1955 United States House of Representatives elections

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There were two special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1955 during the 84th United States Congress.

List of elections[]

Elections are listed by date and district.

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Florida 6 Dwight L. Rogers Democratic 1944 Incumbent member-elect died December 1, 1954.
New member elected January 11, 1955.
Democratic hold.
  • Green tickY Paul Rogers (Democratic) 58.69%
  • J. Herbert Burke (Republican) 41.31%[1]
Michigan 15 John D. Dingell Sr. Democratic 1932 Incumbent died September 19, 1955.
Primary elections held November 8, 1855.[2][3]
New member elected December 13, 1955 to finish his father's term.
Democratic hold.
  • Green tickY John D. Dingell Jr. (Democratic) 76.13%
  • Thomas E. Brennan (Republican) 23.65%[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - FL District 6 - Special Election Race - Jan 11, 1955". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - MI District 15 - Special D Primary Race - Nov 08, 1955". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns - MI District 15 - Special R Primary Race - Nov 08, 1955". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - MI District 15 - Special Election Race - Dec 13, 1955".
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