1985 United States House of Representatives elections explained

Election Name:1985 United States House of Representatives elections
Country:United States
Flag Year:1960
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1984 United States House of Representatives elections
Previous Year:1984
Next Election:1986 United States House of Representatives elections
Next Year:1986
Majority Seats:218
Election Date:March 30, 1985 – August 3, 1985
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Races won
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Image1:SpeakerO'Neill.jpg
Leader Since1:January 4, 1977
Last Election1:253 seats
1Data1:2
2Data1:2
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Leader Since2:January 3, 1981
Last Election2:182 seats
1Data2:0
2Data2:0

There were two elections to the United States House of Representatives to serve in the 99th United States Congress.

List of elections

Elections are listed by date and district.

|-! | Gillis William Long| | Democratic| 1962| | Incumbent died January 20, 1985.
New member (see Widow's succession) elected March 30, 1985.
Democratic hold.| nowrap |

|-! | Sam B. Hall| | Democratic| 1976 | | Incumbent resigned May 27, 1985 to become a U.S. District Judge.
New member elected August 3, 1985.
Democratic hold.| nowrap |

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