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There were six special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1991 during the 102nd United States Congress.
Elections are listed by date and district.
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Member | Party | First elected | Results | Candidates | |
Massachusetts 1 | Silvio O. Conte | Republican | 1958 | Incumbent died February 8, 1991. New member elected June 18, 1991. Democratic gain. |
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Illinois 15 | Edward Rell Madigan | Republican | 1972 | Incumbent resigned upon appointment as United States Secretary of Agriculture. New member elected July 2, 1991. Republican hold. |
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Texas 3 | Steve Bartlett | Republican | 1982 | Incumbent resigned March 11, 1991 to become Mayor of Dallas. New member elected May 18, 1991. Republican hold. |
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Arizona 2 | Mo Udall | Democratic | 1961 (Special) | Incumbent resigned for health reasons. New member elected October 3, 1991. Democratic hold. |
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Pennsylvania 2 | William H. Gray III | Democratic | 1978 | Incumbent resigned to become director of the United Negro College Fund. New member elected November 5, 1991. Democratic hold. |
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Virginia 7 | D. French Slaughter Jr. | Republican | 1984 | Incumbent resigned due to ill health (stroke). New member elected November 5, 1991. Republican hold. |
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