1936 United States House Of Representatives Elections In New Jersey
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The 1936 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the
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in 1936 that coincided with
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's landslide re-election. Roosevelt's
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gained twelve net seats from the
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, bringing them above a three-fourths majority. This was the largest majority since
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, as the last time a party won so decisively was in
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. This is the last time any party held 3/4ths of all House seats. Significant representation from the Progressives of Wisconsin and Farmer–Labor Party of Minnesota is also seen, as these two liberal populist groups gained a foothold. The 1936 elections showed the continuing trust for the American people in that Roosevelt would guide the nation from depression. Despite setbacks, the people had faith in the
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and elected leaders who supported its measures. This was the last of four straight election losses for Republicans due to the lingering effects of the Depression.


Overall results

Source
Election Statistics – Office of the Clerk


Special elections


Alabama


Arizona


Arkansas


California


Colorado


Connecticut


Delaware


Florida


Georgia


Idaho


Illinois


Indiana


Iowa


Kansas


Kentucky


Louisiana


Maine


Maryland


Massachusetts


Michigan


Minnesota


Mississippi


Missouri


Montana


Nebraska


Nevada


New Hampshire

In the 1st district, Republican Arthur B. Jenks was initially declared the winner, and sat in the House from January 1937 to June 1938, but Democrat Alphonse Roy successfully contested the election and served the remainder of the term before losing the 1938 election to Jenks.


New Jersey


New Mexico


New York


North Carolina


North Dakota


Ohio


Oklahoma


Oregon


Pennsylvania


Rhode Island


South Carolina


South Dakota


Tennessee


Texas


Utah


Vermont


Virginia


Washington


West Virginia


Wisconsin


Wyoming


Non-voting delegates


Alaska Territory

Alaska Territory elected its non-voting delegate September 8, 1936.


See also

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1936 United States elections The 1936 United States elections was held on November 3. The Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party built on their majorities in both chambers of Congress and maintained control of the presidency. In the presidential election, incumb ...
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1936 United States Senate elections The 1936 United States Senate elections coincided with the reelection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Great Depression continued and voters backed progressive candidates favoring Roosevelt's New Deal in races across the country. The Dem ...
**
1936 United States presidential election The 1936 United States presidential election was the 38th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1936. In the midst of the Great Depression, incumbent Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Republican Gover ...
* 74th United States Congress * 75th United States Congress


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References

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