2002 United States House of Representatives elections


The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections were held on 5 November 2002, in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term. Although it was a midterm election under a Republican president, the Republican Party gained a net eight seats, solidifying their majority. Some speculate that this may have been due to increased support for the President's party in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
This was one of two mid-term elections in which the party of the incumbent President increased their number of seats in both the House and the Senate, and is the only midterm election since 1978 which left the President's party in control of the House.

Overall results

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

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

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

Arkansas

California

The state gained one seat in reapportionment.

Colorado

The state gained one seat in reapportionment.

Connecticut

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Delaware

Florida

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

Georgia

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Indiana

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Minnesota

Mississippi

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

The state lost two seats in reapportionment.

North Carolina

The state gained one seat in reapportionment.

North Dakota

Ohio

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Oklahoma

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Oregon

Pennsylvania

The state lost two seats in reapportionment.

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

The state gained two seats in reapportionment.

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

The state lost one seat in reapportionment.

Wyoming