The 1882 United States elections occurred in the middle of Republican Party (United States), Republican President Chester A. Arthur's term, during the Third Party System. Arthur had become president on September 19, 1881, upon the Assassination of James A. Garfield, death of his predecessor, James Garfield. Members of the 48th United States Congress were chosen in this election. Democratic Party (United States), Democrats won control of the House, while Republicans won control of the Senate.
Following the 1880 census, the size of the United States House of Representatives, House increased by 32 seats. Democrats won major gains, taking control of the chamber.
In the United States Senate, Senate, Republicans picked up one seat, giving them half of the seats in the chamber.
Senate Republicans held a majority in a coalition with the Readjuster Party.
See also
*1882 United States House of Representatives elections
*1882 and 1883 United States Senate elections
References
1882 elections in the United States
General elections in the United States, 1882
United States midterm elections
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