1945 United States House of Representatives elections

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There were several special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1945 during the 78th and 79th Congresses.

78th Congress[]

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates

79th Congress[]

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Virginia 3 Dave E. Satterfield Jr. Democratic 1937 (Special) Incumbent resigned.
New member elected March 6, 1945.
Democratic hold.
  • Green tickY J. Vaughan Gary (Democratic) 48.55%
  • Ashton Dovell (Democratic) 39.08%
  • (Republican) 12.38%[1]
Montana 2 James F. O'Connor Republican 1936 Incumbent died January 15, 1945.
New member elected June 5, 1945.
Republican gain.
  • Green tickY Wesley A. D'Ewart (Republican)
  • (Democratic) 42.63%
  • Robert Yellowtail (Independent) 6.58%
  • (Socialist) 0.39%[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - VA - District 03 - Special Election Race - Mar 06, 1945".
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - MT - District 02 - Special Election Race - Jun 05, 1945".
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