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The 1896 United States House of Representatives elections, coincided with the
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William McKinley William McKinley (January 29, 1843September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. As a politician he led a realignment that made his Republican Party largely dominant in ...
. The Republican Party maintained its large majority in the House but lost 48 seats, mostly to the Democratic and
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
parties. The Republican losses were most likely due to the extraordinary gains that party made in the prior elections, when many normally Democratic districts voted Republican due to the severity of and fallout from the
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. The Democratic Party recovered in the Mid-Atlantic and
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districts dominated by Catholic and working-class voters. In the West, the Populist Party made large gains and several Republicans broke away over the national party platform's endorsement of a
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. This election marked the zenith of the Populist Party. The Populists would lose most of their seats in the 1898 elections and thereafter slowly fade from prominence.


Election summaries


Special elections

, - ! , - ! ,
J. William Stokes James William Stokes (December 12, 1853 – July 6, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina. Born near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Stokes attended the common schools and was graduated from Washington and Lee University, Lexing ...
, , Democratic , 1894 , Incumbent's previous election declared void June 1, 1896 due to electoral fraud.
Incumbent re-elected November 3, 1896.
Incumbent also elected to the next term, see below. , nowrap ,


Early election dates

Three states, with 8 seats between them, held elections early in 1896: *June 1:
Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
*September 1:
Vermont Vermont () is a state in the northeast New England region of the United States. Vermont is bordered by the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to ...
*September 14:
Maine Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...


Alabama

, - ! ,
Richard Henry Clarke Richard Henry Clarke (February 9, 1843 – September 26, 1906) was a politician and U.S. Representative from Alabama. Biography Born in Dayton, Alabama, Clarke attended Green Springs Academy. He graduated from the University of Alabama at Tus ...
, , Democratic , 1888 , , Incumbent retired to un for Governor of Alabama.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Jesse F. Stallings Jesse Francis Stallings (April 4, 1856 – March 18, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. Born near Manningham, Alabama, to Reuben Stallings and Lucinda Ferguson. Stallings completed preparatory studies and was graduated from the Uni ...
, , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George Paul Harrison Jr. , , Democratic , 1894 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , William F. Aldrich , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected after initial results indicated loss to Plowman. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Albert Taylor Goodwyn Albert Taylor Goodwyn (December 17, 1842 – July 1, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. Early life and military career Born at Robinson Springs, Alabama, Goodwyn attended Robinson Springs Academy and South Carolina College at C ...
, , Populist , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John H. Bankhead , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Milford W. Howard , , Populist , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Joseph Wheeler Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler (September 10, 1836 – January 25, 1906) was an American military commander and politician. He was a cavalry general in the Confederate States Army in the 1860s during the American Civil War, and then a general in ...
, , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Truman H. Aldrich Truman Heminway Aldrich (October 17, 1848 – April 28, 1932) was a civil engineer, a mining company executive, and a paleontologist, and briefly served in the United States House of Representatives and as Postmaster of Birmingham. He is the so ...
, , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Arkansas


California

, - ! ,
John All Barham John All Barham (July 17, 1843 – January 22, 1926) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1895 to 1901.
, , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Grove L. Johnson , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Samuel G. Hilborn Samuel Greeley Hilborn (December 9, 1834 – April 19, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from California in the late 19th Century. Early life Born in Minot, Androscoggin (then Cumberland) County, Maine, Hilborn attended the common schools, He ...
, , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
James G. Maguire James George Maguire (February 22, 1853 – June 20, 1920) was an American politician and Georgist who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1893 to 1899. Early life and education Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ma ...
, , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Eugene F. Loud , , Republican ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James McLachlan , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap , , - ! , William W. Bowers , , Republican ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap ,


Colorado


Connecticut


Delaware


Florida

, - ! , Stephen M. Sparkman , , Democratic , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Charles Merian Cooper Charles Merian Cooper (January 16, 1856 – November 14, 1923) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1893 until 1897. Early life and education Cooper was born on January 16, 1856, in At ...
, , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,


Georgia


Idaho

, - ! , Edgar Wilson , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent retired to run for
Idaho Supreme Court The Idaho Supreme Court is the state supreme court of Idaho and is composed of the chief justice and four associate justices. The decisions of the Idaho Supreme Court are binding on all other Idaho state courts. The only court that may reverse ...
.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap ,


Illinois


Indiana


Iowa


Kansas


Kentucky


Louisiana


Maine

, - ! ,
Thomas Brackett Reed Thomas Brackett Reed (October 18, 1839 – December 7, 1902) was an American politician from the state of Maine. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives 12 times, first in 1876, and serve ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Seth L. Milliken Seth Llewellyn Milliken (December 12, 1831 – April 18, 1897) was a U.S. Representative from Maine. Early life Born in Montville, Maine, the son of William Milliken and Lucy P. Perrigo. Milliken attended the common schools and Waterville Col ...
, , Republican ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Charles A. Boutelle Charles Addison Boutelle (February 9, 1839 – May 21, 1901) was an American seaman, shipmaster, naval officer, Civil War veteran, newspaper editor, publisher, conservative Republican politician, and nine-term Representative to the U.S. Congress f ...
, , Republican ,
1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Maryland


Massachusetts

, - ! , Ashley B. Wright , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Frederick H. Gillett Frederick Huntington Gillett (; October 16, 1851 – July 31, 1935) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts state government and both houses of the U.S. Congress between 1879 and 1931, including six years as Speaker of the Hous ...
, , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph H. Walker , , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Lewis D. Apsley Lewis Dewart Apsley (September 29, 1852 – April 11, 1925) was a businessman and U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Biography Born in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, Apsley moved with his parents to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, in 1861. He att ...
, , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , William S. Knox , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William H. Moody , , Republican , 1895 (special) , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William Emerson Barrett William Emerson Barrett (December 29, 1858 – February 12, 1906) was an American journalist and politician. Barrett was a founder of '' The Boston Evening Record'', and served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as a ...
, , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Samuel W. McCall Samuel Walker McCall (February 28, 1851 – November 4, 1923) was a Republican lawyer, politician, and writer from Massachusetts. He was for twenty years (1893–1913) a member of the United States House of Representatives, and the 47th Governo ...
, , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John F. Fitzgerald John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald (February 11, 1863 – October 2, 1950) was an American Democratic politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He served as a U.S. Representative and Mayor of Boston. He also made unsuccessful runs for the United ...
, , Democratic , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Harrison Henry Atwood Harrison Henry Atwood (August 26, 1863 – October 22, 1954) was an American architect and politician who represented Boston in the United States House of Representatives from 1895 to 1897 and for several nonconsecutive terms in the Massachusetts ...
, , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-nomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , William F. Draper , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Elijah A. Morse , , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John Simpkins John Simpkins (June 27, 1862 â€“ March 27, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Simpkins attended the public schools of Yarmouth and St. Mark's School, Southboro, Massachusetts. He gra ...
, , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Michigan


Minnesota


Mississippi

, - ! , John M. Allen , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John C. Kyle John Curtis Kyle (July 17, 1851 – July 6, 1913) was an American attorney and Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from Mississippi during the late 19th century. He was most notable for his service as mayor of Sardis, Mississip ...
, , Democratic ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas C. Catchings , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , 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 ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.. , nowrap , , - ! , John S. Williams , , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Walter M. Denny , , Democratic , 1894 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , James G. Spencer , , Democratic , 1894 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,


Missouri


Montana

, - ! , Charles S. Hartman , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent re-elected.
Silver Republican gain. , nowrap ,


Nebraska

, - ! , Jesse B. Strode , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , David H. Mercer , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George de Rue Meiklejohn , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Eugene Jerome Hainer , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap , , - ! , William E. Andrews , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Omer Madison Kem Omer Madison Kem (November 13, 1855 – February 13, 1942) was an American Populist Party politician. Early life Omer Madison Kem was born in Hagerstown, Indiana on November 13, 1855. Career He moved to Custer County, Nebraska in 1882 and ...
, , Populist ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist hold. , nowrap ,


Nevada


New Hampshire


New Jersey


New York


North Carolina


North Dakota

, - ! , Martin N. Johnson , , Republican ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Ohio

, - ! ,
Charles Phelps Taft Charles Phelps Taft (December 21, 1843 – December 31, 1929) was an American lawyer and politician who served as editor of the ''Cincinnati Times-Star'' and owned both the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs baseball teams. From 1895 to 189 ...
, , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Jacob H. Bromwell , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Paul J. Sorg Paul John Sorg (September 23, 1840 – May 28, 1902) was a businessman and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio from 1894 to 1897. Biography He was born in Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia) on September 23, 1840. ...
, , Democratic , 1894 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Fernando C. Layton , , Democratic ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Francis B. De Witt , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , George W. Hulick , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George W. Wilson , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Luther M. Strong , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , James H. Southard , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Lucien J. Fenton , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles H. Grosvenor , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
David K. Watson David Kemper Watson (June 18, 1849 – September 28, 1918) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1895 to 1897. Biography Born near London, Ohio, Watson was graduated from Dickinson C ...
, , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Stephen Ross Harris Stephen Ross Harris (May 22, 1824 – January 15, 1905) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1895 to 1897. He was an uncle of Ebenezer Byron Finley. Biography Born seven miles w ...
, , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Winfield S. Kerr , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
H. Clay Van Voorhis Henry Clay Van Voorhis (May 11, 1852 – December 12, 1927) was a United States Congressman from Muskingum Co., Ohio. Biography He was born to Daniel and Jane (Roberts) Van Voorhis in Nashport, Ohio. His father moved to Muskingum Co., Ohio f ...
, , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Lorenzo Danford Lorenzo Dow Danford (October 18, 1829 – June 19, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1873 to 1879 and again from 1895 to 1899. Biography Born in Washington Township, Belmont ...
, , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Addison S. McClure , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert W. Tayler , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Stephen A. Northway Stephen Asa Northway (June 19, 1833 – September 8, 1898) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1893 to 1898. Early life Born in Christian Hollow, New York, Northway moved with his parents ...
, , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Clifton B. Beach , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Theodore E. Burton , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Oregon

, - ! ,
Binger Hermann Binger Hermann (February 19, 1843 – April 15, 1926) was an American attorney and politician in Oregon. A native of Maryland, he immigrated to the Oregon Territory with his parents as part of the Baltimore Colony. Hermann would serve in both ...
, , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William R. Ellis William Russell Ellis (April 23, 1850 – January 18, 1915) was an American educator, attorney and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Indiana, he grew up in Iowa before moving to Oregon where he worked as a school superintendent a ...
, , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Pennsylvania


Rhode Island


South Carolina

, - ! , George W. Murray , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , W. Jasper Talbert , , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Asbury Latimer Asbury Churchwell Latimer (July 31, 1851February 20, 1908) was a United States representative and Senator from South Carolina. Born near Lowndesville, South Carolina, he attended the common schools, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and in 1880 ...
, , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Stanyarne Wilson , , Democratic , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas J. Strait , , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John L. McLaurin John Lowndes McLaurin (May 9, 1860 – July 29, 1934) was a United States representative and Senator from South Carolina. He was born in Red Bluff, South Carolina, in Marlboro County, South Carolina and attended schools at Bennettsville, Sou ...
, , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
J. William Stokes James William Stokes (December 12, 1853 – July 6, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina. Born near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Stokes attended the common schools and was graduated from Washington and Lee University, Lexing ...
, , Democratic , 1894 , Incumbent's previous election declared void June 1, 1896 due to electoral fraud.
Incumbent re-elected.
Incumbent also elected to finish the term. , nowrap ,


South Dakota

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, John Pickler , , Republican , 1889 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , Robert J. Gamble , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain.


Tennessee

, - ! , William C. Anderson , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Henry R. Gibson Henry Richard Gibson (December 24, 1837 – May 25, 1938) was an American attorney and politician who represented Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, Tennessee's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives, U.S. House of Repres ...
, , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Foster V. Brown , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Benton McMillin Benton McMillin (September 11, 1845 – January 8, 1933) was an American politician and diplomat. He served as the 27th governor of Tennessee from 1899 to 1903, and represented Tennessee's 4th district in the United States House of Representati ...
, , 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 , , - ! , James D. Richardson , , Democratic ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph E. Washington , , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Nicholas N. Cox , , Democratic ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John E. McCall , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , James C. McDearmon , , Democratic ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Josiah Patterson Josiah Patterson (April 14, 1837 – February 10, 1904) was a Confederate soldier, political figure, and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 10th District of Tennessee. Biography Patterson was born in Morgan County, ...
, , Democratic ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election as a National Democrat.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. ,


Texas


Utah


Vermont

, - ! , H. Henry Powers , , Republican ,
1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William W. Grout William Wallace Grout (May 24, 1836October 7, 1902) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont. Biography Grout was born in Compton in Lower Canada (now Quebec), the son of Josiah and Sophronia (Aye ...
, , Republican ,
1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Virginia


Washington


West Virginia

, - ! , Blackburn B. Dovener , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Alston G. Dayton Alston Gordon Dayton (October 18, 1857 – July 30, 1920) was a United States representative from West Virginia and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. Education and caree ...
, , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James H. Huling , , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Warren Miller , , Republican , 1894 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Wisconsin


Wyoming

, - ! ,
Frank W. Mondell Frank Wheeler Mondell (November 6, 1860August 6, 1939) was a United States representative of Wyoming. Biography Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was educated in the public schools. For many years he was engaged in farming, stock-raising, and ra ...
, , Republican , 1894 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Non-voting delegates


Oklahoma Territory

, - ! , Dennis T. Flynn , , Republican ,
1892 Events January–March * January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States. * February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado. * February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New delegate elected.
Silver gain. , nowrap ,


See also

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1896 United States elections The 1896 United States elections elected the 55th United States Congress. Republican Party (United States), Republicans won control of the Presidency and maintained control of both houses of Congress. The election marked the end of the Third Part ...
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1896 United States presidential election The 1896 United States presidential election was the 28th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 3, 1896. Former Governor William McKinley, the Republican candidate, defeated former Representative William Jennings Bryan, the ...
** 1896 and 1897 United States Senate elections *
54th United States Congress The 54th 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, 1895, ...
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55th United States Congress The 55th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1897, to M ...


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