1927 United States House of Representatives elections

There were five special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1927 during the 70th United States Congress.

1927 United States House of Representatives elections

← 1926August 23, 1927 – November 15, 19271928 →

5 (out of 435) seats in the United States House of Representatives
218 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
 
LeaderNicholas LongworthFinis Garrett
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Seat changeDecrease 1Increase 1
Seats up41
Races won32

List of elections

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Elections are listed by date and district.

DistrictIncumbentThis race
MemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Louisiana 7Ladislas LazaroDemocratic1912Incumbent died March 30, 1927.
New member elected August 23, 1927.
Democratic hold.
New York 35Walter W. MageeRepublican1914Incumbent died May 25, 1927.
New member elected November 8, 1927.
Republican hold.
Ohio 2Ambrose E. B. StephensRepublican1918Incumbent died February 12, 1927.
New member elected November 8, 1927.
Republican hold.
Pennsylvania 1James M. HazlettRepublican1926Incumbent resigned October 20, 1927.
New member elected November 8, 1927.
Republican hold.
Colorado 1William VaileRepublican1918Incumbent died July 2, 1927.
New member elected November 15, 1927.
Democratic gain.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - LA - District 07 Special Election Race - Aug 23, 1927". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY District 35 - Special Election Race - Nov 08, 1927". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns - OH - District 02 Special Election Race - Nov 08, 1927". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - PA - District 01 - Special Election Race - Nov 08, 1927". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Our Campaigns - CO District 1 - Special Election Race - Nov 15, 1927". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 16, 2020.