The 1944 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being ...
in 1944 that coincided with
President
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*President (corporate title)
*President (education), a leader of a college or university
*President (government title)
President may also refer to:
Automobiles
* Nissan President, a 1966–2010 Japanese ful ...
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (; ; January 30, 1882April 12, 1945), often referred to by his initials FDR, was an American politician and attorney who served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. As the ...
's re-election to a record fourth term.
Roosevelt's popularity allowed his
Democratic Party Democratic Party most often refers to:
*Democratic Party (United States)
Democratic Party and similar terms may also refer to:
Active parties Africa
*Botswana Democratic Party
*Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea
*Gabonese Democratic Party
*Demo ...
to gain twenty seats from the
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 ...
s and minor parties, cementing the Democratic majority. Also, Americans rallied behind allied success in
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...
, and in turn voted favorably for the administration's course of action.
, this is the last time the House of Representatives was made up of four parties.
In December 2020, House Republican
Paul Mitchell became an
Independent
Independent or Independents may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups
* Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in the New Hope, Pennsylvania, area of the United States during the early 1930s
* Independ ...
, resulting in there being four partisan affiliations (Republican, Democratic, Independent, and
Libertarian
Libertarianism (from french: libertaire, "libertarian"; from la, libertas, "freedom") is a political philosophy that upholds liberty as a core value. Libertarians seek to maximize autonomy and political freedom, and minimize the state's e ...
) though not four political parties.
Special elections
Twelve special elections were held, sorted by election date.
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James P. McGranery
, , Democratic
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1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, , Incumbent resigned November 17, 1943.
New representative
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 ...
January 18, 1944.
Republican gain.
Winner was subsequently
redistricted to the 3rd district and re-elected in November.
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J. William Ditter
John William Ditter Sr. (September 5, 1888 – November 21, 1943) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
John William Ditter Sr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 5, 1888. He g ...
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, , Incumbent died November 21, 1943.
New representative
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 ...
January 18, 1944.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently
redistricted to the 16th district and re-elected in November.
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Joseph A. Gavagan
Joseph Andrew Gavagan (August 20, 1892 – October 18, 1968) was an American World War I veteran, lawyer, and politician who served seven terms as a United States representative from New York from 1929 to 1943.
Early life
Born in New York City ...
, , Democratic
,
1929
, , Incumbent resigned December 30, 1943.
New representative
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 ...
February 29, 1944.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently
re-elected in November.
, nowrap ,
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Lawrence Lewis
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, , Incumbent died December 9, 1943.
New representative
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 ...
March 7, 1944.
Republican gain.
Winner was subsequently
re-elected in November.
, nowrap ,
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Henry B. Steagall
Henry Bascom Steagall (May 19, 1873 – November 22, 1943) was a United States representative from Alabama. He was chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency and in 1933, he co-sponsored the Glass–Steagall Act with Carter Glass, an ac ...
, , Democratic
,
1914
This year saw the beginning of what became known as World War I, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austrian throne was Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. It als ...
, , Incumbent died November 22, 1943.
New representative
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 ...
March 14, 1944.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently
re-elected in November.
, nowrap ,
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John C. Nichols
, , Democratic
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1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent resigned July 3, 1943.
New representative
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 ...
March 28, 1944.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently
re-elected in November.
, nowrap ,
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Thomas H. Cullen
, , Democratic
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1918
This year is noted for the end of the First World War, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, as well as for the Spanish flu pandemic that killed 50–100 million people worldwide.
Events
Below, the events ...
, , Incumbent died March 1, 1944.
New representative
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 ...
June 6, 1944.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently
redistricted to the 12th district and re-elected in November.
, nowrap ,
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James A. O'Leary
James Aloysius O'Leary (April 23, 1889 – March 16, 1944) was an American lawyer and businessman who served five terms as a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state), ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent died March 16, 1944.
New representative
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 ...
June 6, 1944.
Republican gain.
Winner was subsequently
redistricted to the 16th district and re-elected in November.
, nowrap ,
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William H. Wheat
William Howard Wheat (February 19, 1879 – January 16, 1944) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Born in Kahoka, Missouri, Wheat attended the public schools of Brookfield and Chillicothe, Missouri, and Chaddock College and Gem City Busin ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, , Incumbent died January 16, 1944.
New representative
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 ...
June 13, 1944.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently
re-elected in November.
, nowrap ,
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James R. Domengeaux
James R. Domengeaux, known as Jimmy Domengeaux (January 6, 1907 – April 11, 1988), was a lawyer from Lafayette, Louisiana, who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 1941 to 1949 ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent resigned April 15, 1944 to join the armed forces but was later medically discharged.
Incumbent
re-elected November 7, 1944 to fill his own vacancy.
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Winder R. Harris
, , Democratic
,
1941
, , Incumbent resigned September 15, 1944.
New representative elected November 7, 1944.
Democratic hold.
Winner was also elected to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
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Hampton P. Fulmer
Hampton Pitts Fulmer (June 23, 1875 – October 19, 1944) was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 – October 19, 1944. After his death, his wi ...
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, , Incumbent died October 19, 1944.
New representative
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 ...
November 7, 1944, see
Widow's succession
Widow's succession was a political practice prominent in some countries in the early part of the 20th century, by which a politician who died in office was directly succeeded by their widow, either through election or direct appointment to the se ...
.
Democratic hold.
Winner did not run for the next term,
see below.
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Overall results
Source
Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk
Alabama
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Frank W. Boykin
Frank William Boykin Sr. (February 21, 1885 – March 12, 1969) served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963. The son of sharecroppers, Boykin became the wealthiest man in Mobile, although his entrepre ...
, , Democratic
,
1935
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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George M. Grant
George McInvale Grant (July 11, 1897 – November 4, 1982) was an American politician and Democratic Representative from Alabama.
Early life
George McInvale Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama on July 11, 1897. He attended public schools ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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George W. Andrews
George William Andrews (December 12, 1906 – December 25, 1971) was an American politician and a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Alabama, and the husband of Elizabeth B. Andrews.
Andrews is known for objecting ...
, , Democratic
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Sam Hobbs
Samuel Francis Hobbs (October 5, 1887 – May 31, 1952) was a United States Representative from Alabama.
Biography
Born in Selma, Alabama, Hobbs attended the public schools, Callaway's Preparatory School, Marion (Alabama) Military Institute ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Joe Starnes
Joe Starnes (March 31, 1895 – January 9, 1962) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Early life
Joe Starnes was born on March 31, 1895, in Guntersville, Alabama, and attended the public schools.
Career
He taught school in Marshall Count ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Pete Jarman
Peterson Bryant ″Pete″ Jarman (October 31, 1892 – February 17, 1955) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Early life
Born in Greensboro, Alabama, Jarman attended the public schools, the Normal College, Livingston, Alabama, and Southern ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Carter Manasco
Carter Manasco (January 3, 1902 – February 5, 1992) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Born in Townley, Alabama, Manasco attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama Sch ...
, , Democratic
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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John Sparkman
John Jackson Sparkman (December 20, 1899 – November 16, 1985) was an American jurist and politician from the state of Alabama. A Southern Democrat, Sparkman served in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1946 and the United S ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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John P. Newsome
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Arizona
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John R. Murdock
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Richard F. Harless
Richard Fielding Harless (August 6, 1905 – November 24, 1970) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Arizona.
Life and career
Born in Kelsey, Texas, Harless moved to Thatcher, Arizona, in 1917 and attended the ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Arkansas
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Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel Candler "Took" Gathings (November 10, 1903 – May 2, 1979) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, representing Arkansas' First Congressional District from 1939 to 1969. A segregationist conservative, Gathings was an ally of Strom T ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Daigh Mills (May 24, 1909 – May 2, 1992) was an American Democratic politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 until his retirement in 1977. As chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee from ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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J. William Fulbright
James William Fulbright (April 9, 1905 – February 9, 1995) was an American politician, academic, and statesman who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from 1945 until his resignation in 1974. , Fulbright is the longest serving chair ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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William Fadjo Cravens
William Fadjo Cravens (February 15, 1899 – April 16, 1974) was an American politician and a United States Congressman
A Member of Congress (MOC) is a person who has been appointed or elected and inducted into an official body called a cong ...
, , Democratic
,
1939
This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1
** Nazi Germany
*** Jews are forbidden to ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Brooks Hays
Lawrence Brooks Hays (August 9, 1898 – October 11, 1981) was an American lawyer and politician who served eight terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas from 1943 to 1959. He was a ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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William F. Norrell
William Frank Norrell (August 29, 1896 – February 15, 1961) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas' former 6th congressional district. Upon his death, he was succeeded in Congress by his widow, Catherine Dorris Norrell.
Born in Milo in A ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Oren Harris
Oren Harris (December 20, 1903 – February 5, 1997) was a United States representative from Arkansas and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas and the United States District Court ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
California
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Clarence F. Lea
Clarence Frederick Lea (July 11, 1874 – June 20, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician who served 16 terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1917 to 1949.
Biography
Lea was born near Highland Springs, California, in southwe ...
, , Democratic
,
1916
Events
Below, the events of the First World War have the "WWI" prefix.
January
* January 1 – The British Royal Army Medical Corps carries out the first successful blood transfusion, using blood that had been stored and cooled.
* ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Clair Engle
Clair Engle (September 21, 1911July 30, 1964) was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from California from 1959 until his death in 1964. A member of the Democratic Party, he is best remembered for participating in the vo ...
, , Democratic
,
1943
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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J. Leroy Johnson
Justin Leroy Johnson (April 8, 1888 – March 26, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Republican Party, Republican United States Congressman from California from 1943 to 1957.
Biography
Born in Wausau, ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Thomas Rolph
Thomas Rolph (January 17, 1885 – May 10, 1956) was a United States representative from California. He was born in San Francisco, California. His older brother was James Rolph, Jr., who would be elected as Mayor of San Francisco in 1911 and ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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Richard J. Welch
Richard Joseph Welch (February 13, 1869 – September 10, 1949) was an American county clerk and politician. He sat in the United States House of Representatives for 12 terms from 1926 to 1949, serving a district in San Francisco, California. B ...
, , Republican
,
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Albert E. Carter
Albert Edward Carter (July 5, 1881 – August 8, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician who served ten terms as a Republican United States Representative from California from 1925 to 1945.
Early life and career
Carter was born in Lemon ...
, , Republican
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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John H. Tolan
John Harvey Tolan (; January 15, 1877 – June 30, 1947) was an American lawyer and politician who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1935 to 1947.
Biography
Born in St. Peter, Minnesota, Tolan attended the public ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Jack Z. Anderson
John Zuinglius Anderson (March 22, 1904 – February 9, 1981) was an American farmer and politician who served seven terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1939 to 1953.
Early life and career
Born in Oakland, California, Anderson ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Bertrand W. Gearhart
Bertrand Wesley "Bud" Gearhart (May 31, 1890 – October 11, 1955) was an American lawyer and Politics of the United States, politician. Gearhart, a Republican Party (United States), Republican, served as the United States House of Representatives ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Alfred J. Elliott
, , Democratic
,
1937
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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George E. Outland
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Jerry Voorhis
Horace Jeremiah "Jerry" Voorhis (April 6, 1901 – September 11, 1984) was a Democratic politician and educator from California who served five terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1947, representing the 12th ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Norris Poulson
Charles Norris Poulson (July 23, 1895 – September 25, 1982) was an American politician who represented Southern California in public office at the local, state, and federal levels. He served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles, California from ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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,
Thomas F. Ford
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John M. Costello
John Martin Costello (January 15, 1903 – August 28, 1976) was an American lawyer and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1935 to 1945.
Early life and career
Born in Los Angeles, California, the son ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Will Rogers Jr.
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent resigned May 23, 1944 to serve in
U.S. Army
The United States Army (USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.Article II, section 2, cl ...
.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Cecil R. King
Cecil Rhodes King (January 13, 1898 – March 17, 1974) was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district fo ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Ward Johnson
William Ward Johnson (March 9, 1892 – June 8, 1963) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1941 to 1945.
Biography
Born in Brighton, Washington County, Iowa, Johnson atte ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Chet Holifield
Chester Earl "Chet" Holifield (December 3, 1903 – February 6, 1995) was a businessman and politician, a United States representative from California's 19th congressional district. He was known for his work on issues of atomic energy.
He was ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw (July 28, 1894 – August 5, 1956) was a United States representative from California from 1939 to 1956.
Biography
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public school ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harry R. Sheppard
Harry Richard Sheppard (January 10, 1885 – April 28, 1969) was an American businessman and politician who served as a U.S. representative from California from 1937 to 1965,
Biography
Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public sch ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John J. Phillips
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edouard Izac
Edouard Victor Michel Izac (December 18, 1891 – January 18, 1990) was a lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War I, a Representative from California and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Born in Cresco, Iowa, Izac grew up in a rural se ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Colorado
, -
!
,
Dean M. Gillespie
, , Republican
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William S. Hill
William Silas Hill (January 20, 1886 – August 28, 1972) was a U.S. Representative from Colorado for nine terms. His career was largely focused on agriculture. He studied at the Colorado State College of Agriculture, was a farmer, Secretary ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Chenoweth
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert F. Rockwell
Robert Fay Rockwell (February 11, 1886 – September 29, 1950) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Colorado. He served in the Colorado Senate and Colorado House of Representatives, House of Representatives. ...
, , Republican
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Connecticut
, -
!
,
William J. Miller
William Jennings Miller (March 12, 1899 – November 22, 1950) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
Biography
Born in North Andover, Massachusetts to Canadian-born Catherine (née Stewart) and Scottish-born James B. Miller,
Miller a ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John D. McWilliams
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ranulf Compton
Ranulf Compton (September 16, 1878, Poe, Indiana – January 26, 1974) was a United States representative from Connecticut. He also served as commander of the 327th (345th) Tank Battalion in George S. Patton's 304th (1st Provisional) Tank Brig ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clare Boothe Luce
Clare Boothe Luce ( Ann Clare Boothe; March 10, 1903 – October 9, 1987) was an American writer, politician, U.S. ambassador, and public conservative figure. A versatile author, she is best known for her 1936 hit play '' The Women'', which h ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph E. Talbot
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
B. J. Monkiewicz
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Delaware
, -
!
,
Earle D. Willey
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Florida
Florida redistricted for this cycle, converting the 6th seat it had previously gained at reapportionment from an at-large seat to an additional district near Fort Lauderdale.
, -
!
,
J. Hardin Peterson
James Hardin Peterson (February 11, 1894 – March 28, 1978) was a U.S. Representative from Florida.
Early life and career
Peterson was born in Batesburg, South Carolina. His family moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1903, and he attended the publ ...
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Emory H. Price
Emory Hilliard Price (December 3, 1899 – February 11, 1976) was a U.S. Representative from Florida.
Biography
Born in Bostwick, Florida, Price attended the public schools of Duval County, Florida. He graduated from Jacksonville (Florida) Law ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Bob Sikes
Robert Lee Fulton Sikes (June 3, 1906September 28, 1994) was an American politician of the Democratic Party who represented the Florida Panhandle in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 to 1979, with a brief break in 1944 and 19 ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Pat Cannon
Arthur Patrick Cannon (May 22, 1904 – January 23, 1966) was a four-term United States Representative from Florida, serving from 1939 to 1947.
Early life and education
Cannon was born in Powder Springs, Georgia and later moved to Laurens C ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joe Hendricks
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert A. Green
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for Governor of Florida.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Georgia
, -
!
,
Hugh Peterson
Hugh Peterson (August 21, 1898 – October 3, 1961) was a U.S. political figure and lawyer from the state of Georgia.
Life
Peterson was born near Ailey, Georgia in 1898 and attended the Brewton–Parker Institute in Mount Vernon, Georgia ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward E. Cox
Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox (April 3, 1880 – December 24, 1952) served as a U.S. representative from Georgia for nearly 28 years. A conservative Democrat who supported racial segregation and opposed President Franklin Roosevelt's " ...
, , Democratic
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Stephen Pace
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Albert Sidney Camp
Albert Sidney Camp (July 26, 1892 – July 24, 1954) was an American politician, educator and lawyer.
Biography
Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during th ...
, , Democratic
,
1939
This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1
** Nazi Germany
*** Jews are forbidden to ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert Ramspeck
Robert C. Word Ramspeck (September 5, 1890 – September 10, 1972) was an American politician and businessman.
Ramspeck was born in Decatur, Georgia. As a young man he was a federal police officer. He was admitted to the bar in 1920. He woul ...
, , Democratic
,
1929
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson (November 18, 1883 – June 1, 1981) was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over 50 years and was influential in the 20th century expansion of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Democratic ...
, , Democratic
,
1914
This year saw the beginning of what became known as World War I, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austrian throne was Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip. It als ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Malcolm C. Tarver
Malcolm Connor Tarver (September 25, 1885 – March 5, 1960) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.
Born in Rural Vale, Georgia, Tarver attended the public schools.
He was graduated from the law department of Mercer University, Macon, ...
, , Democratic
,
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John S. Gibson
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
B. Frank Whelchel
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Paul Brown
Paul Eugene Brown (September 7, 1908 – August 5, 1991) was an American football coach and executive in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). Brown was both the co-founder and first coach of the Clevela ...
, , Democratic
,
1933
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Idaho
, -
!
,
Compton I. White
Compton Ignatius White, Sr. (July 31, 1877 – March 31, 1956), was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. representative for Idaho Panhandle, Northern Idaho. A Democratic Party (United States), Democrat, he represented Idaho's 1st c ...
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry Dworshak
Henry Clarence Dworshak Jr. (August 29, 1894July 23, 1962) was a United States Senator and Congressman from Idaho. Originally from Minnesota, he was a Republican from Burley, and served over 22 years in the House and Senate.
Early years
Born in ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Illinois
, -
!
,
William L. Dawson
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William A. Rowan
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Fred E. Busbey
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Martin Gorski
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Adolph J. Sabath
Adolph Joachim Sabath (April 4, 1866 – November 6, 1952) was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death in Bethesda, Maryland on November 6, 1952. From 19 ...
, , Democratic
,
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 ,
, -
!
,
Thomas J. O'Brien
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , Vacant
, ,
Leonard W. Schuetz
Leonard William Schuetz (November 16, 1887 – February 13, 1944) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Schuetz was born in Posen, Germany (later Poland), November 16, 1887. In 1888 he immigrated to the United States with his father, who set ...
(Democratic) died February 13, 1944
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas Sylvy Gordon (December 17, 1893 – January 22, 1959) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St. Stanis ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles S. Dewey
Charles Schuveldt Dewey (November 10, 1880 – December 27, 1980) was a banker and politician from Illinois. The cousin of George Dewey, Charles S. Dewey entered the real estate business in Chicago, Illinois in 1905. He served in the United S ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ralph E. Church
Ralph Edwin Church (May 5, 1883 – March 21, 1950) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1917 to 1932 and then represented the northern suburbs of Chicago in the United Sta ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey William Reed (June 2, 1890 – February 9, 1956) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed. Reed's father held se ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Noah M. Mason
__NOTOC__
Noah Morgan Mason (July 19, 1882 – March 29, 1965) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. A conservative Republican, he served 13 terms representing first the state's 12th congressional district and then, after a redrawing of bou ...
, , Republican
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Leo E. Allen
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Anton J. Johnson
Anton Joseph Johnson (October 20, 1878 – April 16, 1958) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Born in Peoria, Illinois to Sweden, Swedish immigrant parents,
Johnson attended the public schools and ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert Bruce Chiperfield (November 20, 1899 - April 9, 1971), son of United States Congressman Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield, was an Illinois lawyer and 12-term U.S. Representative from Illinois. He served as chairman of the House Committee on ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Everett Dirksen
Everett McKinley Dirksen (January 4, 1896 – September 7, 1969) was an American politician. A Republican, he represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. As Senate Minority Leader from 1959 unt ...
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Leslie C. Arends
Leslie Cornelius Arends (September 27, 1895July 17, 1985) was a Republican politician from Illinois who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1935 until 1974.
A native and lifelong resident of Melvin, Illinois, Arends attend ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Jessie Sumner
Jessie Sumner (July 17, 1898 – August 10, 1994) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Born in Milford, Illinois, Sumner attended the public schools. She graduated from Girton School, Winnetka, Illinois, in 1916 and Smith College, Northam ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Rolla C. McMillen
, , Republican
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Sid Simpson
Sidney Elmer Simpson (September 20, 1894 – October 26, 1958) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1943 to 1958. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson att ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George Evan Howell
George Evan Howell (September 21, 1905 – January 18, 1980) was a United States representative from Illinois and Judge of the United States Court of Claims.
Education and career
Born in Marion, Illinois, Howell attended the public schools ...
, , Republican
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Calvin D. Johnson
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles W. Vursell
Charles Wesley Vursell (February 8, 1881 – September 21, 1974) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Background
Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.
Career
In 1904, Vursell was a hardware ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James V. Heidinger
, , Republican
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
C. W. Bishop
Cecil William "C. W." Bishop (June 29, 1890 – September 21, 1971) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
Biography
Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools and ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Stephen A. Day
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Indiana
, -
!
,
Ray Madden
Ray John Madden (February 25, 1892 – September 28, 1987) was an American lawyer and World War I veteran who served 17 terms as a United States representative from Indiana from 1943 to 1977.
Biography
He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He atte ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles A. Halleck
, , Republican
,
1935
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert A. Grant
Robert Allen Grant (July 31, 1905 – March 2, 1998) was a United States representative from Indiana and later a United States federal judge, United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
E ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George W. Gillie
George W. Gillie (August 15, 1880 – July 3, 1963) was an American veterinarian and politician who served five terms as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1939 to 1949.
Biography
Born in Berwickshire, ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Forest A. Harness
Forest Arthur Harness (June 24, 1895 – July 29, 1974) was an American lawyer, World War I veteran, and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1939 to 1949.
Biography
Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Harness atten ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Noble J. Johnson
Noble Jacob Johnson (August 23, 1887 – March 17, 1968) was a United States representative from Indiana and an United States federal judge, Associate Judge and Chief Judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
Education and ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Gerald W. Landis
Gerald Wayne Landis (February 23, 1895 – September 6, 1971) was an American educator and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1939 to 1949.
Biography
Born in Bloomfield, Indiana, Landis attended the publ ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles M. La Follette
Charles Marion La Follette (February 27, 1898 – June 27, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician.
His great-grandfather was William Heilman, who was in the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.
He served as a Republi ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Earl Wilson
, , Republican
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Raymond S. Springer
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Louis Ludlow
Louis Leon Ludlow (June 24, 1873 – November 28, 1950) was a Democratic Indiana congressman; he proposed a constitutional amendment early in 1938 requiring a national referendum on any U.S. declaration of war except in cases of direct atta ...
, , Democratic
,
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Iowa
, -
!
,
Thomas E. Martin
Thomas Ellsworth Martin (January 18, 1893June 27, 1971) was a United States representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961.
Born in Melrose, Iowa, he a ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry O. Talle
Henry Oscar Talle (January 12, 1892 – March 14, 1969) was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1939 until 1959.
Background
Born on ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John W. Gwynne
John Williams Gwynne (October 20, 1889 – July 5, 1972) was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district, and a Federal Trade Commission member and chairman during the Eisenhower Administration.
Person ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Karl M. LeCompte
Karl Miles LeCompte (May 25, 1887 – September 30, 1972) was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958.
Born in Corydon, Iowa ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Paul Cunningham
, , Republican
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Fred C. Gilchrist
Fred Cramer Gilchrist (June 2, 1868 – March 10, 1950) was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa, from 1931 to 1945.
Born in California, Pennsylvania, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Gilchrist moved with his parents to ...
, , Republican
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ben F. Jensen
Benton Franklin Jensen (December 16, 1892 – February 5, 1970) served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S. House on Marc ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles B. Hoeven
Charles Bernard Hoeven (March 30, 1895 – November 9, 1980) was an American politician. Elected to represent districts in northern Iowa for eleven terms, from the 78th United States Congress, Seventy-eighth to 88th United States Congress, Ei ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Kansas
, -
!
,
William P. Lambertson
William Purnell Lambertson (March 23, 1880 – October 26, 1957) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born in Fairview, Kansas, Lambertson attended the public schools, Ottawa (Kansas) University, and the law school of the University of C ...
, , Republican
,
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Errett P. Scrivner
Errett Power Scrivner (March 20, 1898 – May 5, 1978) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Biography
Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High ...
, , Republican
,
1943
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas Daniel Winter
Thomas Daniel Winter (July 7, 1896 – November 7, 1951) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born in Columbus, Kansas, Winter attended the public and high schools. During the First World War served as ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees (June 3, 1886 – October 25, 1969) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, his father and maternal grandparents were all born in Wales. Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas St ...
, , Republican
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clifford R. Hope
, , Republican
,
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frank Carlson
Frank Carlson (January 23, 1893May 30, 1987) was an American politician who served as the 30th governor of Kansas, Kansas State representative, United States representative, and United States senator from Kansas. Carlson is the only Kansan to ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Kentucky
, -
!
,
Noble Jones Gregory
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Beverly M. Vincent
Beverly Mills Vincent (March 28, 1890 – August 15, 1980) was a U.S. representative from Kentucky.
He was born in Brownsville, Edmonson County, Kentucky, March 28, 1890; attended the public schools, Western Kentucky State Teachers College a ...
, , Democratic
,
1937
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Emmet O'Neal
Emmet O'Neal (September 23, 1853 – September 7, 1922) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer who was the 34th Governor of Alabama from 1911 to 1915. He was a reformer in the progressive mold, and is best known for securing the c ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Chester O. Carrier
, , Republican
,
1943
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Brent Spence
Brent Spence (December 24, 1874 – September 18, 1967), a native of Newport, Kentucky, was a long time Democratic Congressman, attorney, and banker from Northern Kentucky.
Spence was born in Newport, Kentucky to Philip and Virginia (Berry) ...
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Virgil Chapman
Virgil Munday Chapman (March 15, 1895March 8, 1951) was an American attorney and Democratic politician who represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.
Chapman, originally from Middleton, ...
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Andrew J. May
Andrew Jackson May (June 24, 1875 – September 6, 1959) was a Kentucky attorney, an influential New Deal-era politician, and chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee during World War II, infamous for his rash disclosure of classified nav ...
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joe B. Bates
Joseph Bengal Bates (October 29, 1893 – September 10, 1965) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Born in Republican, Kentucky, Bates attended the public schools and the Mountain Training School at Hindman, Kentucky.
He graduated from East ...
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John M. Robsion
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Louisiana
, -
!
,
F. Edward Hébert
Felix Edward Hébert (October 12, 1901 – December 29, 1979) was an American journalist and politician from Louisiana. He represented the New Orleans-based Louisiana's 1st congressional district, 1st congressional district as a Democra ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Paul H. Maloney
Paul Herbert Maloney (February 14, 1876 – March 26, 1967) was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1914 to 1916. Later, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James R. Domengeaux
James R. Domengeaux, known as Jimmy Domengeaux (January 6, 1907 – April 11, 1988), was a lawyer from Lafayette, Louisiana, who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 1941 to 1949 ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Overton Brooks
Thomas Overton Brooks (December 21, 1897 – September 16, 1961) was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwestern Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on Janua ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles E. McKenzie
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James H. Morrison
James Hobson Morrison (December 8, 1908 - July 20, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician who served twelve terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana from 1943 to 1967.
Early life and caree ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry D. Larcade Jr.
Henry Dominique Larcade Jr. (July 12, 1890 – March 15, 1966) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.
Born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Larcade attended the public and parochial schools, Opelousas High School, Academy Immacul ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
A. Leonard Allen
Asa Leonard Allen (January 5, 1891 – January 5, 1969) was an educator, attorney, and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana. He served eight terms as a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat from ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Maine
, -
!
,
Robert Hale
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Madeline Smith (née Chase; December 14, 1897 – May 29, 1995) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, she served as a U.S. representative (1940–1949) and a U.S. senator (1949–1973) from Maine. She was the firs ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frank Fellows
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Maryland
, -
!
,
David Jenkins Ward
, , Democratic
,
1939
This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1
** Nazi Germany
*** Jews are forbidden to ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harry Streett Baldwin
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas D'Alesandro Jr.
Thomas Ludwig John D'Alesandro Jr. (August 1, 1903 – August 23, 1987) was an American politician who served as the 39th mayor of Baltimore from 1947 to 1959. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented in the United States H ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Daniel Ellison
Daniel Ellison (February 14, 1886 – August 20, 1960) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland.
Born in Russian Empire, Ellison was brought to the United States by his parents as an infant. He attended the public schools of Baltimore, Maryland, ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Lansdale Sasscer
, , Democratic
,
1939
This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1
** Nazi Germany
*** Jews are forbidden to ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Glenn Beall
James Glenn Beall (June 5, 1894 – January 14, 1971) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a U.S. Representative (1943–1953) and a U.S. Senator (1953–1965) from Maryland.
Earl ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Massachusetts
, -
!
,
Allen T. Treadway
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China (1912–49), Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles R. Clason
Charles Russell Clason (September 3, 1890 – July 7, 1985) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts and an attorney. Clason was born in Gardiner, Maine. He attended Bates College, and received his ...
, , Republican
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Philip J. Philbin
Philip Joseph Philbin (May 29, 1898 – June 14, 1972) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic United States Congress, U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts. He was born in Clinton, Massachusetts, where he attended the public and high ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Pehr G. Holmes
Pehr Gustaf Holmes (April 9, 1881 – December 19, 1952) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Early life
Holmes was born in Mölnbacka in Forshaga Municipality in Värmland, Sweden. In 1886, when he was 4 years old, Holm ...
, , Republican
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Rogers (née Nourse; March 19, 1881 – September 10, 1960) was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who served in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Until 2012, ...
, , Republican
,
1925
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George J. Bates
George Joseph Bates (February 25, 1891 – November 1, 1949) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1918– ...
, , Republican
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas J. Lane
Thomas Joseph Lane (July 6, 1898 – June 14, 1994) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison.
Lane was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on July 6, 1898 ...
, , Democratic
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Angier Goodwin
Angier Louis Goodwin (January 30, 1881 – June 20, 1975) was a United States Representative from Massachusetts.
He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later. He was admitted to the Maine bar that s ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles L. Gifford
Charles Laceille Gifford (March 15, 1871 – August 23, 1947) was a United States representative from Massachusetts He was born in Cotuit on March 15, 1871. Through his father he was a descendant of Robert Pike, George Phillips, Richard Salt ...
, , Republican
,
1922
Events
January
* January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes.
* January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éirean ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Christian Herter
Christian Archibald Herter (March 28, 1895December 30, 1966) was an American diplomat and Republican politician who was the 59th Governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957 and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961. His moderate t ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Michael Curley
James Michael Curley (November 20, 1874 – November 12, 1958) was an American Democratic politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He served four terms as mayor of Boston. He also served a single term as governor of Massachusetts, characterized ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John W. McCormack
John William McCormack (December 21, 1891 – November 22, 1980) was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts. An attorney and a Democrat, McCormack served in the United States Army during World War I, and afterwards won terms in both th ...
, , Democratic
,
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard B. Wigglesworth
Richard Bowditch "Dick" Wigglesworth (April 25, 1891 – October 22, 1960) was an American football player and coach and United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Boston. He graduated from Milton Academy in 1908.
He attend ...
, , Republican
,
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph W. Martin Jr.
Joseph William Martin Jr. (November 3, 1884 – March 6, 1968) was an American Republican Party (United States), Republican politician who served as the List of speakers of the United States House of Representatives, 44th speaker of the United Sta ...
, , Republican
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
, -
!
,
George G. Sadowski
George Gregory Sadowski (March 12, 1903 – October 9, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms in the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Michigan from 1933 to 1939.
Early life and education
Sa ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Earl C. Michener
Earl Cory Michener (November 30, 1876 – July 4, 1957) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Michener had German American, German ancestry. He was born near Attica, Ohio, Attica in Seneca County, Ohio. He moved with his parents to A ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Paul W. Shafer
Paul Werntz Shafer (April 27, 1893 – August 17, 1954) was a politician and judge from Michigan. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1937 until his death.
Biography
Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana on Apr ...
, , Republican
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clare E. Hoffman
Clare Eugene Hoffman (September 10, 1875 – November 3, 1967) was a United States representative from Michigan's 4th congressional district.
Background
Hoffman was born in Vicksburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, where he attended the public s ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Bartel J. Jonkman
Bartel John Jonkman (April 28, 1884 – June 13, 1955) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Jonkman was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended the public schools. He was of Dutch (ethnic group), Dutch descent. He graduated ...
, , Republican
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William W. Blackney
William Wallace Blackney (August 28, 1876 – March 14, 1963) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served eight terms in the United States House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Blackney was born in Clio, Michigan, a ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse Paine Wolcott (March 3, 1893 – January 28, 1969) was a politician and soldier from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Wolcott was born to William Bradford Wolcott and Lillie Betsy (Paine) Wolcott in Gardner, Massachusetts and attended the comm ...
, , Republican
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Fred L. Crawford
Fred Lewis Crawford (May 5, 1888 – April 13, 1957) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Crawford was born in Dublin, Texas and attended local public schools. He went to business college at Peniel (now part of Greenville, Texas), an ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Albert J. Engel
Albert Joseph Engel (January 1, 1888 – December 2, 1959) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Biography
Engel was born in New Washington, Ohio. He attended the public schools in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, and the Centra ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Roy O. Woodruff
Roy Orchard Woodruff (March 14, 1876 – February 12, 1953) was a politician, soldier, printer, and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Woodruff was born of English and Scottish ancestry to Charles Woodruff and Electa A. (Wallace) Woodruff ...
, , Republican
,
1920
Events January
* January 1
** Polish–Soviet War in 1920: The Russian Red Army increases its troops along the Polish border from 4 divisions to 20.
** Kauniainen, completely surrounded by the city of Espoo, secedes from Espoo as its own ma ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederick Van Ness Bradley
Frederick Van Ness Bradley (April 12, 1898 – May 24, 1947) was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 11th congressional district from 1939 until his death in 1947. He was a member of the Republican Party.
...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John B. Bennett
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George D. O'Brien
George Donoghue O'Brien (January 1, 1900 – October 25, 1957) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives on three separate occasions.
Early life and education
O'Brien was born in ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Louis C. Rabaut
Louis Charles Rabaut (December 5, 1886 – November 12, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic congressman representing Michigan's 14th congressional distr ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Dingell Sr.
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Lesinski Sr.
John Lesinski Sr. (January 3, 1885 – May 27, 1950) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski Jr., who succeeded him in the United States House of Representatives.
Early life
Lesinski was born in Erie ...
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George A. Dondero
George Anthony Dondero (December 16, 1883 – January 29, 1968) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan.
Background
Dondero was born on a farm in Greenfield Township, Michigan, which has since become part of ...
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Minnesota
, -
!
,
August H. Andresen
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph P. O'Hara
, , Republican
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard Pillsbury Gale
, , Republican
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Melvin J. Maas
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Walter Judd
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harold Knutson
Harold Knutson (October 20, 1880 – August 21, 1953) was an American politician and journalist, who represented Minnesota in the United States House of Representatives from 1917 to 1949 as a member of the Republican Party. From 1919 to 192 ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
H. Carl Andersen
Herman Carl Andersen (January 27, 1897 – July 26, 1978) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.
Background
Herman Carl Andersen was born in Newcastle, Washington. He was the son of Charles Carl Andersen (1858-1940?) and Lorena Nielson ( ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Alvin Pittenger
William Alvin Pittenger (December 29, 1885 – November 26, 1951) was a United States Representative from Minnesota's 8th congressional district. He was born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana and attended rural sch ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harold Hagen
, , Farmer-Labor
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent re-elected as a Republican.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Mississippi
, -
!
,
John E. Rankin
John Elliott Rankin (March 29, 1882 – November 26, 1960) was a Democratic politician from Mississippi who served sixteen terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1921 to 1953. He was co-author of the bill for the Tennessee Valley A ...
, , Democratic
,
1920
Events January
* January 1
** Polish–Soviet War in 1920: The Russian Red Army increases its troops along the Polish border from 4 divisions to 20.
** Kauniainen, completely surrounded by the city of Espoo, secedes from Espoo as its own ma ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Jamie Whitten
Jamie Lloyd Whitten (April 18, 1910September 9, 1995) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented the Deep South state of Mississippi in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 to 1995. He was at the ...
, , Democratic
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Madison Whittington
, , Democratic
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas Abernethy
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
W. Arthur Winstead
William Arthur Winstead (January 6, 1904 – March 14, 1995) was a farmer and politician, elected as U.S. Representative from Mississippi's 4th congressional district, serving from 1943 to 1965. He surprisingly lost the 1964 election by a su ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William M. Colmer
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Dan R. McGehee
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
, -
!
,
Samuel W. Arnold
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Max Schwabe
Max Schwabe (December 6, 1905 – July 31, 1983) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. He was the brother of George Blaine Schwabe.
Schwabe was born in Columbia, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri. Prior to his career in politi ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William C. Cole
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
C. Jasper Bell
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Roger C. Slaughter
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Marion T. Bennett
Marion Tinsley Bennett (June 6, 1914 – September 6, 2000) served as a member of the United States Congress, as a judge of the United States Court of Claims and as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Feder ...
, , Republican
,
1943
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Dewey Short
Dewey Jackson Short (April 7, 1898 – November 19, 1979) was an American politician from Missouri. He was US Representative for 12 terms (1929-1931, 1935-1957). A member of the Republican Party, he was a staunch opponent of President Franklin ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William P. Elmer
William Price Elmer (March 2, 1871 – May 11, 1956) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Born in Robertsville, Missouri to William J. and Sarah (Wagoner) Elmer, the family moved to Salem, Missour ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Andrew Cannon (April 11, 1879 – May 12, 1964) was a Democratic Congressman from Missouri serving from 1923 until his death in Washington, D.C. in 1964. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropri ...
, , Democratic
,
1922
Events
January
* January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes.
* January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éirean ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Orville Zimmerman
Orville Zimmerman (December 31, 1880 – April 7, 1948) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Born on a farm near Glenallen in Bollinger County, Missouri, Zimmerman attended the public schools and Mayfield-Smith Academy in Marble Hill, Miss ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Louis E. Miller
Louis Ebenezer Miller (April 30, 1899 – November 1, 1952) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Born in Willisburg, Washington County, Kentucky, Miller attended the grade schools of Washington County, Kentucky, Springfield (Kentuc ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Walter C. Ploeser
Walter Christian Ploeser (January 7, 1907 – November 17, 1993) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri and United States Ambassador to Paraguay and Costa Rica.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Ploeser attended the public schools of St. Louis, Mis ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John J. Cochran
, , Democratic
,
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Montana
, -
!
,
Mike Mansfield
Michael Joseph Mansfield (March 16, 1903 – October 5, 2001) was an American politician and diplomat. A Democratic Party (United States), Democrat, he served as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. representative (1943–1953) and a ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James F. O'Connor
James Francis O'Connor (May 7, 1878 – January 15, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Montana.
Biography
O'Connor was born on a farm near California Junction, Iowa, and attended grade school and normal school in Iowa. He graduated from the ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nebraska
, -
!
,
Carl Curtis
Carl Thomas Curtis (March 15, 1905 – January 24, 2000) was an American attorney and politician from the U.S. state of Nebraska. He served as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives (1939–1954) and later the United States Se ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Howard Buffett
Howard Homan Buffett (August 13, 1903 – April 30, 1964) was an American businessman, investor, and politician. He was a four-term Republican United States Representative for the state of Nebraska. He was the father of Warren Buffett, the Ameri ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Karl Stefan
Karl Stefan (March 1, 1884 – October 2, 1951) was a Czech-American politician, newspaper editor, publisher, and radio commentator from Nebraska. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Nebraska's 3rd congressional district in the U.S ...
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Arthur L. Miller
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
, -
!
,
Maurice J. Sullivan
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
New Hampshire
, -
!
,
Chester Earl Merrow
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Foster Waterman Stearns
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
New Jersey
, -
!
,
Charles A. Wolverton
Charles Anderson Wolverton (October 24, 1880 – May 16, 1969) was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.
Car ...
, , Republican
,
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Elmer H. Wene
Elmer Hartpence Wene (May 1, 1892 – January 25, 1957) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1939 and again from 1941 to 194 ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James C. Auchincloss
James Coats Auchincloss (January 19, 1885 – October 2, 1976) was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented northern coastal region of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–196 ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
D. Lane Powers
David Lane Powers (July 29, 1896 – March 28, 1968) was an American Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1945.
Early life and career
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Powers a ...
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles A. Eaton
Charles Aubrey Eaton (March 29, 1868January 23, 1953) was a Canadian-born American clergyman and politician who led congregations at Natick, Massachusetts, 1893–1895; Bloor Street, Toronto, 1895–1901; Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 1901 ...
, , Republican
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Donald H. McLean
Donald Holman McLean (March 18, 1884, Paterson, New Jersey – August 19, 1975, Burlington, Vermont) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representat ...
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Parnell Thomas
John Parnell Thomas (January 16, 1895 – November 19, 1970) was a stockbroker and politician. He was elected to seven terms as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from New Jersey as a Republican Party (United States), Re ...
, , Republican
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield (April 15, 1898 in Salamanca, New York – June 20, 1972 in Hawthorne, New Jersey) was an American lawyer and Politics of the United States, politician. Canfield, a Republican Party (United States), Republican, was first a sec ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harry Lancaster Towe
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Fred A. Hartley Jr.
Frederick Allan Hartley Jr. (February 22, 1902 – May 11, 1969) was an American Republican politician from New Jersey. Hartley served ten terms in the United States House of Representatives where he represented the New Jersey's 8th and New Jer ...
, , Republican
,
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frank Sundstrom
Frank Leander Sundstrom (January 5, 1901 – May 23, 1980) was an American Republican Party politician who represented for three terms from 1943 to 1949.
Early life and education
Born in Massena, New York on January 5, 1901 to a Swedish immig ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert Kean
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Mary Teresa Norton
Mary Teresa Norton (née Hopkins; March 7, 1875 – August 2, 1959) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented Jersey City and Bayonne in the United States House of Representatives from 1925 to 1951.
She was the first woman ...
, , Democratic
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward J. Hart
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
New Mexico
, -
!
,
Clinton Anderson
Clinton Presba Anderson (October 23, 1895 – November 11, 1975) was an American politician who represented New Mexico in the United States Senate from 1949 until 1973. A member of the United States Democratic Party, Democratic Party, he pr ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Antonio M. Fernández
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
New York
New York, after having used 2 at-large districts to avoid redistricting at the last reapportionment, redistricted into 45 districts for this election, with substantial boundary changes across the state. Manhattan went from 10 districts to 6, with Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens going from 10 to 15.
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Leonard W. Hall
Leonard Wood Hall (October 2, 1900 – June 2, 1979) was an American lawyer and politician who served seven terms as a United States representative from United States Congressional Delegations from New York, New York from 1939 to 1952.
Early ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Bernard Barry
William Bernard Barry (July 21, 1902 – October 20, 1946) was an American lawyer and politician who served six terms a United States Representative from New York from 1935 to 1946.
Biography
Barry was born in County Mayo, Ireland and immigrated ...
, , Democratic
,
1935
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John J. Delaney
, , Democratic
,
1931
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph L. Pfeifer
Joseph Lawrence Pfeifer (February 6, 1892 – April 19, 1974) was an American physician and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for New York's 8th congressional district from 1935 to 1951.
Early ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Eugene James Keogh
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Andrew Lawrence Somers
Andrew Lawrence Somers (March 21, 1895 – April 6, 1949) was an American businessman, World War I veteran, and Democratic politician who served 13 terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1925 until his death in 1949.
Biography ...
, , Democratic
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James J. Heffernan
James Joseph Heffernan (November 8, 1888 – January 27, 1967) was an American architect and politician who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1941 to 1953.
Biography
James Joseph Heffernan was born in Brooklyn, ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John J. Rooney
, , Democratic
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Donald Lawrence O'Toole
Donald Lawrence O'Toole (August 1, 1902 – September 12, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician who served eight terms as a United States representative from New York from 1937 to 1953.
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, he attended public an ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler (May 6, 1888 – January 15, 1981) was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He served as the dean of the United States Ho ...
, , Democratic
,
1922
Events
January
* January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes.
* January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éirean ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ellsworth B. Buck
Ellsworth Brewer Buck (July 3, 1892 – August 14, 1970) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York during the 1940s.
Early years
Buck was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Morgan Park Academy. He g ...
, , Republican
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Joseph C. Baldwin
, , Republican
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
James H. Fay
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss.
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Martin J. Kennedy
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Vito Marcantonio
Vito is an Italian name that is derived from the Latin word "''vita''", meaning "life".
It is a modern form of the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life-giver," as in San Vito or Saint Vitus, the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern I ...
, , Labor
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, -
! rowspan=3 ,
,
Samuel Dickstein
Samuel Dickstein (February 5, 1885 – April 22, 1954) was a Democratic Congressional Representative from New York (22-year tenure), a New York State Supreme Court Justice, and a Soviet spy. He played a key role in establishing the committee th ...
, , Democratic
,
1922
Events
January
* January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes.
* January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éirean ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=3 nowrap ,
, -
,
Louis Capozzoli
Louis Joseph Capozzoli (March 6, 1901 – October 8, 1982) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from New York from 1941 to 1945.
Biography
Born in Cosenza, Italy, he emigrated to the U ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss.
, -
,
Arthur George Klein
Arthur is a common male given name of Brittonic languages, Brythonic origin. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur. The etymology is disputed. It may derive from the Celtic ''Artos'' meaning “Bear”. An ...
, , Democratic
,
1941
, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss.
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Thomas F. Burchill
Thomas Francis Burchill (August 3, 1882 – March 26, 1955) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1943 to 1945.
Biography
Born in New York City, he attended the city ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Sol Bloom
Sol Bloom (March 9, 1870March 7, 1949) was an American song-writer and politician from New York City who began his career as an entertainment impresario and sheet music publisher in Chicago. He served fourteen terms in the United States House of ...
, , Democratic
,
1923
, Incumbent re-elected.
, -
!
,
James H. Torrens
James H. Torrens (September 12, 1874 – April 5, 1952) was a congressman and New York Tammany Hall figure in the first half of the 20th century.
Born in New York City on September 12, 1874, Torrens attended the city's public schools. Torrens w ...
, , Democratic
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Walter A. Lynch
Walter Aloysius Lynch (July 7, 1894 in New York City – September 10, 1957 in Belle Harbor, Queens) was an American lawyer and politician originally from New York. From 1940 to 1951, he served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ear ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
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Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles A. Buckley
Charles Anthony Buckley (June 23, 1890 – January 22, 1967) was a Democratic Party politician from The Bronx, New York. An Irish-American, he served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bronx County Democratic Party and a member of t ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James M. Fitzpatrick
, , Democratic
,
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph Abernethy Gamble (May 6, 1885 – March 4, 1959) was a Republican politician who represented Westchester County, New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1937 to 1957. He was a member of the prominent Gamble family of So ...
, , Republican
,
1937
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Hamilton Fish III
Hamilton Fish III (born Hamilton Stuyvesant Fish and also known as Hamilton Fish Jr.; December 7, 1888 – January 18, 1991) was an American soldier and politician from United States Congressional Delegations from New York, New York State. Born ...
, , Republican
,
1920
Events January
* January 1
** Polish–Soviet War in 1920: The Russian Red Army increases its troops along the Polish border from 4 divisions to 20.
** Kauniainen, completely surrounded by the city of Espoo, secedes from Espoo as its own ma ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Jay Le Fevre
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Bernard W. Kearney
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William T. Byrne
William Thomas Byrne (March 6, 1876 – January 27, 1952) was an attorney and politician from Albany, New York. He was most notable for his service in the New York State Senate (1923-1936) and a United States Representative from United States ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Dean P. Taylor
Dean Park Taylor (January 1, 1902 – October 16, 1977) was an American attorney and politician from Troy, New York. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a United States Congressman for 18 years (1943–1961) and chairman of the N ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence Evans Kilburn (April 13, 1893 – May 20, 1975) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He enlisted for Wor ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Hadwen C. Fuller
Hadwen Carlton Fuller (August 28, 1895 – January 29, 1990) was a United States representative from United States Congressional Delegations from New York, New York.
Biography
He was born on August 28, 1895, in West Monroe, New York, West Mo ...
, , Republican
,
1943
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Fred J. Douglas
Fred James Douglas (September 14, 1869 – January 1, 1949) was a United States representative from New York. Born in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he moved with his parents to Little Falls, New York in 1874. He attended the public ...
, , Republican
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss.
, -
!
,
Clarence E. Hancock
Clarence Eugene Hancock (February 13, 1885 – January 3, 1948) was an American attorney and politician from New York. He was most notable for his service as a U.S. Representative from 1927 to 1947.
A native of Syracuse, New York, Hancock grad ...
, , Republican
,
1927
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edwin Arthur Hall
Edwin Arthur Hall (February 11, 1909 – October 18, 2004) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Hall was born in Binghamton, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1931, and was involve ...
, , Republican
,
1939
This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1
** Nazi Germany
*** Jews are forbidden to ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Taber
John Taber (May 5, 1880 – November 22, 1965) was an American attorney and New York politician who represented parts of the Finger Lakes and Central New York regions in the United States House of Representatives from 1923 to 1963.
Biography
T ...
, , Republican
,
1922
Events
January
* January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes.
* January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éirean ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
W. Sterling Cole
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph J. O'Brien
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr.
James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. (August 12, 1877June 21, 1952) was an American politician, a Republican Party (United States), Republican from New York (state), New York. He was the son of New York State Comptroller James Wolcott Wadsworth, and the ...
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Walter Gresham Andrews
Walter Gresham Andrews (July 16, 1889 – March 5, 1949) was an American politician and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Biography
Andrews was born in Evanston, Illinois the son of William Henry an ...
, , Republican
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph Mruk
Joseph Mruk (November 6, 1903 – January 21, 1995) was an American businessman and Republican politician from Buffalo, New York. He is most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1945, and ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Cornelius Butler
John Cornelius Butler (July 2, 1887–August 13, 1953) was a Republican politician from New York. He was most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1941 to 1949 and 1951 to 1953.
Biography
B ...
, , Republican
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Daniel A. Reed
, , Republican
,
1918
This year is noted for the end of the First World War, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, as well as for the Spanish flu pandemic that killed 50–100 million people worldwide.
Events
Below, the events ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
, rowspan=2 ,
,
Winifred C. Stanley
Winifred Claire Stanley (August 14, 1909 – February 29, 1996) was an American politician and attorney from New York affiliated with the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party. Stanley is known for her vigorous women's rights advoc ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican loss.
,
, -
,
Matthew J. Merritt
Matthew Joseph Merritt (April 2, 1895 New York City – September 29, 1946 Malba, Queens, NYC) was an American businessman, World War I veteran, and politician from New York. From 1935 to 1945, he served three terms in the U.S. House of Represent ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic loss.
,
North Carolina
, -
!
,
Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner (May 16, 1891 – November 7, 1965) was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.
Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton. He served in the United State ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John H. Kerr
, , Democratic
,
1923
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden (September 25, 1896 – January 29, 1967) was a US Representative from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961 for the Democratic Party.
Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the ...
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harold D. Cooley
, , Democratic
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Hamlin Folger
John Hamlin Folger (December 18, 1880 – July 19, 1963) was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1941 and 1949.
Born in Rockford, North Carolina, Folger attended public schools in Surry County. He graduated from Guilfor ...
, , Democratic
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Carl T. Durham
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Bayard Clark
Jerome Bayard Clark (April 5, 1882 – August 26, 1959) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
Early life
Born on Phoebus Plantation near Elizabethtown, North Carolina, Clark attended Davidson College, where he was a member of the Pi Ka ...
, , Democratic
,
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William O. Burgin
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert L. Doughton
, , Democratic
,
1910
Events
January
* January 13 – The first public radio broadcast takes place; live performances of the operas '' Cavalleria rusticana'' and ''Pagliacci'' are sent out over the airwaves, from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York C ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Cameron A. Morrison
Cameron A. Morrison (October 5, 1869August 20, 1953) was an American politician and the List of governors of North Carolina, 55th Governor of North Carolina, governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1921 to 1925.
Early life and career ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Alfred L. Bulwinkle
Alfred Lee Bulwinkle (April 21, 1883 – August 31, 1950) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
Early life
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Bulwinkle moved with his parents to Dallas, North ...
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Zebulon Weaver
Zebulon Weaver (May 12, 1872 – October 29, 1948) was an American lawyer and politician who served 14 terms as a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1917 and 1929 and again between 1931 and 1947.
Early years and education
...
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
North Dakota
, -
!
,
William Lemke
William Frederick Lemke (August 13, 1878 – May 30, 1950) was an American politician who represented North Dakota in the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. He was also the Union Party's presidential cand ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Usher L. Burdick
, , Republican
,
1934
Events
January–February
* January 1 – The International Telecommunication Union, a specialist agency of the League of Nations, is established.
* January 15 – The 8.0 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake, Nepal–Bihar earthquake strik ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U. S. senator, but lost that nomination and then lost re-election as an Independent.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
Ohio
, -
!
,
Charles H. Elston
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William E. Hess
William Emil Hess (February 13, 1898 – July 14, 1986) was an American lawyer and politician who served three lengthy, non-consecutive stints as a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio between 1929 and 1961.
Biography
Born in Cincinn ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harry P. Jeffrey
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert Franklin Jones
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger (August 20, 1885 – December 13, 1960) was a United States representative from Ohio. He served ten terms in Congress from 1939 to 1959.
Biography
Cliff Clevenger was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward O. McCowen
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clarence J. Brown
Clarence James Brown, Sr. (July 14, 1893 – August 23, 1965), was an American newspaper publisher and politician; he represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 until his death in Bethesda, Marylan ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederick C. Smith
Frederick Cleveland Smith (July 29, 1884 – July 16, 1956) was an American physician and politician who served six terms as a Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 1939 to 1951 ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Homer A. Ramey
Homer Alonzo Ramey (March 2, 1891 – April 13, 1960) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1943 to 1949.
Biography
He was born on a farm near Sparta, South Bloomfield Township, Oh ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas Albert Jenkins (October 28, 1880 – December 21, 1959) was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District (from 1925 to 1959). He was born in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio.
Back ...
, , Republican
,
1924
Events
January
* January 12 – Gopinath Saha shoots Ernest Day, whom he has mistaken for Sir Charles Tegart, the police commissioner of Calcutta, and is arrested soon after.
* January 20– 30 – Kuomintang in China hol ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Walter E. Brehm
Walter Ellsworth Brehm (May 25, 1892 – August 24, 1971) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Biography
Born in Somerset, Ohio, Brehm attended the public schools and worked in steel mills, rubber factories, and oil fields after graduation from ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John M. Vorys
John Martin Vorys (June 16, 1896 – August 25, 1968) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Early life
Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilo ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Alvin F. Weichel
Alvin Ferdinand Weichel (September 11, 1891 – November 27, 1956) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 1943 to 1955.
Life and politics
Weichel was born in Sandusky, Oh ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edmund Rowe
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Percy W. Griffiths
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henderson H. Carson
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Harry McGregor
James Harry McGregor (September 30, 1896 – October 7, 1958) was an American World War I veteran who served nine terms as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 1940 to 1958.
Biography
James Harry McGreg ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Earl R. Lewis
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Michael J. Kirwan
Michael Joseph Kirwan (December 2, 1886 – July 27, 1970) was an American Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from Ohio who served as a United States House of Representatives, Representative to the United States Congress ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Michael A. Feighan
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser (June 7, 1874 – June 3, 1957) was an American lawyer and politician who served 19 terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio. He remains the longest-serving member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of ...
, , Democratic
,
1922
Events
January
* January 7 – Dáil Éireann (Irish Republic), Dáil Éireann, the parliament of the Irish Republic, ratifies the Anglo-Irish Treaty by 64–57 votes.
* January 10 – Arthur Griffith is elected President of Dáil Éirean ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frances P. Bolton
Frances Payne Bolton (née Bingham; March 29, 1885 – March 9, 1977) was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. In the late 1930s Bolton ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George H. Bender
George Harrison Bender (September 29, 1896June 18, 1961) was an American Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1949 and 1951 to 1954. He also served in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Oklahoma
, -
!
,
Wesley E. Disney
, , Democratic
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William G. Stigler
William Grady Stigler (July 7, 1891 – August 21, 1952) was an American lawyer, World War I veteran, and politician who served four terms as and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma from 1944 to 1952.
Biography
Stigler was a citizen of the Cho ...
, , Democratic
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Paul Stewart
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Lyle Boren
Lyle Hagler Boren (May 11, 1909 – July 2, 1992) was a United States, U.S. Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma, serving from 1937 to 1947 and was d ...
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Mike Monroney
Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney (March 2, 1902February 13, 1980) was an American politician who served as a United States senator from Oklahoma from 1951 to 1969, and previously as the United States representative for Oklahoma's 5th congressiona ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Jed Johnson
, , Democratic
,
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Victor Wickersham
Victor Eugene Wickersham (February 9, 1906 – March 15, 1988) was an American politician and a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Early life and education
Born on a farm near Baxter County, Arkansas, Lone ...
, , Democratic
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ross Rizley
Ross Rizley (born Roscoe Rizley) (July 5, 1892March 4, 1969) was an American politician and United States Representative from Oklahoma and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.
E ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Oregon
, -
!
,
James W. Mott
James Wheaton Mott (November 12, 1883 – November 12, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Oregon. A graduate of Columbia University and Willamette University's law school, he worked as a newspaper reporter, city attorney, and was elected to th ...
, , Republican
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Lowell Stockman
Lowell Stockman (April 12, 1901 – August 9, 1962) was a representative from Oregon to the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.
Early life
Stockman was born on a farm near Helix, Oregon. He attended public schools at Pendl ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Homer D. Angell
Homer Daniel Angell (January 12, 1875 – March 31, 1968) was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon, serving eight terms from 1939 to 1955.
Biography
Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875. He received his undergraduate ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harris Ellsworth
Mathew Harris Ellsworth (September 17, 1899 – February 7, 1986) was an American newspaperman and politician who served six terms as a Republican Party (United States), Republican United States Congress, U.S. congressman from Oregon from 1943 to ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania redistricted from 32 districts and an at-large seat to 33 districts.
, -
!
,
James A. Gallagher
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Francis J. Myers
Francis John Myers (December 18, 1901 – July 5, 1956) was an American teacher, lawyer, and Democratic Party politician. He represented most of West Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia in the United States House of Representatives from 1 ...
, , Democratic
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Michael J. Bradley
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Joseph Marmaduke Pratt
Joseph Marmaduke Pratt (September 4, 1891 – July 19, 1946) was a Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Early life
Joseph M. Pratt was born in Paterson, New Jersey, but ...
, , Republican
,
1944
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican loss.
, -
!
,
John E. Sheridan
, , Democratic
,
1939
This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1
** Nazi Germany
*** Jews are forbidden to ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
C. Frederick Pracht
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Hugh Scott
Hugh Doggett Scott Jr. (November 11, 1900 – July 21, 1994) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1959 and in the U.S. Senate, from 195 ...
, , Republican
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Wolfenden
James Paine Wolfenden (July 25, 1889 – April 8, 1949) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
James Wolfenden was born in Cardington, Pennsylvania. He attended Friends' Central School and Penn Ch ...
, , Republican
,
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles L. Gerlach
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Roland Kinzer
John Roland Kinzer (March 28, 1874 – July 25, 1955) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
J. Roland Kinzer was born on a farm near Terre Hill, Pennsylvania in East Earl Township, Lancaster ...
, , Republican
,
1930
Events
January
* January 15 – The Moon moves into its nearest point to Earth, called perigee, at the same time as its fullest phase of the Lunar Cycle. This is the closest moon distance at in recent history, and the next one will be ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John W. Murphy
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas B. Miller
Thomas Byron Miller (August 11, 1896 – March 20, 1976) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Thomas B. Miller was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. He attended the law school of Dickinson C ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ivor D. Fenton
Ivor David Fenton (August 3, 1889 – October 23, 1986) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Early life
Ivor Fenton was born in Mahanoy City ( Buck Mountain), Pennsylvania. He attended Bucknell Unive ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Daniel K. Hoch
Daniel Knabb Hoch (January 31, 1866 – October 11, 1960) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Daniel Hoch was born on a farm near Reading, Pennsylvania. He ...
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Wilson D. Gillette
Wilson Darwin Gillette (July 1, 1880 – August 7, 1951) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania serving in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death in Towanda, Pennsylvania in ...
, , Republican
,
1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Samuel K. McConnell Jr.
Samuel Kerns McConnell Jr. (April 6, 1901 – April 11, 1985) was a Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Samuel Kerns McConnell Jr. was born in Eddystone, Penn ...
, , Republican
,
1944
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard M. Simpson
Richard Murray Simpson (August 30, 1900 – January 7, 1960) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, the son of Warren Brown and Sue Simpson. His fat ...
, , Republican
,
1937
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John C. Kunkel
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Leon H. Gavin
Leon Harry Gavin (February 25, 1893 – September 15, 1963) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Leon H. Gavin was born in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Oil City, Pennsylvania, in 1915. ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Francis E. Walter
Francis Eugene Walter (May 26, 1894 – May 31, 1963) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Walter was a prominent member of the House Un-American Activities Committee ...
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Chester H. Gross
Chester Heilman Gross (October 13, 1888 – January 9, 1973) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Chester H. Gross was born on a farm in East Manchester ...
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
D. Emmert Brumbaugh
David Emmert Brumbaugh (October 8, 1894 – April 22, 1977) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
D. Emmert Brumbaugh was born in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a studen ...
, , Republican
,
1943
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Buell Snyder
John Buell Snyder (July 30, 1877 – February 24, 1946) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
J. Buell Snyder was born on a farm in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, Pen ...
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Grant Furlong
, , Democratic
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Louis E. Graham
Louis Edward Graham (August 4, 1880 – November 9, 1965) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Louis E. Graham was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and mov ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Harve Tibbott
Harve Tibbott (May 27, 1885 – December 31, 1969) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Tibbott was born near Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the school of pharmacy of the University of Pitts ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine Bernard Kelley (July 9, 1883 – November 20, 1957) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1941 to 1957.
Life and career
Kelley was born in New Baltim ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert L. Rodgers
Robert Lewis Rodgers (June 2, 1875 – May 9, 1960) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Rodgers was born in El Dorado, Kansas. He was raised on a farm near Jamestown, Pennsylvania. During the war with ...
, , Republican
,
1938
Events
January
* January 1
** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None (District created)
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas E. Scanlon
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James A. Wright
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Herman P. Eberharter
, , Democratic
,
1936
Events
January–February
* January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King E ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Samuel A. Weiss
Samuel Arthur Weiss (April 15, 1902 – February 1, 1977) was an American attorney, professional football player, and Democratic politician. He represented parts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area in the Pennsylvania House ...
, , Democratic
,
1940
A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280.
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
*January ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
, William I. Troutman
, , Republican
,
1942
Events
Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix.
January
* January 1 – WWII: The Declaration by United Nations is signed by China, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and 22 other nations, in wh ...
, , Incumbent retired.
District eliminated.
Republican loss.
Rhode Island
, -
!
, Aime Forand
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, John E. Fogarty
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
South Carolina
, -
!
, L. Mendel Rivers
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , Vacant
, ,
Hampton P. Fulmer
Hampton Pitts Fulmer (June 23, 1875 – October 19, 1944) was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 – October 19, 1944. After his death, his wi ...
(Democratic) died October 19, 1944
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Butler B. Hare
, , Democratic
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Joseph R. Bryson
, , Democratic
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, James P. Richards
, , Democratic
,
1932
Events January
* January 4 – The British authorities in India arrest and intern Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
* January 9 – Sakuradamon Incident (1932), Sakuradamon Incident: Korean nationalist Lee Bong-chang fails in his effort ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, John L. McMillan
, , Democratic
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
South Dakota
, -
!
, Karl E. Mundt
, , Republican
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Dakota, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Francis H. Case
, , Republican
, 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in South Dakota, 1936
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Tennessee
, -
!
, B. Carroll Reece
, , Republican
, 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1932
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, John Jennings (American politician), John Jennings
, , Republican
, 1939 Tennessee's 2nd congressional district special election, 1939
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Estes Kefauver
, , Democratic
, 1939 Tennessee's 3rd congressional district special election, 1939
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Albert Gore Sr.
, , Democratic
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Jim Nance McCord
, , Democratic
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1942
, , Incumbent retired to 1944 Tennessee gubernatorial election, run for Governor of Tennessee.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Percy Priest
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, W. Wirt Courtney
, , Democratic
, 1939 Tennessee's 7th congressional district special election, 1939
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Tom J. Murray
, , Democratic
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Jere Cooper
, , Democratic
, 1928 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1928
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Clifford Davis (politician), Clifford Davis
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Texas
, -
!
, Wright Patman
, , Democratic
, 1928 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1928
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Martin Dies Jr.
, , Democratic
, 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1930
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Lindley Beckworth
, , Democratic
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Sam Rayburn
, , Democratic
, 1912 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1912
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Hatton W. Sumners
, , Democratic
, 1914 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1914
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Luther A. Johnson
, , Democratic
, 1922 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1922
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Nat Patton
, , Democratic
, 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1934
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Albert Thomas (American politician), Albert Thomas
, , Democratic
, 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1936
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Joseph J. Mansfield
, , Democratic
, 1916 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1916
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Lyndon B. Johnson
, , Democratic
, 1937 Texas's 10th congressional district special election, 1937
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, William R. Poage
, , Democratic
, 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1936
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Fritz G. Lanham
, , Democratic
, 1919 Texas's 12th congressional district special election, 1919
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Ed Gossett
, , Democratic
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Richard M. Kleberg
, , Democratic
, 1931 Texas's 14th congressional district special election, 1931
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Milton H. West
, , Democratic
, 1933 Texas's 15th congressional district special election, 1933
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, R. Ewing Thomason
, , Democratic
, 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1930
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Sam M. Russell
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Eugene Worley
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, George H. Mahon
, , Democratic
, 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1934
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Paul J. Kilday
, , Democratic
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, O. C. Fisher
, , Democratic
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Utah
, -
!
, Walter K. Granger
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, J. W. Robinson
, , Democratic
, 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, 1932
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Vermont
, -
!
, Charles Albert Plumley
, , Republican
, 1934 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont, 1934
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Virginia
, -
!
, S. Otis Bland
, , Democratic
, 1918 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1918
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , Vacant
, ,
Winder R. Harris (Democratic) resigned September 15, 1944.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Dave E. Satterfield Jr.
, , Democratic
, 1937 Virginia's 3rd congressional district special election, 1937
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Patrick H. Drewry
, , Democratic
, 1920 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1920
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Thomas G. Burch
, , Democratic
, 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1930
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Clifton A. Woodrum
, , Democratic
, 1922 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1922
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Absalom Willis Robertson
, , Democratic
, 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1932
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Howard W. Smith
, , Democratic
, 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1930
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, John W. Flannagan Jr.
, , Democratic
, 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1930
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Washington
, -
!
, Warren Magnuson
, , Democratic
, 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1936
, , Incumbent retired to 1944 United States Senate election in Washington, run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Henry M. Jackson
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Fred B. Norman
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1942
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Hal Holmes
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Walt Horan
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, John M. Coffee
, , Democratic
, 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1936
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
West Virginia
, -
!
, A. C. Schiffler
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1942
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Jennings Randolph
, , Democratic
, 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1932
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Edward G. Rohrbough
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1942
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Hubert S. Ellis
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, John Kee
, , Democratic
, 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1932
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Joe L. Smith
, , Democratic
, 1928 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1928
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Wisconsin
, -
!
, Lawrence H. Smith
, , Republican
, 1941 Wisconsin's 1st congressional district special election, 1941
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Harry Sauthoff
, , Progressive
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1940
, , Incumbent retired to 1944 United States Senate election in Wisconsin, run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, William H. Stevenson
, , Republican
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Thaddeus Wasielewski
, , Democratic
, 1940 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1940
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Howard J. McMurray
, , Democratic
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1942
, , Incumbent retired to 1944 United States Senate election in Wisconsin, run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Frank B. Keefe
, , Republican
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Reid F. Murray
, , Republican
, 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, LaVern Dilweg
, , Democratic
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1942
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Merlin Hull
, , Progressive
, 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1934
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Alvin O'Konski
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Wyoming
, -
!
, Frank A. Barrett
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Non-voting delegates
, -
!
, Anthony Dimond
, , Democratic
, 1932 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska Territory, 1932
, , Incumbent retired to become a judge.
New member 1944 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska Territory, elected September 13, 1944.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Joseph Rider Farrington, Joseph R. Farrington
, , Republican
, 1942 United States House of Representatives election in Hawaii Territory, 1942
, Incumbent re-elected November 7, 1944.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, Joaquín Miguel Elizalde
, , Nonpartisan
, Appointed 1938
, bgcolor= , Incumbent resigned August 9, 1944.
New Resident commissioner appointed.
Liberal gain.
Successor was to hold office at the pleasure of the President of the Philippines.
, nowrap ,
See also
* 1944 United States elections
** 1944 United States Senate elections
** 1944 United States presidential election
* 78th United States Congress
* 79th United States Congress
Notes
References
{{Lyndon B. Johnson
1944 United States House of Representatives elections,
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