| Year: | 1953 |
| Type: | Off-year elections |
| Election Day: | November 3 |
| Special Elections: | Congressional special elections |
| Special Elections Seats Contested: | 8 |
| Special Elections Net Change: | Democratic +2 |
| Special Elections Map Caption: | 0 |
| Governor Seats Contested: | 2 |
| Governor Net Change: | Democratic +1 |
| Governor Map Caption: | 1953 gubernatorial election results map |
The 1953 United States elections were held on November 3, 1953. This off-year election involved local, state, and congressional elections.
Eight special elections were held to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. The democrats gained two seats.
|-! | Edward E. Cox| | 1924| | Incumbent member-elect died December 24, 1952.
New member elected February 4, 1953.
Democratic hold.| nowrap |
|-! | Thomas B. Stanley| | 1946| | Incumbent resigned February 3, 1953, to run for Governor of Virginia.
New member elected April 14, 1953.
Democratic hold.| nowrap |
|-! | Joseph R. Bryson| | 1938| | Incumbent died March 10, 1953.
New member elected June 2, 1953.
Democratic hold.| nowrap |
|-! | Adolph J. Sabath| | 1906| | Incumbent member-elect died November 6, 1952.
New member elected July 7, 1953.
Democratic hold.| nowrap |
|-! | Garrett Withers| | 1952| | Incumbent died April 30, 1953.
New member elected August 1, 1953.
Democratic hold.| nowrap |
|-! | Merlin Hull| | 1928
1930
1934| | Incumbent died May 17, 1953.
New member elected October 13, 1953.
Democratic gain.| nowrap |
|-! | Clifford P. Case| | 1944| | Incumbent resigned August 16, 1953 to run for Governor of New Jersey.
New member elected November 3, 1953.
Democratic gain.| nowrap |
|-! | Norris Poulson| | 1942
1944
1946| | Incumbent resigned June 11, 1953, after being elected Mayor of Los Angeles.
New member elected November 10, 1953.
Republican hold.| nowrap |
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Two states, New Jersey and Virginia held gubernatorial elections in 1953.
| State | Incumbent | First elected | Result | Candidates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | Alfred E. Driscoll (Republican) | 1949 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Virginia | John S. Battle (Democratic) | 1949 | Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold. |
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Alongside state and congressional elections, local elections were also held.