1794 United States elections
Elections for the 4th U.S. Congress
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Elections occurred in the middle of President George Washington's second term. Members of the 4th United States Congress were chosen in this election. Tennessee was admitted as a state during the 4th Congress. The election took place at the beginning of the First Party System, with the Democratic-Republican Party and Federalist Party emerging as political parties, succeeding the anti-administration faction and the pro-administration faction.[3][4]
| â 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 â Midterm elections | |
| Incumbent president | George Washington (Independent) |
|---|---|
| Next Congress | 4th |
| Senate elections | |
| Overall control | Federalist hold |
| Seats contested | 10 of 30 seats[1] |
| Net seat change | Federalist +3[2] |
| House elections | |
| Overall control | Democratic-Republican hold |
| Seats contested | All 105 voting seats |
| Net seat change | Democratic-Republican +5[2] |
In the House, the Democratic-Republicans picked up a small number of seats, increasing their majority.[3] However, Federalist Jonathan Dayton was elected Speaker of the House, defeating Frederick Muhlenberg, who had a less clear partisan affiliation.[5]
In the Senate, the Federalists picked up a moderate number of seats, increasing their majority.[4]
Washington remained unaffiliated with any political faction or party throughout his presidency.[6]
