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2011 United States House Of Representatives Elections
There were four special elections in 2011 to fill vacant seats in the United States House of Representatives. Two seat switched parties, swapping from Republican to Democratic, and two other seats were held by the same parties. Summary Elections are listed by date and district. , - ! , Chris Lee , , 2008 , , Incumbent resigned February 9, 2011 due to a personal scandal.New member elected May 24, 2011.Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Jane Harman , , 2000 , , Incumbent resigned February 28, 2011 to become head of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.New member elected July 12, 2011.Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Dean Heller , , 2006 , , Incumbent resigned May 9, 2011 to join the U.S. Senate.New member elected September 13, 2011.Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Anthony Weiner , , 1998 , , Incumbent resigned June 21, 2011 due to a personal scandal.New member elected September 13, 2011.Republican gain. , n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States House Of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being the Upper house, upper chamber. Together they comprise the national Bicameralism, bicameral legislature of the United States. The House's composition was established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The House is composed of representatives who, pursuant to the Uniform Congressional District Act, sit in single member List of United States congressional districts, congressional districts allocated to each U.S. state, state on a basis of population as measured by the United States Census, with each district having one representative, provided that each state is entitled to at least one. Since its inception in 1789, all representatives have been directly elected, although universal suffrage did not come to effect until after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 United States House Of Representatives Elections In Nevada
The Nevada congressional elections of 2006 took place on November 7, 2006 when each of the state's three congressional districts elected a representative to the United States House of Representatives. Although President George W. Bush captured the state in both the 2000 United States presidential election, 2000 and 2004 United States presidential election, 2004 elections, he did so with a very slim margin (2000 United States presidential election#Close_states, 3.35% in 2000 and just 2004 United States presidential election#Close_states, 2.59% in 2004). Nevada was considered a battleground state due to the close victory margins. Overview District 1 Candidates Democratic Party Incumbent Shelley Berkley has served four terms. In Congress, she serves in the Committees on U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Veterans' Affairs, and U.S. House Committee on International Relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York District 26 109th US Congress
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David Weprin
David Ira Weprin (born May 2, 1956) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 24 in Queens since 2010, when he replaced his brother Mark. In the Assembly he has supported progressive causes, such as a surcharge on millionaires, and granting immediate parole to prisoners who have reached 55 years of age and served 15 years in prison, regardless of their sentence. He was previously a member of the New York City Council, representing the 23rd district. He is also a former Deputy Superintendent of the NY State Banking Commission (1983–87). In 2009, Weprin lost in the Democratic primary for NYC Comptroller, coming in last with 10.6% of the vote. In 2011, Weprin lost a special election to Republican Bob Turner to fill Anthony Weiner's former seat in New York's 9th congressional district in the US House of Representatives, with 46% of the vote; the first time a Democrat had not won the district in 88 years. Early life and education Weprin was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
