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The 1882 United States House of Representatives elections were held during
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's term. Arthur's Republican Party was badly defeated, losing its majority to the opposition
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after a campaign that focused on the resistance of Republican leaders to reforming the
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under which government jobs were handed to supporters of winning candidates. After the election, Arthur agreed with the Democrats to pass the
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, establishing a professional civil service. However, his actions were too late, as the image of the Republican Party as corrupt was already engrained in the minds of voters. This election also saw the decline of the pro-paper money
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, and the pick up of several Virginian seats by the
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which promoted
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and shunned elitism, though the Virginia-based Readjuster Party all but disappeared following this election.


Election summaries

Following the 1880 Census, 32 new seats were apportioned. Three States lost 1 seat each, 13 States had no change in apportionment, 14 States gained 1 seat each, 6 States gained 2 seats, 1 State gained 4 seats, and 1 State gained 5 seats. Several States that gained one or more seats did not redistrict immediately, electing the new members
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, while one state (
Maine Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...
) which lost a member also delayed redistricting, electing all of its members at-large for this Congress only. There were 8 members elected from third parties, 4 from the
Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
-based
Readjuster Party The Readjuster Party was a bi-racial state-level political party formed in Virginia across party lines in the late 1870s during the turbulent period following the Reconstruction era that sought to reduce outstanding debt owed by the state. Readj ...
, 2 from the declining
Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
, and 2
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s. The previous election of 1880 had had 10 Greenbacks and 1 Independent.


Early election dates

Five states, with 39 seats among them, held elections before the others: * June 5, 1882:
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* September 5, 1882:
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* September 8, 1882:
Maine Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...
* October 10, 1882:
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and
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Special elections

There were four special elections in 1882 during the
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. Elections are listed by date and district. , - ! ,
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, , Democratic ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent died April 8, 1882.
New member elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 15, 1882.
Republican gain.
Winner lost election the same day to the next term in the redistricted , see below. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert M. A. Hawk , , Republican ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent died June 29, 1882.
New member elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
George Q. Cannon George Quayle Cannon (January 11, 1827 – April 12, 1901) was an early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and served in the First Presidency under four successive pr ...
, , Republican ,
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent disqualified on account of polygamy.
New delegate elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to the next term, see below. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Alexander H. Stephens Alexander Hamilton Stephens (February 11, 1812 – March 4, 1883) was an American politician who served as the vice president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, and later as the 50th governor of Georgia from 1882 until his death in 1 ...
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1842 Events January–March * January ** Michael Alexander takes office, as the first appointee to the Anglican-German Bishopric in Jerusalem. ** American medical student William E. Clarke of Berkshire Medical College becomes the first pe ...

1859
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent resigned November 4, 1882 to become
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.
New member elected November 8, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected to the next term. , nowrap ,


Alabama

, - ! ,
Thomas H. Herndon Thomas Hord Herndon (July 1, 1828 – March 28, 1883) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Alabama who also served as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Biography Born in E ...
, ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Hilary A. Herbert , ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William C. Oates William Calvin Oates (either November 30 or December 1, 1835September 9, 1910) was a colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, the 29th Governor of Alabama from 1894 to 1896, and a brigadier general in the U.S. Arm ...
, ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , rowspan=2 colspan=3 , Vacant , , Rep.
Charles M. Shelley Charles Miller Shelley (December 28, 1833 – January 20, 1907) was a Brigadier General (CSA), brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a late Reconstruction era of the United States, Reconstructio ...
(D) resigned July 20, 1882 after election contest.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , Election successfully contested.
New member seated January 9, 1885.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas Williams , ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Goldsmith W. Hewitt Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt (February 14, 1834 – May 27, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. Biography Born near Elyton (now Birmingham), Jefferson County, Alabama, Hewitt attended the country schools. Entered the Confederate ...
, ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William H. Forney , ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , Vacant , , Rep. William M. Lowe (G) died October 12, 1882.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Arkansas

, - ! , Poindexter Dunn , ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James K. Jones , ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Jordan E. Cravens , ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Thomas M. Gunter Thomas Montague Gunter (September 18, 1826 – January 12, 1904) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. Born near McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, Gunter pursued classical studies and was graduated from Irving College in 1850. He s ...
, ,
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


California

, - ! ,
William Rosecrans William Starke Rosecrans (September 6, 1819March 11, 1898) was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was t ...
, , Democratic ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Horace F. Page Horace Francis Page (October 20, 1833 – August 23, 1890) was an American lawyer and politician who represented California in the United States House of Representatives for five terms between 1873 and 1883. He is perhaps best known for the Page ...
, , Republican ,
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Campbell P. Berry , , Democratic ,
1879 Events January–March * January 1 – The Specie Resumption Act takes effect. The United States Note is valued the same as gold, for the first time since the American Civil War. * January 11 – The Anglo-Zulu War begins. * Janu ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Romualdo Pacheco José Antonio Romualdo Pacheco (October 31, 1831January 23, 1899) was a Californio statesman and diplomat. A Republican, he is best known as the only Hispanic person to serve as Governor of California since the American Conquest of California, ...
, , Republican ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 ,
, colspan=3 , None (New seat) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , colspan=3 , None (New seat) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.


Colorado

, - ! , James B. Belford , ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Connecticut

, - ! ,
John R. Buck John Ransom Buck (December 6, 1835 – February 6, 1917) was a U.S. representative from Connecticut. Pre-congressional years Buck was born in Glastonbury, Connecticut, to Halsey and Sarah Anne Buck. He attended Wilbraham Academy and Wesleyan U ...
, ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , James Phelps , ,
1875 Events January–March * January 1 – The Midland Railway of England abolishes the Second Class passenger category, leaving First Class and Third Class. Other British railway companies follow Midland's lead during the rest of the ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John T. Wait John Turner Wait (August 27, 1811 – April 21, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut. Biography Born in New London, Connecticut, Wait moved with his mother to Norwich, Connecticut. He attended the common schools and Trinity ...
, , 1876 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Frederick Miles , ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Delaware

, - ! , Edward L. Martin , ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,


Florida

, - ! ,
Robert H. M. Davidson Robert Hamilton McWhorta Davidson (September 23, 1832 – January 18, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Florida. Biography Born near Quincy, Florida, Davidson attended the common schools and the Quincy Academy in Quincy, Florida. He studied ...
, , Democratic ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Horatio Bisbee Jr. , , Republican ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Georgia

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

, - ! , John A. Anderson , ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Dudley C. Haskell Dudley Chase Haskell (March 23, 1842 – December 16, 1883) was an American merchant, Civil War veteran, and Republican Party politician from the Lawrence, Kansas area. He first served several terms in the Kansas House of Representatives, where h ...
, ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas Ryan , ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=4 ,
, colspan=3 , None (New seat) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , rowspan=4 nowrap , , - , colspan=3 , None (New seat) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , - , colspan=3 , None (New seat) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , - , colspan=3 , None (New seat) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain.


Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

, - ! rowspan=5 ,
, Thomas B. Reed
, ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , rowspan=5 nowrap , , - ,
Nelson Dingley Jr. Nelson Dingley Jr. (February 15, 1832 â€“ January 13, 1899) was a journalist and politician from the U.S. state of Maine. Dingley was born in Durham, Maine and attended the common schools at Unity, Maine and Waterville College (now Colby Co ...

, , 1881 , Incumbent re-elected. , - , Stephen Lindsey
, ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , - , George W. Ladd
, , Greenback ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , - ,
Thompson H. Murch Thompson Henry Murch (March 28, 1838 – December 15, 1886) was a nineteenth-century politician, stonecutter, editor, publisher and merchant from Maine. He was among the first trade unionists elected to the United States Congress. Life and ...

, , Greenback ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Greenback loss.


Maryland

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Massachusetts

, - ! ,
William W. Crapo William Wallace Crapo (May 16, 1830 – February 28, 1926) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts. He was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James Buffinton. He served slightly more than th ...
, , Republican ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Benjamin W. Harris Benjamin Winslow Harris (November 10, 1823 – February 7, 1907) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and judge from Massachusetts. He was the father of Robert Orr Harris. Born in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Harris pursued an a ...
, , Republican ,
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Ambrose A. Ranney , , Republican ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , Vacant (new seat) , , Vacant seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , ,
Leopold Morse Leopold Morse (August 15, 1831 – December 15, 1892) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. Biography Morse was born in Wachenheim, Bavaria, in the German Confederation, the son of Charlotte (Mehlinger) and Jacob Morse. Hi ...

Redistricted from . , , Democratic ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , Selwyn Z. Bowman , , Republican ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican loss. , - ! , colspan=3 , Vacant (new seat) , , New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Eben F. Stone
Redistricted from . , , Republican ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William A. Russell
Redistricted from . , , Republican ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John W. Candler
Redistricted from . , , Republican ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Independent Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William W. Rice William Whitney Rice (March 7, 1826 – March 1, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Deerfield, Massachusetts, Rice attended Gorham Academy, Maine, and graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, in 1846. ...

Redistricted from . , , Republican ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Amasa Norcross Amasa Norcross (January 26, 1824 – April 2, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Rindge, New Hampshire, Norcross attended the common schools and Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, New Hampshire. He studied law, was admitt ...

Redistricted from . , , Republican ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
George D. Robinson George Dexter Robinson (born George Washington Robinson; January 20, 1834 – February 22, 1896) was an American lawyer and Republican Party (United States), Republican politician from Chicopee, Massachusetts. After serving in the Massachusett ...

Redistricted from . , , Republican ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mark H. Dunnell Mark Hill Dunnell (July 2, 1823 – August 9, 1904) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota from 1871 to 1883 and from 1889 to 1891. Biography Born in Buxton, Maine, Buxton, York County, Maine, York County, Maine, h ...
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1870 Events January–March * January 1 ** The first edition of ''The Northern Echo'' newspaper is published in Priestgate, Darlington, England. ** Plans for the Brooklyn Bridge are completed. * January 3 – Construction of the Broo ...
, , Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Horace B. Strait
, ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William D. Washburn
, ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,


Mississippi

, - ! , Henry L. Muldrow , , Democratic ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , rowspan=2 , Van. H. Manning , rowspan=2 , Democratic , rowspan=2 ,
1876 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. * February 2 – The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs i ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , , Election successfully contested in 1884.
Results corrected.
Independent gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Hernando Money Hernando De Soto Money (August 26, 1839September 18, 1912) was an American politician from the state of Mississippi. Biography Money was born in Holmes County, Mississippi. He was named after the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto. Early in his ...
, , Democratic ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, , Incumbent redistricted to the .
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , Otho R. Singleton , , Democratic ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, , Incumbent redistricted to the .
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap rowspan=2 , , - ,
Hernando Money Hernando De Soto Money (August 26, 1839September 18, 1912) was an American politician from the state of Mississippi. Biography Money was born in Holmes County, Mississippi. He was named after the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto. Early in his ...
, , Democratic ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, Redistricted from the . , - ! rowspan=2 , ,
Charles E. Hooker Charles Edward Hooker (April 9, 1825 – January 8, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Biography Charles E. Hooker Born in Union, South Carolina, Hooker was raised in Laurens District, South Carolina. He attended the common schoo ...
, , Democratic ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap rowspan=2 , , - , Otho R. Singleton , , Democratic ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, Redistricted from the . , - ! ,
John R. Lynch John Roy Lynch (September 10, 1847 – November 2, 1939) was an American writer, attorney, military officer, author, and Republican politician who served as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives and represented Mississippi in th ...
, , Republican ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Missouri

Missouri gained one seat in reapportionment. After redistricting and the new elections, the delegation went from 7 Democrats, 4 Greenbacks, and 2 Republicans, to a solid slate of 14 Democrats. , - ! ,
William H. Hatch William Henry Hatch (September 11, 1833 – December 23, 1896) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Missouri. He was the namesake of the Hatch Act of 1887, which established state agricultural experiment statio ...

, , Democratic ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , New district , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph H. Burrows
, , Greenback ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Nicholas Ford Nicholas Ford (June 21, 1833 – June 18, 1897) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Born in Wicklow, Ireland, Ford attended the village school and Maynooth College, Dublin, Ireland. Ford emigrated to the United States in 1848 with his par ...

, , Greenback ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , Theron Moses Rice
, , Greenback ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ,
Robert T. Van Horn Robert Thompson Van Horn (May 19, 1824 – January 3, 1916) was an American lawyer, the owner and publisher of '' The Kansas City Enterprise'', the 6th mayor of Kansas City, Missouri during parts of the Civil War, a member of the Missouri General ...

, , Republican ,
1864 Events January–March * January 13 – American songwriter Stephen Foster ("Oh! Susanna", "Old Folks at Home") dies aged 37 in New York City, leaving a scrap of paper reading "Dear friends and gentle hearts". His parlor song " ...

1870
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss. , - ! , colspan=3 , New district , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Aylett Hawes Buckner
, , Democratic ,
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Gustavus Sessinghaus , , Republican , 1882 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Thomas Allen Thomas Allen may refer to: Clergy *Thomas Allen (nonconformist) (1608–1673), Anglican/nonconformist priest in England and New England *Thomas Allen (dean of Chester) (died 1732) *Thomas Allen (scholar) (1681–1755), Anglican priest in England * ...

, , Democratic ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent died April 8, 1882.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
Winner was not elected to finish the current term in the old district. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Martin L. Clardy Martin Linn Clardy (April 26, 1844 – July 5, 1914) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri. Between 1879 and 1889, he served five consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Biography ...

, , Democratic ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , ,
Richard P. Bland Richard Parks Bland (August 19, 1835 – June 15, 1899) was an American politician, lawyer, and educator from Missouri. A Democrat, Bland served in the United States House of Representatives from 1873 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1899, representing ...

, , Democratic ,
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ,
John Bullock Clark Jr. John Bullock Clark Jr. (January 14, 1831 – September 7, 1903) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a Reconstruction era of the United States, postbellum five-term U.S. Congressman from Missouri. Bi ...
, , Democratic ,
1872 Events January–March * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. * February 2 – The government of the United Kingdom buys a number of forts on ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss. , - ! , colspan=3 , New district , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Ira Sherwin Hazeltine Ira Sherwin Haseltine (July 13, 1821 – January 13, 1899) was a Greenback Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883. Haseltine was born in Andover, Vermont in Windsor County, Vermon ...

, , Greenback ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Lowndes Henry Davis Lowndes Henry Davis (December 13, 1836 – February 4, 1920) was an American politician who served the state of Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1879 and 1885. He was born on December 13, 1836 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Cou ...

, , Democratic ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Nebraska

, - ! , colspan=3 , None , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Edward K. Valentine Edward Kimble Valentine (June 1, 1843 – April 11, 1916) was an American Republican Party politician. Biography Born in Keosauqua, Iowa, he attended common schools and learned to become a printer. During the Civil War he was a member in the ...

, , Republican ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Nevada

, - ! , George W. Cassidy , ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


New Hampshire

, - ! , Joshua G. Hall , ,
1878 Events January–March * January 5 – Russo-Turkish War – Battle of Shipka Pass IV: Russian and Bulgarian forces defeat the Ottoman Empire. * January 9 – Umberto I becomes King of Italy. * January 17 – Battle o ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , James F. Briggs , , 1877 , , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ,
Ossian Ray Ossian Ray (December 13, 1835 – January 28, 1892) was a United States representative from New Hampshire. Early years Ray was born in Hinesburg, Vermont and his family moved to Irasburg, Vermont when he was young. He attended the public school ...

, , 1880 , Incumbent re-elected.


New Jersey

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !


New York

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !


North Carolina

The Liberal Anti-Prohibition Party was formed following the failure of the first statewide referendum on Prohibition in 1881. Throughout most of North Carolina, the moribund Republican Party merged into the new party and scored impressive gains in the 1882 elections. By early 1884, however, the LAP was dissolving, and they are listed here synonymously with the Republican Party. , - ! , Louis C. Latham , , Democratic ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Orlando Hubbs , , Republican ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John W. Shackelford , , Democratic ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, , Incumbent died January 18, 1883.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William Ruffin Cox William Ruffin Cox (March 11, 1831/1832December 26, 1919) was an American soldier and politician from the state of North Carolina. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, a three-term member of the United Stat ...
, , Democratic ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Alfred M. Scales Alfred Moore Scales (November 26, 1827 â€“ February 9, 1892) was a North Carolina state legislator, Confederate States Army, Confederate General officer, general in the American Civil War, and the List of Governors of North Carolina, 45th G ...
, , Democratic ,
1874 Events January–March * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War &ndas ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Clement Dowd Clement Dowd (August 27, 1832 – April 15, 1898) was a Democratic politician in North Carolina who served as Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1869 to 1871 and as a U.S. Representative from 1881 to 1885. Dowd was born at Richland Creek, ...
, , Democratic ,
1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February †...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert F. Armfield , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 1878 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert B. Vance , , Democratic , 1872 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 1872 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (District created) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Ohio

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !


Oregon

, - ! , Melvin Clark George, Melvin C. George , , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in Oregon, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Pennsylvania

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !


Rhode Island

, - ! , Henry J. Spooner , , 1881 Rhode Island's 1st congressional district special election, 1881 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Jonathan Chace , , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


South Carolina

, - ! , John S. Richardson , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1878 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George D. Tillman
, , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1878 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , D. Wyatt Aiken , , Democratic , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1876 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John H. Evins , , Democratic , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1876 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (open seat) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (District created) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (District created) , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,


Tennessee

, - ! , Augustus Herman Pettibone, Augustus H. Pettibone , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Leonidas C. Houk , , Republican , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1878 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George Gibbs Dibrell, George G. Dibrell , , Democratic , 1874 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1874 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Benton McMillin , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1878 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard Warner (Tennessee politician), Richard Warner , , Democratic , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John Ford House, John F. House , , Democratic , 1874 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1874 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Washington C. Whitthorne , , Democratic , 1870 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1870 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John DeWitt Clinton Atkins, John D. C. Atkins , , Democratic , 1872 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1872 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles Bryson Simonton, Charles B. Simonton , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1878 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , William Robert Moore, William R. Moore , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1880 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. ,


Texas

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !


Vermont

, - ! , Charles Herbert Joyce, Charles H. Joyce , , 1874 United States House of Representatives elections in Vermont, 1874 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , James Manning Tyler, James M. Tyler , , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Vermont, 1878 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , William W. Grout
, , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Vermont, 1880 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss.


Virginia

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !


West Virginia

, - ! , Benjamin Wilson (congressman), Benjamin Wilson , , Democratic , 1874 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1874 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John B. Hoge , , Democratic , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1880 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John E. Kenna , , Democratic , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1876 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , Vacant (new district) , , New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Wisconsin

Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 7, 1882. One seat was newly added in reapportionment after the 1880 census. , - ! , Charles G. Williams , , Republican , 1872 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1872 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Lucien B. Caswell , , Republican , 1874 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1874 , , Incumbent was redistricted to the 1st district.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , George Cochrane Hazelton, George C. Hazelton , , Republican , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Peter V. Deuster , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1878 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Edward S. Bragg , , Democratic , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent was redistricted to the 2nd district.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard W. Guenther , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Herman L. Humphrey , , Republican , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent was redistricted to the 8th district.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Thaddeus C. Pound , , Republican , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan="3" , New district. , , New district.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,


Non-voting delegates

, - ! , Granville Henderson Oury, Granville H. Oury , , Democratic , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in Arizona Territory, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard F. Pettigrew , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in Dakota Territory, 1880 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New delegate elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George Ainslie (delegate), George Ainslie , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives election in Idaho Territory, 1878 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New delegate elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Martin Maginnis , , Democratic , 1872 United States House of Representatives election in Montana Territory, 1872 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Tranqulino Luna , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico Territory, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
George Q. Cannon George Quayle Cannon (January 11, 1827 – April 12, 1901) was an early member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and served in the First Presidency under four successive pr ...
, , Republican , 1872 United States House of Representatives election in Utah Territory, 1872 , , Incumbent disqualified on account of polygamy.
New delegate elected.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to finish the current term, #Special elections, see above. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas H. Brents , , Republican , 1878 United States House of Representatives election in Washington Territory, 1878 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Morton E. Post , , Democratic , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming Territory, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


See also

* 1882 United States elections ** 1882 and 1883 United States Senate elections *
47th United States Congress The 47th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1881, ...
* 48th United States Congress


Notes


References


Bibliography

* Republican Congressional Committee,
The Republican Campaign Text Book for 1882
' (1882). * * * *


External links


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