1914 United States House of Representatives elections were held in the middle of
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Woodrow Wilson
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's first term.
The opposition
Republican Party
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had recovered from the split they underwent during the
1912 presidential election, and the party gained more than 60 seats from the
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, though not enough to regain control of the body. The burgeoning economy greatly aided Republicans, who pushed for pro-business principles and took credit for the success that had been reached in the industrial sector. Many
progressive Republicans rejoined the Republican Party, but six remained under the
Progressive Party banner in the new Congress. In addition,
William Kent was re-elected in as an
independent, and two
minor party candidates were elected:
Charles H. Randall, a
Prohibition Party member, in ; and
Meyer London, a
Socialist Party member, in .
Election summaries
Early election date
Maine held its elections early, on September 14, 1914. There had previously been multiple states with earlier elections, but Maine was the only one remaining by 1914 (after Vermont stopped holding its elections early, after 1912). Maine would continue to hold elections early, in September, until
1958
Events
January
* January 1 – The European Economic Community (EEC) comes into being.
* January 3 – The West Indies Federation is formed.
* January 4
** Edmund Hillary's Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition completes the third ...
.
Special elections
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!
,
Irvin S. Pepper
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent died December 22, 1913.
New representantative elected February 10, 1914.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
James Michael Curley
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent resigned February 4, 1914, to become
Mayor of Boston.
New member elected April 7, 1914.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Robert G. Bremner
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent died February 5, 1914.
New member elected April 7, 1914.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William N. Richardson
William Richardson (May 8, 1839 – March 31, 1914) was an American politician and lawyer.
Born in Athens, Alabama to William Richardson and Anne Davis, Richardson served in the Civil War, fighting for the Confederacy.
Civil War
Richardson ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
, , Incumbent died March 31, 1914.
New member elected May 11, 1914.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Henry De Lamar Clayton Jr.
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, , Incumbent resigned May 25, 1914, to become Judge for the Middle and Northern District of Alabama.
New member elected June 29, 1914.
Democratic hold.
Winner was not elected to the next term,
see below.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas W. Hardwick
Thomas William Hardwick (December 9, 1872January 31, 1944) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Georgia who served as governor of Georgia, a United States Senator from Georgia, a member of the United States House of Representati ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, , Incumbent resigned November 2, 1914, to become
U.S. Senator
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States.
The composition and power ...
.
New member elected November 3, 1914.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Harry Covington
James Harry Covington (May 3, 1870 – February 4, 1942) was a United States representative from Maryland and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. He founded the major law firm of Covington & Burling.
Education and c ...
, , 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 4 ...
, , Incumbent resigned September 30, 1914, to become Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia (in case citations, D.D.C.) is a federal district court in the District of Columbia. It also occasionally handles (jointly with the United States District Court for the District of ...
.
New member elected November 3, 1914.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
Alabama
, -
!
,
George W. Taylor
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
Oscar Lee Gray (Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
S. Hubert Dent Jr.
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
S. Hubert Dent Jr. (Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
William Oscar Mulkey
, , Democratic
,
1914
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
Henry B. Steagall (Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
Fred L. Blackmon
Fred Leonard Blackmon (September 15, 1873 – February 8, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Born at Lime Branch, Georgia, Blackmon moved with his parents to Calhoun County, Alabama, in 1883.
He attended the public schools in DeArm ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Fred L. Blackmon
Fred Leonard Blackmon (September 15, 1873 – February 8, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Born at Lime Branch, Georgia, Blackmon moved with his parents to Calhoun County, Alabama, in 1883.
He attended the public schools in DeArm ...
(Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
J. Thomas Heflin
, , Democratic
,
1904
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
J. Thomas Heflin (Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
Richmond P. Hobson
Richmond Pearson Hobson (August 17, 1870 – March 16, 1937) was a United States Navy rear admiral who served from 1907–1915 as a U.S. Representative from Alabama. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, he received the Medal of Honor years ...
, , 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, a ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
John L. Burnett
John Lawson Burnett (January 20, 1854 – May 13, 1919) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.
Life
Born in Cedar Bluff, Alabama, Burnett attended the common schools of the county, Wesleyan Institute, Cave Spring, Georgia, and the local high ...
, , Democratic
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Oscar Underwood
Oscar Wilder Underwood (May 6, 1862 – January 25, 1929) was an American lawyer and politician from Alabama, and also a candidate for President of the United States in 1912 and 1924. He was the first formally designated floor leader in the Uni ...
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
Christopher C. Harris
Christopher Columbus Harris (January 28, 1842 – December 28, 1935) represented Alabama's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Early life
Harris was born in Lawrence County, Alabama near the community ...
, , Democratic
,
1914
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
John W. Abercrombie
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Arizona
, -
!
,
Carl Hayden
Carl Trumbull Hayden (October 2, 1877 – January 25, 1972) was an American politician. Representing Arizona in the United States Senate from 1927 to 1969, he was the first U.S. Senator to serve seven terms. Serving as the state's first Representa ...
, , Democratic
,
1911
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Arkansas
, -
!
,
Thaddeus H. Caraway
Thaddeus Horatius Caraway (October 17, 1871 – November 6, 1931) was a Democratic Party politician from the US state of Arkansas who represented the state first in the US House of Representatives from 1913 to 1921 and then in the US Senate fr ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Thaddeus H. Caraway
Thaddeus Horatius Caraway (October 17, 1871 – November 6, 1931) was a Democratic Party politician from the US state of Arkansas who represented the state first in the US House of Representatives from 1913 to 1921 and then in the US Senate fr ...
(Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
William Allan Oldfield
William Allan Oldfield (February 4, 1874 – November 19, 1928) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas from 1909 until his death.
Early life
Born in Franklin, Arkansas, Oldfield was the son of b ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
William Allan Oldfield
William Allan Oldfield (February 4, 1874 – November 19, 1928) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas from 1909 until his death.
Early life
Born in Franklin, Arkansas, Oldfield was the son of b ...
(Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
John C. Floyd
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
Otis Wingo
Otis Theodore Wingo (June 18, 1877 – October 21, 1930) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Arkansas's 4th congressional district from 1913 to 1930. He was the husband of his successor in office, Effie ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Henderson M. Jacoway
Henderson Madison Jacoway (November 7, 1870 – August 4, 1947) was an American lawyer and politician who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas from 1911 to 1923.
Early life and education
Born in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Wi ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Henderson M. Jacoway
Henderson Madison Jacoway (November 7, 1870 – August 4, 1947) was an American lawyer and politician who served six terms as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas from 1911 to 1923.
Early life and education
Born in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Wi ...
(Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
Samuel M. Taylor
Samuel Mitchell Taylor (May 25, 1852 – September 13, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, father of Chester W. Taylor.
Born near Fulton, Mississippi, Taylor attended the public schools.
He studied law.
He was admitted to the bar ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Samuel M. Taylor
Samuel Mitchell Taylor (May 25, 1852 – September 13, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, father of Chester W. Taylor.
Born near Fulton, Mississippi, Taylor attended the public schools.
He studied law.
He was admitted to the bar ...
(Democratic) Unopposed
, -
!
,
William S. Goodwin
William Shields Goodwin (May 2, 1866 – August 9, 1937) was a United States Representative from Arkansas.
Born in Warren, Arkansas, Goodwin attended the public schools, the Farmers' Academy near Duluth, Georgia, Cooledge's Preparatory Schoo ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
William S. Goodwin
William Shields Goodwin (May 2, 1866 – August 9, 1937) was a United States Representative from Arkansas.
Born in Warren, Arkansas, Goodwin attended the public schools, the Farmers' Academy near Duluth, Georgia, Cooledge's Preparatory Schoo ...
(Democratic) Unopposed
California
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!
,
William Kent
, , Independent
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John E. Raker
John Edward Raker (February 22, 1863 – January 22, 1926) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Democratic Party Congressional representative for California, serving eight terms from 1911 to 1926.
Life
He was born near Knox ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles F. Curry
Charles Forrest Curry (March 14, 1858 – October 10, 1930) was a U.S. Representative from California and the father of Charles Forrest Curry, Jr.
Curry was born in Naperville, Illinois and attended the common schools and the Episcopal Ac ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Julius Kahn Julius Kahn may refer to:
*Julius Kahn (inventor)
Julius Kahn (March 8, 1874 – November 4, 1942) was an American engineer, industrialist, and manufacturer. He was the inventor of the Kahn system, a reinforced concrete engineering techniq ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John I. Nolan
John Ignatius Nolan (January 14, 1874 – November 18, 1922) was an American iron molder and politician who represented a Californian district in the United States House of Representatives from 1913 to 1922.
Background
He was born in ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Joseph R. Knowland
Joseph Russell Knowland (August 5, 1873 – February 1, 1966) was an American politician and newspaper publisher. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California and was owner, editor and publisher of the ''O ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Progressive gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Denver S. Church
Denver Samuel Church (December 11, 1862 – February 21, 1952) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1913 to 1919, then a fourth term from 1933 to 1935.
Biography
Born in ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Everis A. Hayes
Everis Anson Hayes (March 10, 1855 – June 3, 1942) was an American lawyer and politician who served seven terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1905 to 1919.
Biography
Born in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Hayes attended the public s ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles W. Bell
Charles Webster Bell (June 11, 1857 – April 19, 1927) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1913 to 1915.
Biography
Born in Albany, New York, Bell attended public schools. He moved to ...
, , Progressive
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Prohibition gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Stephens
, , Progressive
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William Kettner
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Colorado
, -
!
,
George Kindel
George John Kindel (March 2, 1855 – February 28, 1930) was an American politician from Colorado who served one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1913 to 1915.
Biography
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kindel attended the pu ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
Harry H. Seldomridge
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Edward Keating
Edward Keating (July 9, 1875 – March 18, 1965) was an American newspaper editor and politician. In turns a Colorado newspaper editor, U.S. Representative (1913–1919) from Colorado
Colorado (, other variants) is a state in the Mounta ...
Redistricted from the at-large district
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
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.
Earl ...
Redistricted from the at-large district
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Connecticut
During this election season, the at-large seat was eliminated, and
Connecticut's 5th congressional district
Connecticut's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in the western part of the state and spanning across parts of Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven, and Hartford Counties, the distri ...
was created.
, -
!
,
Augustine Lonergan
Augustine Lonergan (May 20, 1874October 18, 1947) was a U.S. Senator and Representative from Connecticut. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served as a senator from 1933 to 1939.
Biography
Lonergan was born in Thompson, Connecticut, ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Bryan F. Mahan
Bryan Francis Mahan (May 1, 1856 – November 16, 1923) was an American legislator and Representative from Connecticut.
Biography
Born in New London, Connecticut, Mahan attended public schools and graduated from Robert Bartlett High School ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Thomas L. Reilly
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Jeremiah Donovan
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
William Kennedy
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
Delaware
, -
!
,
Franklin Brockson
Franklin Brockson, (August 6, 1865 – March 16, 1942) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U. S. R ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Florida
An at-large district had been created
in 1912 for a newly apportioned seat. The at-large district was eliminated in 1914 and the created.
, -
,
,
Stephen M. Sparkman
, , Democratic
,
1894
Events January–March
* January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire.
* January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United S ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
,
,
Frank Clark
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
,
,
Emmett Wilson
Emmett Wilson (September 17, 1882 – May 29, 1918) was a United States representative from Florida. He was the grandson of Augustus Emmett Maxwell. Wilson was born during the temporary residence of his parents at Belize City, British Honduras ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
,
,
Claude L'Engle
Claude L'Engle (October 19, 1868 – November 6, 1919) was a United States representative from Florida for one term from 1913 to 1915.
Early life
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended the public schools and Duval High School ...
Redistricted from the at-large district
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
Georgia
, -
!
,
Charles Gordon Edwards
Charles Gordon Edwards (July 2, 1878 – July 13, 1931) was an American political figure from the state of Georgia.
Early years and education
Edwards was born in Daisy, Georgia in 1878 and attended the Gordon Institute in Barnesville, Ge ...
, , 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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Frank Park
Frank Park (March 3, 1864November 20, 1925) was an American politician, educator, lawyer and jurist from the state of Georgia.
Early years and education
Park was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1864 to James Fletcher Park and Emma Augusta Par ...
, , Democratic
,
1913
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Charles R. Crisp
Charles Robert Crisp (October 19, 1870 – February 7, 1937) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia, son of Charles Frederick Crisp.
Life
Born in Ellaville, Georgia, Crisp attended the public schools of Americus, Georgia.
He served as cle ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
William C. Adamson
William Charles Adamson (August 13, 1854 – January 3, 1929) was a United States representative from Georgia, an Associate Justice of the United States Customs Court and a member of the Board of General Appraisers.
Early years and family
Adam ...
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
William S. Howard
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Charles L. Bartlett
, , Democratic
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
Gordon Lee
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Samuel J. Tribble
Samuel Joelah Tribble (November 15, 1869 – December 8, 1916) was an American politician and lawyer.
Tribble was born near Carnesville, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia in Athens. He was a member of the Demosthenian L ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Thomas Montgomery Bell
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson (November 18, 1883 – June 1, 1981) was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over 50 years and was influential in the 20th century expansion of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Democratic ...
, , Democratic
,
1914
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
John R. Walker
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Dudley M. Hughes
Dudley Mays Hughes (October 10, 1848 – January 20, 1927) was an American politician, farmer and railroad executive.
Hughes was born in Jeffersonville, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia in Athens.
In 1882, Hughes was electe ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Idaho
, -
! rowspan=2 ,
,
Burton L. French
Burton Lee French (August 1, 1875 – September 12, 1954) was a congressman from Idaho. French served as a Republican in the House from 1903 to 1909, 1911 to 1915 and 1917 to 1933. With a combined 26 years in office, he remains the longest-s ...
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap rowspan=2 ,
, -
,
Addison T. Smith
Addison Taylor Smith (September 5, 1862 – July 5, 1956) was a congressman from Idaho. Smith served as a Republican in the U.S. House for ten terms, from 1913 to 1933.
Born in Cambridge, Ohio, Smith began his political career in 1891 in Washin ...
, , Republican
, nowrap ,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Illinois
, -
!
,
Martin B. Madden
Martin Barnaby Madden (March 21, 1855 – April 27, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He belonged to the Republican Party. As of 2020, he is the last non-African American to serve as a representative for Illinois's 1st congressi ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
James R. Mann
, , Republican
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
George E. Gorman
George Edmund Gorman (April 13, 1873 – January 13, 1935) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Biography
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gorman attended the public schools of his native city. He was graduated in law from Georgetown University ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
James T. McDermott
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent resigned and re-elected to fill his own seat.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
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 buil ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
1904 (retired)
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Frank Buchanan
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Thomas Gallagher
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Frederick A. Britten
Frederick Albert Britten (November 18, 1871 – May 4, 1946) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Early life
Frederick Albert Britten was born on November 18, 1871, in Chicago, Illinois. Britten attended Heald's Business College, San Franc ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Charles M. Thomson
Charles Marsh Thomson (February 13, 1877 – December 30, 1943) was a lawyer, judge and U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Biography
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Thomson attended public schools and the Chicago Manual Training School. He gradua ...
, , Progressive
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Ira C. Copley
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent re-elected as a Progressive.
Progressive gain.
,
, -
!
,
William H. Hinebaugh
, , Progressive
,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
John C. McKenzie
John Charles McKenzie (February 18, 1860 – September 17, 1941) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Born on a farm near Elizabeth, Woodbine Township, Illinois to a Scottish immigrant father,
McKenzie attended the common schools, and th ...
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Clyde H. Tavenner
Clyde Howard Tavenner (February 4, 1882 – February 6, 1942) was an American politician and publisher who served as a U.S. representative from Illinois's 14th congressional district from 1913 to 1917.
Early life
Tavenner was born in Cordo ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Stephen A. Hoxworth
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Claude U. Stone
Claudius Ulysses Stone (May 11, 1879 – November 13, 1957) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Biography
Born on a farm in Menard County, near Greenview, Illinois, Stone attended the rural school and Western Normal College, Bushnell ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Louis FitzHenry
Louis FitzHenry (June 13, 1870 – November 18, 1935) was a United States representative from Illinois, a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and a United States district judge of the United S ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Frank T. O'Hair
Frank Trimble O'Hair (March 12, 1870 – August 3, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Biography
He was born near Paris, Illinois on March 12, 1870. O'Hair attended the common schools and was graduated from the law department of De ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Charles M. Borchers
Charles Martin Borchers (November 18, 1869 – December 2, 1946) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Born in Lockville, Ohio, Borchers moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled in Macon County in 1875. He attended the common school ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Henry T. Rainey
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
James M. Graham
, , 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 4 ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
William N. Baltz
William Nicolas Baltz (February 5, 1860 – August 22, 1943) was a U.S. representative from Illinois.
Born in Millstadt, St. Clair County, Illinois, the son of German
German(s) may refer to:
* Germany (of or related to)
**Germania (historica ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Martin D. Foster
Martin David Foster (September 3, 1861 – October 20, 1919) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Born near West Salem, Illinois, Foster attended the public schools and Eureka College (Illinois). He was graduated from the Eclectic Medica ...
, , 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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
H. Robert Fowler
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Robert P. Hill
Robert Potter Hill (April 18, 1874 – October 29, 1937) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from Illinois and from Oklahoma.
Biography
Born near Ewing, Illinois, Hill was the son of James B. and Rebecca Spilman Hill, and attende ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
! rowspan=4 ,
,
Lawrence B. Stringer
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, rowspan=4 nowrap ,
, -
,
William E. Williams
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Indiana
, -
!
,
Charles Lieb
Charles Lieb (May 20, 1852 – September 1, 1928) was an American politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1913 to 1917.
Biography
Born in Flehingen, Germany, Lieb immigrated to the United States in 1868 and ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
William A. Cullop
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
William E. Cox
, , 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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Lincoln Dixon
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Ralph Wilbur Moss
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Finly H. Gray
Finly Hutchinson Gray (July 21, 1863 – May 8, 1947) was an American lawyer and politician who served two separate three-term stints as a U.S. Representative from Indiana in the early 20th century.
Biography
Born near Orange, Indiana, Gray att ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Charles A. Korbly
Charles Alexander Korbly (March 24, 1871 – July 26, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1909 to 1915.
Early life
Charles Alexander Korbly was born on March 24, 1871, in ...
, , 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 4 ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
John A. M. Adair
, , 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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Martin A. Morrison
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
John B. Peterson
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
George W. Rauch
George Washington Rauch (February 22, 1876 – November 4, 1940) was an American lawyer and politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1907 to 1917.
Early life and career
Born on a farm near Warren in Salamon ...
, , 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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Cyrus Cline
Cyrus Cline (July 12, 1856 – October 5, 1923) was an American lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1909 to 1917.
Career overview
Born near Mansfield, Ohio, Cline moved to Steuben County, India ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Henry A. Barnhart
, , Democratic
,
1908
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Iowa
, -
!
,
Charles A. Kennedy
Charles Augustus Kennedy (March 24, 1869 – January 10, 1951) was a seven-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 1st congressional district in southeastern Iowa.
Biography
Born in Montrose, Iowa, Kennedy completed preparatory stud ...
, , Republican
,
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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Henry Vollmer
, , Democratic
,
1914 (special)
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Maurice Connolly
Maurice Connolly (March 13, 1877 – May 28, 1921) was elected in 1912 to a single term as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 3rd congressional district. After giving up his House seat in an unsuccessful bid for ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Gilbert N. Haugen
Gilbert Nelson Haugen (April 21, 1859 – July 18, 1933) was a seventeen-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 4th congressional district, then located in northeastern Iowa. For nearly five years, he was the longest-serving member o ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
James W. Good
, , Republican
,
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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Sanford Kirkpatrick
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
,
, -
!
,
Charles E. Patton
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
,
, -
!
,
Horace M. Towner
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
William R. Green
William Raymond Green (November 7, 1856 – June 11, 1947) was a United States representative from Iowa, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and later was a judge of the Court of Claims. His son, William R. Green Jr., served on the ...
, , Republican
,
1911 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Frank P. Woods
Frank Plowman Woods (December 11, 1868 – April 25, 1944) was a five-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 10th congressional district, in north-central Iowa. He reached a House leadership position after only two terms. However, in ...
, , Republican
,
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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
George Cromwell Scott
George Cromwell Scott (August 8, 1864 – October 6, 1948) was a United States representative from Iowa's 11th congressional district for just over four years, and was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the No ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
,
Kansas
, -
!
,
Daniel R. Anthony Jr.
Daniel Read Anthony Jr. (August 22, 1870 – August 4, 1931) was an American Republican politician and a nephew of suffragist and political leader Susan B. Anthony.
He is the son of newspaper publisher Daniel Read Anthony. He was born in ...
, , Republican
,
1907
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Joseph Taggart
, , Democratic
,
1911
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Philip P. Campbell
Philip Pitt Campbell (April 25, 1862 – May 26, 1941) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Biography
Born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, Campbell moved with his parents to Neosho County, Kansas, in 1867.
He attended the common sch ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Dudley Doolittle
Dudley Doolittle (June 21, 1881 – November 14, 1957) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, Doolittle attended the public schools and the University of Kansas at Lawrence, being graduated from its law departm ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Guy T. Helvering
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
John R. Connelly
John Robert Connelly (February 27, 1870 – September 9, 1940) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born near Mount Sterling, Illinois, Connelly moved to Thayer County, Nebraska, with his parents in 1883. He attended the common schools and ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
George A. Neeley
George Arthur Neeley (August 1, 1879January 1, 1919) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Born in Detroit, Illinois, Neeley attended public schools in Joplin, Missouri and Wellston, Oklahoma. He earned a B.S. from Southwestern Baptist Unive ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
Victor Murdock
Victor Murdock (March 18, 1871 – July 8, 1945) was an American politician and newspaper editor who served as a U.S. Representative from Kansas.
Life
Victor Murdock was born March 18, 1871, in Burlingame, Kansas to Marshall Murdock, editor of ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
,
Kentucky
, -
!
,
Alben W. Barkley
Alben William Barkley (; November 24, 1877 – April 30, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician from Kentucky who served in both houses of Congress and as the 35th vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953 under Presiden ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Augustus O. Stanley
Augustus Owsley Stanley I (May 21, 1867 – August 12, 1958) was an American politician from Kentucky. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 38th governor of Kentucky and also represented the state in both the U.S. House of Represe ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
,
, -
!
,
Robert Y. Thomas Jr.
Robert Young Thomas Jr. (July 13, 1855 – September 3, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Born near Russellville, Kentucky, Thomas attended the common schools, and was graduated from Bethel College, Russellville, Kentucky, in 1878. ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Ben Johnson Ben, Benjamin or Benny Johnson may refer to:
In sports Association football
* Ben Johnson (footballer, born 2000), English footballer
* Ben Johnson (soccer) (born 1977), American soccer player
Other codes of football
* Ben Johnson (Australian foo ...
, , 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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
J. Swagar Sherley
Joseph Swagar Sherley (November 28, 1871 – February 13, 1941) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Biography
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Sherley attended public schools, graduating from the Louisville High School in 1889 and from the ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Arthur B. Rouse
Arthur Blythe Rouse (June 20, 1874 – January 25, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Early life
Born in Burlington, Kentucky, Rouse attended the public schools, graduating from Boone County High School. He was graduated from Hanov ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
J. Campbell Cantrill
James Campbell Cantrill (July 9, 1870 – September 2, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Background
Born in Georgetown, Kentucky to Jennie Moore and James Edward Campbell, Cantrill attended the common schools, Georgetown (Kentuc ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Harvey Helm
, , 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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
William J. Fields
William Jason Fields (December 29, 1874October 21, 1954) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky. Known as "Honest Bill from Olive Hill", he represented Kentucky's Ninth District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 19 ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
John W. Langley
John Wesley Langley (January 14, 1868 – January 17, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, husband of Katherine Gudger Langley.
Born in Floyd County, Kentucky, Langley attended the common schools and then taught school for three years ...
, , Republican
,
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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
, -
!
,
Caleb Powers
Caleb Powers (February 1, 1869 – July 25, 1932) was a United States representative from Kentucky and the first Secretary of State of Kentucky convicted as an accessory to murder.
Early life
He was born near Williamsburg, Kentucky. He attended ...
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
,
Louisiana
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
Maine
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
Maryland
, -
!
, colspan=3 , Vacant
, , Rep.
James Harry Covington
James Harry Covington (May 3, 1870 – February 4, 1942) was a United States representative from Maryland and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. He founded the major law firm of Covington & Burling.
Education and c ...
(D) resigned September 30, 1914, to become Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia (in case citations, D.D.C.) is a federal district court in the District of Columbia. It also occasionally handles (jointly with the United States District Court for the District of ...
.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Frederick C. Talbott
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles Pearce Coady
Charles Pearce Coady (February 22, 1868 – February 16, 1934) was a U.S. Representative from the third district of Maryland.
Early life
Charles Pearce Coady was born on February 22, 1868, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Mary (née Lyons) and Michae ...
, , Democratic
,
1913
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Charles Linthicum
John Charles Linthicum (November 26, 1867–October 5, 1932) was a U.S. Congressman from the 4th Congressional district of Maryland, serving from 1911 to 1932.
Biography
Linthicum was born on 26 November 1867 near Baltimore, Maryland, in ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frank Owens Smith
Frank Owens Smith (August 27, 1859 – January 29, 1924) was a businessman and served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Early life
Frank Owens Smith was born on August 27, 1859, in Smithville (now Dunkirk, Maryland) to Ruth Ellen (né ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
David John Lewis
David John Lewis (May 1, 1869 – August 12, 1952) was an American politician from Maryland, serving in the Maryland State Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
Early life
Born near Osceola Mills, Centre County, Pennsylv ...
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Massachusetts
, -
!
,
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 graduate ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederick H. Gillett
Frederick Huntington Gillett (; October 16, 1851 – July 31, 1935) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts state government and both houses of the U.S. Congress between 1879 and 1931, including six years as Speaker of the Hou ...
, , Republican
,
1892
Events
January–March
* January 1 – Ellis Island begins accommodating immigrants to the United States.
* February 1 - The historic Enterprise Bar and Grill was established in Rico, Colorado.
* February 27 – Rudolf Diesel applies for ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Calvin Paige
Calvin DeWitt Paige (May 20, 1848 – April 24, 1930) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
He was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He was president of the Central Cotton Mills Company, the Southbridge Savings Bank and the Edwards C ...
, , Republican
,
1913
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Samuel E. Winslow
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Butler Ames
Butler Ames (August 22, 1871 – November 6, 1954) was an American politician, engineer, soldier and businessman. He was the son of Adelbert Ames and grandson of Benjamin Franklin Butler, both decorated generals in the Union Army during the Am ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Augustus Peabody Gardner
Augustus Peabody Gardner (November 5, 1865 – January 14, 1918) was an American military officer and Republican Party politician from Massachusetts. He represented the North Shore region in the Massachusetts Senate and United States House of Re ...
, , Republican
,
1902
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Michael F. Phelan
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederick S. Deitrick
Frederick Simpson Deitrick (April 9, 1875 – May 24, 1948) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, Deitrick attended the public schools. He graduated from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvani ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Ernest W. Roberts
Ernest William Roberts (November 22, 1858 – February 27, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Born in East Madison, Maine, Roberts attended the public schools in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
He was graduated from Highland Milit ...
, , Republican
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan="3" , Vacant
, , Rep.
William F. Murry (D) resigned September 28, 1914, to become Postmaster of Boston.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan="3" , Vacant
, , Rep.
Andrew J. Peters
Andrew James Peters (April 3, 1872 – June 26, 1938) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives and was the 42nd Mayor of Boston.
Early years
Peters was born on April 3, 1872, in Jamaica Plain, a neigh ...
(D) resigned August 15, 1914, to become
United States Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James A. Gallivan
James Ambrose Gallivan (October 22, 1866 – April 3, 1928) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Gallivan was born in Boston on October 22, 1866. He attended the public schools, graduated from the Boston Latin School ...
, , Democratic
,
1914
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John Joseph Mitchell
John Joseph Mitchell (May 9, 1873 – September 13, 1925) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Mitchell was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on May 9, 1873. He attended public schools, Boston College, and the ...
, , Democratic
,
1913
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edward Gilmore
Edward Gilmore (January 4, 1867 – April 10, 1924) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts. He attended the public schools, and Massachusetts State University extension classes. He eng ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William S. Greene
, , Republican
,
1898
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas Chandler Thacher
Thomas Chandler Thacher (July 20, 1858 – April 11, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Biography
Born in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, Thacher attended the public schools. He was graduated from Adams Academy, Quincy, Mass ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
Michigan
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
, -
!
Minnesota
, -
!
,
Sydney Anderson
Sydney Anderson (September 18, 1881 – October 8, 1948) was a Representative from Minnesota; born in Zumbrota, Minnesota.
After attending primary schools he served as a private in Company D, Fourteenth Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, ...
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Winfield S. Hammond
, , 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, a ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for Governor of Minnesota.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles R. Davis
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Frederick Stevens
, , Republican
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
George R. Smith
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles A. Lindbergh
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist. On May 20–21, 1927, Lindbergh made the first nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, a distance o ...
, , Republican
,
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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Andrew Volstead
Andrew John Volstead () (October 31, 1860 – January 20, 1947) was an American member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota, 1903–1923, and a member of the Republican Party. His name is closely associated with the ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Clarence B. Miller
Clarence Benjamin Miller (March 13, 1872 – January 10, 1922) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. He was born in Pine Island, Minnesota and attended the country school, high school, and the Minneapolis Academy; was graduated from the aca ...
, , Republican
,
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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Halvor Steenerson
Halvor Steenerson (June 30, 1852 – November 22, 1926) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota's 9th congressional district from 1903 to 1923.
Background
Hal ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
James Manahan
James Manahan (March 12, 1866 – January 8, 1932) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.
Manahan was born near Chatfield in Fillmore County, Minnesota to Irish immigrant parents.
He graduated from the Normal School of Winona, Minnesota in 1 ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Progressive gain.
, nowrap ,
Mississippi
, -
!
,
Ezekiel S. Candler Jr.
Ezekiel Samuel Candler Jr. (January 18, 1862 – December 18, 1944) was a United States representative from Mississippi. He was the nephew of Milton A. Candler and cousin of Allen Daniel Candler. He was born in Belleville, Florida. Later, he mo ...
, , Democratic
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Hubert D. Stephens
, , Democratic
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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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Benjamin G. Humphreys II
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II (August 17, 1865 – October 16, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. He was known by his constituents as "Our Ben."
Early life
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys II was born on August 17, 1865, in Claiborne Coun ...
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Thomas U. Sisson
Thomas Upton Sisson (September 22, 1869 – September 26, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Biography Early life
Thomas U. Sisson was born on September 22, 1869 near McCool, Attala County, Mississippi. He moved with his father ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Samuel A. Witherspoon
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Pat Harrison
Byron Patton "Pat" Harrison (August 29, 1881June 22, 1941) was a Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919 and in the United States Senate from 1919 until his death.
Early l ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Percy Quin
Percy Edwards Quin (October 30, 1872 – February 4, 1932) was an American politician from Mississippi. He served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1913 to 1932.
Percy was best known for his stocks and bond ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James Collier
James William Collier (September 28, 1872 – September 28, 1933) was a politician from the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Born on the Glenwood Plantation near Vicksburg in 1872, he graduated from the University of Mississippi at Oxford in 1894 ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Missouri
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John M. Evans
, , Democratic
, nowrap ,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap rowspan=2 ,
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Tom Stout
Tom Stout (May 20, 1879 – December 26, 1965) was a U.S. Representative from Montana, who represented Montana's at-large congressional district from March 4, 1913, to March 3, 1917.
Stout was born in New London, Missouri, in 1879, and attende ...
, , Democratic
, nowrap ,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
Nebraska
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John A. Maguire
, , 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 4 ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Charles O. Lobeck
Charles Otto Lobeck (April 6, 1852 – January 30, 1920) was a Nebraska politician who served four terms as a United States representative.
Born in Andover, Illinois, he attended German Wallace College (Now Baldwin-Wallace College) in Berea ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Dan V. Stephens
Dan Voorhees Stephens (November 4, 1868 – January 13, 1939) was a Nebraska Democratic politician.
Born in Bloomington, Indiana, on November 4, 1868, Dan V. Stephens attended Valparaiso College in Indiana. He settled in Fremont, Nebraska, wh ...
, , Democratic
,
1911 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Charles H. Sloan
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Silas R. Barton
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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Moses Kinkaid
Moses Pierce Kinkaid (January 24, 1856 – July 6, 1922) was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Nebraska. He was the sponsor of the 1904 Kinkaid Land Act, which allowed homeste ...
, , Republican
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Nevada
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Edwin E. Roberts
Edwin Ewing Roberts (December 12, 1870 – December 11, 1933) was an American attorney and politician from Nevada. He is best known for his service as a United States representative from 1911 to 1919, and mayor of Reno, Nevada from 1923 to 193 ...
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
New Hampshire
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Eugene E. Reed
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Raymond B. Stevens
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
New Jersey
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New Mexico
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Harvey B. Fergusson
, , Democratic
,
1911
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
New York
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Lathrop Brown
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Denis O'Leary
Denis O'Leary (January 22, 1863 – September 27, 1943) was an American educator, lawyer, and politician who served as Queens County district attorney and for one year as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, fro ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent resigned to become
Queens District Attorney
The District Attorney of Queens County is the elected district attorney for Queens County in New York State, coterminous with the New York City borough of Queens. The office is responsible for the prosecution of violations of New York state laws. ...
.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Frank E. Wilson
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Harry H. Dale
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James P. Maher
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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William M. Calder
William Musgrave Calder I (March 3, 1869March 3, 1945) was an American politician and architect who served as a member of both chambers of the United States Congress from New York.
Early life and education
He was born in Brooklyn on March 3, 1869 ...
, , Republican
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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John J. Fitzgerald
, , Democratic
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Daniel J. Griffin
Daniel Joseph Griffin (March 26, 1880 – December 11, 1926) was a lawyer and Democratic politician from New York. He was a U.S. Representative from 1913 through 1917.
Biography
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, attended parochial schools th ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James H. O'Brien
, , Democratic
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1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Herman A. Metz
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Daniel J. Riordan
Daniel Joseph Riordan (July 7, 1870 – April 28, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from New York for one term from 1899 to 1901 and for eight additional terms from 1906 to 1923.
He was a Democrat and a member of Tammany Hall.
Biography
Rior ...
, , Democratic
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1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Henry M. Goldfogle
, , Democratic
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Socialist gain.
, nowrap ,
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George W. Loft
George William Loft (February 6, 1865 – November 6, 1943) was an American businessman, politician, real estate developer, and owner/breeder of thoroughbred racehorses.
Biography
He was born in New York City on February 6, 1865 to English im ...
, , Democratic
,
1913
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Jefferson M. Levy
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Michael F. Conry
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Peter J. Dooling
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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John F. Carew
John Francis Carew (April 16, 1873 – April 10, 1951) was an American lawyer and politician who served eight terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1913 to 1929. He was a nephew of Thomas Francis Magner.
Biography
Born in Williams ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Thomas G. Patten
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Walter M. Chandler
Walter Marion Chandler (December 8, 1867 – March 16, 1935) was a Progressive and later a Republican U.S. Representative from New York.
Biography
Born on December 8, 1867 near Yazoo City, Mississippi, Chandler attended public schools, the Un ...
, , Progressive
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Jacob A. Cantor
, , Democratic
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1913
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Henry George Jr.
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
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Henry Bruckner
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Joseph A. Goulden
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Woodson R. Oglesby
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Benjamin I. Taylor
Benjamin Irving Taylor (December 21, 1877 – September 5, 1946) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1913 to 1915.
Biography
Born in New York City, Taylor attended public schoo ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Edmund Platt
Edmund Platt (February 2, 1865 – August 7, 1939) was an American politician and corporate executive who served as the 4th Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve from 1920 to 1930. He previously served as United States Representative from New York fr ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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George McClellan
George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 – October 29, 1885) was an American soldier, Civil War Union general, civil engineer, railroad executive, and politician who served as the 24th governor of New Jersey. A graduate of West Point, McCl ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Peter G. Ten Eyck
Peter Gansevoort Ten Eyck (November 7, 1873 – September 2, 1944) was an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from New York from 1913 to 1915 and again from 1921 to 1923. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Early lif ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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James S. Parker
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Samuel Wallin
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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Edwin A. Merritt
, , Republican
,
1912
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Luther W. Mott
Luther Wright Mott (November 30, 1874 – July 10, 1923) was a United States Representative from New York.
Born in Oswego, he attended the public schools and graduated from Harvard University in 1896.
Mott began his career at the First Nationa ...
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Charles A. Talcott
Charles Andrew Talcott (June 10, 1857 – February 27, 1920) was an American politician who served one term as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York from 1913 to 1915.
Biography
Talcott was born in Oswego, Ne ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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George W. Fairchild
, , Republican
,
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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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John R. Clancy
John Richard Clancy (March 8, 1859 – April 21, 1932) was an inventor, businessman, and politician from New York. He is most notable for his efforts to develop and market standardized theatrical stage equipment, including rigging and fire ...
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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Sereno E. Payne
, , Republican
,
1889
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Edwin S. Underhill
Edwin Stewart Underhill (October 7, 1861 – February 7, 1929) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Bath, New York, Underhill attended the common schools of his native city and Haverling High School at Bath. He graduated from Yal ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
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Thomas B. Dunn
Thomas Byrne Dunn (March 16, 1853 in Providence, Rhode Island – July 2, 1924 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York) was an American businessman and politician.
Life
He moved with his parents to Rochester, N.Y., in 1858. He founded and was Pr ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Henry G. Danforth
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert H. Gittins
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Charles B. Smith
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Daniel A. Driscoll
Daniel Angelus Driscoll (March 6, 1875 – June 5, 1955) was an American businessman and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1909 to 1917.
Biography
Born in Buffalo, New York, Driscoll attended the ...
, , 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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Charles M. Hamilton
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Henry T. Helgesen
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
George M. Young
George Morley Young (December 11, 1870 – May 27, 1932) was a United States representative from North Dakota and a judge of the United States Customs Court.
Early life and education
Young was born on December 11, 1870, in Lakelet, Ontario, ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Patrick D. Norton
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Bird S. McGuire
,
,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Moment magnitude scale, Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship French cruiser Jean Bart ( ...
, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
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James S. Davenport
,
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
Charles D. Carter
Charles David Carter (August 16, 1868 in Chickasaw – April 9, 1929) was a Native American politician elected as U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, serving from 1907 to 1927. During this period, he also served as Mining Trustee for Indian Terri ...
,
,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Moment magnitude scale, Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship French cruiser Jean Bart ( ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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William H. Murray
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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,
Joseph B. Thompson
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, rowspan=2 nowrap ,
, -
,
Claude Weaver
Claude Weaver (March 19, 1867 – May 19, 1954) was an American politician, judge, and U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Biography
Born in Gainesville, Texas, Weaver was the son of W. T. G. and Nancy Wilkin Fletcher Weaver, and attended the publ ...
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss.
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!
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Scott Ferris
Scott Ferris (November 3, 1877 – June 8, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Early life
Ferris was born in Neosho, Missouri to Scott and Annie M. Ferris.
,
,
1907
Events
January
* January 14 – 1907 Kingston earthquake: A 6.5 Moment magnitude scale, Mw earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica, kills between 800 and 1,000.
February
* February 11 – The French warship French cruiser Jean Bart ( ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
, colspan=3 , None
, , New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Dick T. Morgan
,
,
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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
Oregon
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!
,
Willis C. Hawley
Willis Chatman Hawley (May 5, 1864 – July 24, 1941) was an American politician and educator in the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he would serve as president of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, where he earned his undergraduate ...
, , Republican
,
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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Nicholas J. Sinnott
Nicholas John Sinnott (December 6, 1870 – July 20, 1929) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States representative from Oregon from 1913 to 1928. He was later appointed by President Calvin Coolidge to be a Judge on t ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Walter Lafferty
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
Pennsylvania
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!
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William S. Vare
William Scott Vare (December 24, 1867August 7, 1934) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district from 1912 to 1927. He ...
,
,
1912
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
George S. Graham
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Hampton Moore
Joseph Hampton Moore (March 8, 1864 – May 2, 1950) was the 108th and 111th
Mayor of Philadelphia and a Republican Party (United States), Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
J. Hampton ...
,
,
1906
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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George W. Edmonds
George Washington Edmonds (February 22, 1864 – September 28, 1939) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
George W. Edmonds was born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. He gradu ...
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Michael Donohoe
,
,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. Washington Logue
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Thomas S. Butler
Thomas Stalker Butler (November 4, 1855 – May 26, 1928) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania from March 4, 1897 until his death, having been elected to the House sixteen times. He was the father ...
,
,
1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
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Robert E. Difenderfer
Robert Edward Difenderfer (June 7, 1849 – April 25, 1923) was a politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 8th district, then composing of Bucks and Montgomery counties ...
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William W. Griest
,
,
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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John R. Farr
,
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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!
,
John J. Casey
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Robert E. Lee
Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, towards the end of which he was appointed the overall commander of the Confederate States Army. He led the Army of Nort ...
,
,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John H. Rothermel
,
,
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, a ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
William D. B. Ainey
,
,
1911
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Edgar R. Kiess
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John V. Lesher
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Franklin L. Dershem
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Aaron S. Kreider
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Warren W. Bailey
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Andrew R. Brodbeck
Andrew R. Brodbeck (April 11, 1860 – February 27, 1937) was an American businessman and Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1913 to 1915 and again from 1917 to 1919.
...
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles E. Patton
,
,
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 Ci ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Abraham L. Keister
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Wooda N. Carr
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Henry W. Temple
, , Progressive
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Milton W. Shreve
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
A. Mitchell Palmer
Alexander Mitchell Palmer (May 4, 1872 – May 11, 1936), was an American attorney and politician who served as the 50th United States attorney general from 1919 to 1921. He is best known for overseeing the Palmer Raids during the Red Scare ...
,
,
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 4 ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
J. N. Langham
,
,
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 4 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Willis J. Hulings
, , Progressive
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Republican gain.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Stephen G. Porter
,
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
M. Clyde Kelly
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election as a Progressive.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
John M. Morin
John Mary Morin (April 18, 1868 – March 3, 1942) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.
Biography
Morin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but moved with his parents to Pittsburgh. He bega ...
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Andrew J. Barchfeld
,
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Fred E. Lewis
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, rowspan=4 nowrap ,
, -
,
James F. Burke
,
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, -
,
Anderson H. Walters
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election as a Progressive.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, -
,
Arthur R. Rupley
Arthur Ringwalt Rupley (November 13, 1868 – October 23, 1920) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
Arthur R. Rupley was born in West Fairview, Pennsylvania. He attended the Harrisburg Aca ...
,
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election as a Progressive.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
Rhode Island
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South Carolina
, -
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Richard S. Whaley
, , Democratic
, 1913 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
James F. Byrnes
James Francis Byrnes ( ; May 2, 1882 – April 9, 1972) was an American judge and politician from South Carolina. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in U.S. Congress and on the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as in the executive branch, mos ...
, , 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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Wyatt Aiken
, , Democratic
,
1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Joseph T. Johnson
Joseph Travis Johnson (February 28, 1858 – May 8, 1919) was a United States representative from South Carolina and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina.
Education and ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
David E. Finley
David E. Finley (February 28, 1861 – January 26, 1917) was a United States representative from South Carolina. He was born in Trenton, Arkansas. He attended the public schools of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Ebenezer, South Carolina and was ...
, , Democratic
,
1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
J. Willard Ragsdale
, , Democratic
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
,
,
Asbury F. Lever
Asbury Francis "Frank" Lever (January 5, 1875 – April 28, 1940) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina.
Early life
Frank Lever was born near Springhill, Lexington County, South Carolina on January ...
, , Democratic
, 1901 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
South Dakota
, -
!
,
Charles H. Dillon
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Charles H. Burke
Charles Henry Burke (April 1, 1861 – April 7, 1944) was a Republican Congressman from South Dakota and Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 1920s.
Biography
He was born near Batavia, New York, in 1861, and attended the public s ...
, , Republican
,
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 4 ...
, , Incumbent retired to
run for U.S. Senator.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Eben Martin
Eben Wever Martin (April 12, 1855 – May 22, 1932) was an American attorney and politician in South Dakota. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Early life and education
M ...
, , Republican
,
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 4 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
Tennessee
, -
!
,
Sam R. Sells
, , Republican
,
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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
, -
!
,
Richard W. Austin
, , Republican
,
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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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John A. Moon
, , Democratic
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1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull (October 2, 1871July 23, 1955) was an American politician from Tennessee and the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State, holding the position for 11 years (1933–1944) in the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ...
, , Democratic
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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, a ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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William C. Houston
William Cannon Houston (March 17, 1852 – August 30, 1931) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 5th congressional district of Tennessee.
Biography
Born in Shelbyville, Tennessee in B ...
, , Democratic
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1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
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, Incumbent re-elected.
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Jo Byrns
, , Democratic
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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 4 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Lemuel P. Padgett
, , Democratic
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Thetus W. Sims
, , Democratic
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1896
Events
January–March
* January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers.
* January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state.
* January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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Finis J. Garrett
Finis James Garrett (August 26, 1875 – May 25, 1956) was a United States representative from Tennessee and a Chief Judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
Education and career
Born on August 26, 1875, near Ore Springs, ...
, , Democratic
,
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal '' CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Kenneth McKellar
, , Democratic
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1911 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Texas
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Joseph Howell
Joseph Howell (February 17, 1857 – July 18, 1918) was a U.S. Representative from Utah.
Life and career
Born in Brigham City, Utah Territory, Howell moved with his parents to Wellsville, Utah, in 1863.
He attended the common schools and th ...
, , Republican
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1902
Events
January
* January 1
** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Jacob Johnson
, , Republican
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1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost renomination.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
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Vermont
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Henry D. Flood
Henry De La Warr Flood (September 2, 1865 – December 8, 1921) was a representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the United States House of Representatives, brother of U.S. Representative Joel West Flood and uncle of U.S. Senator Har ...
, , Democratic
,
1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Matthew M. Neely
Matthew Mansfield Neely (November 9, 1874January 18, 1958) was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia. He is the only West Virginian to serve in both houses of the United States Congress and as the Governor of West Virginia. He is ...
, , Democratic
,
1913 (special)
, Incumbent re-elected.
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William G. Brown Jr.
, , Democratic
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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 Ci ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Samuel B. Avis
, , Republican
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1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, , Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic gain.
, nowrap ,
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Hunter H. Moss Jr.
, , Republican
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1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
, nowrap ,
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James A. Hughes
, , Republican
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1900
As of March 1 ( O.S. February 17), when the Julian calendar acknowledged a leap day and the Gregorian calendar did not, the Julian calendar fell one day further behind, bringing the difference to 13 days until February 28 ( O.S. February 15), 2 ...
, , Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Republican hold.
, nowrap ,
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Howard Sutherland
Howard Sutherland (September 8, 1865March 12, 1950) was an American politician. He was a Republican who represented West Virginia in both houses of the United States Congress.
Sutherland was born near Kirkwood, Missouri. He lived in Missouri un ...
, , Republican
,
1912
Events January
* January 1 – The Republic of China is established.
* January 5 – The Prague Conference (6th All-Russian Conference of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party) opens.
* January 6
** German geophysicist Alfred ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Wisconsin
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Frank Wheeler Mondell
, , Republican
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1898
Events
January–March
* January 1 – New York City annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York as the world's second largest. The city is geographically divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, ...
, Incumbent re-elected.
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Non-voting delegates
Alaska Territory
Starting with this election, Alaska Territory elected its non-voting delegate on the same day as the rest of the states' general elections. Incumbent
James Wickersham
James Wickersham (August 24, 1857 – October 24, 1939) was a district judge for Alaska, appointed by U.S. President William McKinley to the Third Judicial District in 1900. He resigned his post in 1908 and was subsequently elected as Alaska ...
, after serving one term as a Progressive, returned to the Republican Party.
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James Wickersham
James Wickersham (August 24, 1857 – October 24, 1939) was a district judge for Alaska, appointed by U.S. President William McKinley to the Third Judicial District in 1900. He resigned his post in 1908 and was subsequently elected as Alaska ...
, , Progressive
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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 4 ...
, , Incumbent re-elected as a Republican.
Republican gain.
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See also
*
1914 United States elections
The 1914 United States elections elected the members of the 64th United States Congress, occurring in the middle of Democratic President Woodrow Wilson's first term. Democrats retained control of both houses of Congress, the first time they were ...
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1914 United States Senate elections
The 1914 United States Senate elections, with the ratification of the 17th Amendment in 1913, was the first time that all seats up for election were popularly elected instead of chosen by their state legislatures. These elections occurred in the ...
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63rd United States Congress
The 63rd United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1913, t ...
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64th United States Congress
The 64th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C., Washington, DC from M ...
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