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Copyright www.flags.net/UNST.htm 112th Congress
(2011-2012)
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 6 November 2012.

There have been 0 deaths, 11 resignations, and 0 changes of party affiliation in the 112th House.

  • Congressman Christopher J. "Chris" Lee (Republican, New York CD 26) resigned on 9 February 2011 amid scandal.
  • Congressman Jane Harman (Democratic, California CD 36) resigned on 28 February 2011 to become the President and CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
  • Congressman Dean Heller (Republican, Nevada CD 2) resigned on 3 May 2011 after being appointed to the state's Class 1 U.S. Senate Seat.
  • Congressman Jay R. Inslee (Democratic, Washington CD 1) resigned on 20 March 2012 to devote his full-time to his candidacy for Washington Governor.
  • Congressman Anthony D. Weiner (Democratic, New York CD 9) announced his resignation on 16 June 2011 amid scandal. Officially resigned 21 June.
  • Congressman Janice Hahn (Democratic, California CD 36) was elected to Congress in a 12 July 2011 special election and sworn on 19 July.
  • Congressman David Wu (Democratic, Oregon CD 1) resigned on 3 August 2011 amid scandal.
  • Congressman Mark Eugene Amodei (Republican, Nevada CD 2) was elected to Congress in a 13 September 2011 special election and sworn on 15 September.
  • Congressman Robert L. "Bob" Turner (Republican, New York CD 9) was elected to Congress in a 13 September 2011 special election and sworn on 15 September.
  • Congressman Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords (Democratic, Arizona CD 8) resigned 25 January 2012 to recover from a gunshot wound received at an 8 January 2011 constituent meeting.
  • Congressman Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic, Oregon CD 1) was elected to Congress in a 31 January 2012 special election. Sworn on 7 February 2012.
  • Congressman Ron Barber (Democratic, Arizona CD 8) was elected to Congress in a 12 June 2012 special election and sworn on 19 June 2012.
  • Congressman Thaddeus G. "Thad" McCotter (Republican, Michigan CD 11) resigned 6 July 2012 following issues with his primary nomination petitions.
  • Congressman Geoffrey C. "Geoff" Davis (Republican, Kentucky CD 4) resigned 31 July 2012 due to a family health issue.
  • Congressman Dennis A. Cardoza (Democratic, California CD 18), citing family needs, resigned on 14 August 2012 effective 15 August.
  • Congressman David A. "Dave" Curson (Democratic, Michigan CD 11) was elected to Congress in a 6 November 2012 special election and sworn on 13 November.
  • Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (Democratic, New Jersey CD 10, son of the late Congressman Donald M. Payne) was elected to Congress in a 6 November 2012 special election.
  • Congressman Suzan Kay DelBene (Democratic, Washington CD 1) was elected to Congress in a 6 November 2012 special election and sworn on 13 November.
  • Congressman Thomas H. Massie (Republican, Kentucky CD 4) was elected to Congress in a 6 November 2012 special election and sworn on 13 November.
  • Congressman Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr. (Democratic, Illinois CD 2) resigned on 21 November 2012 amid scandal-- officially stating "to focus on restoring my health".
  • Congressman Bob Filner, Jr. (Democratic, California CD 51) resigned on 3 December 2012 having been elected Mayor of San Diego on 6 November 2012.

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Arkansas  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Republican, 1 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 4
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Michael Avery "Mike" Ross
First elected: 2000
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 25 July 2011: "...I have decided not to seek a seventh term to the United States House..."
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

California  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 32 Democratic, 19 Republican, 2 Vacancies

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 6
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Lynn C. Woolsey
First elected: 1992
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 27 June 2011: Congressman Woolsey announced her retirement.

Connecticut  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 5
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Christopher Scott "Chris" Murphy
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 20 January 2011: Announced he is running for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat in 2012.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Hawaii  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 2
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Mazie K. Hirono
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 19 May 2011: Announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate Class 1 Seat in 2012.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Illinois  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 7 Democratic, 11 Republican, 1 Vacancy

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 12
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Jerry F. Costello
First elected: in Special Election, 9 August 1988, re: death of Congressman Melvin Price, 22 April 1988
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 4 October 2011: Announced retirement.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Indiana  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 3 Democratic, 6 Republican

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 2
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 7 May 2011: Candidate for the Class 1 Senate Seat in 2012
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Massachusetts  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 10 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 1
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman John Walter Olver
First elected 4 June 1991 in a special election, re: the death of Silvio O. Conte 8 February 1991.
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 26 October 2011: "Therefore, I will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of the current [112th] Congress."
 ** Uncontested Race **

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 4
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Barney Frank
First elected: 1980
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 28 November 2011: Congressman Frank announced that he will not run for re-election.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Michigan  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 8 Republican, 7 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 5
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Dale E. Kildee
First elected: 1976
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 15 July 2011: "After careful consideration, I have decided to retire at the end of this term to enjoy more time with my wife, three children and ten grandchildren..."
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Nevada  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 1 Democratic, 2 Republican

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 1
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Shelley Berkley
First elected: 1998
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 14 April 2011: Announced she is running for the Senate Class 1 seat in 2012.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

New Mexico  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 2 Democratic, 1 Republican

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 1
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Martin Trevor Heinrich
First elected: 2008
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 2 April 2011: Congressman Heinrich announced he is running for the Class 1 Senate Seat in 2012.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

New York  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 21 Democratic, 8 Republican

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 5
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Gary L. Ackerman
First elected in a special election: 1983
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 15 March 2012: Announced he will not seek re-election.

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 10
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Edolphus "Ed" Towns
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 15 April 2012: Media reports indicate a withdrawal.

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 22
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 18 January 2012: Media reports state that Congressman Hinchey will retire due to health concerns.

North Carolina  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 7 Democratic, 6 Republican

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 11
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Joseph Heath "Heath" Shuler
First elected: 2006
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 2 February 2012: Media reports state Congressman Shuler will not seek re-election.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 13
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Ralph Bradley "Brad" Miller
First elected: 2002
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - Congressman Miller is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 4.
26 January 2012: "I will not seek another term in Congress ... I knew Republicans in the legislature would dismantle the district that I have represented for the last decade, and they did."
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Oklahoma  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 4 Republican, 1 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 2
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman David Daniel "Dan" Boren
First elected: 2004
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 7 June 2011: Media reports state Congressman Boren plans to retire. However, he filed a Statement of Candidacy with the FEC on 13 December 2011.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Texas  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 23 Republican, 9 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 20
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 25 November 2011: Announced retirement.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Washington  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Democratic, 4 Republican

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 6
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Norman D. "Norm" Dicks
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 2 March 2012: Announced retirement.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

Wisconsin  2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Republican, 3 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 2
Seat up for election
Open
Democratic Congressman Tammy Baldwin
Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012
Open Seat - 5 September 2011: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 1 Seat in 2012.
 ** Open Seat (no incumbent) **

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