112th Congress (2011-2012) - House Seats by State

The Green Papers: 2012 General Election

112^th Congress
(2011-2012)
House Seats by State

441 House Seats up for election in 2012 (includes AZ House CD 8, IL House CD 2, KY House CD 4, MI House CD 11, NJ House CD 10, OR House CD 1, WA House CD 1 special elections)

441 Elected

1 House Seat not up for election in 2012

1 Democratic

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

20 Republican
20 Democratic

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

3 Democratic

314 Incumbents renominated by same party

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

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

1495 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 6 November 2012.

There have been 0 deaths, 11 resignations, and 0 changes of party affiliation in the 112^th 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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Arizona 2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Republican, 3 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 6 Open	Republican	Congressman Jeff Flake • First elected: 2000 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 14 February 2011: Announced that he will run for the U.S. Class 1 Senate Seat in 2012.

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 2 Open	Republican	Congressman Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. • First elected: 1986 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 10 January 2012: Announced retirement.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 24 Open	Republican	Congressman Elton Gallegly • First elected: 1986 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 6 January 2012: Congressman Gallegly announces that he will not seek re-election. "The decision to step aside at this time did not come lightly. But in the end, Janice and I decided now was the right time to begin the next chapter in our lives."

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 26 Open	Republican	Congressman David Dreier • First elected: 1980 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 29 February 2012: "... the American people are asking for change in Congress, and so I'm announcing today that I will leave the Congress at the end of this year..."
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 41 Open	Republican	Congressman Jerry Lewis • First elected: 1978 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 12 January 2012: "After months of consultation with loved ones and family, my wife Arlene and I have decided to retire from public life."
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Florida 2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 19 Republican, 6 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 14 Open	Republican	Congressman Connie Mack, IV • First elected: 2004 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 25 March 2011: Congressman Mack WILL NOT be a candidate for the Senate in 2011. 26 October 2011: Update- Media reports state Congressman Mack WILL be a candidate for the Senate in 2011. 28 November 2011: Announced his candidacy for the Florida Class 1 Senate seat in 2012.

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 15 Open	Republican	Congressman Timothy V. "Tim" Johnson • First elected: 2000 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 4 April 2012: Announce his retirement. 20 March 2012: Renominated by Primary for re-election in the new CD # 13.

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

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 5 Open	Republican	Congressman Danny L. "Dan" Burton • First elected: 1982 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 31 January 2012: Announced retirement.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

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CD 6 Open	Republican	Congressman Mike Pence • First elected: 2000 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 5 May 2011: Candidate for Governor in 2012
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

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

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 2 Open	Republican	Congressman William Todd "Todd" Akin • First elected: 2000 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 17 May 2011: Candidate for the Senate Class 1 seat in 2012.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 8 Open	Republican	Congressman Jo Ann Emerson • Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 7 August 2012 Primary. 6 November 2012: Re-elected. 3 December 2012: Announced her resignation effective in February 2013 when she assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

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

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
At-Large Open	Republican	Congressman Dennis Ray "Denny" Rehberg • First elected: 2000 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 1 February 2011: Media reports Congressman Rehberg 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 9 Open	Republican	Congressman Robert L. "Bob" Turner • First elected: 13 September 2011 re: resignation of Congressman Anthony D. Weiner (Democratic) • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 13 March 2012: Congressman Turner is a candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat. 26 June 2012: Congressman Turner lost the Senate primary.

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 9 Open	Republican	Congressman Suellen "Sue" Myrick • First elected: 1994 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 7 February 2012: "After thoughtful discussion with my family, I have decided not to run for another term in Congress."
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

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

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
At-Large Open	Republican	Congressman Richard A. "Rick" Berg • First elected: 2010 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 16 May 2011: Congressman Berg announced that he will run for the Senate Class 1 Seat in 2012.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Ohio 2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 13 Republican, 5 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 7 Open	Republican	Congressman Steve C. Austria • First elected: 2008 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 31 December 2011: Retiring

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CD 14 Open	Republican	Congressman Steven C. "Steve" LaTourette • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 6 March 2012: Renominated by Primary. 30 July 2012: Media reports indicate the Congressman will not run for re-election. 31 July 2012: Congressman LaTourette confirmed his retirement. The Republican Party will select a replacement nominee.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

Pennsylvania 2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 7 Democratic, 12 Republican

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 19 Open	Republican	Congressman Todd R. Platts • First elected: 2000 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 17 January 2012: Announced retirement

South Carolina 2-year term. Election Cycle 2010, 2012. No Term Limit.
Partisan Composition: 5 Republican, 1 Democratic

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 1 Open	Republican	Congressman Timothy E. "Tim" Scott • Re-elected Tuesday 6 November 2012 • First elected: 2010 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 17 December 2012: Media reports indicate Congressman Scott will be appointed by Governor Nikki Randhawa Haley (Republican) to the U. S. Senate. The Congressman had been re-elected to the U. S. House on 6 November 2012. Renominated by primary on 12 June 2012 Primary.

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

Incumbent - 112th Congress / 2000 apportionment - map
CD 14 Open	Republican	Congressman Ronald E. "Ron" Paul • First elected in a special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Congressman Robert R. Casey: 3 April 1976; unsuccessful candidate for re-election: 1976; elected again: 1978; did not run for re-election: 1984; unsuccessful candidate for the Senate: 1984; unsuccessful Libertarian Presidential nominee: 1988; elected again: 1996 • Seat up for election: Tuesday 6 November 2012 • Open Seat - 26 April 2011: Announced he was forming a presidential exploratory committee for 2012. 13 May 2011: Announced he is a candidate for President in 2012. 12 July 2011: Announced he will not run for re-election.
		Open Seat (no incumbent)

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Major Parties
	• Democratic
	• Democratic-Farmer Labor
	• Democratic-Nonpartisan League
	• Republican
Major Third Parties
	• Constitution
	• Green
	• Libertarian
	• Pacific Green
	• Reform
Other Third Parties
	• American Constitution
	• American Third Position
	• Americans Elect
	• Conservative
	• Democratic/Republican
	• Independence
	• Independent American
	• Independent Greens
	• Independent Party of Connecticut
	• Independent Party of Oregon
	• Liberty Union
	• Marijuana
	• Natural Law
	• Socialism and Liberation
	• Progressive
	• Socialist Workers Party
	• Tax Revolt
	• U.S. Taxpayers
	• We, the People
	• Whig
	• Working Families
	• Wyoming Country
Independents
	• Independent
	• No Party
	• No Party Affiliation
	• No Party Preference
	• Nominated By Petition
	• Non Affiliated
	• Petitioning Candidate
	• Unaffiliated
Write-in/Scattered/otherwise not readily classifiable
	• Scattering
	• Write-in