The 1958 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 86th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 4,1958,in the middle of Dwight Eisenhower's second presidential term,while Maine held theirs on September 8. There were 436 seats during these elections:435 from the reapportionment in accordance with the 1950 census,and one seat for Alaska,the new state that would officially join the union on January 3,1959.
The 1952 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 83rd United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 4,1952,while Maine held theirs on September 8. This was the first election after the congressional reapportionment based on the 1950 Census. It also coincided with the election of President Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower's Republican Party gained 22 seats from the Democratic Party,gaining a majority of the House. However,the Democrats had almost 250,000 more votes (0.4%) thanks to overwhelming margins in the Solid South,although this election did see the first Republican elected to the House from North Carolina since 1928,and the first Republicans elected from Virginia since 1930. It was also the last election when both major parties increased their share of the popular vote simultaneously,largely due to the disintegration of the American Labor Party and other third parties.
The 1948 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 81st United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 2,1948,while Maine held theirs on September 13. These elections coincided with President Harry S. Truman's election to a full term. Truman had campaigned against a "do-nothing"' Republican Party Congress that had opposed his initiatives and was seen as counterproductive. The Democratic Party regained control of both the House and Senate in this election. For Democrats,this was their largest gain since 1932. These were the last elections until 1980 when a member of a political party other than the Democrats,Republicans,or an independent had one or more seats in the chamber. As of 2023,this is the last time the Democrats gained more than 50 seats in an election.
The 1944 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 79th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 7,1944,while Maine held theirs on September 11. These elections coincided with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's re-election to a record fourth term.
The 1942 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 78th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 3,1942,while Maine held theirs on September 14. This was the first election after the congressional reapportionment based on the 1940 Census,and was held in the middle of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third term. With involvement in World War II,it was the first wartime election in the United States since 1918.
The 1940 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 77th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 5,1940,while Maine held theirs on September 9. They coincided with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's re-election to an unprecedented third term. His Democratic Party narrowly gained seats from the opposition Republican Party,cementing their majority. However,the election gave firm control of the US House of Representatives and Senate to the New Dealers once again,as Progressives dominated the election.
The 1934 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 74th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 6,1934,while Maine held theirs on September 10. They occurred in the middle of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term. The Democratic Party continued its progress,gaining another 9 net seats from the opposition Republican Party,who also lost seats to the Progressive Party. The Republicans were reduced below one-fourth of the chamber for the first time since the creation of the party. The Wisconsin Progressive Party,a liberal group which allied with the Democrats,also became a force in Wisconsin politics.
The 1932 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 73rd United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 8,1932,while Maine held theirs on September 12. They coincided with the landslide election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The 1920 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 67th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 2,1920,while Maine held theirs on September 13. They coincided with the election of President Warren G. Harding,the first time that women in all states were allowed to vote in federal elections after the passage of the 19th Amendment.
The 1918 United States House of Representatives elections were elections for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 66th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 5,1918,while Maine held theirs on September 9. They occurred in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson's second term.
The 1900 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 6,1900,with Oregon,Maine,and Vermont holding theirs early in either June or September. They coincided with the re-election of President William McKinley. Elections were held for 357 seats of the United States House of Representatives,representing 45 states,to serve in the 57th United States Congress. Special elections were also held throughout the year.
The 1898 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 8,1898,with Oregon,Maine,and Vermont holding theirs early in either June or September. They were held during the middle of President William McKinley's first term. Elections were held for 357 seats of the United States House of Representatives,representing 45 states,to serve in the 56th United States Congress. Special elections were also held throughout the year.
The 1896 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 3,1896,with Oregon,Maine,and Vermont holding theirs early in either June or September. They coincided with the election of President William McKinley. Elections were held for 357 seats of the United States House of Representatives,representing 45 states,to serve in the 55th United States Congress. The size of the House increased by one seat after Utah gained statehood on January 4,1896. Special elections were also held throughout the year.
The Maine House of Representatives is the lower house of the Maine Legislature. The House consists of 151 voting members and three nonvoting members. The voting members represent an equal number of districts across the state and are elected via plurality voting. The nonvoting members represent three of Maine's Native American tribes,though two tribes have declined to send representatives. Each voting member of the House represents around 9,000 citizens of the state. Because it is a part-time position,members of the Maine House of Representatives usually have outside employment as well. Members are limited to four consecutive terms of two years each,but may run again after two years.
The 1820–21 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between July 3,1820 and August 10,1821. Each state set its own date for its elections to the House of Representatives before the first session of the 17th United States Congress convened on December 3,1821. They coincided with President James Monroe winning reelection unopposed.
Stephen W. Moriarty is an American politician from Maine. Moriarty is a graduate of Bowdoin College (1972) and the University of Maine School of Law (1978). He joined the law firm Norman,Hanson,&DeTroy in 1981.
The 2018 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives was held on November 6,2018,with all districts being decided. The term of office for those that were elected in 2018 began when the House of Representatives convened in January 2019. Pennsylvania State Representatives are elected for two-year terms,with all 203 seats up for election every two years. The election coincided with the election for Governor and one-half of the State Senate. The Republican Party maintained its majority in the House of Representatives despite receiving less than 45% of the popular vote.
The 2022 Connecticut House of Representatives election was held on Tuesday,November 8,2022,to elect members to the Connecticut House of Representatives,one from each of the state's 151 General Assembly districts. The date of this the election corresponded with other elections in the state,including U.S. Senate,U.S. House,and the Connecticut State Senate.
The 2023 Pennsylvania elections will take place on November 7,2023,to fill judicial positions,allow judicial retention votes,and fill numerous county,local and municipal offices,the most prominent being the Mayor of Philadelphia. The necessary primary elections will be held on May 16,2023. In addition,special elections for legislative vacancies could be held at various times in 2023.
Abden Simmons is an American politician from the state of Maine. A member of the Republican Party,he served a single term in the Maine House of Representatives from 2016 to 2018,representing the 91st district.
