President President most commonly refers to: *President (corporate title) * President (education), a leader of a college or university *President (government title) President may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television *'' Præsident ...

Chester A. Arthur Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. He was a Republican from New York who previously served as the 20th vice president under President James A. ...

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48th United States Congress The 48th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C., from March 4, 1883, ...

reapportionment Apportionment is the process by which seats in a legislative body are distributed among administrative divisions, such as states or parties, entitled to representation. This page presents the general principles and issues related to apportionment ...

1880 United States census The 1880 United States census, conducted by the Census Office during June 1880, was the tenth United States census.Republican Party was badly defeated, losing its majority to the opposition Democratic Party after a campaign that focused on the resistance of Republican leaders to reforming the

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under which government jobs were handed to supporters of winning candidates. After the election, Arthur agreed with the Democrats to pass the

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, establishing a professional civil service. However, his actions were too late, as the image of the Republican Party as corrupt was already engrained in the minds of voters. This would nonetheless be the last occasion a Republican was elected to the House from Florida until

1954 Events January * January 3 – The Italian broadcaster RAI officially begins transmitting. * January 7 – Georgetown–IBM experiment: The first public demonstration of a machine translation system is held in New York, at the head ...

, for the disenfrachisement of almost all blacks in the 1890s would leave that state completely devoid of Republican support until the “

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” bolt against

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. This election also saw the decline of the propaper money

Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an Political parties in the United States, American political party with an Competition law, anti-monopoly ideolog ...

, and the pick up of several Virginian seats by the

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which promoted

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and shunned elitism, though the Virginia-based Readjuster Party all but disappeared following this election and fused with the state Republican Party.

Election summaries

Following the 1880 census, 32 new seats were apportioned. Three States lost 1 seat each, 13 States had no change in apportionment, 14 States gained 1 seat each, 6 States gained 2 seats, 1 State gained 4 seats, and 1 State gained 5 seats. Several States that gained one or more seats did not redistrict immediately, electing the new members

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, while one state (

Maine Maine ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the Contiguous United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Provinces and ...

) which lost a member also delayed redistricting, electing all of its members at-large for this Congress only. There were 8 members elected from third parties, 4 from the

Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the East Coast of the United States ...

-based

Readjuster Party The Readjuster Party was a bi-racial state-level political party formed in Virginia across party lines in the late 1870s during the turbulent period following the Reconstruction era that sought to reduce outstanding debt owed by the state. Readj ...

, 2 from the declining

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, and 2

Independent Independent or Independents may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Artist groups * Independents (artist group), a group of modernist painters based in Pennsylvania, United States * Independentes (English: Independents), a Portuguese artist ...

s. The previous election of 1880 had had 10 Greenbacks and 1 Independent.

Early election dates

Five states, with 39 seats among them, held elections before the others: * June 5, 1882:

Oregon Oregon ( , ) is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is a part of the Western U.S., with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while t ...

* September 5, 1882:

Vermont Vermont () is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York (state), New York to the west, and the Provinces and territories of Ca ...

* September 8, 1882:

Maine Maine ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the Contiguous United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Provinces and ...

* October 10, 1882:

Iowa Iowa ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the upper Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Ill ...

and

Ohio Ohio ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the ...

Special elections

There were four special elections in 1882 during the

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. Elections are listed by date and district. , - ! ,

Thomas Allen Thomas Allen may refer to: Clergy *Thomas Allen (nonconformist) (1608–1673), Anglican/nonconformist priest in England and New England *Thomas Allen (dean of Chester) (died 1732) *Thomas Allen (scholar) (1681–1755), Anglican priest in England * ...

, , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent died April 8, 1882.
New member elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 15, 1882.
Republican gain.
Winner lost election to the next term in the ; see below. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert M. A. Hawk , , Republican ,

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

, , Incumbent died June 29, 1882.
New member elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George Q. Cannon , , Republican ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, , Incumbent disqualified on account of polygamy.
New delegate elected November 7, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to the next term; see below. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Alexander H. Stephens Alexander Hamilton Stephens (February 11, 1812 – March 4, 1883) was an American politician who served as the first and only Vice President of the Confederate States of America, vice president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, and l ...

, , Democratic ,

1842 Events January–March * January 6– 13 – First Anglo-Afghan War – Massacre of Elphinstone's army (Battle of Gandamak): British East India Company troops are destroyed by Afghan forces on the road from Kabul to Jalalabad, Afghan ...

1859

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, , Incumbent resigned November 4, 1882 to become

Governor of Georgia The governor of Georgia is the head of government of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia and the commander-in-chief of the state's Georgia National Guard, National Guard, when not in federal service, and Georgia State Defense Force, State Defense Fo ...

.
New member elected November 8, 1882 and seated December 4, 1882.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected to the next term. , nowrap ,

Alabama

, - ! ,

Thomas H. Herndon Thomas Hord Herndon (July 1, 1828 – March 28, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama who also served as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Biography Born in Erie, Greene (now Hale) County, Alabama, ...

, ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Hilary A. Herbert , ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

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

William C. Oates William Calvin Oates (either November 30 or December 1, 1835September 9, 1910) was a colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, the 29th Governor of Alabama from 1894 to 1896, and a brigadier general in the U.S. Ar ...

, ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , rowspan=2 colspan=3 , Vacant , , Charles M. Shelley (D) resigned July 20, 1882 after election contest.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - , , Election successfully contested.
New member seated January 9, 1885.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas Williams , ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Goldsmith W. Hewitt , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William H. Forney , ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , Vacant , , Rep. William M. Lowe (G) died October 12, 1882.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Arkansas

, - ! ,

Poindexter Dunn Poindexter Dunn (November 3, 1834 – October 12, 1914) was a Confederate Army veteran and American politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Arkansas from 1879 to 1889. Biography Born in Wake County, North Carolina near Rale ...

, ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , James K. Jones , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

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

Jordan E. Cravens Jordan Edgar Cravens (November 7, 1830 – April 8, 1914) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Arkansas. From 1877 to 1883, he served three terms in United States Co ...

, ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Thomas M. Gunter Thomas Montague Gunter (September 18, 1826 – January 12, 1904) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. Born near McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee, Gunter pursued classical studies and was graduated from Irving College in 1850. He st ...

, ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

California

, - ! ,

William Rosecrans William Starke Rosecrans (September 6, 1819March 11, 1898) was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was ...

, , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

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

Horace F. Page Horace Francis Page (October 20, 1833 – August 23, 1890) was a 19th-century American lawyer and politician who represented California in the United States House of Representatives for five terms between 1873 and 1883. He is perhaps best known ...

, , Republican ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Campbell P. Berry , , Democratic ,

1879 Events January * January 1 ** The Specie Resumption Act takes effect. The United States Note is valued the same as gold, for the first time since the American Civil War. ** Brahms' Violin Concerto is premiered in Leipzig with Joseph Joachim ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Romualdo Pacheco José Antonio Romualdo Pacheco (October 31, 1831January 23, 1899) was a Californio statesman and diplomat. A Republican Party (United States), Republican, he is best known as the only Hispanics and Latinos in California, Hispanic person to serve ...

, , Republican ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 ,
, colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Democratic gain.

Colorado

, - ! , James B. Belford , ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Connecticut

, - ! , John R. Buck , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , James Phelps , ,

1875 Events January * January 1 – The Midland Railway of England abolishes the Second Class passenger category, leaving First Class and Third Class. Other British railway companies follow Midland's lead during the rest of the year (Third C ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John T. Wait , , 1876 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Frederick Miles , ,

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

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Delaware

, - ! , Edward L. Martin , ,

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

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap ,

Florida

, - ! ,

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

, , Democratic ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Horatio Bisbee Jr. , , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Georgia

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

, - ! , John A. Anderson , ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Dudley C. Haskell , ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas Ryan , ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=4 ,
, colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Republican gain. , rowspan=4 nowrap , , - , colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Republican gain. , - , colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Republican gain. , - , colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Republican gain.

Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

, - ! rowspan=5 ,
, Thomas B. Reed
, ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , rowspan=5 nowrap , , - ,

Nelson Dingley Jr. Nelson Dingley Jr. (February 15, 1832 – January 13, 1899) was a journalist and politician from the U.S. state of Maine. Dingley was born in Durham, Maine and attended the common schools at Unity, Maine and Waterville College (now Colby Col ...

, , 1881 , Incumbent re-elected. , - ,

Stephen Lindsey Stephen Decatur Lindsey (March 3, 1828 – April 26, 1884) was an American attorney and politician from Maine. A Republican, he served terms in the Maine House of Representatives and Maine Senate. In 1876, he was elected to the United States ...

, ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , - ,

George W. Ladd George Washington Ladd (September 28, 1818 – January 30, 1892) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Maine. Life history Ladd was born on September 28, 1818 to Joseph and Sarah (Hamlin) Ladd in Augusta, Main ...

, , Greenback ,

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

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain. , - , Thompson H. Murch
, , Greenback ,

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

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Greenback loss.

Maryland

, - ! , George W. Covington , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

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

J. Frederick C. Talbott Joshua Frederick Cockey Talbott (July 29, 1843 – October 5, 1918) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman who represented the United States House of Representatives, Maryland District 2, second Congressional district of ...

, ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Fetter S. Hoblitzell , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert M. McLane , ,

1847 Events January–March * January 4 – Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the U.S. government. * January 13 – The Treaty of Cahuenga ends fighting in the Mexican–American War in California. * January 16 – John C. Fr� ...

1851 (retired)

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

, , Incumbent did not stand for re-election.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Andrew G. Chapman , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Milton Urner Milton George Urner (July 29, 1839 – February 9, 1926) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman from the United States House of Representatives, Maryland District 6, sixth district of Maryland, serving two terms fro ...

, ,

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

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap ,

Massachusetts

, - ! , William W. Crapo , , Republican ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Benjamin W. Harris Benjamin Winslow Harris (November 10, 1823 – February 7, 1907) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and judge from Massachusetts. He was the father of Robert Orr Harris. Born in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Harris pursued an ...

, , Republican ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Ambrose Ranney Ambrose Arnold Ranney (April 17, 1821 – March 5, 1899) was a Representative from Massachusetts. Early life Ambrose Arnold Ranney was born in Townshend, Vermont on April 17, 1821, a son of Waitstill R. Ranney and Phebe (Atwood) Ranney. He gra ...

, , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , ,

Leopold Morse Leopold Morse (August 15, 1831 – December 15, 1892) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. Biography Morse was born in Wachenheim, Bavaria, in the German Confederation, the son of Charlotte (Mehlinger) and Jacob Morse. H ...

Redistricted from the , , Democratic ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

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

Selwyn Z. Bowman Selwyn Zadock Bowman (May 11, 1840 – September 30, 1928) was an American attorney and politician who served in several public offices, including that of the U.S. representative from Massachusetts. Bowman was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, ...

, , Republican ,

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

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican loss. , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Eben F. Stone
Redistricted from the , , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William A. Russell
Redistricted from the , , Republican ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John W. Candler
Redistricted from the , , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Independent Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

William W. Rice William Whitney Rice (March 7, 1826 – March 1, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Deerfield, Massachusetts, Rice attended Gorham Academy, Maine, and graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, in 1846. He ...

Redistricted from the , , Republican ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

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

Amasa Norcross Amasa Norcross (January 26, 1824 – April 2, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Born in Rindge, New Hampshire, Norcross attended the common schools and Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, New Hampshire. He studied law, was adm ...

Redistricted from the , , Republican ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George D. Robinson
Redistricted from the , , Republican ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Michigan

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !

Minnesota

, - ! , Mark H. Dunnell , ,

1870 Events January * January 1 ** The first edition of ''The Northern Echo'' newspaper is published in Priestgate, Darlington, England. ** Plans for the Brooklyn Bridge are completed. * January 3 – Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge be ...

, , Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Horace B. Strait Horace Burton Strait (January 26, 1835 – February 25, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. He was born in Potter County, PA, January 26, 1835 and moved with his parents to Indiana in 1846. In 1855 he settled near Jordan, Minnesota, ...

, ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , William D. Washburn
, ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,

Mississippi

, - ! ,

Henry L. Muldrow Henry Lowndes Muldrow (February 8, 1837March 1, 1905) was an American politician who served as the First Assistant Secretary of the Interior in the first Cleveland administration. Prior to this he served as U.S. Representative from Mississippi ...

, , Democratic ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , rowspan=2 , Van. H. Manning , rowspan=2 , Democratic , rowspan=2 ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - , , Election successfully contested in 1884.
Results corrected.
Independent gain. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Hernando Money
Redistricted from the . , , Democratic ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , , - ! rowspan=2 , , Charles E. Hooker , , Democratic ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss. , nowrap rowspan=2 , , - , Otho R. Singleton
Redistricted from the . , , Democratic ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , - ! ,

John R. Lynch John Roy Lynch (September 10, 1847 – November 2, 1939) was an American writer, attorney, military officer, author, and Republican Party (United States), Republican politician who served as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives ...

, , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Missouri

Missouri gained one seat in reapportionment. After redistricting and the new elections, the delegation went from 7 Democrats, 4 Greenbacks, and 2 Republicans, to a solid slate of 14 Democrats. , - ! , William H. Hatch
, , Democratic ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , New district , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Joseph H. Burrows
, , Greenback ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Nicholas Ford
, , Greenback ,

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

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , Theron M. Rice
, , Greenback ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic gain. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , Robert T. Van Horn
, , Republican ,

1864 Events January * January 13 – American songwriter Stephen Foster ("Oh! Susanna", "Old Folks at Home") dies aged 37 in New York City, leaving a scrap of paper reading "Dear friends and gentle hearts". His parlor song "Beautiful Dream ...

1870

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss. , - ! , colspan=3 , New district , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Aylett H. Buckner
, , Democratic ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

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

Gustavus Sessinghaus Gustavus Sessinghaus (November 8, 1838 – November 16, 1887) was a U.S. Representative from the State of Missouri. Sessinghaus was born on November 8, 1838 in Köln (Cologne), North Rhine-Westphalia, then part of Prussia. After pursuing prepar ...

, , Republican , 1882 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Thomas Allen Thomas Allen may refer to: Clergy *Thomas Allen (nonconformist) (1608–1673), Anglican/nonconformist priest in England and New England *Thomas Allen (dean of Chester) (died 1732) *Thomas Allen (scholar) (1681–1755), Anglican priest in England * ...

, , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent died April 8, 1882.
Democratic hold.
Winner was not elected to finish the current term in the old district. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Martin L. Clardy Martin Linn Clardy (April 26, 1844 – July 5, 1914) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and railroad executive from Missouri. Between 1879 and 1889, he served five consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Biography Bo ...

, , Democratic ,

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

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

Richard P. Bland Richard Parks Bland (August 19, 1835 – June 15, 1899) was an American politician, lawyer, and educator from Missouri. A Democrat, Bland served in the United States House of Representatives from 1873 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1899, representin ...

, , Democratic ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , John Bullock Clark Jr. , , Democratic ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss. , - ! , colspan=3 , New district , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Ira S. Hazeltine
, , Greenback ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Lowndes H. Davis
, , Democratic ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Nebraska

, - ! , colspan=3 , None , , New seat.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None , , New seat.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Edward K. Valentine
, , Republican ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Nevada

, - ! , George W. Cassidy , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

New Hampshire

, - ! , Joshua G. Hall , ,

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

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , ,

James F. Briggs James Frankland Briggs (October 23, 1827 – January 21, 1905) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire. Early life Briggs was born to John and Nancy (Frankland) Briggs, on October 23, 1827 in Bury, Lancashire, Eng ...

, ,

1877 Events January * January 1 – Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India by the Royal Titles Act 1876, introduced by Benjamin Disraeli, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom . * January 8 – Great Sioux War of 1876: Batt ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican loss. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - , Ossian Ray
, , 1880 , Incumbent re-elected.

New Jersey

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !

New York

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !

North Carolina

The Liberal Anti-Prohibition Party was formed following the failure of the first statewide referendum on Prohibition in 1881. Throughout most of North Carolina, the moribund Republican Party merged into the new party and scored impressive gains in the 1882 elections. By early 1884, however, the LAP was dissolving, and they are listed here synonymously with the Republican Party. , - ! , Louis C. Latham , , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Orlando Hubbs Orlando Hubbs (February 18, 1840 – December 5, 1930) was an American carriage builder, ship's joiner and politician. He moved from New York to North Carolina in 1865, where he helped organize the Republican Party in the state. He served as ...

, , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John W. Shackelford , , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent died January 18, 1883.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

William Ruffin Cox William Ruffin Cox (March 11, 1831/1832December 26, 1919) was an American soldier and politician from the state of North Carolina. He was a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, a three-term member of the United Stat ...

, , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Alfred M. Scales , , Democratic ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Clement Dowd , , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert F. Armfield , , Democratic ,

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

, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Robert B. Vance , , Democratic ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Ohio

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !

Oregon

, - !

Pennsylvania

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !

Rhode Island

, - ! , Henry J. Spooner , , 1881 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Jonathan Chace Jonathan Chace (July 22, 1829June 30, 1917) was a United States representative and United States Senate, Senator from Rhode Island. Biography Born at Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Harvey Chace and the grandson of Oliver Chace. In 1854, ...

, ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

South Carolina

, - ! , John S. Richardson , , Democratic ,

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

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George D. Tillman
, , Democratic ,

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

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

D. Wyatt Aiken David Wyatt Aiken (March 17, 1828 – April 6, 1887) was a slave owner, Confederate States Army, Confederate army officer during the American Civil War and a reconstruction era five-term United States Congressman from South Carolina. Biography ...

, , Democratic ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

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

John H. Evins John Hamilton Evins (July 18, 1830 – October 20, 1884) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina. Born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, Evins attended the common schools and was graduated from South Carolina College at Columbia ...

, , Democratic ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , Vacant
( Michael P. O'Connor (D) died April 26, 1881) , , Republican gain. , nowrap ,

Tennessee

, - ! , A. H. Pettibone , , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Leonidas C. Houk , , Republican ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George G. Dibrell , , Democratic ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

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

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

, , Democratic ,

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

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard Warner , , Democratic ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

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

John F. House John Ford House (January 9, 1827 – June 28, 1904) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 6th congressional district. Biography House was born on January 9, 1827, near Franklin, ...

, , Democratic ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

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

, , Democratic ,

1870 Events January * January 1 ** The first edition of ''The Northern Echo'' newspaper is published in Priestgate, Darlington, England. ** Plans for the Brooklyn Bridge are completed. * January 3 – Construction of the Brooklyn Bridge be ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

John D. C. Atkins John DeWitt Clinton Atkins (June 4, 1825 – June 2, 1908) was an American slave owner, politician and lawyer who served as a member of both the United States House of Representatives and Confederate Congress from Tennessee. Biography Johnath ...

, , Democratic ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! ,

Charles B. Simonton Charles Bryson Simonton (September 8, 1838 – June 10, 1911) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 9th congressional district of Tennessee. Biography Simonton was born in Tipton County, Te ...

, , Democratic ,

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

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , William R. Moore , , Republican ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Democratic gain. ,

Texas

, - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - ! , - !

Vermont

, - ! , Charles H. Joyce , ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , James M. Tyler , ,

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

, , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , rowspan=2 nowrap , , - ,

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

, ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss.

Virginia

, - ! , George T. Garrison , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , , nowrap , , - ! , John F. Dezendorf , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

, , , nowrap , , - ! , George D. Wise , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

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

Joseph Jorgensen Joseph Jorgensen (February 11, 1844 – January 21, 1888) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Virginia. Biography Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jorgensen graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine, ...

, ,

1876 Events January * January 1 ** The Reichsbank opens in Berlin. ** The Bass Brewery Red Triangle becomes the world's first registered trademark symbol. *January 27 – The Northampton Bank robbery occurs in Massachusetts. February * Febr ...

, , , nowrap , , - ! , George Cabell , ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , J. Randolph Tucker , ,

1874 Events January * January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. * January 2 – Ignacio María González becomes head of state of the Dominican Republic for the first time. * January 3 – Third Carlist War: Battle of Caspe &n ...

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

John Paul John Paul may refer to: People Given name * John Paul (given name), a list of bearers of the name, and equivalent names in other languages * Pope John Paul I (1912–1978) * Pope John Paul II (1920–2005) Given name and surname *John Paul (actor) ...

, , ,

1872 Events January * January 12 – Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first ruler crowned in that city in over 500 years. *January 20 – The Cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort S ...

, Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , John S. Barbour Jr. , ,

1880 Events January *January 27 – Thomas Edison is granted a patent for the incandescent light bulb. Edison filed for a US patent for an electric lamp using "a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected ... to platina contact wires." gr ...

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

Abram Fulkerson Abram Fulkerson (May 13, 1834 – December 17, 1902) was a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, and a Virginia lawyer and politician who helped form the short-lived Virginia Readjuster Party. He served in both houses of the Vir ...

, , , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 1878 , , Incumbent lost re-election as a Democrat.
Readjuster hold. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new seat) , , , nowrap ,

West Virginia

, - ! , Benjamin Wilson (congressman), Benjamin Wilson , , Democratic , 1874 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1874 , , Incumbent retired.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , John B. Hoge , , Democratic , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1880 , , Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , John E. Kenna , , Democratic , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia, 1876 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan=3 , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap ,

Wisconsin

Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 7, 1882. One seat was newly added in reapportionment after the 1880 census. , - ! rowspan=2 , , Charles G. Williams , , Republican , 1872 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1872 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap rowspan=2 , , - , Lucien B. Caswell
Redistricted from the , , Republican , 1874 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1874 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss. , - ! , Edward S. Bragg
Redistricted from the , , Democratic , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George Cochrane Hazelton, George C. Hazelton , , Republican , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Peter V. Deuster , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1878 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan="3" , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard W. Guenther , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , colspan="3" , None (new district) , , New seat.
Democratic gain. , nowrap , , - ! rowspan=2 , , Thaddeus C. Pound , , Republican , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent retired.
Republican hold. , nowrap rowspan=2 , , - , Herman L. Humphrey
Redistricted from the , , Republican , 1876 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 1876 , , Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss. , - ! , colspan="3" , None (new district) , , New seat.
Republican gain. , nowrap ,

Non-voting delegates

, - ! , G. H. Oury , , Democratic , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in Arizona Territory, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard F. Pettigrew , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in Dakota Territory, 1880 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican hold. , nowrap , , - ! , George Ainslie (delegate), George Ainslie , , Democratic , 1878 United States House of Representatives election in Idaho Territory, 1878 , , Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Martin Maginnis , , Democratic , 1872 United States House of Representatives election in Montana Territory, 1872 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Tranquilino Luna , , Republican , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico Territory, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , George Q. Cannon , , Republican , 1872 United States House of Representatives election in Utah Territory, 1872 , , Incumbent disqualified on account of polygamy.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to finish the current term; #Special elections, see above. , nowrap , , - ! , Thomas H. Brents , , Republican , 1878 United States House of Representatives election in Washington Territory, 1878 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap , , - ! , Morton E. Post , , Democratic , 1880 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming Territory, 1880 , Incumbent re-elected. , nowrap ,

Notes

References

Bibliography

* Republican Congressional Committee,
The Republican Campaign Text Book for 1882
' (1882). * * * *

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(Office of Art & Archives, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives) {{United States House of Representatives elections 1882 United States House of Representatives elections, Presidency of Chester A. Arthur Levi P. Morton

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