The 1890 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of

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's term. A stagnant economy which became worse after the

Panic of 1890 Panic is a sudden sensation of fear, which is so strong as to dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking, replacing it with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and frantic agitation consistent with an animalistic fight-or-flight reactio ...

, combined with a lack of support for then Representative

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's (defeated in the election) steep

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act, which favored large industries at the expense of consumers, led to a sharp defeat for Harrison's Republican Party, giving a large majority to the

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and presaging Harrison's defeat in the

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. The Republican-controlled Congress was highly criticized for its lavish spending, and it earned the unflattering nickname of The Billion Dollar Congress. Democrats promised to cut the outlandish budget. Furthermore, aggressive Republican promotion of controversial English-only education laws enacted by Wisconsin and Illinois in 1889, accompanied by a surge in nativist and

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sentiment within the state parties, had greatly hollowed out the party's support base in these former strongholds. A rare multi-confessional alliance of mainly German clergy rallied their flocks in defense of language and faith to the Democratic Party, which tore through incumbent Republican majorities in both states, capturing a total of 11 formerly Republican seats between them alone. Bitterly divisive struggles over

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laws had also been alienating immigrants from the increasingly prohibitionist Republican Party across the Midwest more broadly. Dramatic losses in the previous year's gubernatorial elections in Iowa and Ohio (which would lose another 14 Republican congressional seats between them during this election) were due in no small part to wet immigrant communities, especially Germans, expressing their resentment toward Republican efforts to ban or otherwise curtail alcohol consumption by throwing their support behind the Democratic candidates. This election also saw the Populist Party, a coalition of farmers and laborers who wanted to overhaul the nation's financial system, make a small mark on Congress.

Special elections

* : June 21, 1890: William W. Dickerson (D) elected to finish the term of John G. Carlisle (D), who had resigned May 26, 1890 when elected U.S. senator. Democratic hold. Dickerson: 8,412 (63.95%),

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(R) 4,742 (36.05%). * : December 9, 1890: Thomas J. Geary (D) elected to finish the term of John J. De Haven (R), who had resigned October 1, 1890. Democratic gain. * * :

James P. Walker James Peter Walker (March 14, 1851 – July 19, 1890) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Missouri. Early years Born near Memphis, Tennessee, Walker attended the public schools and the boys' college at Durhamvi ...

(D) died July 19, 1890, and

Robert H. Whitelaw Robert Henry Whitelaw (January 30, 1854 – July 27, 1937) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Born on a farm near Lloyds, Virginia, Whitelaw moved with his father to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, in 1856. He returned to Essex County ...

(D) was elected November 4, 1890. Democratic hold.

Election summaries

The previous election of 1888 saw the election of one Labor Party representative in Arkansas.

Early election dates

In 1890, five states, with 9 seats among them, held elections early: *June 3

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*September 2

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*September 8

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*September 11

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*October 1

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and

held elections for both the outgoing

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and the incoming 52nd Congress in 1890, having been admitted that year, and held future elections on the standard election day.

Alabama

Arkansas

California

, - , , colspan=3 , Vacant , , Incumbent resigned October 1, 1890.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , ,

Marion Biggs Marion Biggs (May 2, 1823 – August 2, 1910) was an American slave owner and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from California from 1887 to 1891. Early life Marion Biggs was born on May 2, 1823, near Curryville ...

, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , ,

Joseph McKenna Joseph McKenna (August 10, 1843 – November 21, 1926) was an American politician who served in all three branches of the U.S. federal government, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as U.S. Attorney General and as an Associate J ...

, , Republican ,

1884 Events January–March * January 4 – The Fabian Society is founded in London. * January 5 – Gilbert and Sullivan's ''Princess Ida'' premières at the Savoy Theatre, London. * January 18 – Dr. William Price atte ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , ,

William W. Morrow William W. Morrow (July 15, 1843 – July 24, 1929) was a United States representative from California, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and a United States Circuit Judge ...

, , Republican ,

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - , ,

Thomas J. Clunie Thomas Jefferson Clunie (March 25, 1852 – June 30, 1903) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1889 to 1891. Biography Clunie was born in St. John's, Newfoundland on March 25, ...

, , Democratic , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - , ,

William Vandever William Vandever (March 31, 1817 – July 23, 1893) was a United States representative from Iowa and later from California, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Biography Early life Vandever was born in Baltimore, ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap ,

Colorado

, - ! ,

Hosea Townsend Hosea Townsend (June 16, 1840 – March 4, 1909) was an attorney and a U.S. Representative from Colorado. Appointed by Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, he was a United States judge for the southern district of the Indian Territory from 1897 to ...

, , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Connecticut

Delaware

, - ! ,

John B. Penington John Brown Penington (December 20, 1825 – June 1, 1902) was an American lawyer and politician, from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party who served as Attorney General of Delaware and two terms as U. S. ...

, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,

Florida

, - , ,

Robert H. M. Davidson Robert Hamilton McWhorta Davidson (September 23, 1832 – January 18, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Florida. Biography Born near Quincy, Florida, Davidson attended the common schools and the Quincy Academy in Quincy, Florida. He studied ...

, , Democratic ,

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

, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , ,

Robert Bullock Robert Bullock (December 8, 1828 – July 27, 1905) was an American state legislator and a United States representative from Florida. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Early life and caree ...

, , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Georgia

Idaho

There were two elections to the new state of Idaho.

51st Congress

, - ! , colspan=3 , New district , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,

52nd Congress

, - ! , Willis Sweet , , Republican ,

1890 Events January–March * January 1 ** The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony, in the Horn of Africa. ** In Michigan, the wooden steamer ''Mackinaw'' burns in a fire on the Black River. * January 2 ** The steamship ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

, - ! , Charles S. Randall , , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Elijah A. Morse , , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John F. Andrew , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Joseph Henry O'Neil Joseph Henry O'Neil (March 23, 1853 – February 19, 1935) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, O'Neil moved with his parents to Boston in 1854. He attended the common schools. He graduated f ...

, , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected , , - ! ,

Nathaniel P. Banks Nathaniel Prentice (or Prentiss) Banks (January 30, 1816 – September 1, 1894) was an American politician from Massachusetts and a Union general during the Civil War. A millworker by background, Banks was prominent in local debating societies, ...

, , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent was not re-nominated.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Henry Cabot Lodge Henry Cabot Lodge (May 12, 1850 November 9, 1924) was an American Republican politician, historian, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served in the United States Senate from 1893 to 1924 and is best known for his positions on foreign policy. ...

, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

William Cogswell William Cogswell (August 23, 1838 – May 22, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War who was appointed to the grade of brevet brigadier general, U.S. Volunteers. Biogr ...

, , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Frederic T. Greenhalge , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John W. Candler , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph H. Walker , , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Rodney Wallace , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Francis W. Rockwell , , Republican ,

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Michigan

Mississippi

, - ! , John M. Allen , , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James B. Morgan , , Democratic ,

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas C. Catchings , , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Clarke Lewis , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Chapman L. Anderson , , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , T. R. Stockdale , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Charles E. Hooker Charles Edward Hooker (April 9, 1825 – January 8, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Biography Charles E. Hooker Born in Union, South Carolina, Hooker was raised in Laurens District, South Carolina. He attended the common schoo ...

, , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Missouri

Montana

, - ! ,

Thomas H. Carter Thomas Henry Carter (October 30, 1854September 17, 1911) was an American politician, who served as territorial delegate, a United States representative, and a U.S. Senator from Montana. Carter was born in Junior Furnace, Ohio, on October 30, 1 ...

, , Republican ,

1889 Events January–March * January 1 ** The total solar eclipse of January 1, 1889 is seen over parts of California and Nevada. ** Paiute spiritual leader Wovoka experiences a vision, leading to the start of the Ghost Dance movement in the ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Nebraska

, - ! , William J. Connell , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Gilbert L. Laws Gilbert Lafayette Laws (March 11, 1838 – April 25, 1907) was an American politician, newspaper publisher and businessman. He served as the Nebraska Secretary of State and as a member of the United States House of Representatives during th ...

, , Republican , 1889 (special) , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap , , - ! , George W. E. Dorsey , , Republican ,

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Populist gain. , nowrap ,

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

, - ! ,

Henry C. Hansbrough Henry Clay Hansbrough (January 30, 1848November 16, 1933) was a United States politician who served as the first United States Representative from North Dakota, as well as a Senator from North Dakota. Biography Henry Clay Hansbrough was born ...

, , Republican ,

, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap ,

Ohio

The

Ohio Legislature The Ohio General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Ohio. It consists of the 99-member Ohio House of Representatives and the 33-member Ohio Senate. Both houses of the General Assembly meet at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus ...

redistricted the state between censuses. Coupled with other Democratic gains, this redistricting gave the Democrats a nine-seat net gain. , - , ,

Benjamin Butterworth Benjamin Butterworth (October 22, 1837 – January 16, 1898) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio and Commissioner of Patents. Biography Butterworth was born near Maineville, Ohio, on October 22, ...

, , Republican ,

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - , ,

John A. Caldwell John Alexander Caldwell (April 21, 1852 – May 24, 1927) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1889 to 1894. He also served as the 25th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1900 to 1902. Biography Born in ...

, , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , rowspan=2 , ,

Elihu S. Williams Elihu Stephen Williams (January 24, 1835 – December 1, 1903) was a farmer, lawyer, soldier, and politician who became a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio, serving from 1887 to 1891. Biography Elihu S. William ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ,

Henry Lee Morey Henry Lee Morey (April 8, 1841 – December 29, 1902) was an officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and a politician and U.S. Congressman after the war. Early life and career Henry L. Morey was born in Milford Township ...

Redistricted from the 7th district , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , - , , Samuel S. Yoder , , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , George E. Seney , , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , Melvin M. Boothman , , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , , William E. Haynes
Redistricted from the 10th district , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , ,

Robert P. Kennedy Robert Patterson Kennedy (January 23, 1840 – May 6, 1918) was a U.S. representative from Ohio, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Biography Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Kennedy attended the public schools a ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , rowspan=2 , , William C. Cooper , , Republican ,

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican loss. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , Joseph H. Outhwaite
Redistricted from the 13th district , , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , - , , colspan=3 , Open seat , , New seat.
New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - , ,

Albert C. Thompson Albert Clifton Thompson (January 23, 1842 – January 26, 1910) was a United States representative from Ohio and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Education and career Born on ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , , Jacob J. Pugsley , , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - , , colspan=3 , Open seat , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , rowspan=2 , ,

Charles Preston Wickham Charles Preston Wickham (September 15, 1836 – March 18, 1925) was a 19th-century congressman and judge from Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio. Biography Wickham attended the public schools, the Norwalk Academy, and the Cincinnati Law School. He ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ,

James W. Owens James W. Owens is an American economist and manufacturing executive. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines ...

Redistricted from the 16th district , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , - , ,

Charles H. Grosvenor Charles Henry Grosvenor (September 20, 1833 – October 30, 1917) was a multiple-term U.S. Representative from Ohio, as well as a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Biography Grosvenor was born in Pomfret, C ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , ,

Redistricted from the 18th district , , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , , colspan=3 , Open seat , , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - , ,

Joseph D. Taylor Joseph Danner Taylor (November 7, 1830 – September 19, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio, serving four full terms and part of a fifth in the late 19th century. Biography Joseph D. Tay ...

Redistricted from the 17th district , , Republican , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , , Ezra B. Taylor , , Republican ,

1880 Events January–March * January 22 – Toowong State School is founded in Queensland, Australia. * January – The international White slave trade affair scandal in Brussels is exposed and attracts international infamy. * February � ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , , Martin L. Smyser , , Republican , 1888 , , Lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - , , Theodore E. Burton , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

, - , , Samuel Dibble , , Democratic ,

1882 Events January–March * January 2 ** The Standard Oil Trust is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates. ** Irish-born author Oscar Wilde arrives in ...

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , ,

George D. Tillman :''This is an article about a U.S. politician. For the African-American film director, see George Tillman, Jr.'' George Dionysius Tillman (August 21, 1826 – February 2, 1902) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician from ...

, , Democratic ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , ,

James S. Cothran James Sproull Cothran (August 8, 1830 – December 5, 1897) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for two terms from 1887 to 1891. Biography James Sproull Cothran was born ...

, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , William H. Perry , , Democratic ,

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , John J. Hemphill , , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , , George W. Dargan , , Democratic ,

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , Thomas E. Miller , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

South Dakota

, - ! rowspan=2 ,
, John Pickler , , Republican , nowrap ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap rowspan=2 , , - ,

Oscar S. Gifford Oscar Sherman Gifford (October 20, 1842 – January 16, 1913) was an American lawyer of Canton, South Dakota. He served six years in the United States House of Representatives, first as the non-voting delegate from the Dakota Territory, then as ...

, , Republican , nowrap ,

, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.

Tennessee

, - ! ,

Alfred A. Taylor Alfred Alexander Taylor (August 6, 1848 – November 25, 1931), known as Alf Taylor, was an American politician and lecturer from eastern Tennessee. He served as the 34th governor of Tennessee from 1921 to 1923, one of three Republican Party (Unit ...

, , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Leonidas C. Houk Leonidas Campbell Houk (June 8, 1836 – May 25, 1891) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 2nd congressional district of Tennessee. Between 1878 and 1891, Houk was elected to seven con ...

, , Republican ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Henry C. Evans , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Benton McMillin Benton McMillin (September 11, 1845 – January 8, 1933) was an American politician and diplomat. He served as the 27th governor of Tennessee from 1899 to 1903, and represented Tennessee's 4th district in the United States House of Representati ...

, , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James D. Richardson , , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph E. Washington , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Washington C. Whitthorne Washington Curran Whitthorne (April 19, 1825September 21, 1891) was a Tennessee Lawyer, attorney, United States Democratic Party, Democratic politician, and an Adjutant General in the Confederate Army. Early life and career Whitthorne was born ...

, , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Benjamin A. Enloe , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Rice A. Pierce , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James Phelan Jr. , , Democratic , 1886 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. ,

Texas

Utah

See Non-voting delegates below.

Vermont

, - ! , John W. Stewart , , Republican ,

, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

William W. Grout William Wallace Grout (May 24, 1836October 7, 1902) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont. Biography Grout was born in Compton in Lower Canada (now Quebec), the son of Josiah and Sophronia (Aye ...

, , Republican ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Virginia

, - ! ,

Thomas H. B. Browne Thomas Henry Bayly Browne (February 8, 1844 – August 27, 1892) was a Virginia lawyer, Confederate veteran and two-term Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st congre ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

George E. Bowden George Edwin Bowden (July 6, 1852 – January 22, 1908) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Virginia, nephew of Lemuel Jackson Bowden. Biography Born in Williamsburg, Virginia, Bowden attended a private scho ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Edmund Waddill Jr. , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John M. Langston , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Posey G. Lester , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Paul C. Edmunds Paul Carrington Edmunds (November 1, 1836 – March 12, 1899) was a Virginia lawyer, Confederate soldier and politician who served in the Virginia Senate and in the U.S. representative from Virginia. Early and family life Born at "Springwood ...

, , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Charles T. O'Ferrall Charles Triplett "Trip" O'Ferrall (October 21, 1840 – September 22, 1905) was a Virginia lawyer, judge and politician who fought as a cavalry officer in the Confederate States Army, then served as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. ...

, , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected , nowrap , , - ! , William H. F. Lee , , Democratic , 1886 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

John A. Buchanan John Alexander Buchanan (October 7, 1843 – September 2, 1921) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia and a judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Biography Buchanan was born in Smyth County, Virginia. He re ...

, , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Henry St. George Tucker , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected , nowrap ,

Washington

, - ! , John L. Wilson , , Republican , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

West Virginia

, - ! ,

George W. Atkinson George Wesley Atkinson (June 29, 1845 – April 4, 1925), a cavalryman, lawyer, politician, judge and scholar, became the 10th Governor of West Virginia after running as the candidate of the Republican Party. He also served in the West Virgini ...

, , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , William L. Wilson , , Democratic ,

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John D. Alderson , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Charles B. Smith , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Wisconsin

Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 4, 1890. , - ! ,

Lucien B. Caswell Lucien Bonaparte Caswell (November 27, 1827April 26, 1919) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served 14 years in the United States House of Representatives between 1875 and 1891, representing parts of southeast Wisconsin. Biog ...

, , Republican ,

, , Incumbent lost re-nomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Charles Barwig Charles Barwig (March 19, 1837February 15, 1912) was a German American immigrant, businessman, and Democratic politician. He served three terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing the east-central part of Wisconsin. B ...

, , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Robert M. La Follette Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855June 18, 1925), was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the 20th Governor of Wisconsin. A Republican for most of his ...

, , Republican ,

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Isaac W. Van Schaick , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent declined re-nomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , George H. Brickner , , Democratic , 1888 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Charles B. Clark Charles Benjamin Clark (August 24, 1844 – September 10, 1891) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin and one of the founders of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah, Wisconsin, Neenah with John A. K ...

, , Republican , 1886 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Ormsby B. Thomas Ormsby Brunson Thomas (August 21, 1832October 24, 1904) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for three terms (1885–1891), representing Wisconsi ...

, , Republican ,

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Nils P. Haugen Nils Pederson Haugen (March 9, 1849April 23, 1931) was a Norwegian American immigrant, lawyer, and politician. He served four terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing western Wisconsin. He was a leading member of the Pr ...

, , Republican ,

1887 Events January–March * January 11 – Louis Pasteur's anti-rabies treatment is defended in the Académie Nationale de Médecine, by Dr. Joseph Grancher. * January 20 ** The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Har ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Myron H. McCord , , Republican , 1888 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Wyoming

Republican

Clarence D. Clark Clarence Don Clark (April 16, 1851November 18, 1930) was an American teacher, lawyer, and politician from New York. He participated in the constitutional convention for Wyoming's statehood and was that state's first congressman. He served as ...

was elected over Democrat

George T. Beck George Washington Thornton Beck (June 26, 1856 – December 1, 1943) was a politician and business entrepreneur in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Life George Washington Thornton Beck was born on June 26, 1856 in Lexington, Kentucky to Senator Jame ...

in a single ballot both to finish the current term (ending 1891) and the next term (beginning 1891). , - ! , colspan=3 , Vacant (new seat) , , New member elected.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,

Non-voting delegates

51st Congress

, - ! , colspan=3 , New seat , , New seat.
New delegate elected to finish the current term.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,

52nd Congress

, - ! , - ! , - ! , colspan=3 , New seat , , New seat.
New delegate elected to the next term.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John T. Caine , , Populist ,

, Incumbent re-elected , nowrap ,

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