The Green Papers: Midterm Election 2002
 
Copyright www.flags.net/UNST.htm 107th Congress
(2001-2002)
House Seats by State

This is a list of the current House seats and the incumbents occupying them. All 435 of these seats are up for election on 5 November 2002.

There have been 5 deaths, 5 resignations, and 1 explusion from the 107th House.

  • Hawaii CD 2: We extend our condolences to the friends and family of Congressman Patsy Takemoto Mink, 74, who passed away 28 September 2002. She had been hospitalized since 30 August with viral pneumonia. She served 12 terms in the House of Representatives.
  • Ohio CD 3: Democratic Congressman Tony P. Hall resigned on 9 September 2002 to become the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Food Agencies.
  • Ohio CD 17: Democratic Congressman James Traficant, Jr. was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday 24 July 2002 by a vote of 420-1 with 9 Congressmen voting "present". He had been found guilty of 10 ethics violations stemming from his conviction on bribery, tax evasion and fraud charges.
  • Oklahoma CD 1: Republican Representative Steve Largent resigned his seat on 15 February 2002 in order to run for Governor of Oklahoma.
  • Florida CD 1: Republican Representative Joe Scarborough resigned 6 September 2001. Mr. Scarborough was first elected to the House in 1994.
  • South Carolina CD 2: Republican Representative Floyd Spence, 73, passed away 16 August 2001, a week after undergoing brain surgery. The Congressman was first elected to the House in November 1970.
  • Arkansas CD 3: The Senate confirmed Republican Representative Asa Hutchinson as Adminstrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration on 1 August 2001. Accordingly, on 6 August 2001, Mr. Hutchinson resigned from the House.
  • Massachusetts CD 9: Democratic Representative John Joseph Moakley, 74, passed away 28 May 2001. He was suffering from leukemia. Mr. Moakley was first elected to the House in November 1973.
  • Virginia CD 4: Democratic Representative Norman Sisisky, 73, passed away 29 March 2001. He was recovering from cancer surgery. Mr. Sisisky was first elected to the House in November 1982.
  • Pennsylvania CD 9: Republican Representative Bud Shuster, citing health reasons, retired Wednesday, January 31, 2001. He has served in the House for 14 terms.
  • California CD 32: Representative Julian Dixon, 66, passed away on Friday 8 December 2000 following an apparent heart attack in Los Angeles. He was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and represented West Los Angeles for 22 years.

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Alabama  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman H.L. "Sonny" Callahan
First elected: 1984
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 2 Republican Congressman Terry Everett
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - Unopposed, 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Bob Riley
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Nominee for Governor

CD 4 Republican Congressman Robert Aderholt
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - Unopposed, 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Spencer Bachus
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

Alaska  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large Republican Congressman Don E. Young
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 6 March 1973- in a Special Election re: the presumed death of Congressman Nick Begich in a plane crash, 16 October 1972 (Congressman Begich was re-elected to the House of the 93rd Congress, 7 November 1972, before he was declared legally dead and his seat thereby declared vacant)
Renominated - 27 August 2002 Primary

Arizona  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1 Republican Congressman Jeff Flake
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Bob Stump
First elected as a Democrat: 1976; changed Party affiliation to Republican, 24 September 1981
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 4 Republican Congressman John Shadegg
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman Jim Kolbe
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1984
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman J.D. Hayworth
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

Arkansas  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican

CD 3 Republican Congressman John Boozman
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 20 November 2001- in a Special Election re: the resignation of Asa Hutchinson, 6 August 2001
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

California  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 32 Democrats, 20 Republicans

CD 2 Republican Congressman Wally Herger
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1986
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Doug Ose
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman John T. Doolittle
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1990
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 11 Republican Congressman Richard W. Pombo
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 19 Republican Congressman George P. Radanovich
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 21 Republican Congressman Bill Thomas
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1978
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 23 Republican Congressman Elton Gallegly
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1986
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 25 Republican Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 28 Republican Congressman David Dreier
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1980
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 38 Republican Congressman Steve Horn
First elected: 1992
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 39 Republican Congressman Edward R. Royce
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 40 Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1978
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 41 Republican Congressman Gary G. Miller
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 43 Republican Congressman Ken Calvert
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 44 Republican Congressman Mary Bono
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 7 April 1998- in Special Election re: death of Congressman Sonny Bono, 5 January 1998
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 45 Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1988
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 47 Republican Congressman Christopher Cox
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1988
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 48 Republican Congressman Darrell Issa
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 51 Republican Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1990
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

CD 52 Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1980
Renominated - 5 March 2002 Primary

Colorado  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans

CD 3 Republican Congressman Scott McInnis
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 13 August 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Bob Schaffer
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 5 Republican Congressman Joel Hefley
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1986
Renominated - 13 August 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 13 August 2002 Primary

Connecticut  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans

CD 2 Republican Congressman Rob Simmons
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - July 2002 Convention

CD 4 Republican Congressman Christopher Shays
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 18 August 1987- in Special Election re: death of Congressman Stewart McKinney, 7 May 1987
Renominated - July 2002 Convention

CD 6 Republican Congressman Nancy L. Johnson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1982
Renominated - July 2002 Convention

Delaware  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large Republican Congressman Michael N. Castle
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992; [also served as Governor- elected: 1984; re-elected: 1988]
Renominated - 7 September 2002 Primary

Florida  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 15 Republicans, 8 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Jefferson B. "Jeff" Miller
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected 16 October 2001 - in a Special Election re: the resignation of Congressman Joe Scarborough 6 September 2001.
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Ander Crenshaw
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 10 September 2002

CD 6 Republican Congressman Clifford B. Stearns
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1988
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman John L. Mica
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Richard Anthony "Ric" Keller
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 9 Republican Congressman Michael Bilirakis
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1982
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 10 Republican Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1970
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 12 Republican Congressman Adam H. Putnam
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 13 Republican Congressman Dan Miller
First elected: 1992
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 14 Republican Congressman Porter Johnston Goss
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1988
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 15 Republican Congressman David "Dave" Weldon
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002

CD 16 Republican Congressman Mark A. Foley
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 18 Republican Congressman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected in a Special Election, 29 August 1989, re: death of Congressman Claude Pepper, 30 May 1989
Renominated - 10 September 2002

CD 21 Republican Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 22 Republican Congressman Clay Shaw
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1980
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

Georgia  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 8 Republicans, 3 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Jack Kingston
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 20 August 2002 - Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Michael A. "Mac" Collins
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 20 August 2002 - Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Johnny Isakson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Republican Johnny Isakson was elected to fill this seat on 23 February 1999 (special election), sworn 25 February 1999. (Republican Congressman Newt Gingrich resigned 3 January 1999.)
Renominated - 20 August 2002 - Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman Bob Barr
First elected: 1994
Lost Primary - 20 August 2002

CD 8 Republican Congressman Saxby Chambliss
First elected: 1994
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

CD 9 Republican Congressman Nathan Deal
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: as a Democrat, 1992
Changed Party affiliation to Republican, 10 April 1995
Renominated - 20 August 2002 - Primary

CD 10 Republican Congressman Charlie Norwood
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 20 August 2002 Primary

CD 11 Republican Congressman John Linder
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 20 August 2002 Primary

Hawaii  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Democrats

Idaho  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans

CD 1 Republican Congressman C.L. "Butch" Otter
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 28 May 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Michael K. "Mike" Simpson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 28 May 2002 Primary

Illinois  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 10 Democrats, 10 Republicans

CD 6 Republican Congressman Henry J. Hyde
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1974
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Philip M. Crane
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 25 November 1969 in Special Election re: resignation of Congressman Donald Rumsfeld, 25 May 1969
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 10 Republican Congressman Mark Steven Kirk
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 11 Republican Congressman Gerald C. "Jerry" Weller
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 13 Republican Congressman Judy Biggert
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 14 Republican Congressman J. Dennis Hastert
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1986
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 15 Republican Congressman Timothy V. "Tim" Johnson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 16 Republican Congressman Donald A. Manzullo
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 18 Republican Congressman Ray LaHood
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

CD 20 Republican Congressman John M. Shimkus
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 19 March 2002 Primary

Indiana  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Democrats, 6 Republicans

CD 2 Republican Congressman Mike Pence
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Mark E. Souder
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman Steve Buyer
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1992
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Dan Burton
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1982
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman Brian D. Kerns
First elected: 2000
Lost Primary - 7 May 2002

CD 8 Republican Congressman John N. Hostettler
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

Iowa  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1 Republican Congressman Jim Leach
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1976
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Jim Nussle
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1990
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Greg Ganske
First elected: 1994
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

CD 5 Republican Congressman Tom Latham
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

Kansas  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1 Republican Congressman Jerry Moran
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 6 August 2002 - Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Jim Ryun
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 6 August 2002 - Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Todd Tiahrt
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 6 August 2002 - Primary

Kentucky  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1 Republican Congressman Edward Whitfield
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 28 May 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Ron Lewis
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: in Special Election, 24 May 1994, re: death of Congressman William Natcher, 29 March 1994
Renominated - 28 May 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Anne Meagher Northup
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 28 May 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1980
Renominated - 28 May 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Ernest "Ernie" Fletcher
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 28 May 2002 Primary

Louisiana  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman David Vitter
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Republican David Vitter was elected to fill this seat on 29 May 1999 (special election), sworn 8 June 1999. (Republican Congressman Bob Livingston resigned 1 March 1999.)
On Ballot - 5 November 2002 General Election / "Open" (non-partisan) Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected, as a Democrat: 17 May 1980, in Special Election re: resignation of Congressman David Treen, 10 March 1980, having been elected Governor; changed Party to Republican, 6 August 1995.
On Ballot - 5 November 2002 General Election / "Open" (non-partisan) Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman "Jim" McCrery
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 16 April 1988, in Special Election re: resignation of Congressman Buddy Roemer, 14 March 1988, having been elected Governor.
On Ballot - 5 November 2002 General Election / "Open" (non-partisan) Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman John C. Cooksey
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Candididate for the U.S. Senate in 5 November 2002 General Election/"Open" (non-partisan) Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Richard H. Baker
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1986
On Ballot - 5 November 2002 General Election / "Open" (non-partisan) Primary

Maine  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Democrats

Maryland  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 4 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Robert Ehrlich, Jr.
First elected: 1994
Open Seat - Nominated for Governor in the 10 September primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Roscoe G. Bartlett
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Constance "Connie" Morella
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

Massachusetts  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 10 Democrats

Michigan  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 9 Democrats, 7 Republicans

CD 2 Republican Congressman Peter Hoekstra
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Vernon Ehlers
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected in Special Election, 7 December 1993, re: death of Congressman Paul Henry, 31 July 1993
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Dave Camp
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Fred Upton
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman Nick Smith
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Mike Rogers
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 11 Republican Congressman Joe Knollenberg
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

Minnesota  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 3 Republicans, 5 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Gil Gutknecht
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Mark R. Kennedy
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Jim Ramstad
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

Mississippi  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans, 3 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Roger F. Wicker
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Charles W. "Chip" Pickering, Jr.
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

Missouri  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Democrats, 5 Republicans

CD 2 Republican Congressman Todd Akin
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Samuel B. Graves, Jr.
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman Roy Blunt
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Jo Ann Emerson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

CD 9 Republican Congressman Kenny C. Hulshof
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 6 August 2002 Primary

Montana  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large Republican Congressman Dennis "Denny" Rehberg
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

Nebraska  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 3 Republicans

CD 1 Republican Congressman Doug Bereuter
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 14 May 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Lee Terry
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 14 May 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Tom Osborne
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 14 May 2002 Primary

Nevada  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican

CD 2 Republican Congressman Jim Gibbons
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1996
Renominated - 3 September 2002 Primary

New Hampshire  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans

CD 1 Republican Congressman John E. Sununu
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

CD 2 Republican Congressman Charles Bass
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

New Jersey  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 7 Democrats, 6 Republicans

CD 2 Republican Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Jim Saxton
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Christopher H. Smith
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman Marge Roukema
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 7 Republican Congressman Mike Ferguson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 11 Republican Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

New Mexico  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1 Republican Congressman Heather A. Wilson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 23 June 1998 in Special Election re: death of Congressman Stephen Schiff, 25 March 1998
Renominated - 4 June 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Joe Skeen
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

New York  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 12 Republicans, 19 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Felix J. Grucci, Jr.
First elected: 2000
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Peter T. King
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002

CD 13 Republican Congressman Vito J. Fossella
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: in Special Election, 4 November 1997 re: resignation of Congresswoman Susan Molinari, 2 August 1997
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 19 Republican Congressman Sue W. Kelly
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 20 Republican Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 22 Republican Congressman John E. Sweeney
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 23 Republican Congressman Sherwood L. "Sherry" Boehlert
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 24 Republican Congressman John M. McHugh
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 25 Republican Congressman James T. Walsh
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 27 Republican Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 30 Republican Congressman Jack Quinn
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 31 Republican Congressman Amory R. "Amo" Houghton, Jr.
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

North Carolina  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Democrats, 7 Republicans

CD 3 Republican Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr.
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman Richard M. Burr
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Howard Coble
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Robert C. "Robin" Hayes
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1998
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 9 Republican Congressman Sue Myrick
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected: 1994
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 10 Republican Congressman T. Cass Ballenger
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

CD 11 Republican Congressman Charles H. Taylor
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 Primary

North Dakota  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Democrat

Ohio  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 11 Republicans, 6 Democrats, 2 Vacancies

CD 1 Republican Congressman Steve Chabot
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman Rob Portman
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman Michael G. Oxley
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman Paul E. Gillmor
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman Dave Hobson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman John A. Boehner
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 12 Republican Congressman Pat Tiberi
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 15 Republican Congressman Deborah Pryce
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 16 Republican Congressman Ralph Regula
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 18 Republican Congressman Bob Ney
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

CD 19 Republican Congressman Steven C. LaTourette
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 7 May 2002 Primary

Oklahoma  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1
Seat up for election
Republican Congressman John Sullivan
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Elected 8 January 2002 in Special Election for the term to begin 15 February, the effective date of the resignation of Steve Largent (who resigned to run for OK Governor). Representative Sullivan will take oath of office 27 February 2002.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 5 November 2002
Renominated - 27 August 2002- Primary
Results of the Special Election of Tuesday 8 January 2002 to fill the seat held by Steve Largent: WINNER - Republican - John Sullivan: (61,694 votes, 53.79%); Democrat - Doug Dodd: (50,850 votes, 44.34%); Independent Neil Mavis: (1,758 votes, 1.53%); Independent - David Fares: (388 votes, 0.34%). Special Election Calendar: Primary - 11 December 2001, General - 8 January 2002. The 12 February 2002 election was not needed.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

CD 3 Republican Congressman Wes Watkins
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 4 Republican Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr.
First elected in 1994
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 5 Republican Congressman Ernest Istook
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - Tuesday 27 August 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Frank D. Lucas
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 27 August 2002- Primary

Oregon  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican

CD 2 Republican Congressman Greg Walden
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

Pennsylvania  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 10 Democrats, 11 Republicans

CD 4 Republican Congressman Melissa Hart
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman John E. Peterson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman Curt Weldon
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Jim Greenwood
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 9 Republican Congressman Bill Shuster
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First elected 15 May 2001 to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Bud Shuster.
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 10 Republican Congressman Don Sherwood
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 15 Republican Congressman Pat Toomey
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 16 Republican Congressman Joseph R. Pitts
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 17 Republican Congressman George W. Gekas
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 19 Republican Congressman Todd Platts
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

CD 21 Republican Congressman Phil English
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 21 May 2002 Primary

Rhode Island  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Democrats

South Carolina  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 2 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Henry E. Brown
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman A. G. "Joe" Wilson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
First Elected 18 December 2001 in a special election to fill the seat vacated by the death of Floyd Spence.
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Lindsey Graham
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

CD 4 Republican Congressman Jim DeMint
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Primary

South Dakota  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large Republican Congressman John R. Thune
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

Tennessee  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 4 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman William L. "Bill" Jenkins
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 1 August 2002 Primary

CD 2 Republican Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr.
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 1 August 2002 Primary

CD 3 Republican Congressman Zach Wamp
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 1 August 2002 Primary

CD 4 Republican Congressman William Van Hilleary
Open Seat - Nominee for Governor

CD 7 Republican Congressman Ed Bryant
Open Seat - Lost Primary for U.S. Senate. 1 August 2002

Texas  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 17 Democrats, 13 Republicans

CD 3 Republican Congressman Sam Johnson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman Pete Sessions
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Joe Barton
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 7 Republican Congressman John Culberson
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Kevin Brady
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 12 Republican Congressman Kay Granger
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 13 Republican Congressman Mac Thornberry
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 14 Republican Congressman Ron Paul
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 19 Republican Congressman Larry Combest
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 21 Republican Congressman Lamar Smith
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 22 Republican Congressman Tom DeLay
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 23 Republican Congressman Henry Bonilla
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 12 March 2002 Primary

CD 26 Republican Congressman Dick Armey
First elected: 1984
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Utah  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1 Republican Congressman James V. Hansen
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 3 Republican Congressman Chris Cannon
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 25 June 2002 Primary

Vermont  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Independent

Virginia  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 8 Republicans, 3 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Jo Ann S. Davis
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Nominee

CD 2 Republican Congressman Edward L. "Ed" Schrock
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Nominee

CD 4 Republican Congressman Randy Forbes
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
2001 June 19: Elected in a special election to replace the seat vacated by the death of Norman Sisisky.
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Nominee

CD 5 Republican Congressman Virgil H. Goode, Jr.
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Nominated by different party - Representative Goode switched from Democrat to Independent in January 2000 and from Independent to Republican on 1 August 2002. On 2 February 2002 he announced that he will run for re-election as a Republican. At the time of the 11 June 2002 primary he was an Independent running for re-election as a Republican.

CD 6 Republican Congressman Robert W. "Bob" Goodlatte
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Nominee

CD 7 Republican Congressman Eric I. Cantor
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Nominee

CD 10 Republican Congressman Frank R. Wolf
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Nominee

CD 11 Republican Congressman Thomas M. Davis, III
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 11 June 2002 Nominee

Washington  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 6 Democrats, 3 Republicans

CD 4 Republican Congressman Doc Hastings
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 17 September 2002 Primary

CD 5 Republican Congressman George R. Nethercutt
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 17 September 2002 Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Jennifer Dunn
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 17 September 2002 Primary

West Virginia  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican

CD 2 Republican Congressman Shelley Moore Capito
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 14 May 2002 Primary

Wisconsin  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 5 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman Paul D. Ryan
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

CD 6 Republican Congressman Thomas E. Petri
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

CD 8 Republican Congressman Mark Green
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

CD 9 Republican Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 10 September 2002 - Primary

Wyoming  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large Republican Congressman Barbara Cubin
• Re-elected 5 November 2002
Renominated - 20 August 2002 Primary
 

 


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