111th Congress (2009-2010) - House Seats by State

The Green Papers: 2010 Midterm Election

111^th Congress
(2009-2010)
House Seats by State

441 House Seats up for election in 2010 (includes FL House CD 19, GA House CD 9, HI House CD 1, IN House CD 3, NY House CD 29, PA House CD 12 special elections)

441 Elected

36 Open House Seats (voluntary retirement, seeking other political office)

19 Republican
17 Democratic

1 Vacant House Seat (office holder resigned, deceased, or expelled)

1 Republican

383 Incumbents renominated by same party

4 Incumbents lost primary - no longer a candidate for this office

3 Incumbent Houses - election status not yet determined (primaries and/or nominating conventions yet to be held)

3 Republican

1634 Candidates seeking a House Seat (Candidates may run under the banner of multiple parties. Hence, the number of parties may be greater than the number of candidates.)

This is a list of the current House seats and the incumbents occupying them. All 435 of these seats are up for election on 2 November 2010.

There have been 1 death, 7 resignations, and 1 change of party affiliation in the 111^th House.

Congressman Rahm Emanuel (Democratic, Illinois CD 5) resigned 2 January 2009 (vacancy effective 3 January) to become President-elect Barack Obama's Chief of Staff.
Congressman Kirsten Gillibrand (Democratic, New York CD 20) resigned 26 January 2009. Governor David Paterson (Democratic, New York) appointed Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to fill the vacancy in the State's Class 1 seat caused by the resignation of now-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Congressman Hilda L. Solis (Democratic, California CD 32) resigned 24 February to become Secretary of Labor. The vacancy became effective 25 February 2009.
Congressman H. Scott Murphy (Democratic, New York CD 20) was elected to Congress on 31 March 2009 in Special Election. He fills the vacancy caused by the appointment of Congressman Kirsten Gillibrand to the United States Senate. Congressman Murphy took the oath of office on 29 April 2009.
Congressman Mike Quigley (Democratic, Illinois CD 5) was elected in a special election on 7 April 2009. He fills the seat formerly held by Congressman Rahm Emanuel who resigned to become President Obama's Chief of Staff.
Congressman Ellen O. Tauscher (Democratic California CD 10) resigned on 26 June 2009 to become Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.
Congressman Judy Chu (Democratic California CD 32) was elected in a special election on 14 July 2009. She will fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Hilda L. Solis who became Secretary of Labor.
Congressman John McHugh (Republican New York CD 23) resigned 21 September 2009 to become Secretary of the Army.
Congressman John Raymond Garamendi (Democratic California CD 10) was elected in a special election 3 November 2009. He will fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Ellen O. Tauscher.
Congressman William L. "Bill" Owens (Democratic New York CD 23) was elected in a special election 3 November 2009. He will fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman John McHugh.
Congressman R. Parker "Parker" Griffith (Democratic, Alabama CD 5) changed his affiliation to the Republican Party on 22 December 2009.
Congressman Robert Wexler (Democratic, Florida CD 19) resigned 3 January 2010 to become President of the Center for Middle East Peace.
Congressman John Patrick Murtha, Jr. (Democratic, Pennsylvania CD 12) passed away 8 February 2010 at the age of 77 due to complications from gall bladder surgery.
Congressman Neil Abercrombie (Democratic, Hawaii CD 1) resigned 28 February 2010 at to devote his time to his Gubernatorial run.
Congressman Eric J. J. Massa (Democratic, New York CD 29) resigned 8 March 2010 after a sexual harassment scandal and an announcement that he has Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Congressman Nathan Deal (Republican, Georgia, CD 9) resigned 21 March 2010 to devote his time to his campaign for Governor.
Congressman Theodore Eliot "Ted" Deutch (Democratic, Florida CD 19) was elected in a special election on 13 April 2010. He will fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Robert Wexler who became President of the Center for Middle East Peace.
Congressman Mark S. Critz (Democratic Pennsylvania, CD 12) was elected in a special election on 18 May 2010. He fills the vacant seat of Congressman John Patrick Murtha, Jr. (Democratic) who passed away 8 February 2010.
Congressman Mark Edward Souder (Republican, Indiana CD 3) announced his resignation on 18 May 2010 and officially resigned on 21 May.
Congressman Charles Kong Djou (Republican, Hawaii CD 1) was elected in a special election on 22 May 2010 and seated on 25 May. He fill's the vacant seat of Congressman Neil Abercrombie who resigned to focus on his campaign for Governor.
Congressman John Thomas "Tom" Graves, Jr. (Republican, Georgia CD 9) was elected in a special election on 8 June 2010 and seated on 14 June. He fill's the vacant seat of Congressman Nathan who resigned on 21 March to devote his time to his campaign for Governor.
Congressman Marlin Stutzman (Republican, Indiana, CD 3) won the 2 November 2010 special election to fill the seat of former Congressman Mark Edward Souder (Republican).
Thomas W. "Tom" Reed, II (Republican, New York, CD 29) won the 2 November 2010 special election to fill the seat of former Congressman Eric J. J. Massa (Democratic).
Congressman Mark Steven Kirk (Republican, Illinois CD 10) ran for and was elected to the Class 3 U.S. Senate Seat on 2 November 2010. He resigned from Congress on 29 November 2010 to take his new seat in the Senate.

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Alabama 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Republican, 2 Democratic

CD 7 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Artur Genestre Davis • First elected: 2002 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 1 June 2010: Lost his party's nomination for Governor. 6 February 2009: Running for Governor in 2010
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Arkansas 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Democratic, 1 Republican

CD 1 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Marion Berry • First elected: 1996 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 25 January 2010: Announced retirement
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

CD 2 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Victor Frederick "Vic" Snyder • First elected: 1996 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 15 January 2010: Announced he will not seek an 8th term.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

California 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 34 Democratic, 19 Republican

CD 33 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Diane E. Watson • First elected: 5 June 2001- in a Special Election re: death of Congressman Julian Dixon, 8 December 2000. • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 10 February 2010: Announced retirement.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Florida 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 15 Republican, 10 Democratic

CD 17 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Kendrick B. Meek • First elected: 2002 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 13 January 2009: Candidate for the Senate Class 3 seat in 2010
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Indiana 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Democratic, 4 Republican

CD 8 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Brad Ellsworth • First elected: 2006 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 19 February 2010: Congressman Ellsworth intends to be the replacement Democratic candidate for the Class 3 Senate Seat in 2010.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Kansas 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Republican, 1 Democratic

CD 3 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Dennis Moore • First elected: 1998 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 23 November 2009: Announced retirement at the end of his term.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Louisiana 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 6 Republican, 1 Democratic

CD 3 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Charles J. "Charlie" Melancon, Jr. • First elected: 2004 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 19 June 2009: Media reports state that Congressman Melancon plans to run for the Class 3 Senate Seat in 2010.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Massachusetts 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 10 Democratic

CD 10 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman William D. "Bill" Delahunt • First elected: 1996 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 4 March 2010: Announced he would not seek re-election.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Michigan 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 8 Democratic, 7 Republican

CD 1 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Bart Stupak • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 9 April 2010: Announced retirement.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

New Hampshire 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Democratic

CD 2 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Paul W. Hodes • First elected: 2006 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - Running for the Senate Class 3 seat in 2010
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Pennsylvania 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 12 Democratic, 7 Republican

CD 7 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Joseph A. "Joe" Sestak, Jr. • First elected: 2006 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - Candidate for the Senate Class 3 seat in 2010.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Rhode Island 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Democratic

CD 1 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy • First elected: 1994 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 11 February 2010: Media reports state Congressman Kennedy has decided not to seek re-election.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Tennessee 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 5 Democratic

CD 6 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Barton Jennings "Bart" Gordon • First elected: 1984 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 14 December 2009: Congressman Gordon announced his plans to retire from Congress when his current term ends in 2010.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

CD 8 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman John S. Tanner • First elected: 1988 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 2 December 2009: Announced retirement
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Washington 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 6 Democratic, 3 Republican

CD 3 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman Brian N. Baird • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 9 December 2009: Announced his retirement at the end of his term-- will not run for re-election.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Wisconsin 2-year term. Election Cycle 2008, 2010. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Republican, 5 Democratic

CD 7 {map} Open	Democratic	Congressman David R. Obey • Seat up for election: Tuesday 2 November 2010 • Open Seat - 5 May 2010: Announced he will not seek re-election.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Political Parties Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such.

Major Parties
	• Democratic
	• Democratic-Farmer Labor
	• Democratic-Nonpartisan League
	• Republican
Major Third Parties
	• Constitution
	• Green
	• Libertarian
	• Pacific Green
	• Reform
Other Third Parties
	• American Conservative
	• American Constitution
	• American Independent
	• Blue Enigma Party
	• Conservative
	• Conservative USA
	• Florida Whig
	• Independence
	• Independent American
	• Independent Greens
	• Independent Party of Connecticut
	• Independent Party Of Delaware
	• Independent Party of Oregon
	• Jobs Now
	• Liberty Union
	• Moderates
	• Natural Law
	• Peace And Freedom
	• Pirate
	• Progressive
	• Right to Life
	• Socialist Party USA
	• Socialist Workers Party
	• Tax Revolt
	• Taxpayer
	• Tea
	• U.S. Taxpayers
	• United Citizens
	• Vote People Change
	• Working Families
Independents
	• By Petition
	• Independent
	• No Party Affiliation
	• Nominated By Petition
	• Nonpartisan
	• Other
	• Unaffiliated
	• Unenrolled
Write-in/Scattered/otherwise not readily classifiable
	• None of these candidates
	• Scattering
	• Write-in

Notes

Candidates for office appear on this page in italics where 'The Green Papers' does not yet have independent confirmation from a legal election authority that the person has been officially certified to appear on the ballot.

"FEC" indicates the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Campaign Finance Summary.

When available, we post each candidate's FEC identification number, the date of their most recently filed Report of Receipts and Disbursements, their "Tot" [Total Receipts (contributions received or what came in: FEC Form 3, Line 16, Column B)] and their "Dsb" [Total Disbursements (expenditures or what was spent: FEC Form 3, Line 23, Column B)]. A link is provided to the Federal Election Commission's Summary Report for those who might wish to explore the details.

If a candidate raises or spends $5,000 or less, he or she is not subject to FEC reporting requirements.