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This article only summarizes the regularly scheduled congressional elections in November. For the January special election in Oregon, see Oregon's 1st congressional district special election, 2012. For the special election in Arizona, see Arizona's 8th congressional district special election, 2012.
United States House of Representatives elections, 2012
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All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and all 6 non-voting members
218 seats are needed for a majority
 
Leader John Boehner Nancy Pelosi
Party Republican Democratic
Leader's seat Ohio-8th California-8th
Last election 242 seats, 55.6% 193 seats, 44.4%
Current seats 242 (as of September 14, 2011) 192 (as of September 1, 2011)
Seats needed Decrease24 Increase25
Incumbent Speaker

John Boehner
Republican



2012 U.S. presidential election
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Minor parties
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The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections will be held on November 6, 2012. Elections will be held for all 435 seats, representing the 50 U.S. states. Elections will also be held for the delegates from the District of Columbia and five major U.S. territories.

The winners of this election cycle will serve in the 113th United States Congress. This will be the first congressional election using congressional districts apportioned based on the 2010 United States Census.

Retirements

Democrats (19)

Republicans (13)

References

  1. ^ Taylor, Jessica (July 25, 2011). "Ross Not Seeking Re-Election". National Journal. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
  2. ^ "Woolsey to Retire After Two Decades in House". Roll Call. June 27, 2011.
  3. ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/Dennis-Cardoza-retirement-California-Blue-Dog-209651-1.html?pos=hln
  4. ^ Trygstad, Kyle (July 27, 2011). "Members Brace for California Map". Roll Call. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
  5. ^ "Senate campaign heats up early". Connecticut Plus. January 21, 2011.
  6. ^ "Mazie Hirono to Run for Open Senate Seat in Hawaii". Roll Call. May 19, 2011.
  7. ^ Taylor, Jessica (October 4, 2011). "Costello Won't Seek Reelection in 2012". National Journal. Retrieved October 4, 2011.
  8. ^ "AP: Donnelly to jump into Indiana Senate race - David Catanese". Politico. 2011-05-08. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  9. ^ "US Representative John Olver to retire at end of current term". Boston Globe. October 26, 2011.
  10. ^ "Barney Frank to retire". CBS News. November 28, 2011.
  11. ^ "Rep. Dale Kildee to retire next year after 35 years in Congress". Detroit Free Press. July 15, 2011.
  12. ^ "Shelley Berkley Will Run for Senate in Nevada". Roll Call. April 14, 2011.
  13. ^ "Martin Heinrich Announce Senate Bid". Roll Call. April 2, 2011.
  14. ^ Blake, Aaron (January 18, 2012). "Democratic Rep. Maurice Hinchey to retire". The Washington Post.
  15. ^ "Dan Boren Retiring: Oklahoma Congressman Won't Seek Another Term". Huffington Post. June 7, 2011.
  16. ^ Martin, Gary (November 26, 2011). "Rep. Gonzalez will not run again". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  17. ^ "Inslee Announcement Prompts More Democratic Interest". Roll Call. June 27, 2011.
  18. ^ Camia, Catalina (September 6, 2011). "Rep. Baldwin runs for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin". USA Today.
  19. ^ "Flake to announce Senate bid Monday". The Arizona Republic. February 13, 2011.
  20. ^ Sabalow, Ryan (January 7, 2012). Ventura County Star http://www.redding.com/news/2012/jan/09/herger-announce-retirement-lamalfa-run-his-seat/. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Text "titleUPDATED: Herger to announce retirement; LaMalfa to run for his seat" ignored (help)
  21. ^ "Rep. Elton Gallegly to retire". Redding Record Searchlight. January 9, 2012.
  22. ^ "California GOP Rep. Jerry Lewis retiring". The Washington Post. January 12, 2012.
  23. ^ "Florida Rep. Connie Mack to run for Senate". The Washington Post. October 26, 2011.
  24. ^ Catanese, David (2011-05-05). "Pence announces for governor - David Catanese". Politico. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  25. ^ Blake, Aaron (December 15, 2011). "Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis won't seek reelection". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  26. ^ Miller, Sean (May 17, 2011). "Rep. Akin joins Missouri Senate race, setting up primary fight". The Hill. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
  27. ^ Johnson, Charles S. (2011-02-02). "Denny Rehberg will run for U.S. Senate in 2012; announcement planned Saturday". Missoulian State Bureau. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  28. ^ "House Freshman Berg Will Run for Senate in North Dakota : Roll Call Politics". Rollcall.com. 2011-05-16. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  29. ^ Weiner, Rachel (December 30, 2011). "Ohio Republican Rep. Steve Austria retiring". The Washington Post.
  30. ^ Blake, Aaron (January 17, 2012). "Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Todd Platts to retire". The Washington Post.
  31. ^ Trygstad, Tyler (2011-07-12). "Ron Paul to Retire from Congress". Roll Call. Retrieved 2011-07-12.

See also

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