame ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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 ,
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Ernest W. Roberts
Ernest William Roberts (November 22, 1858 – February 27, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in East Madison, Maine, Roberts attended the public schools in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
He was graduated from Highland Milit ...
, , 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 ,
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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 Govern ...
, , Republican
,
1892
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Joseph F. O'Connell
, , Democratic
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Andrew James Peters
, , Democratic
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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John W. Weeks
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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 ,
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William C. Lovering
, , Republican
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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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 ,
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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 ,
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Benjamin G. Humphreys II
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II (August 17, 1865 – October 16, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. He was known by his constituents as "Our Ben."
Early life
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II was born on August 17, 1865, in Claiborne Coun ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Wilson S. Hill
, , 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' ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Adam M. Byrd
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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 gain ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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,
Frank A. McLain
, , Democratic
,
1898 (special)
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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John S. Williams
, , Democratic
,
1892
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
Montana
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!
,
Charles N. Pray
, , Republican
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nebraska
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Ernest M. Pollard
Ernest Mark Pollard (April 15, 1869 – September 24, 1939) was an American Republican Party politician.
He was born in Nehawka, Nebraska on April 15, 1869, and graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1893. He farmed near Nehawka u ...
, , Republican
,
1905 (special)
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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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 o ...
, , Democratic
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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,
John F. Boyd
, , Republican
,
1906
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
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,
Edmund H. Hinshaw
Edmund Howard Hinshaw (December 8, 1860 – June 15, 1932) was an American Republican Party politician.
Born in Greensboro, Indiana on December 8, 1860, he graduated from Butler College in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1885. He moved to Fairbury, ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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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 ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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Moses Kinkaid
Moses Pierce Kinkaid (January 24, 1856 – July 6, 1922) was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Nebraska. He was the sponsor of the 1904 Kinkaid Land Act, which allowed homeste ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico Territory
See
Non-voting delegates, below.
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 retired to
run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap rowspan=2 ,
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Asle Gronna
Asle Jorgenson Gronna (December 10, 1858May 4, 1922) was an American politician who served in the House of Representatives and Senate from North Dakota, and one of the six to vote against the United States declaration of war leading to the First W ...
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Ohio
Oklahoma
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!
,
Bird S. McGuire
,
,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship ''Jean Bart'' sinks off the coast of Morocco ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Elmer L. Fulton
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,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship ''Jean Bart'' sinks off the coast of Morocco ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James S. Davenport
,
,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship ''Jean Bart'' sinks off the coast of Morocco ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles D. Carter
Charles David Carter (August 16, 1868 in Chickasaw – April 9, 1929) was a Native American politician elected as U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, serving from 1907 to 1927. During this period, he also served as Mining Trustee for Indian Terri ...
,
,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship ''Jean Bart'' sinks off the coast of Morocco ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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Scott Ferris
,
,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship ''Jean Bart'' sinks off the coast of Morocco ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Oregon
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!
,
Willis C. Hawley
Willis Chatman Hawley (May 5, 1864 – July 24, 1941) was an American politician and educator in the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he would serve as president of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, where he earned his undergraduate ...
, , Republican
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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William R. Ellis
, , Republican
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1906
, 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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James O'H. Patterson
James O'Hanlon Patterson (June 25, 1857 – October 25, 1911) was a United States representative from South Carolina.
Biography
He was born in Barnwell, South Carolina. He attended private schools in town and also in Augusta, Georgia. Later, h ...
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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Wyatt Aiken
Wyatt Aiken (December 14, 1863 – February 6, 1923) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for six terms from 1903 to 1917.
Early life and family
Wyatt Aiken was born near ...
, , 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' ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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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.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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David E. Finley
David E. Finley (February 28, 1861 – January 26, 1917) was a United States representative from South Carolina. He was born in Trenton, Arkansas. He attended the public schools of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Ebenezer, South Carolina and was ...
, , 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 re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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J. Edwin Ellerbe
, , Democratic
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1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Asbury F. Lever
Asbury Francis "Frank" Lever (January 5, 1875 – April 28, 1940) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina.
Early life
Frank Lever was born near Springhill, Lexington County, South Carolina on January ...
, , Democratic
,
1901
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
South Dakota
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Philo Hall
, , Republican
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1906
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
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, , New member elected.
Republican hold.
Tennessee
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!
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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 federa ...
, , Republican
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Nathan W. Hale
Nathan Wesley Hale (February 11, 1860 – September 16, 1941) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2nd congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John A. Moon
John Austin Moon (April 22, 1855 – June 26, 1921) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 3rd congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Born on April 22, 1855, near Charlottesville, ...
, , Democratic
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull (October 2, 1871July 23, 1955) was an American politician from Tennessee and the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State, holding the position for 11 years (1933–1944) in the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ...
, , Democratic
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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William C. Houston
William Cannon Houston (March 17, 1852 – August 30, 1931) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 5th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Born in Shelbyville, Tennessee in B ...
, , Democratic
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1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John W. Gaines
John Wesley Gaines (August 24, 1860 – July 4, 1926) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 6th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Gaines was born in Wrecoe, near Nashvil ...
, , Democratic
,
1896
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
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, i ...
, , 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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!
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Thetus W. Sims
, , Democratic
,
1896
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Finis J. Garrett
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library syst ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George Gordon
, , Democratic
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
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
,
1902
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
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,
,
,
,
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,
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,
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C. Bascom Slemp
Campbell Bascom Slemp (September 4, 1870 – August 7, 1943) was an American Republican politician. He was a six-time United States congressman from Virginia's 9th congressional district from 1907 to 1923 and served as the presidential sec ...
, , Republican
,
1907
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
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,
,
,
,
Non-voting delegates
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!
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Thomas Cale
Thomas Cale (September 17, 1848February 3, 1941) was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the District of Alaska. He was born in Underhill, Vermont, in Chittenden County. He attended the district schools and Bell Academ ...
, , Independent
,
1906
Events
January–February
* January 12 – Persian Constitutional Revolution: A nationalistic coalition of merchants, religious leaders and intellectuals in Persia forces the shah Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar to grant a constitution, ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New delegate elected August 11, 1908.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
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William Henry Andrews
William Henry "Bull" Andrews (January 14, 1846 – January 16, 1919) was an American politician who served as a Republican representative in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and as a delegate from the New Mexico Territory.
Andrews was born ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
* ...
, Incumbent re-elected November 3, 1908.
, nowrap ,
Washington
West Virginia
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!
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William P. Hubbard
William Pallister Hubbard (December 24, 1843 – December 5, 1921) was an American Republican politician from Wheeling, West Virginia who served as a United States representative. The son of Congressman Chester D. Hubbard, he served as a memb ...
, , Republican
,
1906
Events
January–February
* January 12 – Persian Constitutional Revolution: A nationalistic coalition of merchants, religious leaders and intellectuals in Persia forces the shah Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar to grant a constitution, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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George C. Sturgiss
, , Republican
,
1906
Events
January–February
* January 12 – Persian Constitutional Revolution: A nationalistic coalition of merchants, religious leaders and intellectuals in Persia forces the shah Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar to grant a constitution, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph H. Gaines
, , 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 ,
, -
!
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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 ,
See also
*
1908 United States elections
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**
1908 United States presidential election
The 1908 United States presidential election was the 31st quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1908. Secretary of War and Republican Party nominee William Howard Taft defeated three-time Democratic nominee William Je ...
**
1908 and 1909 United States Senate elections
Nineteen or 19 may refer to:
* 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20
* one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019
Films
* ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film
* ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film
Music ...
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60th United States Congress
The 60th 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, 1907, to M ...
*
61st United States Congress
The 61st 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, 1909, to ...
Notes
References
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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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