United States House Of Representatives Elections In Virginia, 1940
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The 1940 United States House of Representatives elections coincided with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's re-election to an unprecedented third term. His Democratic Party narrowly gained seats from the opposition
Republican Party Republican Party is a name used by many political parties around the world, though the term most commonly refers to the United States' Republican Party. Republican Party may also refer to: Africa *Republican Party (Liberia) * Republican Part ...
, cementing their majority. However, the election gave firm control of the US House of Representatives and Senate to the New Dealers once again, as Progressives dominated the election.CONGRESS: New Houses
/ref> The upswing in the economy that occurred following the Recession of 1937–38 encouraged voters that the New Deal plan had been working. This allowed the Democrats to stabilize their support. As of 2022, this is the last time the House of Representatives was made up of six parties.


Overall results

Source
Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk


Special elections

Many special elections were held. The elected winner would serve only the remainder of the incumbent Congress. Sorted by election date. , - ! ,
Carl Mapes Carl Edgar Mapes (December 26, 1874 – December 12, 1939) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Mapes was born on a farm near Kalamo, Michigan, to Selah W. and Sarah Ann (Brooks) Mapes. His father was born in New York and came with ...
, , 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 died December 12, 1939.
New member elected February 19, 1940.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November, see below. , nowrap , , - ! ,
William A. Ashbrook William Albert Ashbrook (July 1, 1867 – January 1, 1940) was an American businessman, newspaper publisher, and Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from Ohio. He was born near Johnstown, Ohio, Johnstown, Licking County, Ohi ...
, , 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, ...

1920
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 January 1, 1940.
New member elected February 27, 1940.
Republican gain.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November, see below. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Chester C. Bolton Chester Castle Bolton (September 5, 1882 – October 29, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. He served four consecutive terms from 1929 to 1937. He was elected to a fifth term in 1938, but he died before completing the term. He was the husb ...
, , 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 ...

1936
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 October 29, 1939.
New member elected February 27, 1940.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November, see below. , nowrap , , - ! , Cassius C. Dowell , , 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 died February 4, 1940.
New member elected March 5, 1940.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November, see below. , nowrap , , - ! ,
George H. Heinke George Henry Heinke (July 22, 1882 – January 2, 1940) was a Nebraska Republican politician. Early life He was born on a farm on July 22, 1882 near Dunbar, Nebraska and moved in 1889 to Douglas, Nebraska, in 1891 to San Angelo, Texas, and in 189 ...
, , 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 2, 1940.
New member elected April 19, 1940.
Republican hold.
Winner did not run for re-election in November, see below. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Clyde H. Smith Clyde Harold Smith (June 9, 1876 – April 8, 1940) was a United States representative from Maine. Life and career Born on a farm near Harmony, Maine, he moved with his parents to Hartland, Maine in 1891. He attended the rural schools and ...
, , 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 died April 8, 1940.
New member elected June 3, 1940.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November, see below. , nowrap , , - ! ,
W. Benjamin Gibbs Willis Benjamin Gibbs (April 15, 1889 – August 7, 1940) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia, husband of Florence Reville Gibbs. Life Born in Dupont, Georgia, Gibbs attended the public schools and Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. ...
, , 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 died August 7, 1940.
New member elected October 1, 1940.
Democratic hold.
Winner did not run for re-election in November, see below. , nowrap , , - ! , William B. Bankhead , , 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 died September 15, 1940.
New member elected November 5, 1940.
Democratic hold.
Winner did not run for the next term, see below. , nowrap , , - ! , John Andrew Martin , , Democratic ,
1908 Events January * January 1 – The British ''Nimrod'' Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton sets sail from New Zealand on the ''Nimrod'' for Antarctica. * January 3 – A total solar eclipse is visible in the Pacific Ocean, and is the 46 ...

1912
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 23, 1939.
New member elected November 5, 1940.
Democratic hold.
Winner did not run for the next term, see below. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , ,
New member elected November 5, 1940.
Successor also elected the same day to the next term, see below. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , ,
New member elected November 5, 1940.
Successor also elected the same day to the next term, see below. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , ,
New member elected November 5, 1940.
Successor also elected the same day to the next term, see below. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , ,
New member elected November 5, 1940.
Successor also elected the same day to the next term, see below. , nowrap ,


Alabama

, - ! ,
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 , , - ! , George M. Grant , , 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 , , - ! , Henry B. Steagall , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! , Joe Starnes , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! , William B. Bankhead , , 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 died September 15, 1940.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John Sparkman , , 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 , , - ! , Luther Patrick , , 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 ,


Arizona

, - ! , 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. , nowrap ,


Arkansas

, - ! ,
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 , , - ! , Wilbur Mills , , 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 , , - ! ,
Clyde T. Ellis Clyde Taylor Ellis (December 21, 1908 – February 9, 1980) was an American politician and a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Arkansas. Biography Born on a farm near Garfield, Arkansas, Ellis was the son of Cecil ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
David D. Terry David Dickson Terry (January 31, 1881 – October 6, 1963) was an American lawyer and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas from 1933 to 1943. He was the son of William Leake Terry. Biography Born in Little Ro ...
, , Democratic , 1933 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
Wade H. Kitchens Wade Hampton Kitchens (December 26, 1878 – August 22, 1966) was an Arkansas lawyer and politician. He served as an infantryman and officer in the Arkansas State Guard and the United States Army during three conflicts and practiced law on tw ...
, , 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 lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,


California

, - ! , Clarence F. Lea , , 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 , , - ! , Harry Lane Englebright , , 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 H. Buck Frank Henry Buck (September 23, 1887 – September 17, 1942) was an American heir, businessman and politician. He served as U.S. Representative from California from 1933 to 1942. Biography Early life Frank Buck was born on a ranch near Vac ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Franck R. Havenner Franck Roberts Havenner (September 20, 1882 – July 24, 1967) was a six-term United States representative from California's 4th congressional district in the mid-20th century. Biography Havenner was born in Sherwood, Maryland, on Septem ...
, , 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John H. Tolan , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
Bertrand W. Gearhart Bertrand Wesley "Bud" Gearhart (May 31, 1890 – October 11, 1955) was an American lawyer and politician. Gearhart, a Republican, served as the United States representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1935 to 1949. Backgroun ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Alfred J. Elliott Alfred James Elliott (June 1, 1895 – January 17, 1973) was an American politician who served six terms as a Democratic Representative from California from 1937 to 1949. Early life and career He was born in Guinda, California, and moved wit ...
, , Democratic ,
1937 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Febr ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John Carl Hinshaw , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! , Charles Kramer , , 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 , , - ! ,
Thomas F. Ford Thomas Francis Ford (February 18, 1873 – December 26, 1958) was an American politician, journalist, and editor who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California from 1933 to 1945. He was previously a member of the ...
, , 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 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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Leland M. Ford , , 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 , , - ! ,
Lee E. Geyer Lee Edward Geyer (September 9, 1888 – October 11, 1941) was an American educator and World War I veteran who served as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from California from 1939 to 1941. He died in office du ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Thomas M. Eaton Thomas Marion Eaton (August 3, 1896 – September 16, 1939) served briefly as a U.S. Representative from California in 1939. Biography Born on a farm near Edwardsville, Illinois, Eaton attended the public schools. He graduated from the State ...
, , 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 September 16, 1939.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Harry R. Sheppard , , 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 , , - ! , Edouard Izac , , 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

, - ! , 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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Fred N. Cummings Fred Nelson Cummings (September 18, 1864 – November 10, 1952) was an American farmer and rancher who served as a Democratic U.S. Representative from Colorado for four terms from 1933 to 1941. Early life and education Frederick Nelson Cumming ...
, , 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John Andrew Martin , , 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 23, 1939.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
Winner did not run to finish the current term. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Edward T. Taylor Edward Thomas Taylor (June 19, 1858 – September 3, 1941) was an American lawyer and educator who served as a U.S. Representative from Colorado. A member of the Democratic Party, he served 17 terms in the U.S. House, from 1909 to 1941. Early ...
, , Democratic ,
1908 Events January * January 1 – The British ''Nimrod'' Expedition led by Ernest Shackleton sets sail from New Zealand on the ''Nimrod'' for Antarctica. * January 3 – A total solar eclipse is visible in the Pacific Ocean, and is the 46 ...
, 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 ,
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 , , - ! ,
Thomas R. Ball Thomas Raymond Ball (February 12, 1896 – June 16, 1943) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut. Early life Born in New York City, Ball attended the public schools, Anglo-Saxon School, Paris, France, Heathcote School, Harrison, New York, 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
James A. Shanley James Andrew Shanley (April 1, 1896 – April 4, 1965) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Shanley attended the public schools. Graduate of Battery Commander School at Fort Sill, Arkansas, in 1917. Duri ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Albert E. Austin Albert Elmer Austin (November 15, 1877 – January 26, 1942) was a surgeon and Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1941 and member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1917 to 1919 and from 192 ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
J. Joseph Smith John Joseph Smith (January 25, 1904 – February 16, 1980) was an American lawyer, a United States representative from Connecticut, a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and a United States dis ...
, , 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 , , - ! , B. J. Monkiewicz , , 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 ,


Delaware

, - ! , George S. Williams , , 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 ,


Florida

, - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
Robert A. Green Robert Alexis (Lex) Green (February 10, 1892 – February 9, 1973) was an American educator, lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1925 to 1944. Early life and career Green was born near Lake Butle ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Millard F. Caldwell Millard Fillmore Caldwell (February 6, 1897 – October 23, 1984) was an American politician, lawyer, and jurist. He was the 29th governor of Florida (1945–1949) and served in all three branches of government at various times in his life, ...
, , 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 to run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , 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 ...
, , 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 Joseph Edward Hendricks (September 24, 1903 – October 20, 1974) was an American lawyer and politician who served six terms as a United States representative from Florida from 1937 to 1949. Early life and career Joe Hendricks was born at Lak ...
, , 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 ,


Georgia

, - ! , Hugh Peterson , , 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 , , 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 , , 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 , , - ! ,
Florence Reville Gibbs Florence Gibbs (née Reville; April 4, 1890 – August 19, 1964) was a Democratic congresswoman. Elected in special election to replace her deceased husband, she became the first woman to represent Georgia in the United States House of Repres ...
, , Democratic , 1940 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
B. Frank Whelchel Benjamin Frank Whelchel (December 16, 1895 – May 11, 1954) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia. Born in Lumpkin County, near Gainesville, Georgia, Whelchel attended the public schools. He studied law privately in Gainesville, 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 , , - ! , Paul Brown , , 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 , , 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

, - ! , Arthur Wergs Mitchell , , 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 , , - ! ,
Raymond S. McKeough Raymond Stephen McKeough (April 29, 1888 – December 16, 1979) was an American Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1935 to 1943. Biography McKeough was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from ...
, , 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 A. Kelly Edward Austin Kelly (April 3, 1892 – August 30, 1969) was a businessman and politician from Chicago, Illinois. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1943 and 1945 to 1947. B ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Harry P. Beam , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
A. F. Maciejewski Anton Frank Maciejewski (January 3, 1893 – September 25, 1949) was an American businessman and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1939 to 1942. Biography Born in Anderson, Texas, Maciejewski attended the public ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 ,
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 , , - ! , Leo Kocialkowski , , 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 , , - ! ,
James McAndrews James McAndrews (October 22, 1862 – August 31, 1942) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, McAndrews attended the common schools. He moved to Chicago, Illinois, and engaged in business, serving as buildi ...
, , 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 re-election.
New member elected.
Republican 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 Stat ...
, , 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.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , 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 Leo Elwood Allen (October 5, 1898 – January 19, 1973) was an American politician from Illinois. Born in Elizabeth, Illinois, Allen's maternal grandparents were German immigrants and his paternal grandfather was from England. He attended public ...
, , 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 , , 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 , , 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 , , - ! , William H. Wheat , , 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 , , - ! , James M. Barnes , , 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 , , - ! ,
Frank W. Fries Frank William Fries (May 1, 1893 – July 17, 1980) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Hornsby, Cahokia Township, Macoupin County, Illinois, Fries moved with his parents to Gillespie, Illinoi ...
, , 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Edwin M. Schaefer Edwin Martin Schaefer (May 14, 1887 – November 8, 1950) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, Schaefer attended the public schools, Western Military Academy, Alton, Illinois, and the Universit ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Laurence F. Arnold Laurence Fletcher Arnold (June 8, 1891 – December 6, 1966) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Newton, Illinois, Arnold attended the public and high schools of his native city and the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. He ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Claude V. Parsons , , 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 re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Kent E. Keller 300px, Group of legislators leaves White House after asking Franklin D. Roosevelt for $80,000,000 for flood control in Ohio Valley">Franklin_D._Roosevelt.html" ;"title="White House after asking Franklin D. Roosevelt">White House after asking F ...
, , 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 re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John C. Martin , , 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 ...
, ,
Republican gain. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ! ,
Thomas Vernor Smith Thomas Vernor Smith (April 26, 1890 – May 24, 1964), who wrote under the byline T. V. Smith, was an American philosopher, scholar, and politician from Illinois, as well as an officer in the United States Army. Biography Smith was born in ...
, , 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 ...
, ,
Republican gain.


Indiana

, - ! ,
William T. Schulte William Theodore Schulte (August 19, 1890 – December 7, 1966) was an American politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1933 to 1943. Biography Born in St. Bernard Township, Platte County, Nebraska, Schult ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Charles A. Halleck Charles Abraham Halleck (August 22, 1900 – March 3, 1986) was an American politician. He was the Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana. Early life and education Halleck was born nea ...
, , 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 , , 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 , , 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. Boehne Jr. John William Boehne Jr. (March 2, 1895 – July 5, 1973) was an American World War I veteran who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1931 to 1942 Biography Born in Evansville, Indiana, Boehne was the grandson of German i ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Eugene B. Crowe Eugene Burgess Crowe (January 5, 1878 – May 12, 1970) was an American businessman and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1931 to 1941. Biography Born near Jeffersonville, Indiana, Crowe attended the ...
, , 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 re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Raymond S. Springer Raymond Smiley Springer (April 26, 1882 – August 28, 1947) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana from 1939 to 1947. Biography Born on a farm in Rush County, near Dunreit ...
, , 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 Larrabee , , 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 , , - ! , Louis Ludlow , , 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 , , 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 S. Jacobsen William Sebastian Jacobsen (January 15, 1887 – April 10, 1955) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district who served three terms from 1937 to 1943. He was the son of his predecessor, Bernhard M. Jacobsen who he ...
, , 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 W. Gwynne , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
Robert K. Goodwin Robert Kingman Goodwin (May 23, 1905 – February 21, 1983) was a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa from a March 1940 special election until the end of his term in January 1941. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Goodwin attended the public schools ...
, , Republican , 1940 , , Incumbent retired.
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 , , - ! ,
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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Vincent F. Harrington Vincent Francis Harrington (May 16, 1903 – November 29, 1943) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Iowa. Harrington was commissioned in the United States Army Air Forces after the Pearl Harbor attack, resigned from Congress when Pres ...
, , 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 ,


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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Ulysses Samuel Guyer , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , 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 , , - ! , John Mills Houston , , 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 , , - ! , Frank Carlson , , 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 , , - ! ,
Clifford R. Hope Clifford Ragsdale Hope (June 9, 1893 – May 16, 1970) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas, and a member of the Republican Party. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. ...
, , 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 ,


Kentucky

, - ! ,
Noble Jones Gregory Noble Jones Gregory (August 30, 1897 – September 26, 1971) was a Democrat, who represented Kentucky for eleven terms in the United States House of Representatives, from 1937 to 1959. Biography Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky ...
, , 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 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Febr ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Emmet O'Neal , , 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 W. Creal Edward Wester Creal (November 20, 1883 – October 13, 1943) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Born in a log house in LaRue County, Kentucky near Mount Sherman, Kentucky, Creal attended the public schools of Hart and LaRue Counties, Ken ...
, , Democratic , 1935 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Brent Spence , , 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 , , 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 , , 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 John Marshall Robsion (January 2, 1873February 17, 1948), a Republican, represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Robsion was born in Berlin, Kentucky. He attended National Northern ...
, , 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

Several close allies of former governor Huey Long were defeated in primaries by reform candidates. , - ! ,
Joachim O. Fernandez Joachim (; ''Yəhōyāqīm'', "he whom Yahweh has set up"; ; ) was, according to Christian tradition, the husband of Saint Anne and the father of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The story of Joachim and Anne first appears in the Biblical apocrypha ...
, , 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.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , 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 ,
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.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Robert L. Mouton Robert Louis Mouton (October 20, 1892 – November 26, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana. Born in Duchamp in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, Mouton moved with his parents to Lafayette, where he attended public schools. He graduat ...
, , 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 lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Overton Brooks , , 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 , , - ! ,
Newt V. Mills Newt Virgus Mills (September 27, 1899 – May 15, 1996) was a U.S. Representative in the first half of the 20th century for Louisiana's 5th congressional district, based in Monroe, Louisiana. Born in Calhoun in western Ouachita Parish, Mil ...
, , 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 K. Griffith , , 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 lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Rene L. De Rouen , , Democratic , 1927 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , 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 Democrat from 1937 to 1953, having represented ...
, , 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

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James C. Oliver James Churchill Oliver (August 6, 1895 – December 25, 1986) was a U.S. Representative from Maine. He served three consecutive congressional terms as a Republican from 1937 to 1943, then later served a fourth term as a Democrat from 1959 to 196 ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Margaret Chase Smith , , Republican , 1940 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Ralph Owen Brewster , , 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.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap ,


Maryland

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David Jenkins Ward David Jenkins Ward (September 17, 1871 – February 18, 1961), a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman. Ward was born in Salisbury, Maryland, and attended the public schools. He served as a farmer, lumberjack, merchant, and in the real estate b ...
, , 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 , , - ! , William P. Cole Jr. , , 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 , , - ! , Thomas D'Alesandro Jr. , , 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 , , - ! ,
Ambrose Jerome Kennedy Ambrose Jerome Kennedy (January 6, 1893 – August 29, 1950) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Kennedy attended parochial schools, Calvert Hall College, and Polytechnic Institute. He was employed as a clerk f ...
, , 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 lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Lansdale Sasscer Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer (September 30, 1893 – November 5, 1964) represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for seven terms from 1939 to 1953. Sasscer was born in Upper Marlboro, ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
William D. Byron William Devereux Byron II (May 15, 1895 – February 27, 1941), a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat, was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman who represented the United States House of Representatives, Marylan ...
, , 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 ,


Massachusetts

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Allen T. Treadway Allen Towner Treadway (September 16, 1867 – February 16, 1947) was a Massachusetts Republican politician. Biography Treadway was born in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, to William Denton Treadway and Harriet (Heaton) Treadway. Treadway graduated ...
, , 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 re-elected. , 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 , , - ! ,
Joseph E. Casey Joseph Edward Casey (December 27, 1898 – September 1, 1980) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. Born in Clinton, he attended the public schools, served as a private in the United States Army at Fort Lee, Virginia, in 1918 ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , 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 , , - ! ,
Lawrence J. Connery Lawrence Joseph Connery (October 17, 1895 – October 19, 1941) was a United States House Representative from Massachusetts. Life and career Connery was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on October 17, 1895. He attended the local parochial and pu ...
, , Democratic ,
1937 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Febr ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Arthur D. Healey , , 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 , , - ! , Robert Luce , , 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 re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
George H. Tinkham George Holden Tinkham (October 29, 1870 – August 28, 1956) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts. Early years Tinkham was born October 29, 1870, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Frances Ann ...
, , Republican ,
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 , , - ! ,
Thomas A. Flaherty Thomas Aloysius Flaherty (December 21, 1898 – April 27, 1965) was a member of the US House of Representatives from Massachusetts. Flaherty was born in Boston, Massachusetts, December 21, 1898. He attended the public schools, Boston College ...
, , Democratic ,
1937 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Febr ...
, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John W. McCormack , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 ,


Michigan

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Rudolph G. Tenerowicz Rudolph Gabriel Tenerowicz (June 14, 1890 – August 31, 1963) was an American physician and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1943. Early life Tenerowicz ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Earl C. Michener , , 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 , , 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 Hoffman , , 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 , , Republican , 1940 , 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 , , 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 , , - ! ,
Frank Eugene Hook Frank Eugene Hook (May 26, 1893 – June 21, 1982) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Hook was born in L'Anse, Michigan and graduated from L'Anse High School in 1912. He attended the College of Law of the University of Detro ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Clarence J. McLeod Clarence John McLeod (July 3, 1895 – May 15, 1959) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. McLeod was born in Detroit, the son of a well-to-do Scottish father who had serve ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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. John David Dingell Sr. (February 2, 1894 – September 19, 1955) was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was the father of the longest-serv ...
, , 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 Anthony 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

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August H. Andresen August Herman Andresen (October 11, 1890 – January 14, 1958) was an American lawyer and politician from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Congress as a Republican for thirty-one years. Background August Herman Andresen was born in Newark, Illino ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Elmer Ryan Elmer James Ryan (May 26, 1907 – February 1, 1958) was a United States representative from Minnesota. Early life and education He was born in Rosemount, Dakota County, Minnesota, May 26, 1907. He attended the public schools, was graduated fro ...
, , 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 re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John G. Alexander John Grant Alexander (July 16, 1893 – December 8, 1971) was a Representative to the U.S. Congress from Minnesota; born in Texas Valley, Cortland County, New York; attended the public schools; was graduated from the law department of Cor ...
, , 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 renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Melvin J. Maas Melvin Joseph Maas (May 14, 1898 – April 13, 1964) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota and decorated Major General of the United States Marine Corps Reserve during World War II. Early years Melvin Joseph Maas was born in Duluth, Minne ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Oscar Youngdahl , , 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 Knutson , , 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 , , - ! ,
Herman 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 (1 ...
, , 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 , , 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 , , - ! ,
Rich T. Buckler Richard Thompson Buckler (October 27, 1865 – January 23, 1950) was a Representative from Minnesota. He was born on a farm near Oakland, Coles County, Illinois. He attended the public schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Coles Cou ...
, , Farmer–Labor ,
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 ,


Mississippi

, - ! , John E. Rankin , , 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 , , - ! , Wall Doxey , , 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 Madison Whittington William Madison Whittington (May 4, 1878 – August 20, 1962) was an American politician from Mississippi. Whittington was a Representative to the 69th United States Congress in 1925, and the twelve succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1925 – Janua ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Aaron L. Ford Aaron Lane Ford (December 21, 1903 – July 8, 1983) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Potts Camp, Mississippi, Ford attended public schools in Mississippi and Cumberland School of Law at Cumberland University, Lebanon, 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 , , - ! ,
Ross A. Collins Ross Alexander Collins (April 25, 1880 – July 14, 1968) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Collinsville, Mississippi, Collins attended the public schools of Meridian, Mississippi, ...
, , 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 , , - ! , 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 Daniel Rayford McGehee (September 10, 1883 – February 9, 1962) was an American businessman, lawyer, and politician who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1935 to 1937. Biography Born in Little Springs, Mississippi, ...
, , 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

, - ! ,
Milton A. Romjue Milton Andrew Romjue (December 5, 1874 – January 23, 1968) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Personal life and education Congressman Romjue was born to Andrew Jackson Romjue (1840–1904) & Susan E. (Roan) Romjue (1843–1931) on Decem ...
, , 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 , , - ! , William L. Nelson , , 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 , , - ! ,
Richard M. Duncan Richard Meloan Duncan (November 10, 1889 – August 1, 1974) was a United States representative from Missouri and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the United States Distri ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
C. Jasper Bell Charles Jasper Bell (January 16, 1885 – January 21, 1978) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Born in Lake City, Colorado, Bell attended the country schools in Jackson County, Missouri, Lees Summit (Missouri) High School, and the Univer ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Joe Shannon , , 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 , , - ! ,
Reuben T. Wood Reuben Terrell Wood (August 7, 1884 – July 16, 1955) was a Democratic Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1941. Wood was born on a farm near Springfield, Missouri Springfield i ...
, , 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Dewey Jackson Short , , 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 , , - ! , Clyde Williams , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
Thomas C. Hennings Jr. Thomas Carey Hennings Jr. (June 25, 1903September 13, 1960) was an American political figure from Missouri. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives (from 1935 until 1940) and the United States Senate (from 1951 u ...
, , 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 ...
, , ?
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles Arthur Anderson , , 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John J. Cochran John Joseph Cochran (August 11, 1880 – March 6, 1947) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Cochran was born in Webster Groves, Missouri; his father and maternal grandparents were Irish immigrants. He attended the public schools in Webster ...
, , 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

, - ! ,
Jacob Thorkelson Jacob Thorkelson (September 24, 1876 – November 20, 1945) was a Norwegian American politician from the state of Montana who served as the United States Congressman from Montana's 1st congressional district from January 3, 1939 to January 3, 194 ...
, , 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 renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , 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

, - ! , John Hyde Sweet , , Republican , 1940 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Charles F. McLaughlin Charles Francis McLaughlin (June 19, 1887 – February 5, 1976) was a United States representative from Nebraska and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Education and career Born in Li ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Karl Stefan , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! , Harry B. Coffee , , 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 ,


Nevada

, - ! ,
James G. Scrugham James Graves Scrugham (January 19, 1880 – June 23, 1945) was an American politician. He was a Representative, a Senator, and the 14th Governor of the U.S. state of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Biography Scrugham was born ...
, , 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 ,


New Hampshire

, - ! ,
Arthur B. Jenks Arthur Byron Jenks (October 15, 1866 – December 14, 1947) was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire. Born in West Dennis, Massachusetts, Jenks attended public schools. He was employed as a shoe worker in 1881. He engaged in the shoe man ...
, , 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 , , - ! , 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 re-elected. , 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 , , - ! ,
Walter S. Jeffries Walter Sooy Jeffries (October 16, 1893, Atlantic City, New Jersey – October 11, 1954, Margate City, New Jersey) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
William H. Sutphin William Halstead Sutphin (August 30, 1887 – October 14, 1972) was an American military officer, businessman, and Democratic Party politician who represented for six terms from 1931 to 1943. Early life and career He was born on August 30, 1 ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , J. Parnell Thomas , , 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 , , - ! , George N. Seger , , 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 died August 26, 1940.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Frank C. Osmers Jr. Frank Charles Osmers Jr. (December 30, 1907 – May 21, 1977) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 9th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939–1943 and again from 195 ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
Albert L. Vreeland Albert Lincoln Vreeland (July 2, 1901 – May 3, 1975) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 11th congressional district from 1939 to 1943. Biography He was born in East Orange, New Jersey. He attended the p ...
, , 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 Kean Robert Winthrop Kean (September 28, 1893 – September 21, 1980) was an American Republican Party politician and member of one of the nation's oldest and longest serving political families. Kean represented parts of Essex County, New Jersey ...
, , 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 , , 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 Edward Joseph Hart (March 25, 1893, Jersey City, New Jersey – April 20, 1961, Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United Sta ...
, , 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

, - ! , John J. Dempsey , , 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 to run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,


New York

, - ! ,
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 , , - ! , William Bernard Barry , , Democratic , 1935 , 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 , , - ! ,
Thomas H. Cullen Thomas Henry Cullen (March 29, 1868 – March 1, 1944) was an American businessman and politician from New York who served thirteen terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1919 to 1944. Biography Born in Brooklyn, Cullen attended the ...
, , Democratic ,
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 , , - ! ,
Marcellus H. Evans Marcellus Hugh Evans (September 22, 1884 – November 21, 1953) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from New York (state), New York from 1935 to 1941. Life ...
, , 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.
Defeated as Republican
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Andrew Lawrence Somers , , 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 , , - ! ,
John J. Delaney John Joseph Delaney (August 21, 1878 – November 18, 1948) was an American lawyer and politician who served ten terms as a United States representative from New York from 1918 to 1919, and then from 1931 to 1948. He was elected to an 11th ...
, , Democratic , 1931 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Donald L. 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 and ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Eugene James Keogh Eugene James Keogh (August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He served 15 terms from 1937 to 1967. Background Keogh was born on Au ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Emanuel Celler , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Samuel Dickstein , , 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 , , - ! , Christopher D. Sullivan , , 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 retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Morris Michael Edelstein , , Democratic , 1940 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Michael J. Kennedy Michael Joseph Kennedy (October 25, 1897 – November 1, 1949) was an American businessman and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of New York from 1939 to 1943. Biography Kennedy was born in ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
James H. Fay James Herbert Fay (April 29, 1899 – September 10, 1948) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1939 to 1941, 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 lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Bruce Fairchild Barton , , Republican ,
1937 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Febr ...
, , Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Martin J. Kennedy Martin John Kennedy (August 29, 1892 – October 27, 1955) was an Irish-American politician from New York. A real estate and insurance broker in New York City, Kennedy is most notable for his service as a Democratic member of the New York Stat ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Sol Bloom , , Democratic , 1923 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Vito Marcantonio , , 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. , nowrap , , - ! ,
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 re-elected. , 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 , Incumbent re-elected. , 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 James Martin Fitzpatrick (June 27, 1869 – April 10, 1949) of the Bronx was a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York from 1927 to 1945. Biography James Martin Fitzpatrick was born in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts on June 27, 1869. ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Febr ...
, 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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Lewis K. Rockefeller Lewis Kirby Rockefeller (November 25, 1875 – September 18, 1948) was a United States representative from New York. Early life Rockefeller was born on November 25, 1875, in Schenectady, New York, to Spencer R. Rockefeller (1849–1925) and He ...
, , Republican ,
1937 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Febr ...
, 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 , , - ! ,
E. Harold Cluett Ernest Harold Cluett (July 13, 1874 – February 4, 1954) was an American businessman and politician from Troy, New York. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a United States representative from 1937 to 1943. Cluett was a native ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Frank Crowther , , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Francis D. Culkin Francis Dugan Culkin (November 10, 1874 – August 4, 1943) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Biography Culkin was born in Oswego, New York on November 10, 1874, and attended school in Oswego. ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
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 William Sterling Cole (April 18, 1904 – March 15, 1987) was an American politician, lawyer, and civil servant who served as the first Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency from 1957 to 1961. Before his appointment to the I ...
, , 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 Joseph John O'Brien (October 9, 1897 – January 23, 1953) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Biography O'Brien was born in Rochester, New York. He graduated from Rochester's Cathedral High 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 , , - ! , James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. , , 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 , , - ! , J. Francis Harter , , 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 , , - ! ,
Pius L. Schwert Pius Louis Schwert (November 22, 1892 – March 11, 1941) was an American politician and professional baseball player. He played for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball and was a member of the United States House of Representatives ...
, , 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 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 , , - ! , Caroline O'Day , , 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. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ! ,
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 re-elected.


North Carolina

, - ! ,
Lindsay C. Warren Lindsay Carter Warren (December 16, 1889 – December 28, 1976) was a Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1925 and 1940 and the third Comptroller General of the United States from 1940 to 1954. E ...
, , 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 resigned to become Comptroller General.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
John H. Kerr John Hosea Kerr (; December 31, 1873 – June 21, 1958) was an American jurist and politician. Background Kerr was born in Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina but lived most of his life in Warrenton, North Carolina. Kerr received h ...
, , 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 Harold Dunbar Cooley (July 26, 1897 – January 15, 1974) was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 to 1966. Background He was born on July 26, 1897 in Nash ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Alonzo Dillard Folger Alonzo Dillard Folger (July 9, 1888 – April 30, 1941) was a Democratic U.S Congressman from North Carolina between 1939 and 1941. Born in Dobson, North Carolina, Folger attended public schools in Surry County and attended the University of ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Carl T. Durham Carl Thomas Durham (August 28, 1892 – April 29, 1974) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina. Early life and education Born in Orange County, North Carolina, 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 , , 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 William Olin Burgin (July 28, 1877 – April 11, 1946) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina. Born on a farm near Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina, Burgin moved with his parents to Rutherfordton, North Carolina, where he attended ...
, , 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 Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton (November 7, 1863 – October 1, 1954), of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob", was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years (1 ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , 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

, - ! ,
Usher L. Burdick Usher Lloyd Burdick (February 21, 1879 – August 19, 1960) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin Burdick. Early life and career Burdick was born in Owatonna, Minnesota, the so ...
, , 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. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ! , William Lemke , , 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 to run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold.


Ohio

, - ! ,
Charles H. Elston Charles Henry Elston (August 1, 1891 – September 25, 1980) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1939 to 1953. Biography Born in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, Elston attended the public schools of Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio. Y. ...
, , 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 N. Routzohn Harry Nelson Routzohn (November 4, 1881 – April 14, 1953) was an attorney, jurist and member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio for one term from 1939 to 1941. Biography Routzohn was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son o ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Robert Franklin Jones Robert Franklin Jones (June 25, 1907 – June 22, 1968) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio for four terms from 1939 to 1947. Biography Robert F. Jones was born in Cairo, Ohio. He graduated from the Lima Cent ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
James G. Polk James Gould Polk (October 6, 1896 – April 28, 1959) was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century. A native of Highland County, Ohio, Polk grew up on a farm and graduated from high school ...
, , 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.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Clarence J. Brown , , 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 , , - ! ,
John F. Hunter John Feeney Hunter (October 19, 1896 – December 19, 1957) was an American lawyer, soldier, and three-term U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1937 to 1943. Early life and career Born in Ford City, Pennsylvania, Hunter moved with his par ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , , - ! ,
Harold K. Claypool Harold Kile Claypool (June 2, 1886 – August 2, 1958) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, son of Horatio Clifford Claypool and cousin of John Barney Peterson. Born in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio, Claypool attended the public schools and ...
, , 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 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 , , - ! ,
Dudley A. White Dudley Allen White (January 3, 1901 – October 14, 1957) was an American businessman and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1937 to 1941. Biography Born in New London, Ohio, White attended the public sc ...
, , 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 retired to run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Dow W. Harter Dow Watters Harter (January 2, 1885 – September 4, 1971) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Born in Akron, Ohio, Harter attended the Akron public schools. He received preparatory education at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and gra ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
Robert T. Secrest Robert Thompson Secrest (January 22, 1904 near Senecaville, Ohio – May 15, 1994, in Cambridge, Ohio)(18 May 1994)Robert T. Secret Dies ''The Washington Post'' was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the s ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
James Seccombe James Seccombe (February 12, 1893 – August 23, 1970) was a United States representative from Ohio for one term from 1939 to 1941. Biography He was born in Mineral City, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Canton, Ohi ...
, , 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 , , - ! ,
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 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,
Earl R. Lewis Earl Ramage Lewis (February 22, 1887 – February 1, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Biography Born in Lamira, Ohio, Lewis attended the public and high schools. He gra ...
, , 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 , , - ! , Michael J. Kirwan , , 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 , , - ! ,
Martin L. Sweeney Martin Leonard Sweeney, Sr. (April 15, 1885 – May 1, 1960), was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Ohio and the father of Robert E. Sweeney. Biography Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sweeney attended parochial and public schools in the area, ...
, , Democratic , 1931 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert Crosser , , 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 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George H. Bender , , 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. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ! ,
L. L. Marshall Lycurgus Luther Marshall (July 9, 1888 – January 12, 1958) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1939 to 1941. Biography Born in Bucyrus, Ohio, Marshall attended the public schools, ...
, , 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.


Oklahoma

, - ! ,
Wesley E. Disney Wesley Ernest Disney (October 31, 1883 – March 26, 1961) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma. He was also a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Biography Born in Richland, Kansas, Disney was the son ...
, , 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 Conover Nichols John Conover Nichols (August 31, 1896November 7, 1945) was an American lawyer, World War I veteran, and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma from 1935 to 1943. Biography Born in Joplin, Missouri, Nichols was ...
, , Democratic , 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1934 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Wilburn Cartwright , , Democratic , 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1926 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Lyle Boren , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , A. S. Mike Monroney , , Democratic , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Jed Johnson (Oklahoma), Jed Johnson , , Democratic , 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1926 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Sam C. Massingale , , Democratic , 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1934 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Phil Ferguson , , Democratic , 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1934 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Will Rogers (Oklahoma politician), Will Rogers , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Oregon

, - ! , James W. Mott , , Republican , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Walter M. Pierce , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Homer D. Angell , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Pennsylvania

, - ! , Leon Sacks , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James P. McGranery , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Michael J. Bradley (politician), Michael J. Bradley , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John E. Sheridan (politician), John E. Sheridan , , Democratic , 1939 Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district special election, 1939 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Fred C. Gartner , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Francis J. Myers , , Democratic , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George P. Darrow , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , James Wolfenden , , Republican , 1928 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1928 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles L. Gerlach , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , J. Roland Kinzer , , Republican , 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1930 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Patrick J. Boland , , Democratic , 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1930 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , J. Harold Flannery , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Ivor D. Fenton , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Guy L. Moser , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Albert G. Rutherford , , Republican , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert F. Rich , , Republican , 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1930 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , J. William Ditter , , Republican , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard M. Simpson , , Republican , 1937 Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district special election, 1937 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John C. Kunkel , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Benjamin Jarrett , , Republican , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Francis E. Walter , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Chester H. Gross , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , James E. Van Zandt , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , J. Buell Snyder , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles I. Faddis , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Louis E. Graham , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Harve Tibbott , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert G. Allen , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert L. Rodgers , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert J. Corbett , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John McDowell (Pennsylvania politician), John McDowell , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Herman P. Eberharter , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1936 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph A. McArdle , , Democratic , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Matthew A. Dunn , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1932 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,


Rhode Island

, - ! , Charles Risk , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Harry Sandager , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


South Carolina

, - ! , Clara Gooding McMillan , , Democratic , 1939 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1939 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Hampton P. Fulmer , , Democratic , 1920 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1920 , Incumbent re-elected. , 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 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1932 , 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 , , - ! , Joseph W. Byrns Jr. , , Democratic , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Independent gain.
Winner subsequently joined Democratic caucus. , nowrap , , - ! , W. Wirt Courtney , , Democratic , 1939 Tennessee's 6th congressional district special election, 1939 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Herron C. Pearson , , Democratic , 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 1934 , 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 , 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 re-elected. , 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 re-elected. , 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 , 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 , Incumbent re-elected. , 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 , , - ! , Clyde L. Garrett , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1936 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John Marvin Jones , , Democratic , 1916 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1916 , , Incumbent retired to become judge on United States Court of Claims.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , 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 , , - ! , Charles L. South , , Democratic , 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 1934 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Utah

, - ! , Orrice Abram Murdock Jr. , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah, 1932 , , Incumbent retired to 1940 United States Senate election in Utah, run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , 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 , , - ! , Colgate Darden , , Democratic , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , 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 re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Monrad C. Wallgren , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1932 , , Incumbent retired to 1940 United States Senate election in Washington, run for U.S. senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Martin F. Smith , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Knute Hill , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles H. Leavy , , Democratic , 1936 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington, 1936 , 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 , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1938 , , 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 , , - ! , Andrew Edmiston Jr. , , Democratic , 1933 West Virginia's 3rd congressional district special election, 1933 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George William Johnson (congressman), George William Johnson , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1932 , 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 re-elected. , nowrap ,


Wisconsin

, - ! , Stephen Bolles , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles Hawks Jr. , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Progressive gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Harry W. Griswold , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938 , , Incumbent died July 4, 1939.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John C. Schafer , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Lewis D. Thill , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , 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 , , - ! , Joshua L. Johns , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1938 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Merlin Hull , , Progressive , 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1934 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Bernard J. Gehrmann , , Progressive , 1934 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1934 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


Wyoming

, - ! , Frank O. Horton , , Republican , 1938 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, 1938 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,


Non-voting delegates

After two cycles of electing its delegate in September, Alaska Territory returned to a November election. , - ! , Anthony Dimond , , Democratic , 1932 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska Territory, 1932 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,


See also

* 1940 United States elections ** 1940 United States Senate elections ** 1940 United States presidential election * 76th United States Congress * 77th United States Congress


Notes


References

{{Lyndon B. Johnson 1940 United States House of Representatives elections,