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1990 United States House of Representatives elections

House elections for the 102nd U.S. Congress

1990 United States House of Representatives elections

House elections for the 102nd U.S. Congress

FieldValue
election_name1990 United States House of Representatives elections
countryUnited States
flag_year1960
typelegislative
ongoingno
previous_election1988 United States House of Representatives elections
previous_year1988
next_election1992 United States House of Representatives elections
next_year1992
outgoing_members101st United States Congress#House of Representatives_3
elected_members102nd United States Congress#House of Representatives_3
seats_for_electionAll 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives
majority_seats218
election_dateNovember 6, 1990
image_size160x180px
party1Democratic Party (US)
image1Tom foley.jpg
leader1Tom Foley
leader_since1June 6, 1989
leaders_seat1
last_election1260 seats
seats1267
seat_change17
popular_vote132,463,372
percentage152.1%
swing11.2
image2RobertHMichelCP.jpg
leader2Bob Michel
leader_since2January 3, 1981
party2Republican Party (US)
leaders_seat2
last_election2175 seats
seats2167
seat_change28
popular_vote227,596,256
percentage244.3%
swing21.3
party4Independent
last_election40 seats
seats41
seat_change41
popular_vote4367,603
percentage40.6%
map_imageFile:1990 US house election map.svg
map_size320px
map_captionResults:
titleSpeaker
before_electionTom Foley
before_partyDemocratic Party (US)
after_electionTom Foley
after_partyDemocratic Party (US)

The 1990 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives on November 6, 1990, to elect members to serve in the 102nd United States Congress. They occurred in the middle of President George H. W. Bush's term. As in most midterm elections, the president's Republican Party lost seats to the Democratic Party, slightly increasing the Democratic majority in the chamber. It was a rare instance, however, in which both major parties lost votes to third parties such as the Libertarian Party as well as independent candidates.

, this is the last time any party won at least 260 House seats, or 60 percent of the chamber's seats. It is also the last time a president's party successfully defended an open House seat that the other party won in the previous presidential election, according to Kyle Kondik of Sabato's Crystal Ball; in this case, the Republicans defended Iowa's 2nd congressional district.

Election summaries

407 incumbent members sought reelection, but one was defeated a primary and 15 were defeated in the general election for a total of 391 incumbents winning.

DemocraticRepublican
Popular vote and seats total by states}}
PartySeatsChangeShareVote
percentagePopular
voteDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyLibertarian PartyIndependentPeace and Freedom PartyConservative PartyPopulist PartyRight to Life PartySolidarity PartyOthersTotals435100.0%100.0%62,354,853
Democratic Party (US)}}"267761.4%52.1%32,463,372
Republican Party (US)}}"167838.4%44.3%27,596,256
Libertarian Party (US)}}"00.0%0.6%396,131
Independent}}"110.2%0.6%367,603
Peace and Freedom Party (US)}}"00.0%0.2%127,924
Conservative Party (US)}}"00.0%0.1%105,294
Populist Party (US)}}"00.0%0.1%51,894
Right to Life Party (US)}}"00.0%0.1%50,769
Solidarity Party (Illinois)}}"00.0%0.1%34,636
Other Party (US)}}"00.0%1.9%1,160,974

Source: Election Statistics – Office of the Clerk

House seats by party holding plurality in state
Net gains

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Retirements

There were a total of 27 Representatives and one delegate not seeking re-election: 11 Democrats and 17 Republicans.

Democrats

  1. : Ronnie Flippo retired to run for Governor of Alabama.
  2. : Augustus Hawkins retired.
  3. : Bruce Morrison retired to run for Governor of Connecticut.
  4. : Walter Fauntroy retired to run for mayor of Washington D.C.
  5. : Bill Nelson retired to run for Governor of Florida.
  6. : Lindy Boggs retired.
  7. : Joseph E. Brennan retired to run for Governor of Maine.
  8. : George Crockett Jr. retired.
  9. : Tom Luken retired
  10. : Wes Watkins retired to run for Governor of Oklahoma.
  11. : Marvin Leath retired.

Republicans

  1. : Tommy F. Robinson retired to run for Governor of Arkansas.
  2. : Norman D. Shumway retired.
  3. : Hank Brown retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  4. : John G. Rowland retired to run for Governor of Connecticut.
  5. : Pat Saiki retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  6. : Larry Craig retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  7. : Lynn Morley Martin retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  8. : Tom Tauke retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  9. : Bob Whittaker retired.
  10. : Bill Schuette retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  11. : Bill Frenzel retired.
  12. : Virginia D. Smith retired.
  13. : Bob Smith retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  14. : Jim Courter retired
  15. : Mike DeWine retired to run for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.
  16. : Claudine Schneider retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  17. : Howard C. Nielson retired

Resignations

Four incumbents resigned in 1990, three Democrats and one Republican, with no special elections to fill the vacant seats before the November election.

Democrats

  1. : Robert Garcia resigned January 7, 1990 following trial over links to involvement in Wedtech scandal.
  2. : James Florio resigned January 16, 1990, to become Governor of New Jersey.
  3. : Daniel Akaka resigned January 16, 1990, to become a U.S. Senator.

Republican

  1. : Guy Molinari Incumbent resigned December 31, 1989.

Incumbents defeated

In primary elections

One Member of Congress lost renomination.

Republican

  1. : Buz Lukens lost renomination to John Boehner, who won the general election.

In general elections

Democrats

Six Democrats lost re-election to Republicans

  1. : Douglas H. Bosco (first elected in 1982) lost re-election to Frank Riggs
  2. : Jim Bates (first elected in 1982) lost re-election to Duke Cunningham
  3. : Roy Dyson (first elected in 1980) lost re-election to Wayne Gilchrest
  4. : James M. Clarke (first elected in 1982, and then re-elected in 1986 after losing in 1984) lost re-election to Charles H. Taylor
  5. : Doug Walgren (first elected in 1976) lost re-election to Rick Santorum
  6. : Robert Kastenmeier (first elected in 1958) lost re-election to Scott Klug

Republicans

Eight Republicans lost re-election to Democrats

  1. : Chip Pashayan (first elected in 1978) lost re-election to Cal Dooley
  2. : James W. Grant (first elected in 1986) lost re-election to Pete Peterson
  3. : John P. Hiler (first elected in 1980) lost re-election to Tim Roemer
  4. : Arlan Stangeland (first elected in 1977) lost re-election to Collin Peterson
  5. : Jack Buechner (first elected in 1986) lost re-election to Joan Kelly Horn
  6. : Charles Douglas III (first elected in 1988) lost re-election to Richard Swett
  7. : Denny Smith (first elected in 1980) lost re-election to Michael J. Kopetski
  8. : Stanford Parris (first elected in 1972, and then re-elected in 1980 after losing in 1974) lost re-election Jim Moran

One Republican lost re-election to an Independent

  1. : Peter Plympton Smith (first elected in 1988) lost re-election to Bernie Sanders

Open seats that changed parties

Republican seats won by Democrats

Six Republican seats were won by Democrats

  1. : Won by Ray Thornton
  2. : Won by Neil Abercrombie
  3. : Won by Larry LaRocco
  4. : Won by John W. Cox Jr.
  5. : Won by Jack Reed
  6. : Won by Bill Orton

Democratic seats won by Republicans

There were no Democratic seats won by Republicans

Open seats that parties held

Democratic seats held by Democrats

Democrats held thirteen of their open seats

  1. : Won by Anna Eshoo
  2. : Won by Maxine Waters
  3. : Won by Eleanor Holmes Norton
  4. : Won by Rosa DeLauro
  5. : Won by Jim Bacchus
  6. : Won by Patsy Mink who also won the district's special election, see below
  7. : Won by William Jefferson
  8. : Won by Thomas Andrews
  9. : Won by Barbara-Rose Collins
  10. : Won by Rob Andrews who also won the district's special election, see below
  11. : Won by Charlie Luken
  12. : Won by Bill Brewster
  13. : Won by Chet Edwards

Republican seats held by Republicans

Republicans held twelve of their open seats

  1. : Won by John Doolittle
  2. : Won by Wayne Allard
  3. : Won by Gary Franks
  4. : Won by Jim Nussle
  5. : Won by Dick Nichols
  6. : Won by Dave Camp
  7. : Won by Jim Ramstad
  8. : Won by Bill Barrett
  9. : Won by Bill Zeliff
  10. : Won by Dick Zimmer
  11. : Won by Dave Hobson
  12. : Won by John Boehner

Closest races

Fifty-four races were decided by 10% or lower.

DistrictWinnerMargin
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)0.03%
data-sort-value=10.62%
data-sort-value=10.99%
data-sort-value=0.5 (flip)1.33%
data-sort-value=0.5 (flip)1.44%
data-sort-value=0.5 (flip)1.53%
data-sort-value=-11.62%
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)1.78%
data-sort-value=11.99%
data-sort-value=12.06%
data-sort-value=-12.17%
data-sort-value=12.27%
data-sort-value=12.58%
data-sort-value=-12.63%
data-sort-value=1 (flip)2.89%
data-sort-value=12.93%
data-sort-value=13.82%
data-sort-value=13.85%
data-sort-value=-13.87%
data-sort-value=-13.90%
data-sort-value=14.09%
data-sort-value=-14.21%
data-sort-value=14.29%
data-sort-value=-14.36%
data-sort-value=-14.44%
data-sort-value=14.47%
data-sort-value=-14.47%
data-sort-value=-14.87%
data-sort-value=-15.09%
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)5.37%
data-sort-value=-15.42%
data-sort-value=15.65%
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)6.01%
data-sort-value=-16.28%
data-sort-value=1 (flip)6.45%
data-sort-value=-16.82%
data-sort-value=-16.91%
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)7.08%
data-sort-value=17.09%
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)7.12%
data-sort-value=-17.52%
data-sort-value=18.10%
data-sort-value=18.32%
data-sort-value=18.35%
data-sort-value=18.61%
data-sort-value=18.98%
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)9.09%
data-sort-value=-0.5 (flip)9.17%
data-sort-value=-19.35%
data-sort-value=19.42%
data-sort-value=-19.44%
data-sort-value=19.51%
data-sort-value=-19.94%

Special elections

Elections are listed by date and district.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Robert GarciaDemocratic1978 (Special)Incumbent resigned January 7, 1990 following trial over links to involvement in Wedtech scandal.
New member March 20, 1990.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November.nowrap{{Plainlist
Guy MolinariRepublican1980Incumbent resigned December 31, 1989.
New member elected March 20, 1990.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November.nowrap{{Plainlist
James FlorioDemocratic1974Incumbent resigned January 16, 1990, to become Governor of New Jersey.
New member elected November 6, 1990.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected the same day to the next term; see below.nowrap{{Plainlist
Daniel AkakaDemocratic1976Incumbent resigned May 15, 1990 to become U.S. senator.
New member elected November 6, 1990.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected the same day to the next term; see below.nowrap{{Plainlist

Alabama

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Sonny CallahanRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William L. DickinsonRepublican1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Glen BrowderDemocratic1989 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom BevillDemocratic1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ronnie FlippoDemocratic1976Incumbent retired to run for Alabama Governor.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ben ErdreichDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Claude Harris Jr.Democratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Alaska

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, Alaska

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Don YoungRepublican1973 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Arizona

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John Jacob Rhodes IIIRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mo UdallDemocratic1961 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob StumpRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jon KylRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim KolbeRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Arkansas

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
William Vollie Alexander Jr.Democratic1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tommy F. RobinsonRepublican1984Incumbent retired to run for Arkansas Governor.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
John Paul HammerschmidtRepublican1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Beryl Anthony Jr.Democratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

California

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in California

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Douglas H. BoscoDemocratic1982Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wally HergerRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob MatsuiDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Vic FazioDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nancy PelosiDemocratic1987Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Barbara BoxerDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George MillerDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron DellumsDemocratic1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Pete StarkDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Don EdwardsDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom LantosDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom CampbellRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Norman MinetaDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Norman D. ShumwayRepublican1978Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gary ConditDemocratic1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Leon PanettaDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chip PashayanRepublican1978Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rick LehmanDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob LagomarsinoRepublican1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill ThomasRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Elton GalleglyRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carlos MoorheadRepublican1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Anthony BeilensonDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry WaxmanDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edward R. RoybalDemocratic1962Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard BermanDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mel LevineDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Julian DixonDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Augustus HawkinsDemocratic1962Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Matthew G. MartínezDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mervyn DymallyDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Glenn M. AndersonDemocratic1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David DreierRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Esteban TorresDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry LewisRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George Brown Jr.Democratic1962
1970 (Retired)
1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Al McCandlessRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob DornanRepublican1976
1982 (retired)
1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William E. DannemeyerRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Christopher CoxRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill LoweryRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dana RohrabacherRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron PackardRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim BatesDemocratic1982Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Duncan L. HunterRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Colorado

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Pat SchroederDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David SkaggsDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ben Nighthorse CampbellDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hank BrownRepublican1980Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joel HefleyRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Daniel SchaeferRepublican1983Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Connecticut

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Barbara B. KennellyDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sam GejdensonDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bruce MorrisonDemocratic1982Incumbent retired to run for Connecticut governor.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chris ShaysRepublican1987Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John G. RowlandRepublican1984Incumbent retired to run for Connecticut governor.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nancy JohnsonRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Delaware

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Tom CarperDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Florida

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Earl HuttoDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill GrantRepublican1986Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles E. BennettDemocratic1948Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Craig JamesRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill McCollumRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cliff StearnsRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sam GibbonsDemocratic1962Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill YoungRepublican1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael BilirakisRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Andy IrelandRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill NelsonDemocratic1978Incumbent retired to run for Florida Governor.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom LewisRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Porter GossRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harry JohnstonDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clay ShawRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lawrence J. SmithDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William LehmanDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ileana Ros-LehtinenRepublican1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dante FascellDemocratic1954Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Georgia

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Lindsay ThomasDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles Floyd HatcherDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard RayDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ben JonesDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John LewisDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Newt GingrichRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George DardenDemocratic1983Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. Roy RowlandDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed JenkinsDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Doug Barnard Jr.Democratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Hawaii

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Pat SaikiRepublican1986Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Daniel AkakaDemocratic1976Incumbent resigned May 15, 1990 to become U.S. senator.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected to finish the current term.nowrap{{Plainlist

Idaho

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Larry CraigRepublican1980Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard H. StallingsDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Illinois

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Charles HayesDemocratic1983 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gus SavageDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Marty RussoDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George E. SangmeisterDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill LipinskiDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry HydeRepublican1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cardiss CollinsDemocratic1973 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dan RostenkowskiDemocratic1958Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sidney R. YatesDemocratic1948
1962 (retired)
1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John PorterRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank AnnunzioDemocratic1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Phil CraneRepublican1969 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harris FawellRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dennis HastertRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edward Rell MadiganRepublican1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lynn M. MartinRepublican1980Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lane EvansDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert H. MichelRepublican1956Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Terry L. BruceDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dick DurbinDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry CostelloDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Glenn PoshardDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Indiana

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Pete ViscloskyDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Philip SharpDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John P. HilerRepublican1980Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jill LongDemocratic1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim JontzDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dan BurtonRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John T. MyersRepublican1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank McCloskeyDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lee H. HamiltonDemocratic1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Andrew Jacobs Jr.Democratic1964
1972 (defeated)
1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Iowa

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jim LeachRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom TaukeRepublican1978Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
David R. NagleDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Neal SmithDemocratic1958Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim Ross LightfootRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Fred GrandyRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Kansas

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Pat RobertsRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim SlatteryDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jan MeyersRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dan GlickmanDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob WhittakerRepublican1978Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Kentucky

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Carroll HubbardDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William NatcherDemocratic1953Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Romano MazzoliDemocratic1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim BunningRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hal RogersRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Larry J. HopkinsRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chris PerkinsDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Louisiana

Six incumbents were re=elected by receiving more than 50% of the vote in their Oct. 6 jungle primary. Baker was automatically re-elected without having to appear on a ballot.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bob LivingstonRepublican1977 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lindy BoggsDemocratic1973 (special)Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Billy TauzinDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim McCreryRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry HuckabyDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard BakerRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jimmy HayesDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clyde C. HollowayRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Maine

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Joseph E. BrennanDemocratic1986Incumbent retired to run for Maine Governor.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Olympia SnoweRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Maryland

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, Maryland

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Roy DysonDemocratic1980Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Helen Delich BentleyRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ben CardinDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom McMillenDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steny HoyerDemocratic1981Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Beverly ByronDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Kweisi MfumeDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Connie MorellaRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Massachusetts

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Silvio O. ConteRepublican1958Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard NealDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph D. EarlyDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Barney FrankDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chester G. AtkinsDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nicholas MavroulesDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed MarkeyDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph P. Kennedy IIDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe MoakleyDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gerry StuddsDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Brian J. DonnellyDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Michigan

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John ConyersDemocratic1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carl PursellRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard WolpeDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Fred UptonRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul B. HenryRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob CarrDemocratic1974
1980 (defeated)
1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dale KildeeDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. Bob TraxlerDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Guy Vander JagtRepublican1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill SchuetteRepublican1984Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert William DavisRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David BoniorDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George Crockett Jr.Democratic1980Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{PlainlistJeff Hampton (Libertarian) 1.0%Cleve Andrew Pulley (Independent) 0.8%
Dennis HertelDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William D. FordDemocratic1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John DingellDemocratic1955Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sander LevinDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William BroomfieldRepublican1956Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Minnesota

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Tim PennyDFL1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Vin WeberIndependent-
Republican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill FrenzelIndependent-
Republican1970Incumbent retired.
Independent-Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bruce VentoDFL1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Martin Olav SaboDFL1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gerry SikorskiDFL1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Arlan StangelandIndependent-
Republican1977Incumbent lost re-election.
DFL gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim OberstarDFL1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Mississippi

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jamie WhittenDemocratic1941Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike EspyDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sonny MontgomeryDemocratic1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael ParkerDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gene TaylorDemocratic1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Missouri

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bill ClayDemocratic1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jack BuechnerRepublican1986Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dick GephardtDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ike SkeltonDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alan WheatDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom ColemanRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mel HancockRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill EmersonRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold VolkmerDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Montana

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Pat WilliamsDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron MarleneeRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Nebraska

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Doug BereuterRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter HoaglandDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Virginia D. SmithRepublican1974Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Nevada

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
James BilbrayDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Barbara VucanovichRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

New Hampshire

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bob SmithRepublican1986Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles Douglas IIIRepublican1988Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

New Jersey

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
VacantJames Florio (D) resigned January 16, 1990 to become Governor.
Democratic hold.
Winner also elected to finish the current term.nowrap{{Plainlist
William J. HughesDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank PalloneDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chris SmithRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistJoseph J. Notarangelo (Populist) 0.8%J. M. Carter (Independent) 0.6%
Marge RoukemaRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bernard J. DwyerDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Matthew John RinaldoRepublican1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert A. RoeDemocratic1969Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert TorricelliDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald M. PayneDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dean GalloRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim CourterRepublican1978Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim SaxtonRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank Joseph GuariniDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistDonald K. Stoveken (Populist) 0.6%Louis Vernotico (Independent) 0.4%

New Mexico

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Steven SchiffRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe SkeenRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill RichardsonDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

New York

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
George J. HochbruecknerDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas J. DowneyDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert J. MrazekDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Norman F. LentRepublican1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Raymond J. McGrathRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Floyd FlakeDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gary AckermanDemocratic1983Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James H. ScheuerDemocratic1964
1972 (defeated)
1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas J. MantonDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chuck SchumerDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edolphus TownsDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Major OwensDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Stephen J. SolarzDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Susan MolinariRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill GreenRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles RangelDemocratic1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Theodore S. WeissDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
José E. SerranoDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Eliot EngelDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nita LoweyDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hamilton Fish IVRepublican1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Benjamin GilmanRepublican1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael R. McNultyDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gerald SolomonRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sherwood BoehlertRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David O'Brien MartinRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James T. WalshRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Matthew F. McHughDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank HortonRepublican1962Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Louise SlaughterDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill PaxonRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John J. LaFalceDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry J. NowakDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Amo HoughtonRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

North Carolina

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Walter B. Jones Sr.Democratic1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tim ValentineDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Martin LancasterDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David PriceDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Stephen L. NealDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard CobleRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charlie RoseDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill HefnerDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alex McMillanRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cass BallengerRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James M. ClarkeDemocratic1982
1984 (defeated)
1986Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

North Dakota

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Byron DorganDemocratic-NPL1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Ohio

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Tom LukenDemocratic1974 (special)
1974 (defeated)
1976Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill GradisonRepublican1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tony P. HallDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike OxleyRepublican1981Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul GillmorRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob McEwenRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike DeWineRepublican1982Incumbent retired to run for Ohio Lt. Governor.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Buz LukensRepublican1966
1970 (retired)
1986Incumbent lost renomination and later resigned.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Marcy KapturDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clarence E. MillerRepublican1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dennis E. EckartDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John KasichRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald J. PeaseDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas C. SawyerDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chalmers WylieRepublican1966Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ralph RegulaRepublican1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James TraficantDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Douglas ApplegateDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed FeighanDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mary Rose OakarDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Louis StokesDemocratic1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Oklahoma

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jim InhofeRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike SynarDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wes WatkinsDemocratic1976Incumbent retired to run for Oklahoma Governor.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dave McCurdyDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mickey EdwardsRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Glenn EnglishDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Oregon

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Les AuCoinDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob SmithRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron WydenDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter DeFazioDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Denny SmithRepublican1980Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

Pennsylvania

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Thomas M. FogliettaDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William H. Gray IIIDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert BorskiDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph P. KolterDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard T. SchulzeRepublican1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gus YatronDemocratic1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Curt WeldonRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter H. KostmayerDemocratic1976
1980 (defeated)
1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bud ShusterRepublican1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph M. McDadeRepublican1962Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul KanjorskiDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John MurthaDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lawrence CoughlinRepublican1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William J. CoyneDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald L. RitterRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob WalkerRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George GekasRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Doug WalgrenDemocratic1976Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill GoodlingRepublican1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph M. GaydosDemocratic1968Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom RidgeRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Austin MurphyDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William ClingerRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Rhode Island

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Ronald MachtleyRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Claudine SchneiderRepublican1980Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

South Carolina

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, South Carolina

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Arthur Ravenel Jr.Republican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Floyd SpenceRepublican1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Butler DerrickDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Liz J. PattersonDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John SprattDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robin TallonDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

South Dakota

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Tim JohnsonDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Tennessee

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, Tennessee

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jimmy QuillenRepublican1962Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jimmy DuncanRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Marilyn LloydDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim CooperDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob ClementDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bart GordonDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Don SundquistRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John S. TannerDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold Ford Sr.Democratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Texas

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jim ChapmanDemocratic1985Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles WilsonDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steve BartlettRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ralph HallDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John Wiley BryantDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe BartonRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill ArcherRepublican1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jack FieldsRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jack BrooksDemocratic1952Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. J. PickleDemocratic1963Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Marvin LeathDemocratic1978Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Pete GerenDemocratic1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill SarpaliusDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Greg LaughlinDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Kika de la GarzaDemocratic1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ronald D. ColemanDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles StenholmDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Craig WashingtonDemocratic1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Larry CombestRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry B. GonzálezDemocratic1960Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lamar SmithRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom DeLayRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Albert BustamanteDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Martin FrostDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael A. AndrewsDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dick ArmeyRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Solomon OrtizDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Utah

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jim HansenRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wayne OwensDemocratic1972
1974 (retired)
1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard C. NielsonRepublican1982Incumbent retired.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

Vermont

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont, Vermont

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultCandidates
Peter Plympton SmithRepublican1988Incumbent lost re-election.
Independent gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

Virginia

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Herbert H. BatemanRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Owen B. PickettDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas J. Bliley Jr.Republican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Norman SisiskyDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lewis F. Payne Jr.Democratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim OlinDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
D. French Slaughter Jr.Republican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Stanford ParrisRepublican1972
1974 (defeated)
1980Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rick BoucherDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank WolfRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Washington

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John MillerRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Al SwiftDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jolene UnsoeldDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sid MorrisonRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom FoleyDemocratic1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Norm DicksDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim McDermottDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rod ChandlerRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

West Virginia

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Alan MollohanDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harley O. Staggers Jr.Democratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob WiseDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nick RahallDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Wisconsin

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Les AspinDemocratic1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert KastenmeierDemocratic1958Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steve GundersonRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry KleczkaDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim MoodyDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom PetriRepublican1979 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dave ObeyDemocratic1969 (special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Toby RothRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim SensenbrennerRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Wyoming

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, Wyoming

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Craig L. ThomasRepublican1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Non-voting delegates

Main article: 1990 United States House of Representatives election in the District of Columbia

DistrictIncumbentThis raceRepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidatesAmerican SamoaDistrict of ColumbiaGuamU.S. Virgin Islands
Eni FaleomavaegaDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Walter FauntroyDemocratic1970Incumbent retired to run for mayor.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Vicente T. BlazRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron de LugoDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Notes

References

Works cited

References

  1. Kondik, Kyle. (June 30, 2025). "last instance of presidential party holding an open seat in a midterm that the other party had won in the previous presidential election. The trend held in 2018 and 2022 (see Scott's tweet and Dave Wasserman's finding from 1994 to 2014).".
  2. "Our Campaigns – NY District 14 Special Race – Mar 20, 1990".
  3. "Our Campaigns – NJ District 1 Special Election Race – Nov 06, 1990".
  4. "Our Campaigns – HI District 2 – Special Election Race – Sep 22, 1990".
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