2025 United States House of Representatives elections

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2025 United States House of Representatives elections
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3 of the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives
218 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
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Leader Mike Johnson Hakeem Jeffries
Party Republican Democratic
Leader sinceOctober 25, 2023January 3, 2023
Leader's seat Louisiana 4th New York 8th
Last election220 seats, 50.5%215 seats, 47.9%
Seats before220215
Seats up30

There are expected to be at least three special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 2025 during the 119th United States Congress. Additional special elections may take place if any other vacancies occur.

Contents

Summary

DistrictIncumbentThis race
MemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Florida 1 Matt Gaetz Republican 2016 Incumbent won reelection in 2024, but resigned during the previous Congress, and declined to be seated for the current Congress. [1]
New member to be elected on April 1, 2025. [2]
Florida 6 Michael Waltz Republican 2018 Incumbent resigned January 20, 2025 to become National Security Advisor. [6]
New member to be elected on April 1, 2025.
New York 21 Elise Stefanik Republican 2014 Incumbent expected to resign TBD to become United States Ambassador to the United Nations. [10]
New member to be elected on a date TBD.

Florida's 1st congressional district

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Florida's 1st congressional district

Republican Matt Gaetz resigned on November 13, 2024, shortly after President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Gaetz to serve as the United States attorney general, although Gaetz later withdrew from consideration for that position. [1] Governor Ron DeSantis called the election for April 1, 2025, and nominating primaries were held on January 28. [18]

Florida's 6th congressional district

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Florida's 6th congressional district

Republican Michael Waltz resigned on January 20, 2025, to become Trump's National Security Advisor. [6] Governor Ron DeSantis called the election for April 1, 2025, and nominating primaries were held on January 28. [19]

New York's 21st congressional district

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New York's 21st congressional district

Incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik is likely to resign to take office as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. [10] Governor Kathy Hochul is responsible for calling a special election ten days after the vacancy, to take place between 70 and 80 days afterwards. [20]

References

  1. 1 2 Pitofsky, Marina. "Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump taps him for attorney general role". USA Today . Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Special Election set to replace Matt Gaetz". Florida Politics. November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Field Of 16 Candidates Set In Special Election To Replace Matt Gaetz. Here's THe List". NorthEscambia. December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ Ogles, Jacob (November 25, 2024). "Jimmy Patronis officially resigns as Chief Financial Officer". Florida Politics . Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  5. ↑ Ogles, Jacob (November 18, 2024). "Gay Valimont announces another CD 1 run days after losing to Matt Gaetz". Florida Politics . Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. 1 2 Faguy, Ana. "Trump taps Michael Waltz as next US national security adviser". BBC News . Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lemongello, Stephen (November 26, 2024). "GOP firebrand Randy Fine running for Congress after Trump endorsement". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Ogles, Jacob (December 7, 2024). "Nine candidates qualify for race to replace Mike Waltz in CD 6". Florida Politics . Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ Gancarski, A.G. (November 21, 2024). "Former presidential candidate runs to succeed Mike Waltz in Congress". Florida Politics . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  10. 1 2 Nelson, Steven. "Trump confirms NYer Elise Stefanik will be his enforcer at the UN: 'Strong, tough, and smart'". New York Post . Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  11. ↑ GAULTagault@wdt.net, ALEX (November 21, 2024). "Anthony Constantino, running for Congress in NY-21 special election, puts Trump as the topline in his campaign". NNY360. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  12. ↑ https://northcountrynow.com/stories/st-lawrence-county-chair-vying-for-21st-congressional-seat-touts-experience-as-legislator,279382
  13. ↑ "NY-21 Dems select Lisbon's Gendebien as special election candidate". North Country Now. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  14. 1 2 3 Hodgman, Lucy; Lyons, Brendan (January 15, 2025). "Tague emerges as top GOP pick to succeed Stefanik in special election". Times Union . Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  15. ↑ Gault, Alex (January 24, 2025). "Joe Pinion says he's still in running for NY-21, claims to be frontrunner for Republican nomination". Yahoo News . Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  16. ↑ Nezaj, Benny (December 26, 2024). "State Sen. Dan Stec announces bid for New York's 21st Congressional District". WPTZ . Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  17. ↑ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (December 20, 2024). "Morning Digest: Thank you for everything this year. We'd be grateful for your support". The Downballot. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  18. ↑ Manchester, Julia (November 22, 2024). "DeSantis sets special election for Gaetz seat". The Hill . Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Special elections set for U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz's seat in Florida". CBS News . November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  20. ↑ Lesniewski, Niels (November 13, 2024). "West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections". Roll Call . Retrieved November 14, 2024.
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