117th Congress (2021-2023) - House Seats by State

The Green Papers: 2022 General Election

117^th Congress
(2021-2023)
House Seats by State

444 House Seats up for election in 2022 (444 = 435 plus the 9 special elections: AK House At-Large, CA House CD 22, FL House CD 20, IN House CD 2, MN House CD 1, NE House CD 1, NY House CD 19, NY House CD 23, TX House CD 34)

444 Elected

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

5 Vacant House Seats (office holder resigned, deceased, or expelled)

5 Democratic

308 Incumbents renominated by same party

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

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

1 Republican

1379 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 8 November 2022.

There has been 6 deaths, 12 resignations, and 0 changes of party affiliation in the 117^th House.

Member of Congress-elect Luke Joshua Letlow (Republican, Louisiana, CD 5) died on 29 December 2020.
Member of Congress Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic, Louisiana, CD 2) resigned effective 15 January 2021 to become Senior Adviser to the President and White House Public Engagement Director in the Biden Administration.
Member of Congress Ron Wright (Republican, Texas, CD 5) died on 7 February 2021.
Member of Congress Claudia Tenney (Republican, New York, CD 22) was sworn on 11 February 2021 after a contested 3 November 2020 election.
Member of Congress James "Jim" Hagedorn (Republican, Minnesota, CD 1) died on 17 February 2022.
Member of Congress Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic, Ohio, CD 11) resigned on 10 March 2021 to become Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Biden Administration.
Member of Congress Debra A. "Deb" Haaland (Democratic, New Mexico, CD 1) resigned on 16 March 2021 to become Secretary of the Interior in the Biden Administration.
Member of Congress Donald E. "Don" Young (Republican, Alaska, At-Large) died on 18 March 2022.
Member of Congress Julia Letlow (Republican, Louisiana, CD 5) was elected in a Special Election on 20 March 2021 and sworn on 14 April 2021.
Member of Congress of Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic, Florida, CD 20) died on 6 April 2021.
Member of Congress of Steve E. Stivers (Republican, Ohio, CD 15) announced his resignation on 19 April 2021, effective 16 May, to take a position with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
Member of Congress Troy Carter (Democratic, Louisiana, CD 2) was elected in a Special Election on 24 April 2021 and sworn on 11 May 2021.
Member of Congress Melanie Ann Stansbury (Democratic, New Mexico, CD 1) was elected in a Special Election on 1 June 2021 and sworn on 14 June 2021.
Member of Congress John Kevin "Jake" Ellzey, Sr. (Republican, Texas, CD 6) was elected in a Special Election on 27 July 2021 and sworn on 30 July 2021.
Member of Congress Shontel M. Brown (Democratic, Ohio, CD 11) was elected in a Special Election on 2 November 2021 and sworn on 4 November 2021.
Member of Congress Mike Carey (Republican, Ohio, CD 15) was elected in a Special Election on 2 November 2021 and sworn on 4 November 2021.
Member of Congress of Devin Gerald Nunes (Republican, California, CD 22) announced his resignation on 6 December 2021 and formally resigned on 3 January 2022. He will become CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group.
Member of Congress Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic, Florida, CD 20) was elected in a Special Election on 11 January 2022 and sworn on 18 January 2022.
Member of Congress of Jeffrey Lane "Jeff" Fortenberry (Republican, Nebraska, CD 1) announced his resignation on 24 March 2022 effective 31 March 2022. He was convicted of felony concealing conduit campaign contributions (1 count) and making false statements to federal agents (2 counts) on 24 March 2022.
Member of Congress of Filemon B. Vela (Democratic, Texas CD 34) resigned on 31 March 2022. Earlier, he announced he was going to take a position at the Akin Gump, a law firm.
Member of Congress of Antonio Delgado (Democratic, New York CD 19) was designated as the new Lieutenant Governor by New York Governor Kathleen Courtney "Kathy" Hochul (Democratic) on 3 May 2022 and resigned from Congress on 25 May 2022.
Member of Congress of Thomas W. "Tom" Reed, II (Republican, New York CD 23) resigned on 10 May 2022. He had previously announced that he would not run for re-election due to alcohol dependence and allegations of sexually harassment.
Member of Congress Connie Conway (Republican, California, CD 22) was elected in a Special Election on 7 June 2022 and sworn on 14 June 2022.
Member of Congress Sheila Mayra Nohemi Flores (Republican, Texas, CD 34) was elected in a Special Election on 14 June 2022 and sworn on 21 June 2022.
Member of Congress Mike Flood (Republican, Nebraska, CD 1) was elected in a Special Election on 28 June 2022 and sworn on 12 July 2022.
Member of Congress Jackie Swihart Walorski (Republican, Indiana, CD 2) died on 3 August 2022.
Member of Congress Brad Finstad (Republican, Minnesota, CD 1) was elected in a Special Election on 10 August 2022 and sworn on 12 August 2022.
Member of Congress Mary Sattler Peltola (Republican, Alaska, At-Large) was elected in a Special Election on 16 August 2022 and sworn on 13 September 2022.
Member of Congress Patrick K. "Pat" Ryan (Democratic, New York, CD 19) was elected in a Special Election on 23 August 2022 and sworn on 14 September 2022.
Member of Congress Joseph "Joe" Sempolinski (Republican, New York, CD 23) was elected in a Special Election on 23 August 2022 and sworn on 14 September 2022.
Member of Congress Charlie Joseph Crist (Democratic, Florida, CD 13) resigned 31 August 2022 to focus on his campaign for Governor.
Member of Congress Theodore Eliot "Ted" Deutch (Democratic, Florida, CD 22) resigned on 30 September 2022 to take a position the American Jewish Committee.
Member of Congress Rudolph "Rudy" Yakym, III (Republican, Indiana, CD 2) was elected in a Special Election on 8 November 2022 and sworn on 14 November 2022.
Member of Congress Aston Donald "Donald" McEachin (Democratic, Virginia, CD 4) died on 28 November 2022.
Member of Congress George Kenneth "G. K." Butterfield, Jr. (Democratic, North Carolina, CD 1) resigned 30 December 2022. He previously announced his intention to retire and did not seek re-election in 2022. The term ends 3 January 2023.

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Alaska 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic

Special Election - 117th Congress
At-Large Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 16 August 2022 • Special Election - 18 March 2022: Member of Congress Donald E. "Don" Young, 88, passed away. A special general election has been called to fill the seat for the remainder of the term ending in January 2023. The filing deadline is 1 April, the special (mostly vote-by-mail) primary is 11 June, and the special (vote in-person or by-mail) general election is 16 August (concurrent with the date of the regular primary). The top 4 vote-getters regardless of party in the 11 June primary will advance to the 16 August runoff/general election. The special election is a ranked choice. The voters may rank up to 4 candidates (including a write-in) candidate from first to last. 2022 Special Election Law and Procedures, 2022 Special Election FAQ, and Special Election Ballot from the Alaska Division of Elections. Results are released by the Alaska Division of Elections on 11, 15, 17, and 21 June. 11 June 2022 Special Primary: Returns from an official source, results from a media source, results from a media source. 21 June 2022: Al Gross, 3rd place winner, withdrew from the Special Election. Therefore, there will be 3 candidates on the August special general election. Ranked Choice Voting results will not be available until 31 August 2022 once all eligible ballots are reviewed and counted. Votes cast for 3rd place candidate, Nick Begich, III were redistributed to his supporters' 2nd choice. Mary S. Peltola is elected in the 2nd round. Reference.
		Democratic	91,266	51.48%	former state Representative Mary Sattler Peltola • 16 August 2022 Special General: Mary S. Peltola is elected with more than 50% in the 2nd round of ranking. 11 June 2022 Primary: Advances to runoff with 9%, 4th place. • FEC H2AK01158; 31 Dec 22; Tot $7,751,293; Dsb $7,060,033
		Republican	86,026	48.52%	former Governor Sarah H. Palin • 11 June 2022 Primary: Advances to runoff with 28%, 1st place. • FEC H2AK00226; 31 Dec 22; Tot $1,971,161; Dsb $1,924,781
		Republican			Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Begich, III • 16 August 2022 Special General: Since no candidate received 50% of the vote, votes cast for 3rd place candidate Nick Begich, III were redistributed to his supporters' 2nd choice. 11 June 2022 Primary: Advances to runoff with 19%, 2nd place. Grandson of late Member of Congress Nick Begich • FEC H2AK01083; 31 Dec 22; Tot $1,640,060; Dsb $1,598,826
		Write-in; (Libertarian)			Chris Bye • FEC H2AK01216; 08 Dec 22; Tot $8,019; Dsb $3,940
		Write-in; (American Independent)			Robert Ornelas • FEC H2AK00358
		Write-in; (Republican)			Tara M. Sweeney • FEC H2AK01174; 08 Nov 22; Tot $332,195; Dsb $332,195
		Write-in; (Democratic)			Ernest Thomas • FEC H2AK00259
		Scattering			Write-in
Total			177,292	100.00%

California 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 11 Republican, 41 Democratic, 1 Vacancy

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 22 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 7 June 2022 • Special Election - Caused by the resignation of Member of Congress Devin Gerald Nunes (Republican) announced 6 December 2021: "Recently, I was presented with a new opportunity ... and therefore I will be leaving the House of Representatives at the end of 2021...." He formally resigned on 1 January 2022 to become CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group. Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) will call a special election. 7 January 2022: Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) called a Special Primary for 5 April and Special Election for 7 June. All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a 5 April non-partisan Special Primary. If one candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to the 7 June Special General Election. Filing Deadlines - 20 January: in lieu of filing fees, 10 February: Declaration of Candidacy, 22 March: write-in. Congressional District 22 - Special Election from the California Secretary of State. Returns from an official source. Certified 15 July 2022.
		Republican	71,720	62.14%	former Assembly Member Connie Conway • Received 35% in the 5 April primary. Advances to the 7 June Special General Election. • FEC H2CA22231; 31 Dec 22; Tot $179,082; Dsb $165,972
		Democratic	43,701	37.86%	Lourin Hubbard • Received 19% in the 5 April primary. Advances to the 7 June Special General Election. • FEC H2CA22165; 30 Sep 22; Tot $99,621; Dsb $82,382
Total			115,421	100.00%

Florida 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 16 Republican, 9 Democratic, 2 Vacancies

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 20 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 11 January 2022 • Special Election - Caused by the 6 April 2021 passing of Member of Congress of Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic).

		Democratic	44,707	78.96%	Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick • 12 November 2021: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick won the primary with 11,662 votes over Dale Holness with 11,657 votes. • FEC H8FL20032; 31 Dec 22; Tot $6,779,419; Dsb $6,816,601

		Republican	10,966	19.37%	Jason Mariner • FEC H2FL20290; 31 Jan 22; Tot $127,229; Dsb $127,102

		Libertarian	395	0.70%	Michael "Mike" ter Maat • FEC H2FL20191; 31 Jan 22; Tot $50,470; Dsb $50,470

		No Party Affiliation	265	0.47%	Jim P. Flynn • FEC H2FL20282
		No Party Affiliation	262	0.46%	Leonard L. "Lenny" Serratore • FEC H2FL20241; 09 Nov 22; Tot $33,851; Dsb $33,822

		Write-in; (No Party Affiliation)	22	0.04%	Shelley Fain • FEC H2FL20324
	6 April 2021: Member of Congress of Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic), 84, passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was first elected in 1992. 4 May 2021: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) called a special primary for 2 November 2021 and a special election for 11 January 2022. The filing deadlines are 3 August for petition candidates and 10 August for others. U.S. House of Representatives District 20 from the Florida Department of State. Notice of Special Election For The Office of United States Representative in Congress, District 20 from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ Office. Candidate Tracking System 2 November 2021 Primary results from a media source. 11 January 2022 General Election results from a media source. 11 January 2022 General Election returns from the Florida Department of State.
Total			56,617	100.00%

Indiana 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Democratic, 7 Republican

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 2 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 8 November 2022 • Special Election - 10 August 2022: Governor Eric Joseph Holcomb (Republican) called a special election (Executive Order 22-12) to fill the vacant seat of Member of Congress Jackie Walorski (Republican), who died on 3 August 2022. The special election is concurrent with the 8 November general election and the winner will fill the seat through 3 January 2023. There is no primary. The Republican precinct committee will hold caucuses on 20 August 2022 to select their nominees for the special and general elections. The Democrats will select their nominee on 23 August and the Libertarians selected their nominee on 10 August. 2nd Congressional District Special Election from the Secretary of State.

		Republican	118,997	63.28%	Rudolph "Rudy" Yakym, III • FEC H2IN02295; 31 Dec 22; Tot $1,151,524; Dsb $1,003,412

		Democratic	62,792	33.39%	Paul D. Steury • FEC H2IN02279; 28 Nov 22; Tot $103,536; Dsb $92,955

		Libertarian	6,113	3.25%	William E. "Will" Henry • FEC S2IN00281

		Write-in; (Independent)	143	0.08%	Marla L. Godette • FEC H2IN02329
Total			188,045	100.00%

Minnesota 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 4 Democratic

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 1 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 9 August 2022 • Special Election - To fill the set of Member of Congress James "Jim" Hagedorn (Republican) who passed on 17 February 2022. 24 May 2022 Primary Returns from an official source, results from a media source. 9 August 2022 Primary returns from an official source. Results from a media source.

		Republican	59,788	50.72%	Brad Finstad • FEC H2MN01223; 31 Dec 22; Tot $1,500,244; Dsb $1,499,979

		Democratic-Farmer Labor	55,155	46.79%	Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Ettinger • FEC H2MN01249; 31 Dec 22; Tot $2,592,367; Dsb $2,582,636

		Legal Marijuana Now	1,536	1.30%	Richard B. Reisdorf • FEC H2MN01280

		Grassroots - Legalize Cannabis	865	0.73%	Haroun McClellan • FEC H2MN01363

		Scattering	535	0.45%	Write In
	The vacancy occurred more than 24 weeks before the primary. "If a vacancy occurs more than 22 weeks but fewer than 27 weeks before the state primary, the governor must issue a writ within three days of the vacancy for a special election for that office to be held on the day of the state primary with a special primary held 11 weeks before the state primary... The filing period for ... must end on or before the 147th day before the state primary," § 204D.29 Subdivision 3.(a) and (b)]. Therefore, Filing: 15 March, Special Primary: 24 May, Special Election: 9 August. Governor Timothy J. "Tim" Walz's (Democratic) 22 February 2022 Writ of Special Election. Congressional District 1 Special Election and Sample ballot from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Total			117,879	100.00%

Nebraska 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Republican

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 1 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 28 June 2022 • Special Election - Caused by the 31 March 2022 resignation of Jeffrey Lane "Jeff" Fortenberry (Republican). 1 April 2022: Governor J. Peter "Pete" Ricketts (Republican) has called a special election for 28 June 2022 (no later than 90 days after the seat becomes vacant) to serve the remainder of the term which ends in January 2023. Each political party (Democratic and Republican) has until 22 April to select their nominees. The deadline for petition candidates is 22 April. 2022 Special Election - U.S. Congressional District 1 from the Nebraska Secretary of State. 28 June 2022 Special Election U.S. House CD 1 returns from an official source. Retrieved 16 September 2022.

		Republican	61,017	52.69%	state Senator Mike Flood • FEC H2NE01118 or H2NE01167. 9 April 2022: Nominated by convention. • FEC H2NE01118; 31 Dec 22; Tot $2,195,051; Dsb $2,188,179

		Democratic	54,783	47.31%	state Senator Patty Pansing Brooks • FEC H2NE01092; 31 Dec 22; Tot $1,758,459; Dsb $1,757,282
Total			115,800	100.00%

New York 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 8 Republican, 19 Democratic

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 19 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 23 August 2022 • Special Election - Caused by the resignation of Member of Congress Antonio Delgado. On 3 May 2022, Delgado was named by New York Governor Kathleen Courtney "Kathy" Hochul (Democratic) as the new Lieutenant Governor. The date for a Special Election for US House seat must be set no later than 10 days after his resignation from Congress and then must be held within 3 months of that. 25 May 2022: Antonio Delgado is sworn in as Lieutenant Governor. 6 June 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) has called a 23 August 2022 special election to fill this seat. Nominees for Special Elections are selected by the parties in each affected County. There are no primaries. 23 August 2022 certified returns from the New York State Board of Elections. certified returns from the New York State Board of Elections.

		Democratic; Working Families	67,996	51.35%	Ulster County Executive Patrick K. "Pat" Ryan • FEC H2NY18103

		Republican; Conservative	64,159	48.46%	Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. "Marc" Molinaro • FEC H2NY19127; 31 Dec 22; Tot $2,491,602; Dsb $2,429,587

		Scattering	105	0.08%	Blank
		Scattering	91	0.07%	Scattering
		Scattering	55	0.04%	Void
Total			132,406	100.00%

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 23 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 23 August 2022 • Special Election - Caused by the resignation of Member of Congress Thomas W. "Tom" Reed, II (Republican) on 10 May 2022-- "After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day...." On 21 March 2021, he announced that he will not run for re-election due to alcohol dependence and allegations of sexually harassment. The date for a Special Election for US House seat must be set no later than 10 days after his resignation from Congress and then must be held within 3 months of that. 6 June 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) has called a 23 August 2022 special election to fill this seat. Nominees for Special Elections are selected by the parties in each affected County. There are no primaries. 23 August 2022 certified returns from the New York State Board of Elections. certified returns from the New York State Board of Elections.

		Republican; Conservative	39,128	52.38%	Joseph "Joe" Sempolinski • 10 June 2022: Designated nominee by the Republican Party. • FEC H2NY23137; 31 Dec 22; Tot $287,345; Dsb $287,145

		Democratic; Working Families	35,075	46.95%	Max H. Della Pia • 5 June 2022: Designated nominee by the Democratic Party. • FEC H2NY23186

		Scattering	257	0.34%	Blank
		Scattering	221	0.30%	Scattering
		Scattering	23	0.03%	Void
Total			74,704	100.00%

Texas 2-year term. Election Cycle 2022, 2024. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 24 Republican, 12 Democratic

Special Election - 117th Congress
CD 34 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 14 June 2022 • Special Election - To fill the seat of Member of Congress Filemon B. Vela (Democratic). Congressman Vela was first elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. On 22 March 2021 he announced "I will not be seeking reelection to the House of Representatives in 2022....". On 24 March 2022 he announced he will resign to take a position at the law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. He resigned on 31 March 2022. 4 April 2022: Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) called special all-party primary. All candidates, regardless of party affiliation, run on a single 14 June ballot. If one candidate receives a majority of the vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote-getters advance to a yet-to-be-scheduled runoff. The filing deadline is 13 April. Candidate list from the Texas Secretary of State. Returns from an official source.

		Republican	14,799	50.91%	Mayra Nohemi Flores • FEC H2TX34113; 31 Dec 22; Tot $4,685,774; Dsb $4,659,553

		Democratic	12,606	43.37%	former Cameron County Commissioner Daniel "Dan" Sanchez • FEC H2TX34238; 28 Jul 22; Tot $224,668; Dsb $224,668
		Democratic	1,210	4.16%	Rene "Ray" Coronado • FEC H2TX34246

		Republican	454	1.56%	former Palmhurst City Council Member Juana Cantú-Cabrera • FEC H2TX34212
Total			29,069	100.00%

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
	• Republican
Major Third Parties
	• American Constitution
	• Constitution
	• Green
	• Libertarian
	• Pacific Green
	• U.S. Taxpayers
Other Third Parties
	• Alliance Party
	• American Independent
	• Cannon Fire
	• Colorado Center Party
	• Conservative
	• For The People
	• God Save America
	• Grassroots - Legalize Cannabis
	• Independent American
	• Independent Party of Connecticut
	• Independent Party of Oregon
	• Itkis Campaign
	• Jobs and Justice
	• Labour Party
	• Legal Marijuana Now
	• Liberation
	• Liberty Caucus
	• Medical Freedom
	• Moderate
	• Move Everyone Forward
	• New Jersey First
	• Non-Partisan Delaware
	• Not For Sale
	• Parent
	• Progress with Pam
	• Progressive
	• Progressive Party of Oregon
	• Socialist Workers Party
	• The Going Away Party
	• The Mahali Party
	• Together We Stand
	• Truth and Merit
	• United Utah
	• Unity
	• We The People
	• Working Families
Independents
	•
	• American Values
	• Decline to State
	• Independent
	• No Party Affiliation
	• No Slogan Filed
	• None
	• Nonpartisan
	• Other
	• Unaffiliated
	• Undeclared
	• Unenrolled
	• Working Class
Write-in/Scattered/otherwise not readily classifiable
	• 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.

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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.