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2002 United States House of Representatives elections

House elections for the 108th U.S. Congress


House elections for the 108th U.S. Congress

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(retired as leader)
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(retired as leader)

The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 2002, in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term, to elect U.S. Representatives to serve in the 108th United States Congress. This was the first congressional election using districts drawn up during the 2000 United States redistricting cycle on the basis of the 2000 census.

Although it was a midterm election under a Republican president, the Republican Party made a net gain of eight seats, giving the party their largest majority since 1995. Some speculate that this may have been due to increased support for the president's party in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

As of 2024, it is the most recent midterm election in which the president's party won control of the House, as well as gain seats in the House. It is also the only midterm election from 1982 to present in which the president's party won control of the House as Republicans did not win House majority in 1982 nor 1986 for Ronald Reagan, 1990 for George H. W. Bush, 2006 for George W. Bush, and 2018 for Donald Trump. Meanwhile Democrats did not win House majority in 1994 nor 1998 for Bill Clinton, 2010 nor 2014 for Barack Obama, and 2022 for Joe Biden.

Results

Federal

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Summary of the November 5, 2002 United States House of Representatives election results

Political PartiesSeatsPopular vote20002002Net
changeStrengthVote%ChangeRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLibertarian PartyIndependentGreen PartyConstitution PartyConservative PartyOthersTotal4354340100.0%74,706,555100.0%-
221229852.6%37,332,55250.0%+2.4%
212205747.1%33,795,88545.2%-1.9%
----1,050,7761.4%-0.2%
2110.2%398,3980.5%-0.2%
----297,1870.4%+0.1%
----129,7480.2%+0.1%
----48,9640.1%-
----1,653,0452.2%+0.4%

Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk

Maps

File:2002 House Elections by vote share.svg|Winner's share of the vote File:2002 US House of Representatives Election by States.svg|Popular vote by states File:108 us house membership.png|House seats by party holding plurality in state
File:108 us house changes.png|Summary of party change of U.S. House seats in the 2002 House election

Retirements

In the November general elections, 35 incumbents did not seek re-election, either to retire or to seek other positions.

Democrats

13 Democrats did not seek re-election.

  1. : Carrie Meek retired.
  2. : Rod Blagojevich retired to run for Governor of Illinois.
  3. : Tim Roemer retired when redistricted from the 3rd district.
  4. : John Baldacci retired to run successfully for Governor of Maine.
  5. : James A. Barcia retired to run for Michigan Senate.
  6. : David Bonior retired to run for Governor of Michigan.
  7. : John J. LaFalce retired when redistricted from the 29th district.
  8. : Eva Clayton retired.
  9. : Robert A. Borski Jr. retired when redistricted from the 3rd district.
  10. : William J. Coyne retired.
  11. : Bob Clement retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  12. : Ken Bentsen Jr. retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  13. : Tom Barrett retired to run for Governor of Wisconsin.

Republicans

22 Republicans did not seek re-election.

  1. : Sonny Callahan retired.
  2. : Bob Riley retired to run for Governor of Alabama.
  3. : Bob Stump retired when redistricted from the 3rd district.
  4. : Steve Horn retired when redistricted from the 38th district.
  5. : Bob Schaffer retired.
  6. : Dan Miller retired.
  7. : Saxby Chambliss retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  8. : Greg Ganske retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  9. : John Cooksey retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  10. : Bob Ehrlich retired to run for Governor of Maryland.
  11. : John E. Sununu retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  12. : Marge Roukema retired.
  13. : Joe Skeen retired.
  14. : Benjamin Gilman retired when redistricted from the 20th district.
  15. : Wes Watkins retired.
  16. : J. C. Watts retired.
  17. : Lindsey Graham retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  18. : John Thune retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  19. : Van Hilleary retired to run for Governor of Tennessee.
  20. : Ed Bryant retired to run for U.S. Senator.
  21. : Dick Armey retired.
  22. : James V. Hansen retired.

Resignation and expulsion

2 seats opened early due to a resignation and an expulsion. Neither were filled until the November elections.

Democrats

One Democrat resigned and one was expelled.

  1. : Tony P. Hall resigned September 9, 2002, to become U.S. Ambassador to the Food and Agriculture Organization.
  2. : Jim Traficant was expelled July 24, 2002 for criminal conviction.

Republicans

No Republicans resigned.

Incumbents defeated

In primary elections

Democrats

Six Democrats lost renomination.

  1. : Earl Hilliard lost renomination to Artur Davis, who then won the general election.
  2. : Gary Condit lost renomination to Dennis Cardoza, who then won the general election.
  3. : Cynthia McKinney lost renomination to Denise Majette, who then won the general election.
  4. : Lynn N. Rivers lost renomination in a redistricting race to John Dingell, who then won the general election.
  5. : Thomas C. Sawyer lost renomination to Tim Ryan, who then won the general election.
  6. : Frank Mascara lost renomination in a redistricting race to John Murtha, who then won the general election.

Republicans

Two Republicans lost renomination.

  1. : Bob Barr lost renomination in a redistricting race to John Linder, who then won the general election.
  2. : Brian D. Kerns lost renomination in a redistricting race to Steve Buyer, who then won the general election.

In the general election

Democrats

Five Democrats lost re-election to Republicans.

  1. : James H. Maloney lost a redistricting race to Nancy Johnson.
  2. : Karen Thurman lost to Ginny Brown-Waite.
  3. : David D. Phelps lost a redistricting race to John Shimkus.
  4. : Bill Luther lost to John Kline.
  5. : Ronnie Shows lost a redistricting race to Chip Pickering.

Republicans

Three Republicans lost re-election to Democrats.

  1. : Connie Morella lost to Chris Van Hollen.
  2. : Felix Grucci lost to Tim Bishop.
  3. : George Gekas lost a redistricting race to Tim Holden.

Open seats that changed parties

Democratic seats won by Republicans

Three Democratic seats were won by Republicans.

  1. : Won by Chris Chocola.
  2. : Won by Candice Miller.
  3. : Won by Mike Turner.

Republican seats won by Democrats

Five Republican seats were won by Democrats.

  1. : Won by Linda Sánchez.
  2. : Won by Jim Marshall.
  3. : Won by Rodney Alexander.
  4. : Won by Dutch Ruppersberger.
  5. : Won by Lincoln Davis.

Open seats that parties held

Democratic seats held by Democrats

Democrats held five of their open seats.

  1. : Won by Kendrick Meek.
  2. : Won by Rahm Emanuel.
  3. : Won by Frank Ballance.
  4. : Won by Jim Cooper.
  5. : Won by Chris Bell.

Republican seats held by Republicans

Republicans held fourteen of their open seats.

  1. : Won by Jo Bonner.
  2. : Won by Mike Rogers.
  3. : Won by Trent Franks.
  4. : Won by Marilyn Musgrave.
  5. : Won by Katherine Harris.
  6. : Won by Steve King.
  7. : Won by Jeb Bradley.
  8. : Won by Scott Garrett.
  9. : Won by Steve Pearce.
  10. : Won by Tom Cole.
  11. : Won by Gresham Barrett.
  12. : Won by Marsha Blackburn.
  13. : Won by Michael C. Burgess.
  14. : Won by Rob Bishop.

Newly created seats

Of the 435 districts created in the 2000 redistricting, sixteen had no incumbent representative.

Democratic gain

Three Democrats were elected in newly created seats.

  1. : Won by Raúl Grijalva.
  2. : Won by David Scott.
  3. : Won by Brad Miller.

Republican gain

Thirteen Republicans were elected in newly created seats.

  1. : Won by Rick Renzi.
  2. : Won by Devin Nunes.
  3. : Won by Bob Beauprez.
  4. : Won by Tom Feeney.
  5. : Won by Mario Diaz-Balart.
  6. : Won by Phil Gingrey.
  7. : Won by Max Burns.
  8. : Won by Thad McCotter.
  9. : Won by Jon Porter.
  10. : Won by Jim Gerlach.
  11. : Won by Tim Murphy.
  12. : Won by Jeb Hensarling.
  13. : Won by John Carter.

Election ratings

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives election ratings

Closest races

Thirty-eight races were decided by 10% or lower.

DistrictWinnerMargin
data-sort-value=-10.07%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)0.56%
data-sort-value=-10.74%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)1.02%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)1.64%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)1.66%
data-sort-value=-12.11%
data-sort-value=-12.73%
data-sort-value=-12.82%
data-sort-value=-13.22%
data-sort-value=-13.28%
data-sort-value=-13.29%
data-sort-value=-13.57%
data-sort-value=-13.57%
data-sort-value=-13.61%
data-sort-value=-13.97%
data-sort-value=-14.02%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)4.22%
data-sort-value=-14.30%
data-sort-value=-14.33%
data-sort-value=-14.44%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)4.68%
data-sort-value=-14.82%
data-sort-value=-15.02%
data-sort-value=-15.29%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)5.59%
data-sort-value=-16.45%
data-sort-value=-17.66%
data-sort-value=-17.83%
data-sort-value=-17.89%
data-sort-value=-18.18%
data-sort-value=-18.37%
data-sort-value=-1 (flip)8.59%
data-sort-value=-18.99%
data-sort-value=-19.01%
data-sort-value=-19.57%
data-sort-value=-19.58%
data-sort-value=-19.65%

Special elections

Two special elections were held for members to serve the remainder of the term ending January 3, 2003.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Steve LargentRepublican1994 (Special)Incumbent resigned to run for Governor of Oklahoma.
New member elected January 8, 2002.
Republican hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November.nowrap{{Plainlist
Patsy MinkDemocratic1964
1976 (Retired)
1990 (Special)Incumbent died September 28, 2002, but was posthumously re-elected, see below.
New member elected November 30, 2002.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in a special election on January 4, 2003 for the next term.nowrap{{Plainlist

Alabama

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Sonny CallahanRepublican1984Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Terry EverettRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob RileyRepublican1996Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Alabama.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert AderholtRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert E. CramerDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Spencer BachusRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Earl HilliardDemocratic1992Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Alaska

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Don YoungRepublican1973 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Arizona

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob Stump
Redistricted from theRepublican1976Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
John Shadegg
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed Pastor
Redistricted from theDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
J. D. Hayworth
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jeff Flake
Redistricted from theRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim Kolbe
Redistricted from theRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Arkansas

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Marion BerryDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Vic SnyderDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John BoozmanRepublican2001Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike RossDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

California

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in California

The state gained one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Mike ThompsonDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wally HergerRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Doug OseRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John DoolittleRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob MatsuiDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lynn WoolseyDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George MillerDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nancy PelosiDemocratic1987 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Barbara LeeDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ellen TauscherDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard PomboRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom LantosDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Pete StarkDemocratic1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Anna EshooDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike HondaDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Zoe LofgrenDemocratic1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sam FarrDemocratic1993 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gary ConditDemocratic1989 (Special)Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
George RadanovichRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cal DooleyDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill Thomas
Redistricted from theRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lois Capps
Redistricted from theDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Elton Gallegly
Redistricted from theRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Buck McKeonRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David Dreier
Redistricted from theRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Brad Sherman
Redistricted from theDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard Berman
Redistricted from theDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Adam Schiff
Redistricted from theDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry Waxman
Redistricted from theDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Xavier Becerra
Redistricted from theDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hilda Solis
Redistricted from theDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Diane Watson
Redistricted from theDemocratic2001 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Redistricted from theDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Maxine WatersDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jane HarmanDemocratic1992
1998 (Retired)
2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Juanita Millender-McDonaldDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Grace Napolitano
Redistricted from theDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steve Horn
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent retired.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed Royce
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry Lewis
Redistricted from theRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gary Miller
Redistricted from theRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe Baca
Redistricted from theDemocratic1999 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ken Calvert
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mary Bono
Redistricted from theRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dana Rohrabacher
Redistricted from theRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Loretta Sanchez
Redistricted from theDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Christopher Cox
Redistricted from theRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Darrell Issa
Redistricted from theRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Duke Cunningham
Redistricted from theRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob Filner
Redistricted from theDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Duncan L. HunterRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Susan Davis
Redistricted from theDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Colorado

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado

The state gained one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Diana DeGetteDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mark UdallDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Scott McInnisRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob SchafferRepublican1996Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joel HefleyRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom TancredoRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

Connecticut

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John B. LarsonDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rob SimmonsRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rosa DeLauroDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chris ShaysRepublican1987Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James H. MaloneyDemocratic1996Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic loss.{{Plainlist
Nancy Johnson
Redistricted from theRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.

Delaware

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Mike CastleRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Florida

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jeff MillerRepublican2001 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Allen BoydDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Corrine BrownDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ander CrenshawRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Karen ThurmanDemocratic1992Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cliff StearnsRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John MicaRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ric KellerRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael BilirakisRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill YoungRepublican1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim DavisDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Adam PutnamRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dan MillerRepublican1992Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Porter GossRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dave WeldonRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mark FoleyRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carrie MeekDemocratic1992Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ileana Ros-LehtinenRepublican1989Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert WexlerDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter DeutschDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lincoln Díaz-BalartRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Clay ShawRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Alcee HastingsDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

Georgia

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jack KingstonRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sanford BishopDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Saxby Chambliss
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cynthia McKinneyDemocratic1992Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
John LewisDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Johnny IsaksonRepublican1999 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob BarrRepublican1994Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss.{{Plainlist
John Linder
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.
Mac Collins
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charlie Norwood
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nathan Deal
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gainnowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

Hawaii

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Neil AbercrombieDemocratic1986 (Special)
1988 (Lost renomination)
1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Patsy MinkDemocratic1964
1976 (Retired)
1990 (Special)Incumbent died but was re-elected posthumously.nowrap{{Plainlist

Idaho

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Butch OtterRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike SimpsonRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Illinois

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bobby RushDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jesse Jackson Jr.Democratic1995 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill LipinskiDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Luis GutiérrezDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rod BlagojevichDemocratic1996Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Illinois.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry HydeRepublican1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Danny K. DavisDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Phil CraneRepublican1969 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jan SchakowskyDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mark KirkRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry WellerRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry CostelloDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Judy BiggertRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dennis HastertRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tim JohnsonRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Don ManzulloRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lane EvansDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ray LaHoodRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David D. PhelpsDemocratic1998Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic loss.{{Plainlist
John Shimkus
Redistricted from theRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.

Indiana

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Pete ViscloskyDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tim Roemer
Redistricted from theDemocratic1990Incumbent retired.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mark Souder
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steve Buyer
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Brian D. Kerns
Redistricted from theRepublican2000Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican loss.
Dan Burton
Redistricted from theRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike Pence
Redistricted from theRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Julia Carson
Redistricted from theDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John HostettlerRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Baron HillDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Iowa

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jim Nussle
Redistricted from theRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim Leach
Redistricted from theRepublican1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Leonard BoswellDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom Latham
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Greg Ganske
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Kansas

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jerry MoranRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim RyunRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dennis MooreDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Todd TiahrtRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Kentucky

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Ed WhitfieldRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron LewisRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Anne NorthupRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ken LucasDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Hal RogersRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ernie FletcherRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Louisiana

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
David VitterRepublican1999 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
William J. JeffersonDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Billy TauzinRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim McCreryRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John CookseyRepublican1996Incumbent retired to run for senator.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard BakerRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chris JohnDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Maine

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Tom AllenDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John BaldacciDemocratic1994Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Maine.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Maryland

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Wayne GilchrestRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robert EhrlichRepublican1994Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Maryland.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ben CardinDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Albert WynnDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steny HoyerDemocratic1981 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Roscoe BartlettRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Elijah CummingsDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Connie MorellaRepublican1986Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

Massachusetts

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John OlverDemocratic1991 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard NealDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim McGovernDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Barney FrankDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Marty MeehanDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John F. TierneyDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed MarkeyDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike CapuanoDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Stephen F. LynchDemocratic2001 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill DelahuntDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Michigan

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bart StupakDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Pete HoekstraRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Vern EhlersRepublican1993 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dave CampRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James A. BarciaDemocratic1992Incumbent retired to run for state senator.
Democratic loss.{{Plainlist
Dale E. Kildee
Redistricted from theDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.
Fred UptonRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nick SmithRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike RogersRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe Knollenberg
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
David Bonior
Redistricted from theDemocratic1992Incumbent retired to run for run for Governor of Michigan.
Democratic loss.{{Plainlist
Sander LevinDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
Redistricted from theDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John ConyersDemocratic1964Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John Dingell
Redistricted from theDemocratic1955 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Lynn N. Rivers
Redistricted from theDemocratic1994Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss.

Minnesota

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Gil GutknechtRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill Luther
Redistricted from theDFL1994Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim RamstadRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Betty McCollumDFL2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Martin Olav SaboDFL1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mark Kennedy
Redistricted from theRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Collin PetersonDFL1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim OberstarDFL1974Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Mississippi

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Roger WickerRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bennie ThompsonDemocratic1993 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chip PickeringRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Ronnie Shows
Redistricted from theDemocratic1998Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic loss.
Gene Taylor
Redistricted from theDemocratic1989 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Missouri

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Lacy ClayDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Todd AkinRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dick GephardtDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ike SkeltonDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Karen McCarthyDemocratic1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sam GravesRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Roy BluntRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jo Ann EmersonRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Kenny HulshofRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Montana

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives election in Montana

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Denny RehbergRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Nebraska

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Doug BereuterRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lee TerryRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom OsborneRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Nevada

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Shelley BerkleyDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim GibbonsRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

New Hampshire

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John E. SununuRepublican1996Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charlie BassRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

New Jersey

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Rob AndrewsDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank LoBiondoRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim SaxtonRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistRaymond Byrne (Libertarian) 0.70%Ken Feduniewicz (America First) 0.35%
Chris SmithRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistKeith Quarles (Libertarian) 0.69%Hermann Winkelmann (Independent) 0.61%Don Graham (Conservative) 0.44%
Marge RoukemaRepublican1980Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank PalloneDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistBarry Allen (Libertarian) 0.88%Mac Dara F. X. Lyden (Independent) 0.45%
Mike FergusonRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill PascrellDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steve RothmanDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Donald M. PayneDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rodney FrelinghuysenRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rush Holt Jr.Democratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistThomas Abrams (Libertarian) 0.73%Karen Anne Zaletel (Conservative) 0.49%
Bob MenendezDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistEsmat Zaklama (Independent) 0.83%Dick Hester (Independent) 0.79%Herbert H. Shaw (Independent) 0.62%

New Mexico

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Heather WilsonRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe SkeenRepublican1980Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom UdallDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

New York

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

The state lost two seats in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Felix GrucciRepublican2000Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steve IsraelDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter KingRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carolyn McCarthyDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gary AckermanDemocratic1983 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gregory MeeksDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joseph CrowleyDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry NadlerDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Anthony WeinerDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Edolphus TownsDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Major OwensDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nydia VelázquezDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Vito FossellaRepublican1997 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Carolyn MaloneyDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles RangelDemocratic1970Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
José E. SerranoDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Eliot EngelDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nita LoweyDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sue KellyRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Benjamin Gilman
Redistricted from theRepublican1972Incumbent retired.
Republican loss.
John E. Sweeney
Redistricted from theRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Michael McNultyDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Maurice Hinchey
Redistricted from theDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John M. McHugh
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sherwood Boehlert
Redistricted from theRepublican1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James T. WalshRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Thomas M. Reynolds
Redistricted from theRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jack Quinn
Redistricted from theRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Louise SlaughterDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
John LaFalce
Redistricted from theDemocratic1974Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss.
Amo Houghton
Redistricted from the 31st district
(now obsolete)Republican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

North Carolina

The state gained one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Eva ClaytonDemocratic1992Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob EtheridgeDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Walter B. Jones Jr.Republican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
David PriceDemocratic1986
1994 (defeated)
1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Richard BurrRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Howard CobleRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike McIntyreDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Robin HayesRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sue MyrickRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Cass BallengerRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles H. TaylorRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mel WattDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{Plainlist

North Dakota

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives election in North Dakota

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Earl PomeroyDemocratic-NPL1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Ohio

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Steve ChabotRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rob PortmanRepublican1993 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tony P. HallDemocratic1978Incumbent retired.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mike OxleyRepublican1981 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul GillmorRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ted StricklandDemocratic1992
1994 (defeated)
1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dave HobsonRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John BoehnerRepublican1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Marcy KapturDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dennis KucinichDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Stephanie Tubbs JonesDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Pat TiberiRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sherrod BrownDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Steve LaTourette
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Deborah PryceRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ralph RegulaRepublican1972Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
VacantRep. Jim Traficant (D) expelled July 24, 2002, for criminal conviction.
Democratic hold.{{Plainlist
Thomas C. Sawyer
Redistricted from theDemocratic1986Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss.
Bob NeyRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Oklahoma

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John SullivanRepublican2002Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Brad CarsonDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Wes WatkinsRepublican1976
1990 (Retired)
1996Incumbent retired.
Republican loss.{{Plainlist
Frank Lucas
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.
J. C. WattsRepublican1994Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ernest IstookRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Oregon

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
David WuDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Greg WaldenRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Earl BlumenauerDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Peter DeFazioDemocratic1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Darlene HooleyDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Pennsylvania

The state lost two seats in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bob BradyDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chaka FattahDemocratic1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Phil English
Redistricted from theRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Melissa HartRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John PetersonRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Curt WeldonRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim GreenwoodRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bill ShusterRepublican2001 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Don SherwoodRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Paul KanjorskiDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John MurthaDemocratic1974Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Frank Mascara
Redistricted from theDemocratic1994Incumbent lost renomination.
Democratic loss.
Joe HoeffelDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Robert A. Borski Jr.
Redistricted from theDemocratic1982Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss.
William J. CoyneDemocratic1980Incumbent retired.
Democratic loss.{{Plainlist
Mike Doyle
Redistricted from theDemocratic1994Incumbent re-elected.
Pat ToomeyRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe PittsRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George GekasRepublican1982Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican loss.{{Plainlist
Tim Holden
Redistricted from theDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Todd PlattsRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Rhode Island

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Patrick J. KennedyDemocratic1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
James LangevinDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

South Carolina

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Henry E. Brown Jr.Republican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Joe WilsonRepublican2001 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lindsey GrahamRepublican1994Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim DeMintRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John SprattDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim ClyburnDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

South Dakota

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives election in South Dakota

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
John ThuneRepublican1996Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist

Tennessee

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bill JenkinsRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jimmy DuncanRepublican1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{PlainlistJoshua Williamson (Independent) 0.60%George Njezic (Independent) 0.51%
Zach WampRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Van HillearyRepublican1994Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Tennessee.
Democratic gain.nowrap{{PlainlistWilliam Chandler (Independent) 0.58%John Ray (Independent) 0.33%Bert Mason (Independent) 0.27%
Bob ClementDemocratic1988Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{PlainlistJonathan Farley (Independent) 0.71%Jesse Turner (Independent) 0.51%
Bart GordonDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed BryantRepublican1994Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
John S. TannerDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Harold Ford Jr.Democratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Texas

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Max SandlinDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim TurnerDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sam JohnsonRepublican1991 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ralph HallDemocratic1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{PlainlistDan Michalski (Libertarian) 0.92%Thomas Kemper (Green) 0.61%
Joe BartonRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
John CulbersonRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Kevin BradyRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nick LampsonDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lloyd DoggettDemocratic1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chet EdwardsDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Kay GrangerRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mac ThornberryRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron PaulRepublican1976 (special)
1976 (defeated)
1978
1984 (retired)
1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rubén HinojosaDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Silvestre ReyesDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charles StenholmDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Sheila Jackson LeeDemocratic1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Larry CombestRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Charlie GonzálezDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Lamar S. SmithRepublican1986Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom DeLayRepublican1984Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Henry BonillaRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Martin FrostDemocratic1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ken Bentsen Jr.Democratic1994Incumbent retired to run for U.S. senator.
Democratic hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dick ArmeyRepublican1984Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Solomon P. OrtizDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ciro RodriguezDemocratic1997 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Gene GreenDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Eddie Bernice JohnsonDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
None (District created)New district.
Republican gain.nowrap{{Plainlist
Pete Sessions
Redistricted from theRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Utah

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
James V. HansenRepublican1980Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim MathesonDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Chris CannonRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Vermont

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Bernie SandersIndependent1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Virginia

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jo Ann DavisRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ed SchrockRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bobby ScottDemocratic1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Randy ForbesRepublican2001 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Virgil GoodeRepublican1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Bob GoodlatteRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Eric CantorRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim MoranDemocratic1990Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rick BoucherDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Frank WolfRepublican1980Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom DavisRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Washington

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Jay InsleeDemocratic1992
1994 (defeated)
1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Rick LarsenDemocratic2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Brian BairdDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Doc HastingsRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
George NethercuttRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Norm DicksDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jim McDermottDemocratic1988Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jennifer DunnRepublican1992Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Adam SmithDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

West Virginia

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Alan MollohanDemocratic1982Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Shelley Moore CapitoRepublican2000Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Nick RahallDemocratic1976Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Wisconsin

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Paul RyanRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tammy BaldwinDemocratic1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Ron KindDemocratic1996Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Jerry KleczkaDemocratic1984Incumbent re-elected.{{Plainlist
Tom Barrett
Redistricted from theDemocratic1992Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Wisconsin.
Democratic loss.
Jim Sensenbrenner
Redistricted from theRepublican1978Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Tom PetriRepublican1979 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Dave ObeyDemocratic1969 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist
Mark Andrew GreenRepublican1998Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Wyoming

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

DistrictIncumbentThis raceMemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Barbara CubinRepublican1994Incumbent re-elected.nowrap{{Plainlist

Notes

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