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1887 United States House of Representatives elections

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There were special elections in 1887 to the United States House of Representatives to the 49th United States Congress and the 50th United States Congress.

Elections are listed by date and district.

49th Congress

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District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Wisconsin 8 William T. Price Republican 1882 Incumbent died December 6, 1886.
New member elected January 18, 1887 to finish his father's term.
Republican hold.
  • Green tickY Hugh H. Price (Republican) 70.1%
  • James Bardon (Democratic) 29.9%

50th Congress

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District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Texas 2 John H. Reagan Democratic 1874
1861 (withdrew)
1882
Incumbent resigned March 4, 1887when elected U.S. senator.
New member elected August 5, 1887.
Democratic hold.
Louisiana 6 Edward W. Robertson Democratic 1876
1882 (lost)
1886
Incumbent died August 2, 1887.
New member elected November 8, 1887.
Democratic hold.
New York 19 Nicholas T. Kane Democratic 1886 Incumbent died September 14, 1887.
New member elected November 8, 1887.
Democratic hold.
New York 25 Frank Hiscock Republican 1876 Incumbent member-elect resigned March 3, 1887 when elected U.S. senator.
New member elected November 8, 1887.
Republican hold.
Wisconsin 8 William T. Price Republican 1882 Incumbent member-elect died December 6, 1886.
New member elected January 18, 1887.
Republican hold.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - TX District 02- Special Election Race - Apr 05, 1887". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - LA - District 06 Special Election Race - Nov 08, 1887". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY District 19 - Special Election Race - Nov 08, 1887". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY District 25 - Special Election Race - Nov 08, 1887". www.ourcampaigns.com.