The Green Papers: Midterm Election 2002
 
Copyright www.flags.net/UNST.htm 107th Congress
(2001-2002)
House Seats by State

This is a list of the current House seats and the incumbents occupying them. All 435 of these seats are up for election on 5 November 2002.

There have been 5 deaths, 5 resignations, and 1 explusion from the 107th House.

  • Hawaii CD 2: We extend our condolences to the friends and family of Congressman Patsy Takemoto Mink, 74, who passed away 28 September 2002. She had been hospitalized since 30 August with viral pneumonia. She served 12 terms in the House of Representatives.
  • Ohio CD 3: Democratic Congressman Tony P. Hall resigned on 9 September 2002 to become the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Food Agencies.
  • Ohio CD 17: Democratic Congressman James Traficant, Jr. was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday 24 July 2002 by a vote of 420-1 with 9 Congressmen voting "present". He had been found guilty of 10 ethics violations stemming from his conviction on bribery, tax evasion and fraud charges.
  • Oklahoma CD 1: Republican Representative Steve Largent resigned his seat on 15 February 2002 in order to run for Governor of Oklahoma.
  • Florida CD 1: Republican Representative Joe Scarborough resigned 6 September 2001. Mr. Scarborough was first elected to the House in 1994.
  • South Carolina CD 2: Republican Representative Floyd Spence, 73, passed away 16 August 2001, a week after undergoing brain surgery. The Congressman was first elected to the House in November 1970.
  • Arkansas CD 3: The Senate confirmed Republican Representative Asa Hutchinson as Adminstrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration on 1 August 2001. Accordingly, on 6 August 2001, Mr. Hutchinson resigned from the House.
  • Massachusetts CD 9: Democratic Representative John Joseph Moakley, 74, passed away 28 May 2001. He was suffering from leukemia. Mr. Moakley was first elected to the House in November 1973.
  • Virginia CD 4: Democratic Representative Norman Sisisky, 73, passed away 29 March 2001. He was recovering from cancer surgery. Mr. Sisisky was first elected to the House in November 1982.
  • Pennsylvania CD 9: Republican Representative Bud Shuster, citing health reasons, retired Wednesday, January 31, 2001. He has served in the House for 14 terms.
  • California CD 32: Representative Julian Dixon, 66, passed away on Friday 8 December 2000 following an apparent heart attack in Los Angeles. He was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and represented West Los Angeles for 22 years.

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Alabama  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats

CD 1 Republican Congressman H.L. "Sonny" Callahan
First elected: 1984
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 3 Republican Congressman Bob Riley
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Nominee for Governor

Arizona  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 3 Republican Congressman Bob Stump
First elected as a Democrat: 1976; changed Party affiliation to Republican, 24 September 1981
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

California  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 32 Democrats, 20 Republicans

CD 38 Republican Congressman Steve Horn
First elected: 1992
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Colorado  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans

CD 4 Republican Congressman Bob Schaffer
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Florida  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 15 Republicans, 8 Democrats

CD 13 Republican Congressman Dan Miller
First elected: 1992
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 17 Democrat Congressman Carrie P. Meek
First elected: 1992
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Georgia  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 8 Republicans, 3 Democrats

CD 8 Republican Congressman Saxby Chambliss
First elected: 1994
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

Illinois  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 10 Democrats, 10 Republicans

CD 5 Democrat Congressman Rod R. Blagojevich
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Nominee for Governor

Indiana  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Democrats, 6 Republicans

CD 3 Democrat Congressman Tim Roemer
First elected: 1990
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Iowa  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 4 Republican Congressman Greg Ganske
First elected: 1994
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

Louisiana  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats

CD 5 Republican Congressman John C. Cooksey
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Candididate for the U.S. Senate in 5 November 2002 General Election/"Open" (non-partisan) Primary

Maine  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Democrats

CD 2 Democrat Congressman John E. Baldacci
First elected: 1994
Open Seat - Nominee for Governor

Maryland  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 4 Democrats

CD 2 Republican Congressman Robert Ehrlich, Jr.
First elected: 1994
Open Seat - Nominated for Governor in the 10 September primary

Michigan  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 9 Democrats, 7 Republicans

CD 5 Democrat Congressman James A. Barcia
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 10 Democrat Congressman David E. Bonior
Open Seat - Lost Primary for Governor: 6 August 2002

New Hampshire  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans

CD 1 Republican Congressman John E. Sununu
First elected: 1996
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

New Jersey  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 7 Democrats, 6 Republicans

CD 5 Republican Congressman Marge Roukema
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

New Mexico  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 2 Republican Congressman Joe Skeen
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

New York  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 12 Republicans, 19 Democrats

CD 20 Republican Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 29 Democrat Congressman John J. LaFalce
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

North Carolina  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Democrats, 7 Republicans

CD 1 Democrat Congressman Eva M. Clayton
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Oklahoma  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 3 Republican Congressman Wes Watkins
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 4 Republican Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr.
First elected in 1994
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Pennsylvania  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 10 Democrats, 11 Republicans

CD 3 Democrat Congressman Robert A. Borski
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

CD 14 Democrat Congressman William J. Coyne
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

South Carolina  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 2 Democrats

CD 3 Republican Congressman Lindsey Graham
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

South Dakota  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 1 Republican

At-Large Republican Congressman John R. Thune
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

Tennessee  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 5 Republicans, 4 Democrats

CD 4 Republican Congressman William Van Hilleary
Open Seat - Nominee for Governor

CD 5 Democrat Congressman Bob Clement
Open Seat - Nominee for U.S. Senate

CD 7 Republican Congressman Ed Bryant
Open Seat - Lost Primary for U.S. Senate. 1 August 2002

Texas  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 17 Democrats, 13 Republicans

CD 25 Democrat Congressman Ken Bentsen
Open Seat - Lost Primary for U.S. Senate. 12 March 2002

CD 26 Republican Congressman Dick Armey
First elected: 1984
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Utah  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat

CD 1 Republican Congressman James V. Hansen
Open Seat - Voluntary Retirement

Wisconsin  2-year term (2001-2002)
Partisan Composition: 4 Republicans, 5 Democrats

CD 5 Democrat Congressman Thomas M. "Tom" Barrett
Open Seat - Lost Primary for Governor. 10 September 2002
 

 


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