1995 United States House of Representatives elections

1995 U.S. House of Representatives elections
December 12, 1995
2 (out of 435) seats in the U.S. House of Representatives
218 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Newt Gingrich Dick Gephardt
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 3, 1995 June 6, 1989
Leader's seat Georgia 6th Missouri 3rd
Last election 230 seats 204 seats
Seats won 231 203
Seat change Increase 1 Decrease 1

There were some special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1995, during the 104th United States Congress.

List of elections

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
California 15 Norman Mineta Democratic 1974 Incumbent resigned October 10, 1995 to accept a position with Lockheed Martin.
New member elected December 12, 1995.
Republican gain.
Illinois 2 Mel Reynolds Democratic 1992 Incumbent resigned October 1, 1995.
New member elected December 12, 1995.
Democratic hold.

References

  1. ^ "Jesse Jackson Jr. Wins Primary in Chicago". The New York Times. November 29, 1995.
  2. ^ Staff Reports (December 13, 1995). "WIN FOR BOTH JACKSONS". Chicago Tribune.
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