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1954 United States House of Representatives elections

House elections for the 84th U.S. Congress

1954 United States House of Representatives elections

House elections for the 84th U.S. Congress

FieldValue
election_name1954 United States House of Representatives elections
countryUnited States
flag_year1912
typelegislative
ongoingno
previous_election1952 United States House of Representatives elections
previous_year1952
next_election1956 United States House of Representatives elections
next_year1956
outgoing_members83rd United States Congress#House of Representatives_3
elected_members84th United States Congress#House of Representatives_3
seats_for_electionAll 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives
majority_seats218
election_dateNovember 2, 1954
image1Sam Rayburn.jpg
leader1Sam Rayburn
leader_since1September 16, 1940
party1Democratic Party (United States)
leaders_seat1
last_election1213 seats
seats1**232**
seat_change119
popular_vote1**22,366,386**
percentage1**52.5%**
swing12.7
image2Joseph W. Martin LCCN2016876937 (3).jpg
leader2Joseph Martin
leader_since2January 3, 1939
party2Republican Party (United States)
leaders_seat2
last_election2221 seats
seats2203
seat_change218
popular_vote220,016,809
percentage247.0%
swing22.3
map_image1954 United States House of Representatives elections map.svg
map_size320px
map_caption**Results:**
titleSpeaker
before_electionJoseph Martin
before_partyRepublican Party (United States)
after_electionSam Rayburn
after_partyDemocratic Party (United States)
image_sizex180px

The 1954 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives to elect members to serve in the 84th United States Congress. They were held for the most part on November 2, 1954, in the middle of Dwight Eisenhower's first presidential term, while Maine held theirs on September 13. Eisenhower's Republican Party lost eighteen seats in the House, giving the Democratic Party a majority that it would retain in every House election until 1994. This was nonetheless the first occasion when a Republican won a seat from Florida since 1882, and the first when the GOP won a seat from Texas since 1930.

Perhaps the major reason for the Republican defeat was the backlash against the Army–McCarthy Hearings, in which prominent Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy accused countless political and intellectual figures of having communist ties, usually with no evidence. Another issue was the Dixon–Yates contract to supply power to the Atomic Energy Commission. Other factors included a comment made in Detroit by Defense Secretary Charles Wilson, former president of General Motors, equating unemployed auto workers with "lazy kennel dogs who sit... and yell."

However, it has been pointed out that losses in the midterm election were considerably less than the White House party generally faces in the midterm elections, and this has been attributed to the overall popularity of President Eisenhower, who participated in the campaign along with Vice President Richard Nixon and other members of the cabinet.

Sam Rayburn of Texas became Speaker of the House, exchanging places with new Minority Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. of Massachusetts; they went back to what they had been before the 1952 elections.

Overall results

407 incumbent members sought reelection, but 6 were defeated in primaries and 22 defeated in the general election for a total of 379 incumbents winning.

**Democratic****Republican**
PartyTotal
seatsChangeSeat
percentageVote
percentagePopular
voteTotals4350100.0%100.0%42,582,927
Democratic2321953.3%52.5%22,366,386
Republican2031846.6%47.0%20,016,809
Liberal00.0%0.2%79,946
Independent010.0%0.2%74,486
American Labor00.0%14,560
Prohibition00.0%8,591
Progressive00.0%6,614
Socialist00.0%5,828
Socialist Labor00.0%1,652
Social Democratic00.0%150
Socialist Workers00.0%114
Militant Workers00.0%99
Others00.0%7,692
Source: [Election Statistics – Office of the Clerk](http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/)
Seats by party holding plurality in state

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September elections

Alabama

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Frank W. BoykinDemocratic[1935 (special)](1935-alabama-s-1st-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Frank W. Boykin** (Democratic) Uncontested
George M. GrantDemocratic[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-alabama)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**George M. Grant** (Democratic) Uncontested
George W. AndrewsDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-alabama)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**George W. Andrews** (Democratic) Uncontested
Kenneth A. RobertsDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-alabama)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Kenneth A. Roberts** (Democratic) Uncontested
Albert RainsDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-alabama)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Albert Rains** (Democratic) Uncontested
Armistead I. Selden Jr.Democratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-alabama)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Armistead I. Selden Jr.** (Democratic) Uncontested
Carl ElliottDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-alabama)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert E. Jones Jr.Democratic[1947 (special)](1947-alabama-s-8th-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Laurie C. BattleDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-alabama)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-alabama).
Democratic hold.nowrap**George Huddleston Jr.** (Democratic) Uncontested

Arizona

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
John Jacob RhodesRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arizona)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold PattenDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arizona)Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Arkansas

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Ezekiel C. GathingsDemocratic[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arkansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Ezekiel C. Gathings** (Democratic) Uncontested
Wilbur MillsDemocratic[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arkansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Wilbur Mills** (Democratic) Uncontested
James William TrimbleDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arkansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**James William Trimble** (Democratic) Uncontested
Oren HarrisDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arkansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Oren Harris** (Democratic) Uncontested
Brooks HaysDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arkansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Brooks Hays** (Democratic) Uncontested
William F. NorrellDemocratic[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-arkansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**William F. Norrell** (Democratic) Uncontested

California

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in California

Of the thirty races, two incumbents retired and were replaced by new members from their party; one Republican lost re-election to a Democrat and one Democrat lost re-election to a Republican; and twenty six incumbents were re-elected.

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Hubert B. ScudderRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clair EngleDemocratic[1943 (special)](1943-california-s-2nd-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John E. MossDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William S. MailliardRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John F. ShelleyDemocratic[1949 (special)](1949-california-s-5th-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert CondonDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Republican gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
John J. Allen Jr.Republican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George P. MillerDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. Arthur YoungerRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles GubserRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. Leroy JohnsonRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Allan O. HunterRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Ernest K. BramblettRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harlan HagenDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gordon L. McDonoughRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald L. JacksonRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cecil R. KingDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Craig HosmerRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chet HolifieldDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John Carl HinshawRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edgar W. HiestandRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph F. HoltRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clyde DoyleDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Glenard P. LipscombRepublican[1953](1953-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Patrick J. HillingsRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sam YortyDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-california).
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harry R. SheppardDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James B. UttRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John PhillipsRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob WilsonRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-california)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Colorado

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Byron G. RogersDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-colorado)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William S. HillRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-colorado)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John ChenowethRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-colorado)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wayne N. AspinallDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-colorado)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Connecticut

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Thomas J. DoddDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-connecticut)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Horace Seely-Brown Jr.Republican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-connecticut)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Albert W. CretellaRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-connecticut)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Albert P. MoranoRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-connecticut)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James T. PattersonRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-connecticut)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Antoni SadlakRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-connecticut)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Delaware

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Herbert WarburtonRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-delaware)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-delaware).
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist

Florida

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Courtney W. CampbellDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Republican gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles E. BennettDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Charles E. Bennett** (Democratic) Uncontested
Bob SikesDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)
1944 (resigned)
[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Bob Sikes** (Democratic) Uncontested
Bill LantaffDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap**Dante Fascell** (Democratic) Uncontested
Syd HerlongDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Syd Herlong** (Democratic) Uncontested
Dwight L. RogersDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Dwight L. Rogers** (Democratic) Uncontested
James A. HaleyDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald Ray MatthewsDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-florida)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Donald Ray Matthews** (Democratic) Uncontested

Georgia

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Prince Hulon Preston Jr.Democratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Prince Hulon Preston Jr.** (Democratic) 83.7%
Others 16.3%
J. L. PilcherDemocratic[1953](1953-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**J. L. Pilcher** (Democratic) Uncontested
Tic ForresterDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Tic Forrester** (Democratic) Uncontested
Albert Sidney CampDemocratic[1939](1939-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent died July 24, 1954.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected to finish the current term; see above.nowrap**John Flynt** (Democratic) Uncontested
James C. DavisDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carl VinsonDemocratic[1914](1914-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Carl Vinson** (Democratic) Uncontested
Henderson LanhamDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Henderson Lanham** (Democratic) Uncontested
William M. WheelerDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap**Iris Faircloth Blitch** (Democratic) Uncontested
Phillip M. LandrumDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Phillip M. Landrum** (Democratic) Uncontested
Paul BrownDemocratic[1933](1933-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-georgia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Paul Brown** (Democratic) Uncontested

Idaho

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Gracie PfostDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-idaho)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hamer H. BudgeRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-idaho)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Illinois

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
William L. DawsonDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Barratt O'HaraDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)
1950 (lost)
[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Fred E. BusbeyRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
William E. McVeyRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John C. KluczynskiDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas J. O'BrienDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James BowlerDemocratic[1953](1953-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas S. GordonDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sidney R. YatesDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard W. HoffmanRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Timothy P. SheehanRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edgar A. JonasRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Marguerite S. ChurchRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chauncey W. ReedRepublican[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Noah M. MasonRepublican[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Leo E. AllenRepublican[1932](1932-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Leslie C. ArendsRepublican[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold H. VeldeRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert B. ChiperfieldRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sid SimpsonRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter F. Mack Jr.Democratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William L. SpringerRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles W. VursellRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Melvin PriceDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
C. W. BishopRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-illinois)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist

Indiana

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Ray MaddenDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles A. HalleckRepublican[1935](1935-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Shepard CrumpackerRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
E. Ross AdairRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John V. BeamerRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cecil M. HardenRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William G. BrayRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
D. Bailey MerrillRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Earl WilsonRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ralph HarveyRepublican[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles B. BrownsonRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-indiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Iowa

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Thomas E. MartinRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-iowa).
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry O. TalleRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
H. R. GrossRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Karl M. LeCompteRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul CunninghamRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James I. DolliverRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ben F. JensenRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles B. HoevenRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-iowa)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Kansas

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Howard Shultz MillerDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kansas)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Republican gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Errett P. ScrivnerRepublican[1943](1943-kansas-s-2nd-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Myron V. GeorgeRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edward Herbert ReesRepublican[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clifford R. HopeRepublican[1926](1926-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wint SmithRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kansas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Kentucky

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Noble Jones GregoryDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kentucky)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William NatcherDemocratic[1953 (special)](1953-kentucky-s-2nd-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John M. Robsion Jr.Republican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kentucky)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank ChelfDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kentucky)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Brent SpenceDemocratic[1930](1930-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kentucky)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John C. WattsDemocratic[1953 (special)](1951-kentucky-s-6th-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carl D. PerkinsDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kentucky)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James S. GoldenRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-kentucky)Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Louisiana

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
F. Edward HébertDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hale BoggsDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)
1942 (lost)
[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Hale Boggs** (Democratic) Uncontested
Edwin E. WillisDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Edwin E. Willis** (Democratic) Uncontested
Overton BrooksDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Overton Brooks** (Democratic) Uncontested
Otto PassmanDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Otto Passman** (Democratic) Uncontested
James H. MorrisonDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**James H. Morrison** (Democratic) Uncontested
T. Ashton ThompsonDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**T. Ashton Thompson** (Democratic) Uncontested
George S. LongDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-louisiana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**George S. Long** (Democratic) Uncontested

Maine

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Robert HaleRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maine)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles P. NelsonRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maine)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clifford McIntireRepublican[1951 (special)](1951-maine-s-3rd-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Maryland

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Edward Tylor MillerRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maryland)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James DevereuxRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maryland)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edward GarmatzDemocratic[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maryland)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George Hyde FallonDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maryland)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank Small Jr.Republican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maryland)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
DeWitt HydeRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maryland)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Samuel FriedelDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-maryland)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Massachusetts

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
John W. HeseltonRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edward BolandDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Philip J. PhilbinDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold DonohueDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edith Nourse RogersRepublican[1925](1925-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William H. BatesRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas J. LaneDemocratic[1941](1941-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Angier GoodwinRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald W. NicholsonRepublican[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Laurence CurtisRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tip O'NeillDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John W. McCormackDemocratic[1928](1928-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard B. WigglesworthRepublican[1928](1928-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph W. Martin Jr.Republican[1924](1924-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-massachusetts)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Michigan

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Thaddeus M. MachrowiczDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George MeaderRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul W. ShaferRepublican[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent died August 17, 1954.
Republican hold.
Winner also elected to finish the current term; see above.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clare HoffmanRepublican[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gerald FordRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Kit ClardyRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Jesse P. WolcottRepublican[1930](1930-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alvin Morell BentleyRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ruth ThompsonRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Elford Albin CederbergRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Victor A. KnoxRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John B. BennettRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George D. O'BrienDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Louis C. RabautDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John Dingell Sr.Democratic[1932](1932-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John Lesinski Jr.Democratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles G. OakmanRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
George A. DonderoRepublican[1932](1932-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-michigan)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Minnesota

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
August H. AndresenRepublican[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph P. O'HaraRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Roy WierDemocratic (DFL)[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Eugene McCarthyDemocratic (DFL)[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Walter JuddRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Fred MarshallDemocratic (DFL)[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
H. Carl AndersenRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John BlatnikDemocratic (DFL)[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold HagenRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-minnesota)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic (DFL) gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist

Mississippi

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Thomas AbernethyDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-mississippi)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Thomas Abernethy** (Democratic) Uncontested
Jamie WhittenDemocratic[1941](1941-mississippi-s-2nd-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Jamie Whitten** (Democratic) Uncontested
Frank E. SmithDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-mississippi)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Frank E. Smith** (Democratic) Uncontested
John Bell WilliamsDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-mississippi)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**John Bell Williams** (Democratic) Uncontested
W. Arthur WinsteadDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-mississippi)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**W. Arthur Winstead** (Democratic) Uncontested
William M. ColmerDemocratic[1932](1932-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-mississippi)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**William M. Colmer** (Democratic) Uncontested

Missouri

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Frank M. KarstenDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas B. CurtisRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Leonor SullivanDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jeffrey P. HillelsonRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard BollingDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William C. ColeRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Dewey ShortRepublican[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
A. S. J. CarnahanDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clarence CannonDemocratic[1922](1922-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul C. JonesDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Morgan M. MoulderDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-missouri)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Montana

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Lee MetcalfDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-montana)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wesley A. D'EwartRepublican[1945 (special)](1945-montana-s-2nd-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-montana).
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Nebraska

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Carl CurtisRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-nebraska)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-nebraska).
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Roman HruskaRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-nebraska)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-nebraska).
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert Dinsmore HarrisonRepublican[1951](1951-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-nebraska)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Arthur L. MillerRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-nebraska)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Nevada

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
C. Clifton YoungRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-nevada)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

New Hampshire

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Chester Earl MerrowRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-hampshire)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Norris CottonRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-hampshire)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-new-hampshire).
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

New Jersey

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Charles A. WolvertonRepublican[1926](1926-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
T. Millet HandRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James C. AuchinclossRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles R. HowellDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-new-jersey).
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter Frelinghuysen Jr.Republican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harrison A. WilliamsDemocratic[1953](1953-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William B. WidnallRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gordon CanfieldRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank C. Osmers Jr.Republican[1951](1951-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter W. RodinoDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hugh J. AddonizioDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert KeanRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alfred SieminskiDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edward J. HartDemocratic[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-jersey)Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

New Mexico

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
John J. DempseyDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-new-mexico)Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Antonio M. FernándezDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-new-mexico)Incumbent re-elected.

New York

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Stuyvesant WainwrightRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steven DerounianRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank J. BeckerRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry J. LathamRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Albert H. BoschRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lester HoltzmanDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James J. DelaneyDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)
1946 (lost)
[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Louis B. HellerDemocratic[1949](1949-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent resigned July 21, 1954 to become a NYC Special Sessions Court judge.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Eugene James KeoghDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edna F. KellyDemocratic[1949](1949-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Emanuel CellerDemocratic[1922](1922-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Francis E. DornRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Abraham J. MulterDemocratic[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John J. RooneyDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John H. RayRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Adam Clayton Powell Jr.Democratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frederic René Coudert Jr.Republican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James G. DonovanDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Arthur G. KleinDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.Democratic[1949](1949-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent retired to run for Attorney General of New York.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jacob JavitsRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent retired to run for Attorney General of New York.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Sidney A. FineDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Isidore DollingerDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles A. BuckleyDemocratic[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul A. FinoRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ralph A. GambleRepublican[1937](1937-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ralph W. GwinnRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Katharine St. GeorgeRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. Ernest WhartonRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Leo W. O'BrienDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dean P. TaylorRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bernard W. KearneyRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clarence E. KilburnRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William R. WilliamsRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
R. Walter RiehlmanRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John TaberRepublican[1922](1922-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
W. Sterling ColeRepublican[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Kenneth KeatingRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold C. OstertagRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William E. MillerRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edmund P. RadwanRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John R. PillionRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Daniel A. ReedRepublican[1918](1918-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-new-york)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

North Carolina

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Herbert Covington BonnerDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lawrence H. FountainDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Graham Arthur BardenDemocratic[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold D. CooleyDemocratic[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
R. Thurmond ChathamDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carl T. DurhamDemocratic[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank Ertel CarlyleDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles B. DeaneDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hugh Quincy AlexanderDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles R. JonasRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Woodrow W. JonesDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George A. ShufordDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-north-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

North Dakota

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Usher L. BurdickRepublican-NPL[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-north-dakota)Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Otto KruegerRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-north-dakota)Incumbent re-elected.

Ohio

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Gordon H. SchererRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William E. HessRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul F. SchenckRepublican[1951](1951-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William Moore McCullochRepublican[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cliff ClevengerRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James G. PolkDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clarence J. BrownRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jackson Edward BettsRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frazier ReamsIndependent[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas A. JenkinsRepublican[1924](1924-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Oliver P. BoltonRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John M. VorysRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alvin F. WeichelRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
William H. AyresRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert T. SecrestDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent resigned September 26, 1954 to join the FTC.
**Republican gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank T. BowRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. Harry McGregorRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wayne HaysDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael J. KirwanDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael A. FeighanDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert CrosserDemocratic[1922](1922-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frances P. BoltonRepublican[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George H. BenderRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-ohio)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-ohio).
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Oklahoma

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Page BelcherRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oklahoma)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed EdmondsonDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oklahoma)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carl AlbertDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oklahoma)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom SteedDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oklahoma)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John JarmanDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oklahoma)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Victor WickershamDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oklahoma)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Oregon

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
A. Walter NorbladRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oregon)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sam CoonRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oregon)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Homer D. AngellRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oregon)Incumbent lost renomination.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Harris EllsworthRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-oregon)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Pennsylvania

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
William A. BarrettDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)
1946 (defeated)
[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William T. GranahanDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James A. ByrneDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Earl ChudoffDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William J. Green Jr.Democratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hugh ScottRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Benjamin F. JamesRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Karl C. KingRepublican[1951](1951-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul B. DagueRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph L. CarriggRepublican[1951](1951-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edward BoninRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Ivor D. FentonRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Samuel K. McConnell Jr.Republican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George M. RhodesDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Francis E. WalterDemocratic[1932](1932-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Walter M. MummaRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alvin BushRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard M. SimpsonRepublican[1937](1937-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
S. Walter StaufferRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
James E. Van ZandtRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Augustine B. KelleyDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John P. SaylorRepublican[1949](1949-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Leon H. GavinRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carroll D. KearnsRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Louis E. GrahamRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas E. MorganDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James G. FultonRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Herman P. EberharterDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert J. CorbettRepublican[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)
1940 (lost)
[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Vera BuchananDemocratic[1951](1951-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-pennsylvania)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Rhode Island

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Aime ForandDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-rhode-island)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John E. FogartyDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-rhode-island)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

South Carolina

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
L. Mendel RiversDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John J. RileyDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William J. B. DornDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-carolina)
1948 (retired)
[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert T. AshmoreDemocratic[1953](1953-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James P. RichardsDemocratic[1932](1932-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John L. McMillanDemocratic[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-carolina)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

South Dakota

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in South Dakota

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Harold LovreRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-dakota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ellis Yarnal BerryRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-south-dakota)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Tennessee

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
B. Carroll ReeceRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard Baker Sr.Republican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James B. Frazier Jr.Democratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe L. EvinsDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Joe L. Evins** (Democratic) Uncontested
Percy PriestDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James Patrick SuttonDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-tennessee).
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom J. MurrayDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Tom J. Murray** (Democratic) Uncontested
Jere CooperDemocratic[1928](1928-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Jere Cooper** (Democratic) Uncontested
Clifford DavisDemocratic[1940](1940-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-tennessee)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Texas

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Wright PatmanDemocratic[1928](1928-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Wright Patman** (Democratic) Uncontested
Jack BrooksDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Jack Brooks** (Democratic) Uncontested
Brady P. GentryDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Brady P. Gentry** (Democratic) Uncontested
Sam RayburnDemocratic[1912](1912-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Sam Rayburn** (Democratic) Uncontested
Joseph Franklin WilsonDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent retired.
**Republican gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Olin E. TeagueDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Olin E. Teague** (Democratic) Uncontested
John DowdyDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**John Dowdy** (Democratic) Uncontested
Albert ThomasDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clark W. ThompsonDemocratic[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Clark W. Thompson** (Democratic) Uncontested
Homer ThornberryDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Homer Thornberry** (Democratic) Uncontested
William R. PoageDemocratic[1936](1936-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**William R. Poage** (Democratic) Uncontested
Wingate H. LucasDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap**Jim Wright** (Democratic) Uncontested
Frank N. IkardDemocratic[1951](1951-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Frank N. Ikard** (Democratic) Uncontested
John E. Lyle Jr.Democratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lloyd BentsenDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap**Joe M. Kilgore** (Democratic) Uncontested
Kenneth M. ReganDemocratic[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap**J. T. Rutherford** (Democratic) Uncontested
Omar BurlesonDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Omar Burleson** (Democratic) Uncontested
Walter E. RogersDemocratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George H. MahonDemocratic[1934](1934-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**George H. Mahon** (Democratic) Uncontested
Paul J. KildayDemocratic[1938](1938-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Paul J. Kilday** (Democratic) Uncontested
O. C. FisherDemocratic[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**O. C. Fisher** (Democratic) Uncontested
Martin Dies Jr.Democratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Utah

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Douglas R. StringfellowRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-utah)Incumbent withdrew.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
William A. DawsonRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-utah)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Vermont

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Winston L. ProutyRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-vermont)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Virginia

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Edward J. Robeson Jr.Democratic[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Edward J. Robeson Jr.** (Democratic) Uncontested
Porter Hardy Jr.Democratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. Vaughan GaryDemocratic[1945](1945-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Watkins AbbittDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**Watkins Abbitt** (Democratic) Uncontested
William M. TuckDemocratic[1953](1953-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap**William M. Tuck** (Democratic) Uncontested
Richard H. PoffRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Burr HarrisonDemocratic[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard W. SmithDemocratic[1930](1930-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William C. WamplerRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Joel BroyhillRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Washington

Main article: 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Thomas PellyRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-washington)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jack WestlandRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-washington)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Russell V. MackRepublican[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-washington)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hal HolmesRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-washington)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Walt HoranRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-washington)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thor C. TollefsonRepublican[1946](1946-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-washington)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald H. MagnusonDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-texas)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

West Virginia

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Bob MollohanDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-west-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harley O. StaggersDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-west-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cleveland M. BaileyDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-west-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Will E. NealRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-west-virginia)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
Elizabeth KeeDemocratic[1951 (special)](1951-west-virginia-s-5th-congressional-district-special-election)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert ByrdDemocratic[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-west-virginia)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Wisconsin

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
Lawrence H. SmithRepublican[1941](1941-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Glenn Robert DavisRepublican[1947](1947-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gardner R. WithrowRepublican[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clement ZablockiDemocratic[1948](1948-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles J. KerstenRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent lost re-election.
**Democratic gain.**nowrap{{Plainlist
William Van PeltRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Melvin LairdRepublican[1952](1952-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John W. ByrnesRepublican[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lester JohnsonDemocratic[1953](1953-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alvin O'KonskiRepublican[1942](1942-united-states-house-of-representatives-elections-in-wisconsin)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Wyoming

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
electedResultCandidates
William Henry Harrison IIIRepublican[1950](1950-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-wyoming)Incumbent retired to [run for U.S. Senator](1954-united-states-senate-election-in-wyoming).
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Non-voting delegates

Alaska Territory

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bob BartlettDemocratic[1944](1944-united-states-house-of-representatives-election-in-alaska-territory)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Notes

References

Works cited

  • Bean Louis, Influences in the 1954 Mid-Term Elections. Washington: Public Affairs Institute, 1954

References

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