1884 United States House of Representatives elections
House elections for the 49th U.S. Congress
The 1884 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 4, 1884, with four states holding theirs early between June and October. They coincided with the election of President Grover Cleveland. Elections were held for 325 seats of the United States House of Representatives, representing 38 states, to serve in the 49th United States Congress. Special elections were also held throughout the year.
In spite of Cleveland's victory, the opposition Republican Party gained back some of the seats lost in 1882, but the Democratic Party retained a majority in the House. Republicans were able to make these slight gains by connecting their pro-business and industry message with progress. The Democrats were also hindered by the Panic of 1884, but were not greatly affected by it since the depression ended quickly.
Election summaries
Early election dates
In 1884, four states, with 28 seats among them, held elections early:
June 2 Oregon
September 2 Vermont
September 13 Maine
October 14 Ohio
Special elections
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Two new districts were created for the seats gained in the 1882 reapportionment, eliminating the at-large district that had been created for them.
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wisconsin elected nine members of congress on Election Day, November 4, 1884.
Non-voting delegates
See also
1884 United States elections
1884 United States presidential election
1884–85 United States Senate elections
48th United States Congress
49th United States Congress
Notes
References
Bibliography
Dubin, Michael J. (March 1, 1998).
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