2025 United States House of Representatives elections explained

Election Name:2025 United States House of Representatives elections
Country:United States
Flag Year:1960
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections
Previous Year:2024
Election Date:April 1, 2025
Next Election:2026 United States House of Representatives elections
Next Year:2026
Seats For Election:3 of the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives
Majority Seats:218
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Races won
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Image1:Speaker Mike Johnson Official Portrait (cropped).jpg
Leader1:Mike Johnson
Leader Since1:October 25, 2023
Last Election1:220 seats, 50.6%
Seats Before1:220
1Data1:3
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Leader2:Hakeem Jeffries
Leader Since2:January 3, 2023
Last Election2:215 seats, 47.8%
Seats Before2:215
1Data2:0
Map Size:320px

There are expected to be at least three special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 2025 during the 119th United States Congress. Additional special elections may take place if any other vacancies occur.

Summary

|-! | | | 2016| | Incumbent resigned November 13, 2024.[1]
New member to be elected on April 1, 2025.[2] | nowrap |

|-! | | | 2018| | Incumbent to resign January 20, 2025.[10]
New member to be elected on April 1, 2025.| nowrap |

|-! | | | 2014| | Incumbent expected to resign TBD.[13]
New member to be elected on a date TBD.| nowrap |

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Florida's 1st congressional district

See main article: 2025 Florida's 1st congressional district special election.

See also: List of United States representatives from Florida. Incumbent Republican Matt Gaetz resigned on November 13, 2024, shortly after president-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Gaetz to serve as the United States attorney general, but later withdrew. Governor Ron DeSantis called the election for April 1, 2025, with nominating primaries to be held on January 28.[17]

Florida's 6th congressional district

See main article: 2025 Florida's 6th congressional district special election.

See also: List of United States representatives from Florida. Incumbent Republican Michael Waltz is set to resign on January 20, 2025, and will be appointed on that date to become Trump's National Security Advisor. Governor Ron DeSantis called the election for April 1, 2025, with nominating primaries to be held on January 28.[18]

New York's 21st congressional district

See main article: 2025 New York's 21st congressional district special election.

See also: List of United States representatives from New York. Incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik is likely to resign to take office as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Governor Kathy Hochul is responsible for calling a special election ten days after the vacancy, to take place between 70 and 80 days afterwards.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pitofsky. Marina. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump taps him for attorney general role . . 13 November 2024.
  2. Web site: Special Election set to replace Matt Gaetz . . 22 November 2024 . 22 November 2024.
  3. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . 2024-11-25 . Jimmy Patronis officially resigns as Chief Financial Officer . 2024-11-25 . . en-US.
  4. News: . November 27, 2024 . Little, Jim . Special election to replace Matt Gaetz taking shape, with more than dozen candidates . November 26, 2024 .
  5. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Joel Rudman becomes second state lawmaker to announce bid to succeed Matt Gaetz in Congress . . 21 November 2024 . 20 November 2024.
  6. News: Mid Bay News . November 21, 2024 . Matt Gaetz Resigned… Now What? How We Elect A New Representative. November 20, 2024 . Saul, Christopher .
  7. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Gene Valentino announces campaign to succeed Matt Gaetz . . 23 November 2024 . 23 November 2024.
  8. Web site: Gay Valimont announces another CD 1 run days after losing to Matt Gaetz. Ogles. Jacob. November 18, 2024. November 18, 2024. Florida Politics.
  9. Web site: Jeff Witt latest veteran to enter fight for Matt Gaetz’s congressional seat. Ogles. Jacob. November 25, 2024. November 26, 2024. Florida Politics.
  10. Web site: Faguy . Ana . Trump taps Michael Waltz as next US national security adviser. . 11 November 2024.
  11. News: . November 26, 2024 . GOP firebrand Randy Fine running for Congress after Trump endorsement. Lemongello, Stephen . November 26, 2024 .
  12. Web site: Gancarski . A.G. . Former presidential candidate runs to succeed Mike Waltz in Congress . . 21 November 2024 . 21 November 2024.
  13. Web site: Nelson . Steven . Trump confirms NYer Elise Stefanik will be his enforcer at the UN: ‘Strong, tough, and smart’ . . 11 November 2024.
  14. News: . With Stefanik headed to U.N., here's who could take her seat in Congress . November 14, 2024 . Hodgman, Lucy . November 13, 2024.
  15. Web site: GAULTagault@wdt.net . ALEX . 2024-11-21 . Anthony Constantino, running for Congress in NY-21 special election, puts Trump as the topline in his campaign . 2024-11-22 . NNY360 . en.
  16. Web site: Cusanelli . Michael . 2024-11-26 . Steve Holden, Anthony Constantino vie for party nominations in NY-21 special election . 2024-11-27 . WPTZ . en.
  17. News: DeSantis sets special election for Gaetz seat . Julia . Manchester . . November 22, 2024 . November 22, 2024 .
  18. News: November 25, 2024 . Special elections set for U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz's seat in Florida . November 25, 2024 . CBS News.
  19. News: Lesniewski . Niels . November 13, 2024 . West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections . November 14, 2024 . Roll Call.

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