107th Congress (2001-2002) - House Seats by State

The Green Papers: Midterm Election 2002

107^th Congress
(2001-2002)
House Seats by State

2 Seats up for election in 2002

3 Elected

433 Seats not up for election in 2002

35 Open Seats (voluntary retirement, seeking other political office, term limits)

2 Vacant Seats (office holder resigned, deceased, or expelled)

2 Democrats

381 Incumbents renominated by same party

1 Incumbent renominated by another party

1 Republican

8 Incumbents lost bid for Renomination

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

1 Democrat

13 Candidates seeking a Seat

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 107^th 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