2025 United States House of Representatives elections
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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
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| District | Incumbent | This race | |||
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| Member | Party | First elected | Results | Candidates | |
| Florida 1 | Matt Gaetz | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent resigned November 13, 2024.[1] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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| Florida 6 | Michael Waltz | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent expected to resign on or before January 20, 2025.[7] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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| New York 21 | Elise Stefanik | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent expected to resign on or before January 20, 2025.[9] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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Florida's 1st congressional district
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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.[1] Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to call for a special election within the next eight weeks.[11]
Florida's 6th congressional district
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Incumbent Republican Michael Waltz is set to resign on or before January 20, 2025, as he is expected be appointed on that date as Trump's national security advisor.[7] Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to call for a special election within the eight weeks following the vacancy.[11]
New York's 21st congressional district
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Incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik is likely to resign to take office as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.[9] Governor Kathy Hochul is responsible for calling a special election ten days after the vacancy, to take place between 70 and 80 days afterwards.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Pitofsky, Marina. "Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump taps him for attorney general role". USA Today. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Cooper, Amber (November 15, 2024). "John Frankman announces bid for Gaetz's House seat after resignation to be Trump's attorney general". Florida's Voice. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Ogles, Jacob (November 18, 2024). "Keith Gross files to succeed Matt Gaetz in Congress". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Ogles, Jacob (November 20, 2024). "Joel Rudman becomes second state lawmaker to announce bid to succeed Matt Gaetz in Congress". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Janelle (November 14, 2024). "With Matt Gaetz tapped for AG, who could fill his congressional seat?". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Ogles, Jacob (November 18, 2024). "Gay Valimont announces another CD 1 run days after losing to Matt Gaetz". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Faguy, Ana. "Trump taps Michael Waltz as next US national security adviser". BBC News. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Harper, Mark. "Special election for Michael Waltz's seat has first candidate, a retired Army general". Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Nelson, Steven. "Trump confirms NYer Elise Stefanik will be his enforcer at the UN: 'Strong, tough, and smart'". New York Post. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Hodgman, Lucy (November 13, 2024). "With Stefanik headed to U.N., here's who could take her seat in Congress". Times Union. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c Lesniewski, Niels (November 13, 2024). "West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections". Roll Call. Retrieved November 14, 2024.