1927 United States House of Representatives elections

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There were five special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1927 during the 70th United States Congress.

Quick facts 5 (out of 435) seats in the United States House of Representatives 218 seats needed for a majority, Majority party ...
1927 United States House of Representatives elections

← 1926
August 23, 1927 – November 15, 1927
1928 â†’

5 (out of 435) seats in the United States House of Representatives
218 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Nicholas Longworth Finis Garrett
Party Republican Democratic
Seat change Decrease 1 Increase 1
Seats up 4 1
Races won 3 2
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List of elections

Elections are listed by date and district.

More information District, Incumbent ...
District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Louisiana 7 Ladislas Lazaro Democratic 1912 Incumbent died March 30, 1927.
New member elected August 23, 1927.
Democratic hold.
Oregon 3 Maurice E. Crumpacker Republican 1924 Incumbent died July 24, 1927.
New member elected October 18, 1827.
Republican hold.
New York 35 Walter W. Magee Republican 1914 Incumbent died May 25, 1927.
New member elected November 8, 1927.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Clarence E. Hancock (Republican) 68.95%
  • ▌Henry R. Brewster (Democratic) 29.50%
  • ▌John W. Hein (Socialist) 1.55%[3]
Ohio 2 Ambrose E. B. Stephens Republican 1918 Incumbent died February 12, 1927.
New member elected November 8, 1927.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Charles Tatgenhorst Jr. (Republican)
  • ▌John C. Dempsey (Democratic)
  • ▌Harry H. Shaffer (Ind. Republican) 22.39%[4]
Pennsylvania 1 James M. Hazlett Republican 1926 Incumbent resigned October 20, 1927.
New member elected November 8, 1927.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY James M. Beck (Republican) 96.06%
  • ▌J. P. Muhrenan (Unknown) 3.94%[5]
Colorado 1 William N. Vaile Republican 1918 Incumbent died July 2, 1927.
New member elected November 15, 1927.
Democratic gain.
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