1988 United States House of Representatives elections

1988 United States House of Representatives elections
← 1986 November 8, 1988 1990 →
All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives
218 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Jim Wright Bob Michel
Party Democratic Republican
Leader since January 3, 1987 January 3, 1981
Leader's seat Texas 12th Illinois 18th
Last election 258 seats 177 seats
Seats won 260 175
Seat change Increase 2 Decrease 2
Popular vote 43,544,565 37,209,219
Percentage 53.3% 45.6%
Swing Decrease 1.0% Increase 1.2%
Results:
     Democratic hold      Democratic gain
     Republican hold      Republican gain
Speaker before election

Jim Wright
Democratic

Elected Speaker

Jim Wright
Democratic

The 1988 United States House of Representatives elections was an election for the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 1988, to elect members to serve in the 101st United States Congress. They coincided with the election of George H. W. Bush as president. Although Bush won with a strong majority, his Republican Party lost a net of two seats to the Democratic Party, slightly increasing the Democratic majority in the House. It was the first time since 1960 that an incoming president's party lost seats in the House.

Overall results

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409 incumbent members sought reelection, but one was defeated in a primary and six were defeated in the general election for a total of 402 incumbents winning. This was the highest number and percentage of incumbents who won reelection between 1954 and 1992.[1]

The Republicans did not field a candidate in one-fourth of the seats in the Southern United States.[2] This is the last congressional election in which Republicans won a House seat in Hawaii for a full term and the last time they won a seat in Vermont.

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260 175
Democratic Republican
Party Seats Seat
percentage 		Vote
percentage 		Popular
vote
Last
election
(1986) 		This
election 		Net
change
Democratic Party 258 260 Increase 2 59.8% 53.3% 43,544,565
Republican Party 177 175 Decrease 2 40.2% 45.6% 37,209,219
Libertarian Party 0 0 Steady 0.0% 0.6% 445,708
Independent 0 0 Steady 0.0% 0.2% 161,381
Peace and Freedom Party 0 0 Steady 0.0% 0.1% 89,494
Right to Life Party 0 0 Steady 0.0% 0.1% 52,296
Conservative Party 0 0 Steady 0.0% 0.1% 47,577
Others 0 0 Steady 0.0% 0.2% 131,945
Totals 435 435 Steady 100.0% 100.0% 81,682,185

Source: Election Statistics – Office of the Clerk

Popular vote
Democratic
 
 53.31%
Republican
 
 45.55%
Libertarian
 
 0.55%
Others
 
 0.59%
House seats
Democratic
 
 59.77%
Republican
 
 40.23%
House seats by party holding plurality in state
  80+% Democratic
  80+% Republican
  60+% to 80% Democratic
  60+% to 80% Republican
  Up to 60% Democratic
  Up to 60% Republican
 
  3-5 Republican gain
  1-2 Democratic gain
  1-2 Republican gain
  no net change

Retirements

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Democrats

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  1. Florida 6: Buddy MacKay retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  2. Florida 14: Dan Mica retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  3. Illinois 22: Kenneth J. Gray retired.
  4. Massachusetts 2: Edward Boland retired.
  5. Mississippi 4: Wayne Dowdy retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  6. New Jersey 10: Peter W. Rodino retired.
  7. New York 23: Samuel S. Stratton retired.
  8. Tennessee 8: Ed Jones retired.
  9. Washington 3: Don Bonker retired run for U.S. Senate.
  10. Washington 7: Mike Lowry retired run for U.S. Senate.

Republicans

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  1. California 40: Robert Badham retired.
  2. California 42: Dan Lungren retired to become California State Treasurer.
  3. Florida 13: Connie Mack III retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  4. Mississippi 5: Trent Lott retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  5. Missouri 7: Gene Taylor retired.
  6. Nebraska 2: Hal Daub retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  7. New Hampshire 2: Judd Gregg retired to run for governor of New Hampshire.
  8. New Mexico 1: Manuel Lujan Jr. retired.
  9. New York 27: George C. Wortley retired.
  10. New Hampshire 2: Judd Gregg retired to run for U.S. President.
  11. Ohio 5: Del Latta retired.
  12. Texas 13: Beau Boulter retired to run for U.S. Senate.
  13. Vermont at-large: Jim Jeffords retired to run for U.S. Senate.

Resignations and deaths

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Democrats

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  1. Tennessee 5: Bill Boner resigned October 5, 1987, to become Mayor of Nashville.
  2. Virginia 5: Dan Daniel Incumbent died January 24, 1988.
  3. New Jersey 5: James J. Howard died March 25, 1988.

Republicans

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  1. Louisiana 5: Buddy Roemer resigned March 3, 1988, to become Governor of Louisiana.
  2. Tennessee 2: John Duncan Sr. died June 21, 1988.

Incumbents Defeated

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In Primary Elections

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Republicans

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  1. California 12: Ernie Konnyu lost renomination to Tom Campbell, who won the general election.

In General Elections

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Democrats

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Two Democrats lost re-election to Republicans

  1. California 12: Bill Chappell lost re-election to Craig James.
  2. Rhode Island 2: Fernand St Germain lost re-election to Ronald Machtley.

Republicans

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4 Republicans lost re-election to Democrats

  1. Georgia 4: Pat Swindall lost re-election to Craig James.
  2. Illinois 4: Jack Davis lost re-election to George E. Sangmeister.
  3. New York 20: Joe DioGuardi lost re-election to Nita Lowey.
  4. Texas 14: Mac Sweeney lost re-election to Greg Laughlin.

Open seats that changed parties

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Republican seats won by Democrats

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Two Republican seats were won by Democrats:

  1. Nebraska 2: won by Peter Hoagland.
  2. Texas 13: won by Bill Sarpalius.

Democratic seats won by Republicans

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One Democratic seat was won by a Republican:

  1. Florida 6: won by Cliff Stearns.

Open seats that parties held

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Special elections

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See also: List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives

Ordered by election date, then by state/district.

District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Tennessee 5 Bill Boner Democratic 1978 Incumbent resigned October 5, 1987, to become Mayor of Nashville.
New member elected January 19, 1988.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November; see below.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Clement (Democratic) 62.3%
  • ▌Terry Holcomb (Republican) 36.3%
Others
  • ▌Suzanne Stewart (Independent) 0.8%
  • ▌Joe Driscoll (Independent) 0.7%
Louisiana 4 Buddy Roemer Democratic 1980 Incumbent resigned March 3, 1988, to become Governor of Louisiana.
New member elected April 16, 1988.
Republican gain.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November; see below.
Virginia 5 Dan Daniel Democratic 1968 Incumbent died January 24, 1988.
New member elected June 14, 1988.
Democratic hold.
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November; see below.
New Jersey 3 James J. Howard Democratic 1964 Incumbent died March 25, 1988.
New member elected November 8, 1988.
Democratic hold.
Concurrently, winner was also elected to the next term; see below.
Tennessee 2 John Duncan Sr. Republican 1964 Incumbent died June 21, 1988.
New member elected November 8, 1988.
Republican hold.
Concurrently, winner was also elected to the next term; see below.
  • ▌Green tickY Jimmy Duncan (Republican) 56.11%
  • ▌Dudley W. Taylor (Democratic) 42.61%
  • ▌Charles West (Independent) 1.28%

Alabama

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See also: List of United States representatives from Alabama
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Alabama 1 Sonny Callahan Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Sonny Callahan (Republican) 59.3%
  • ▌John M. Tyson Jr. (Democratic) 40.0%
  • ▌Kenneth Ament (Libertarian) 0.8%
Alabama 2 Bill Dickinson Republican 1964 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill DIckinson (Republican) 94.2%
  • ▌Joel Brooke King (Libertarian) 5.8%
Alabama 3 Bill Nichols Democratic 1966 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Nichols (Democratic) 96.1%
  • ▌Jerome Shockley (Libertarian) 3.9%
Alabama 4 Tom Bevill Democratic 1966 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tom Bevill (Democratic) 96.2%
  • ▌John Sebastian (Libertarian) 3.8%
Alabama 5 Ronnie Flippo Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ronnie Flippo (Democratic) 64.4%
  • ▌Stan McDonald (Republican) 34.6%
  • ▌John Palmer (Libertarian) 1.1%
Alabama 6 Ben Erdreich Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ben Erdreich (Democratic) 66.5%
  • ▌Charles Caddis (Republican) 32.9%
  • ▌William Wingo (Libertarian) 0.5%
Alabama 7 Claude Harris Jr. Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Claude Harris Jr. (Democratic) 67.7%
  • ▌James E. Bacon (Republican) 31.5%
  • ▌Alan F. Barksdale (Libertarian) 0.7%

Alaska

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska
See also: List of United States representatives from Alaska
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Alaska at-large Don Young Republican 1973 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Don Young (Republican) 62.7%
  • ▌Peter Gruenstein (Democratic) 37.3%

Arizona

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See also: List of United States representatives from Arizona
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Arizona 1 John Jacob Rhodes III Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Arizona 2 Mo Udall Democratic 1961 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Mo Udall (Democratic) 73.3%
  • ▌Joseph D. Sweeney (Republican) 26.7%
Arizona 3 Bob Stump Republican 1976[a] Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Stump (Republican) 68.9%
  • ▌Dave Moss (Democratic) 28.6%
  • ▌John Parsons (Independent) 2.6%
Arizona 4 Jon Kyl Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jon Kyl (Republican) 87.1%
  • ▌Gary Sprunk (Libertarian) 12.9%
Arizona 5 Jim Kolbe Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Kolbe (Republican) 67.8%
  • ▌Judith E. Belcher (Democratic) 32.2%

Arkansas

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See also: List of United States representatives from Arkansas
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Arkansas 1 Bill Alexander Democratic 1968 Incumbent re-elected.
Arkansas 2 Tommy F. Robinson Democratic 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
Arkansas 3 John Paul Hammerschmidt Republican 1966 Incumbent re-elected.
Arkansas 4 Beryl Anthony Jr. Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.

California

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in California
See also: List of United States representatives from California
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
California 1 Douglas H. Bosco Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Douglas H. Bosco (Democratic) 62.9%
  • ▌Samuel Vanderbilt (Republican) 28.4%
  • ▌Eric Fried (Peace and Freedom) 8.7%
California 2 Wally Herger Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Wally Herger (Republican) 58.8%
  • ▌Wayne Meyer (Democratic) 38.5%
  • ▌Doc Pendery (Libertarian) 2.6%
California 3 Bob Matsui Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Matsui (Democratic) 71.2%
  • ▌Lowell P. Landowski (Republican) 28.8%
California 4 Vic Fazio Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
California 5 Nancy Pelosi Democratic 1987 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Nancy Pelosi (Democratic) 76.4%
  • ▌Bruce O'Neill (Republican) 19.3%
  • ▌Ted Zuur (Peace and Freedom) 2.3%
  • ▌Sam Grove (Libertarian) 2.0%
California 6 Barbara Boxer Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Barbara Boxer (Democratic) 73.4%
  • ▌William Steinmetz (Republican) 26.6%
California 7 George Miller Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY George Miller (Democratic) 68.4%
  • ▌Jean Last (Republican) 31.6%
California 8 Ron Dellums Democratic 1970 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ron Dellums (Democratic) 66.6%
  • ▌John J. Cuddihy Jr. (Republican) 31.2%
  • ▌Tom Condit (Peace and Freedom) 2.2%
California 9 Pete Stark Democratic 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Pete Stark (Democratic) 73%
  • ▌Howard Hertz (Republican) 27%
California 10 Don Edwards Democratic 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Don Edwards (Democratic) 86.2%
  • ▌Kennita Watson (Libertarian) 13.8%
California 11 Tom Lantos Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tom Lantos (Democratic) 71%
  • ▌Bill Quraishi (Republican) 24.4%
  • ▌Bill Wade (Libertarian) 2.3%
  • ▌Victor Martinez (Peace and Freedom) 1.4%
  • ▌Nicholas W. Kudrovzeff (American Independent) 0.9%
California 12 Ernie Konnyu Republican 1986 Incumbent lost renomination.
Republican hold.
California 13 Norman Mineta Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Norman Mineta (Democratic) 67.1%
  • ▌Luke Sommer (Republican) 29.8%
  • ▌John H. Webster (Libertarian) 3.1%
California 14 Norman D. Shumway Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
California 15 Tony Coelho Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tony Coelho (Democratic) 69.8%
  • ▌Carol Harner (Republican) 28.2%
  • ▌Richard M. Harris (Libertarian) 2.1%
California 16 Leon Panetta Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
California 17 Chip Pashayan Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Chip Pashayan (Republican) 71.5%
  • ▌Vincent Lavery (Democratic) 28.5%
California 18 Richard H. Lehman Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
California 19 Bob Lagomarsino Republican 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
California 20 Bill Thomas Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Thomas (Republican) 71.1%
  • ▌Lita Reid (Democratic) 27.1%
  • ▌David Bersohn (Libertarian) 1.8%
California 21 Elton Gallegly Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Elton Gallegly (Republican) 69.1%
  • ▌Donald E. Stevens (Democratic) 28.8%
  • ▌Robert Jay (Libertarian) 2.1%
California 22 Carlos Moorhead Republican 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Carlos Moorhead (Republican) 69.5%
  • ▌John G. Simmons (Democratic) 26%
  • ▌Shirley Rachel Isaacson (Peace and Freedom) 2.7%
  • ▌Ted Brown (Libertarian) 1.8%
California 23 Anthony Beilenson Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Anthony Beilenson (Democratic) 63.5%
  • ▌Jim Salomon (Republican) 33.1%
  • ▌John Vernon (Libertarian) 1.9%
  • ▌John Honigsfeld (Peace and Freedom) 1.4%
California 24 Henry Waxman Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Henry Waxman (Democratic) 72.2%
  • ▌John N. Cowles (Republican) 23.8%
  • ▌James Green (Peace and Freedom) 2.3%
  • ▌George Abrahams (Libertarian) 1.7%
California 25 Edward R. Roybal Democratic 1962 Incumbent re-elected.
California 26 Howard Berman Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Howard Berman (Democratic) 70.3%
  • ▌Brodie Broderson (Republican) 29.7%
California 27 Mel Levine Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Mel Levine (Democratic) 67.5%
  • ▌Dennis Galbraith (Republican) 29.6%
  • ▌William J. Fulco (Libertarian) 2.8%
California 28 Julian Dixon Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Julian Dixon (Democratic) 76.1%
  • ▌George Adams (Republican) 19.8%
  • ▌Howard Johnson (Libertarian) 2.1%
  • ▌Salomea Honigsfeld (Peace and Freedom) 1.9%
California 29 Augustus Hawkins Democratic 1962 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Augustus Hawkins (Democratic) 82.8%
  • ▌Reuben D. Franco (Republican) 13.7%
  • ▌Gregory P. Gilmore (Libertarian) 3.5%
California 30 Matthew G. Martínez Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Matthew G. Martínez (Democratic) 59.9%
  • ▌Ralph R. Ramirez (Republican) 36.3%
  • ▌Houston Myers (American Independent) 2.2%
  • ▌Kim J. Goldsworthy (Libertarian) 1.5%
California 31 Mervyn Dymally Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
California 32 Glenn M. Anderson Democratic 1968 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Glenn M. Anderson (Democratic) 66.9%
  • ▌Sanford W. Kahn (Republican) 29.6%
  • ▌Vikki Murdock (Peace and Freedom) 2.4%
  • ▌Marc F. Denny (Libertarian) 1.1%
California 33 David Dreier Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY David Dreier (Republican) 69.2%
  • ▌Nelson Gentry (Democratic) 26.2%
  • ▌Gail Lightfoot (Libertarian) 3%
  • ▌Mike Noonan (Peace and Freedom) 1.6%
California 34 Esteban Torres Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Esteban Torres (Democratic) 63.2%
  • ▌Charles M. House (Republican) 35.0%
  • ▌Carl M. Swinney (Libertarian) 1.8%
California 35 Jerry Lewis Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jerry Lewis (Republican) 70.4%
  • ▌Paul Sweeney (Democratic) 27.7%
  • ▌Jeff Shuman (Libertarian) 1.9%
California 36 George Brown Jr. Democratic 1962
1970 (retired)
1972 		Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY George Brown Jr. (Democratic) 54%
  • ▌John Paul Stark (Republican) 42.5%
  • ▌Kenneth E. Valentine (Libertarian) 1.8%
  • ▌Fred L. Anderson (American Independent) 1.8%
California 37 Al McCandless Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Al McCandless (Republican) 64.3%
  • ▌Johnny Pearson (Democratic) 33.1%
  • ▌Bonnie Flickinger (Libertarian) 2.6%
California 38 Bob Dornan Republican 1976
1982 (retired)
1984 		Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Dornan (Republican) 59.5%
  • ▌Jerry Yudelson (Democratic) 35.6%
  • ▌Bruce McKay (Libertarian) 2.5%
  • ▌Frank German (Peace and Freedom) 2.4%
California 39 William Dannemeyer Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY William Dannemeyer (Republican) 74%
  • ▌Don E. Marquis (Democratic) 22.8%
  • ▌Lee Connelly (Libertarian) 3.3%
California 40 Robert Badham Republican 1976 Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Christopher Cox (Republican) 67.1%
  • ▌Lida Lenney (Democratic) 29.9%
  • ▌Roger Bloxham (Libertarian) 1.7%
  • ▌Gretchen J. Farsai (Peace and Freedom) 1.4%
California 41 Bill Lowery Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Lowery (Republican) 64.8%
  • ▌Dan Kripke (Democratic) 31.5%
  • ▌Dick Rider (Libertarian) 1.9%
  • ▌C. T. Weber (Peace and Freedom) 1.7%
California 42 Dan Lungren Republican 1978 Incumbent retired to become California State Treasurer.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Dana Rohrabacher (Republican) 64.2%
  • ▌Guy C. Kimbrough (Democratic) 33%
  • ▌Richard D. Rose (Peace and Freedom) 2.8%
California 43 Ron Packard Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ron Packard (Republican) 71.7%
  • ▌Howard Greenebaum (Democratic) 25.7%
  • ▌Daniel L. Muhe (Libertarian) 2.7%
California 44 Jim Bates Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Bates (Democratic) 59.7%
  • ▌Rob Butterfield (Republican) 36.5%
  • ▌Dennis Thompson (Libertarian) 3.8%
California 45 Duncan L. Hunter Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Duncan L. Hunter (Republican) 74.0%
  • ▌Pete Lepiscopo (Democratic) 24.0%
  • ▌Perry Willis (Libertarian) 2.0%

Colorado

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See also: List of United States representatives from Colorado
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Colorado 1 Pat Schroeder Democratic 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Pat Schroeder (Democratic) 69.9%
  • ▌Joy Wood (Republican) 30.1%
Colorado 2 David Skaggs Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY David Skaggs (Democratic) 62.7%
  • ▌Dave Bath (Republican) 37.3%
Colorado 3 Ben Nighthorse Campbell Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Colorado 4 Hank Brown Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Hank Brown (Republican) 73.1%
  • ▌Charles S. Vigil (Democratic) 26.9%
Colorado 5 Joel Hefley Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Joel Hefley (Republican) 75.1%
  • ▌John J. Mitchell (Democratic) 24.9%
Colorado 6 Daniel Schaefer Republican 1983 Incumbent re-elected.

Connecticut

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See also: List of United States representatives from Connecticut
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Connecticut 1 Barbara B. Kennelly Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
Connecticut 2 Sam Gejdenson Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Sam Gejdenson (Democratic) 63.6%
  • ▌Glenn Carberry (Republican) 36.4%
Connecticut 3 Bruce Morrison Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bruce Morrison (Democratic) 66.5%
  • ▌Gerard B. Patton (Republican) 33.5%
Connecticut 4 Chris Shays Republican 1987 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Chris Shays (Republican) 71.8%
  • ▌Roger Pearson (Democratic) 27.1%
  • ▌Nicholas J. Tarzia (Independent) 1.2%
Connecticut 5 John G. Rowland Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John G. Rowland (Republican) 73.6%
  • ▌Joseph Marinan Jr. (Democratic) 26.4%
Connecticut 6 Nancy Johnson Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Nancy Johnson (Republican) 66.3%
  • ▌James L. Griffin (Democratic) 33.3%
  • ▌Louis J. Marietta (Independent) 0.4%

Delaware

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See also: List of United States representatives from Delaware and 1988 United States Senate election in Delaware
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Delaware at-large Tom Carper Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tom Carper (Democratic) 67.5%
  • ▌James P. Krapf (Republican) 32.5%

Florida

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See also: List of United States representatives from Florida
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Florida 1 Earl Hutto Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Earl Hutto (Democratic) 66.9%
  • ▌E. D. Armbruster (Republican) 33.1%
Florida 2 James W. Grant Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 3 Charles E. Bennett Democratic 1948 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 4 Bill Chappell Democratic 1968 Incumbent lost re-election.
Republican gain.
Florida 5 Bill McCollum Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 6 Buddy MacKay Democratic 1982 Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican gain.
  • ▌Green tickY Cliff Stearns (Republican) 53.5%
  • ▌Jon Mills (Democratic) 46.5%
Florida 7 Sam Gibbons Democratic 1962 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 8 Bill Young Republican 1970 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Young (Republican) 73.0%
  • ▌C. Bette Wimbish (Democratic) 27.0%
Florida 9 Michael Bilirakis Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 10 Andy Ireland Republican 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Andy Ireland (Republican) 73.5%
  • ▌David B. Higginbottom (Democratic) 26.5%
Florida 11 Bill Nelson Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Nelson (Democratic) 60.8%
  • ▌Bill Tolley (Republican) 39.2%
Florida 12 Tom Lewis Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 13 Connie Mack III Republican 1982 Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Porter Goss (Republican) 71.2%
  • ▌Jack Conway (Democratic) 28.8%
Florida 14 Dan Mica Democratic 1978 Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Democratic hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Harry Johnston (Democratic) 54.9%
  • ▌Ken Adams (Republican) 45.1%
Florida 15 Clay Shaw Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Clay Shaw (Republican) 66.1%
  • ▌Michael A. Kuhle (Democratic) 33.9%
Florida 16 Lawrence J. Smith Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 17 William Lehman Democratic 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 18 Claude Pepper Democratic 1962 Incumbent re-elected.
Florida 19 Dante Fascell Democratic 1954 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dante Fascell (Democratic) 72.4%
  • ▌Ralph Carlos Rocheteau (Republican) 27.6%

Georgia

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See also: List of United States representatives from Georgia
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Georgia 1 Lindsay Thomas Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Lindsay Thomas (Democratic) 67.0%
  • ▌ Chris Meredith (Republican) 33.0%
Georgia 2 Charles Hatcher Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Georgia 3 Richard Ray Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
Georgia 4 Pat Swindall Republican 1984 Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.
Georgia 5 John Lewis Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John Lewis (Democratic) 78.2%
  • ▌J. W. Tibbs (Republican) 21.8%
Georgia 6 Newt Gingrich Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Newt Gingrich (Republican) 58.9%
  • ▌David Worley (Democratic) 41.1%
Georgia 7 Buddy Darden Democratic 1983 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Buddy Darden (Democratic) 64.8%
  • ▌Robert Lamutt (Republican) 35.2%
Georgia 8 J. Roy Rowland Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
Georgia 9 Ed Jenkins Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ed Jenkins (Democratic) 62.9%
  • ▌Joe Hoffman (Republican) 37.1%
Georgia 10 Doug Barnard Jr. Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.

Source: "N 1988 General Electionovember 8, 1988". Secretary of State of Georgia. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2011.

Hawaii

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See also: List of United States representatives from Hawaii
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Hawaii 1 Pat Saiki Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Pat Saiki (Republican) 54.7%
  • ▌Mary Bitterman (Democratic) 43.2%
  • ▌Blase Harris (Libertarian) 2.1%
Hawaii 2 Daniel Akaka Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Daniel Akaka (Democratic) 88.9%
  • ▌Lloyd J. Mallan (Libertarian) 11.1%

Idaho

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See also: List of United States representatives from Idaho
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Idaho 1 Larry Craig Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Larry Craig (Republican) 65.8%
  • ▌Jeanne Givens (Democratic) 34.2%
Idaho 2 Richard H. Stallings Democratic 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Richard H. Stallings (Democratic) 63.4%
  • ▌Dane Watkins (Republican) 33.8%
  • ▌Donovan Bramwell (Libertarian) 2.8%

Illinois

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See also: List of United States representatives from Illinois
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Illinois 1 Charles Hayes Democratic 1983 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Charles Hayes (Democratic) 96.0%
  • ▌Stephen J. Evans (Republican) 4.0%
Illinois 2 Gus Savage Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Gus Savage (Democratic) 82.7%
  • ▌William T. Hespel (Republican) 17.3%
Illinois 3 Marty Russo Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Marty Russo (Democratic) 62.2%
  • ▌Joseph J. McCarthy (Republican) 37.8%
Illinois 4 Jack Davis Republican 1986 Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.
Illinois 5 Bill Lipinski Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Lipinski (Democratic) 61.3%
  • ▌John J. Holowinski (Republican) 38.7%
Illinois 6 Henry Hyde Republican 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Henry Hyde (Republican) 73.7%
  • ▌William J. Andrle (Democratic) 26.3%
Illinois 7 Cardiss Collins Democratic 1973 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
Illinois 8 Dan Rostenkowski Democratic 1958 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dan Rostenkowski (Democratic) 74.6%
  • ▌V. Stephen Vetter (Republican) 24.0%
  • ▌Mark J. Almberg (Communist) 1.3%
Illinois 9 Sidney R. Yates Democratic 1948
1962 (retired)
1964 		Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Sidney R. Yates (Democratic) 66.1%
  • ▌Herbert Sohn (Republican) 32.9%
  • ▌Jessie Fields (Solidarity) 1.0%
Illinois 10 John Porter Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John Porter (Republican) 72.5%
  • ▌Eugene F. Friedman (Democratic) 27.5%
Illinois 11 Frank Annunzio Democratic 1964 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Frank Annunzio (Democratic) 64.5%
  • ▌George S. Gottlieb (Republican) 35.5%
Illinois 12 Phil Crane Republican 1969 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Phil Crane (Republican) 75.2%
  • ▌John A. Leonardi (Democratic) 24.8%
Illinois 13 Harris Fawell Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Harris Fawell (Republican) 70.2%
  • ▌Evelyn E. Craig (Democratic) 29.8%
Illinois 14 Dennis Hastert Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dennis Hastert (Republican) 73.7%
  • ▌Stephen Youhanaie (Democratic) 26.3%
Illinois 15 Ed Madigan Republican 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ed Madigan (Republican) 71.7%
  • ▌Thomas J. Curl (Democratic) 28.3%
Illinois 16 Lynn M. Martin Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Lynn M. Martin (Republican) 63.9%
  • ▌Steven E. Mahan (Democratic) 36.1%
Illinois 17 Lane Evans Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Lane Evans (Democratic) 64.9%
  • ▌William E. Stewart (Republican) 35.1%
Illinois 18 Robert H. Michel Republican 1956 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Robert H. Michel (Republican) 54.7%
  • ▌G. Douglas Stephens (Democratic) 45.3%
Illinois 19 Terry L. Bruce Democratic 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Terry L. Bruce (Democratic) 64.2%
  • ▌Robert F. Kerans (Republican) 35.8%
Illinois 20 Dick Durbin Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dick Durbin (Democratic) 68.9%
  • ▌Paul E. Jurgens (Republican) 31.1%
Illinois 21 Jerry Costello Democratic 1988 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jerry Costello (Democratic) 52.6%
  • ▌Bob Gaffner (Republican) 47.4%
Illinois 22 Kenneth J. Gray Democratic 1954
1974 (retired)
1984 		Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Glenn Poshard (Democratic) 64.9%
  • ▌Patrick J. Kelley (Republican) 35.1%

Indiana

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
See also: List of United States representatives from Indiana
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Indiana 1 Pete Visclosky Democratic 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Pete Visclosky (Democratic) 77.1%
  • ▌Owen W. Crumpacker (Republican) 22.9%
Indiana 2 Philip Sharp Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
Indiana 3 John P. Hiler Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John P. Hiler (Republican) 54.3%
  • ▌Thomas W. Ward (Democratic) 45.7%
Indiana 4 Dan Coats Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Indiana 5 Jim Jontz Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Jontz (Democratic) 56.3%
  • ▌Patricia L. Williams (Republican) 43.7%
Indiana 6 Dan Burton Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dan Burton (Republican) 72.9%
  • ▌George T. Holland (Democratic) 27.1%
Indiana 7 John T. Myers Republican 1966 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John T. Myers (Republican) 61.8%
  • ▌Mark R. Waterfill (Democratic) 38.2%
Indiana 8 Frank McCloskey Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Frank McCloskey (Democratic) 61.8%
  • ▌John L. Myers (Republican) 38.2%
Indiana 9 Lee H. Hamilton Democratic 1964 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Lee H. Hamilton (Democratic) 70.7%
  • ▌Floyd E. Coates (Republican) 29.3%
Indiana 10 Andrew Jacobs Jr. Democratic 1964
1972 (defeated)
1974 		Incumbent re-elected.

Iowa

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See also: List of United States representatives from Iowa
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Iowa 1 Jim Leach Republican 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Leach (Republican) 60.7%
  • ▌Bill Gluba (Democratic) 38.4%
  • ▌Judy Stav-River (Independent) 0.9%
Iowa 2 Tom Tauke Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tom Tauke (Republican) 56.8%
  • ▌Eric Tabor (Democratic) 43.2%
Iowa 3 David R. Nagle Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY David R. Nagle (Democratic) 63.4%
  • ▌Donald B. Redfern (Republican) 36.6%
Iowa 4 Neal Smith Democratic 1958 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Neal Smith (Democratic) 71.7%
  • ▌Paul Lunde (Republican) 28.3%
Iowa 5 Jim Ross Lightfoot Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
Iowa 6 Fred Grandy Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Fred Grandy (Republican) 64.4%
  • ▌Dave O'Brien (Democratic) 35.6%

Kansas

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See also: List of United States representatives from Kansas
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Kansas 1 Pat Roberts Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Kansas 2 Jim Slattery Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Slattery (Democratic) 73.3%
  • ▌Phil Meinhardt (Republican) 26.7%
Kansas 3 Jan Meyers Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jan Meyers (Republican) 73.6%
  • ▌Lionel Kunst (Democratic) 26.4%
Kansas 4 Dan Glickman Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dan Glickman (Democratic) 64.0%
  • ▌Lee Thompson (Republican) 36.0%
Kansas 5 Bob Whittaker Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Whittaker (Republican) 70.2%
  • ▌John A. Barnes (Democratic) 29.8%

Kentucky

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See also: List of United States representatives from Kentucky
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Kentucky 1 Carroll Hubbard Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Carroll Hubbard (Democratic) 95.1%
  • ▌Charles K. Hatchett (Independent) 4.9%
Kentucky 2 William Natcher Democratic 1953 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY William Natcher (Democratic) 60.6%
  • ▌Martin A. Tori (Republican) 39.4%
Kentucky 3 Romano Mazzoli Democratic 1970 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Romano Mazzoli (Democratic) 69.7%
  • ▌Philip Dunnagan (Republican) 30.3%
Kentucky 4 Jim Bunning Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Bunning (Republican) 74.2%
  • ▌Richard V. Beliles (Democratic) 25.8%
Kentucky 5 Hal Rogers Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Kentucky 6 Larry J. Hopkins Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
Kentucky 7 Chris Perkins Democratic 1984 Incumbent re-elected.

Louisiana

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana
See also: List of United States representatives from Louisiana
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Louisiana 1 Bob Livingston Republican 1977 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Livingston (Republican) 78.5%
  • ▌George Mustakas (Democratic) 15.2%
  • ▌Eric Honig (Democratic) 6.3%
Louisiana 2 Lindy Boggs Democratic 1973 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Lindy Boggs (Democratic) 89.5%
  • ▌Roger C. Johnson (Republican) 10.5%
Louisiana 3 Billy Tauzin Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Billy Tauzin (Democratic) 89.3%
  • ▌Millard Clement (Democratic) 10.7%
Louisiana 4 Jim McCrery Republican 1988 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim McCrery (Republican) 68.6%
  • ▌Adeline Roemer (Democratic) 26.6%
  • ▌Bob Briggs (Democratic) 4.8%
Louisiana 5 Jerry Huckaby Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jerry Huckaby (Democratic) 71.1%
  • ▌Jack Wright (Democratic) 20.0%
  • ▌Bradley T. Roark (Republican) 8.9%
Louisiana 6 Richard Baker Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Louisiana 7 Jimmy Hayes Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Louisiana 8 Clyde C. Holloway Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.

Maine

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
See also: List of United States representatives from Maine
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Maine 1 Joseph E. Brennan Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Maine 2 Olympia Snowe Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Olympia Snowe (Republican) 66.2%
  • ▌Kenneth P. Hayes (Democratic) 33.8%

Maryland

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
See also: List of United States representatives from Maryland
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Maryland 1 Roy Dyson Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Maryland 2 Helen Delich Bentley Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
Maryland 3 Ben Cardin Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ben Cardin (Democratic) 72.9%
  • ▌Ross Z. Pierpont (Republican) 27.1%
Maryland 4 Tom McMillen Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tom McMillen (Democratic) 68.3%
  • ▌Bradlyn McClanahan (Republican) 31.7%
Maryland 5 Steny Hoyer Democratic 1981 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Steny Hoyer (Democratic) 78.6%
  • ▌John Eugene Sellner (Republican) 21.4%
Maryland 6 Beverly Byron Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Beverly Byron (Democratic) 75.4%
  • ▌Kenneth W. Halsey (Republican) 24.6%
Maryland 7 Kweisi Mfume Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Maryland 8 Connie Morella Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.

Massachusetts

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See also: List of United States representatives from Massachusetts
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Massachusetts 1 Silvio O. Conte Republican 1958 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Silvio O. Conte (Republican) 82.7%
  • ▌John R. Arden (Democratic) 17.3%
Massachusetts 2 Edward Boland Democratic 1952 Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Richard Neal (Democratic) 80.3%
  • ▌Louis R. Godena (Independent) 19.7%
Massachusetts 3 Joseph D. Early Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
Massachusetts 4 Barney Frank Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Barney Frank (Democratic) 70.3%
  • ▌Debra R. Tucker (Republican) 29.7%
Massachusetts 5 Chester G. Atkins Democratic 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
Massachusetts 6 Nicholas Mavroules Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
Massachusetts 7 Ed Markey Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
Massachusetts 8 Joseph P. Kennedy II Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
Massachusetts 9 Joe Moakley Democratic 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
Massachusetts 10 Gerry Studds Democratic 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Gerry Studds (Democratic) 66.7%
  • ▌Jon L. Bryan (Republican) 33.3%
Massachusetts 11 Brian J. Donnelly Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.

Michigan

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan
See also: List of United States representatives from Michigan
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Michigan 1 John Conyers Democratic 1964 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John Conyers (Democratic) 91.2%
  • ▌Bill Ashe (Republican) 7.8%
Others
  • ▌Jonathan Paul Flint (Libertarian) 0.5%
  • ▌Sam Johnson (WAC) 0.4%
Michigan 2 Carl Pursell Republican 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Carl Pursell (Republican) 54.7%
  • ▌Lana Pollack (Democratic) 44.7%
  • ▌David Raaflaub (Libertarian) 0.6%
Michigan 3 Howard Wolpe Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Howard Wolpe (Democratic) 57.3%
  • ▌Cal Allgaier (Republican) 42.7%
Michigan 4 Fred Upton Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Fred Upton (Republican) 70.8%
  • ▌Norman Rivers (Democratic) 29.2%
Michigan 5 Paul B. Henry Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Paul B. Henry (Republican) 72.6%
  • ▌James Catchick (Democratic) 27.4%
Michigan 6 Bob Carr Democratic 1974
1980 (defeated)
1982 		Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Carr (Democratic) 58.9%
  • ▌Scott Schultz (Republican) 39.6%
Others
  • ▌Tony Wright (Libertarian) 0.9%
  • ▌Judith Christensen (WAC) 0.5%
Michigan 7 Dale Kildee Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dale Kildee (Democratic) 75.8%
  • ▌Jeff Coad (Republican) 23.6%
  • ▌Gary Walkowicz (WAC) 0.6%
Michigan 8 J. Bob Traxler Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY J. Bob Traxler (Democratic) 72.1%
  • ▌Lloyd F. Buhl (Republican) 27.9%
Michigan 9 Guy Vander Jagt Republican 1966 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Guy Vander Jagt (Republican) 69.8%
  • ▌David John Gawron (Democratic) 30.2%
Michigan 10 Bill Schuette Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Schuette (Republican) 72.7%
  • ▌Mathias G. Forbes (Democratic) 26.4%
  • ▌Gary R. Bradley (Libertarian) 0.9%
Michigan 11 Bob Davis Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Davis (Republican) 59.6%
  • ▌Mitch Irwin (Democratic) 40.0%
  • ▌Denise Kline (Libertarian) 0.4%
Michigan 12 David Bonior Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY David Bonior (Democratic) 53.6%
  • ▌Douglas Carl (Republican) 45.5%
Others
  • ▌Keith P. Edwards (Libertarian) 0.6%
  • ▌Vincent Mario Contrera (WAC) 0.3%
Michigan 13 George Crockett Jr. Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Others
  • ▌Alan H. Harris (Libertarian) 0.8%
  • ▌Martinez Alfred Gomez (WAC) 0.8%
Michigan 14 Dennis Hertel Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dennis Hertel (Democratic) 62.6%
  • ▌Kenneth C. McNealy (Republican) 36.3%
Others
  • ▌Robert W. Roddis (Libertarian) 0.7%
  • ▌James L. Breeland (WAC) 0.4%
Michigan 15 William D. Ford Democratic 1964 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY William D. Ford (Democratic) 63.8%
  • ▌Burl C. Adkins (Republican) 34.8%
  • ▌Eric Blankenburg (Libertarian) 1.0%
  • ▌Ronda M. Reed Bell (WAC) 0.4%
Michigan 16 John Dingell Democratic 1955 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John Dingell (Democratic) 97.4%
  • ▌Russell W. Leone (WAC) 2.6%
Michigan 17 Sander Levin Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Sander Levin (Democratic) 70.2%
  • ▌Dennis M. Flessland (Republican) 28.6%
  • ▌Charles Hahn (Libertarian) 1.2%
Michigan 18 William Broomfield Republican 1956 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY William Broomfield (Republican) 76.0%
  • ▌Gary L. Kohut (Democratic) 22.4%
  • ▌Timothy J. O'Brien (Libertarian) 1.6%

Minnesota

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See also: List of United States representatives from Minnesota
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Minnesota 1 Tim Penny DFL 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tim Penny (DFL) 70.1%
  • ▌Curt Schrimpf (Ind.-Republican) 29.5%
  • ▌Craig Honts (Socialist Workers) 0.4%
Minnesota 2 Vin Weber Independent-
Republican 		1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Minnesota 3 Bill Frenzel Independent-
Republican 		1970 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Frenzel (Ind.-Republican) 68.2%
  • ▌Dave Carlson (DFL) 31.6%
Minnesota 4 Bruce Vento DFL 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bruce Vento (DFL) 72.4%
  • ▌Ian Maitland (Ind.-Republican) 26.8%
  • ▌Natasha Terlexis (Socialist Workers) 0.7%
Minnesota 5 Martin Olav Sabo DFL 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
Minnesota 6 Gerry Sikorski DFL 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
Minnesota 7 Arlan Stangeland Independent-
Republican 		1977 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
Minnesota 8 Jim Oberstar DFL 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Oberstar (DFL) 74.5%
  • ▌Jerry Shuster (Ind.-Republican) 25.5%

Mississippi

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See also: List of United States representatives from Mississippi
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Mississippi 1 Jamie Whitten Democratic 1941 (special) Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jamie Whitten (Democratic) 78.2%
  • ▌Jim Bush (Republican) 21.8%
Mississippi 2 Mike Espy Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Mike Espy (Democratic) 64.7%
  • ▌Jack Coleman (Republican) 34.5%
  • ▌Dorothy Benford (Independent) 0.8%
Mississippi 3 Sonny Montgomery Democratic 1966 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Sonny Montgomery (Democratic) 93.9%
  • ▌Jimmie Ray Bourland (Republican) 6.1%
Mississippi 4 Wayne Dowdy Democratic 1981 (special) Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Democratic hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Michael Parker (Democratic) 54.8%
  • ▌Thomas Collins (Republican) 44.0%
  • ▌Liz Gilchrist (Independent) 1.2%
Mississippi 5 Trent Lott Republican 1972 Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Republican hold.

Missouri

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri
See also: List of United States representatives from Missouri
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Missouri 1 Bill Clay Democratic 1968 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Clay (Democratic) 71.6%
  • ▌Joseph A. Schwan (Republican) 27.0%
  • ▌Terry Inman (Libertarian) 1.4%
Missouri 2 Jack Buechner Republican 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jack Buechner (Republican) 66.3%
  • ▌Robert H. Feigenbaum (Democratic) 32.6%
  • ▌Deania Lohmann (Libertarian) 1.1%
Missouri 3 Dick Gephardt Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dick Gephardt (Democratic) 62.8%
  • ▌Mark F. Hearne (Republican) 36.3%
  • ▌Lloyd Sloan (Libertarian) 0.9%
Missouri 4 Ike Skelton Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ike Skelton (Democratic) 71.8%
  • ▌David Eyerly (Republican) 28.2%
Missouri 5 Alan Wheat Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Alan Wheat (Democratic) 70.3%
  • ▌Mary Ellen Lobb (Republican) 28.5%
  • ▌Mike Hurley (Libertarian) 1.2%
Missouri 6 Tom Coleman Republican 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Tom Coleman (Republican) 59.3%
  • ▌Doug R. Hughes (Democratic) 40.7%
Missouri 7 Gene Taylor Republican 1972 Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Mel Hancock (Republican) 53.1%
  • ▌Max Bacon (Democratic) 46.2%
  • ▌Rob Lurvey (Libertarian) 0.7%
Missouri 8 Bill Emerson Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Missouri 9 Harold Volkmer Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Harold Volkmer (Democratic) 67.9%
  • ▌Ken Dudley (Republican) 32.1%

Montana

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana
See also: List of United States representatives from Montana
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Montana 1 Pat Williams Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Pat Williams (Democratic) 60.8%
  • ▌Jim Fenlason (Republican) 39.2%
Montana 2 Ron Marlenee Republican 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ron Marlenee (Republican) 55.5%
  • ▌Buck O'Brien (Democratic) 44.5%

Nebraska

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See also: List of United States representatives from Nebraska
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Nebraska 1 Doug Bereuter Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Doug Bereuter (Republican) 67.0%
  • ▌Corky Jones (Democratic) 33.0%
Nebraska 2 Hal Daub Republican 1980 Incumbent retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Democratic gain.
  • ▌Green tickY Peter Hoagland (Democratic) 50.7%
  • ▌Jerry Schenken (Republican) 49.3%
Nebraska 3 Virginia D. Smith Republican 1974 Incumbent re-elected.

Nevada

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada
See also: List of United States representatives from Nevada
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
Nevada 1 James Bilbray Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY James Bilbray (Democratic) 64.0%
  • ▌Lucille Lusk (Republican) 33.7%
  • ▌Patrick O'Neill (Libertarian) 2.3%
Nevada 2 Barbara Vucanovich Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Barbara Vucanovich (Republican) 57.3%
  • ▌Jim Spoo (Democratic) 40.6%
  • ▌Kent Cromwell (Libertarian) 2.1%

New Hampshire

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire
See also: List of United States representatives from New Hampshire
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
New Hampshire 1 Bob Smith Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bob Smith (Republican) 60.3%
  • ▌Joseph F. Keefe (Democratic) 39.7%
New Hampshire 2 Judd Gregg Republican 1980 Incumbent retired to run for Governor of New Hampshire.
Republican hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Chuck Douglas (Republican) 56.8%
  • ▌James W. Donchess (Democratic) 42.5%
  • ▌Roy Kendel (Independent) 0.7%

New Jersey

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
See also: List of United States representatives from New Jersey
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
New Jersey 1 James Florio Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY James Florio (Democratic) 69.9%
  • ▌Frank A. Cristaudo (Republican) 29.6%
  • ▌Richard Bartucci (Libertarian) 0.6%
New Jersey 2 William J. Hughes Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
New Jersey 3 James J. Howard Democratic 1964 Incumbent died.
Democratic hold.
Winner was also elected to finish the current term; see above.
New Jersey 4 Chris Smith Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Chris Smith (Republican) 65.7%
  • ▌Betty Holland (Democratic) 33.4%
Others
  • ▌Judson M. Carter (Independent) 0.5%
  • ▌Daniel A. Maiullo Jr. (Libertarian) 0.3%
New Jersey 5 Marge Roukema Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Marge Roukema (Republican) 75.7%
  • ▌Lee Monaco (Democratic) 23.6%
  • ▌Daniel M. Karlan (Libertarian) 0.7%
New Jersey 6 Bernard J. Dwyer Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
Others
  • ▌Joan Paltrineri (Socialist Workers) 0.5%
  • ▌Howard F. Schoen (Libertarian) 0.3%
New Jersey 7 Matthew J. Rinaldo Republican 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
New Jersey 8 Robert A. Roe Democratic 1970 Incumbent re-elected.
New Jersey 9 Robert Torricelli Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Robert Torricelli (Democratic) 67.1%
  • ▌Roger J. Lane (Republican) 32.3%
  • ▌Richard J. Kemly (Independent) 0.5%
New Jersey 10 Peter W. Rodino Democratic 1948 Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Donald M. Payne (Democratic) 77.4%
  • ▌Michael Webb (Republican) 12.6%
  • ▌Anthony Imperiale (Independent) 5.0%
  • ▌Mindy Birdno (Socialist Workers) 4.1%
Others
  • ▌Alvin Curtis (Independent) 0.5%
  • ▌Alan Bowser (Independent) 0.4%
New Jersey 11 Dean Gallo Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Dean Gallo (Republican) 70.5%
  • ▌John C. Shaw (Democratic) 29.5%
New Jersey 12 Jim Courter Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Courter (Republican) 69.3%
  • ▌Norman J. Weinstein (Democratic) 29.9%
  • ▌Stephen Friedlander (Libertarian) 0.8%
New Jersey 13 Jim Saxton Republican 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Jim Saxton (Republican) 69.5%
  • ▌James B. Smith (Democratic) 30.5%
New Jersey 14 Frank J. Guarini Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Frank J. Guarini (Democratic) 67.3%
  • ▌Fred J. Theemling Jr. (Republican) 30.6%
Others
  • ▌John A. Jones (Independent) 0.9%
  • ▌Christopher White (Libertarian) 0.7%
  • ▌John Rummel (Communist) 0.3%
  • ▌Peter Galbo (Independent) 0.2%

New Mexico

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico
See also: List of United States representatives from New Mexico
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
New Mexico 1 Manuel Lujan Jr. Republican 1968 Incumbent retired.
Republican hold.
New Mexico 2 Joe Skeen Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
New Mexico 3 Bill Richardson Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Richardson (Democratic) 73.1%
  • ▌Cecilia M. Salazar (Republican) 26.9%

New York

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Main article: 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New York
See also: List of United States representatives from New York
District Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
New York 1 George J. Hochbrueckner Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
New York 2 Thomas Downey Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Thomas Downey (Democratic) 61.6%
  • ▌Joseph Cardino Jr. (Republican) 38.4%
New York 3 Robert J. Mrazek Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Robert J. Mrazek (Democratic) 57.2%
  • ▌Robert Previdi (Republican) 40.6%
  • ▌Robert J. Considine (Right to Life) 1.6%
  • ▌Anthony Signorelli (Liberal) 0.5%
New York 4 Norman F. Lent Republican 1970 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Norman F. Lent (Republican) 70.1%
  • ▌Francis T. Goban (Democratic) 27.6%
  • ▌Margaret T. McGeary (Right to Life) 2.3%
New York 5 Ray McGrath Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ray McGrath (Republican) 65.1%
  • ▌William G. Kelly (Democratic) 33.2%
  • ▌James A. Matier (Right to Life) 1.7%
New York 6 Floyd Flake Democratic 1986 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Floyd Flake (Democratic) 85.9%
  • ▌Robert L. Brandofino (Conservative) 14.1%
New York 7 Gary Ackerman Democratic 1983 Incumbent re-elected.
New York 8 James H. Scheuer Democratic 1964
1972 (lost)
1974 		Incumbent re-elected.
New York 9 Thomas Manton Democratic 1984 Incumbent re-elected.
New York 10 Chuck Schumer Democratic 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Chuck Schumer (Democratic) 78.4%
  • ▌George S. Popielarski (Republican) 17.8%
  • ▌Alice Gaffney (Conservative) 3.8%
New York 11 Edolphus Towns Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Edolphus Towns (Democratic) 88.7%
  • ▌Riaz B. Hussain (Republican) 8.9%
  • ▌Alfred Hamel (Conservative) 1.5%
  • ▌Lorraine Stevens (New Alliance) 0.9%
New York 12 Major Owens Democratic 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Major Owens (Democratic) 93.0%
  • ▌Owen Augustin (Republican) 7.0%
New York 13 Stephen Solarz Democratic 1974 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Stephen Solarz (Democratic) 74.7%
  • ▌Anthony M. Curci (Republican) 25.3%
New York 14 Guy Molinari Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
New York 15 Bill Green Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Bill Green (Republican) 61.3%
  • ▌Peter G. Doukas (Democratic) 36.7%
  • ▌John B. Levitt (Liberal) 2.0%
New York 16 Charles Rangel Democratic 1970 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Charles Rangel (Democratic) 97.1%
  • ▌Michael Liccione (Conservative) 1.6%
  • ▌Barbara R. Taylor (New Alliance) 1.3%
New York 17 Ted Weiss Democratic 1976 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Ted Weiss (Democratic) 84.4%
  • ▌Myrna C. Albert (Republican) 15.6%
New York 18 Robert García Democratic 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Robert García (Democratic) 91.1%
  • ▌Fred Brown (Republican) 7.0%
  • ▌Rafael Méndez (New Alliance) 1.1%
  • ▌Daniel Verhoff (Conservative) 0.9%
New York 19 Mario Biaggi Democratic 1968 Incumbent withdrew but remained on the ballot.
Democratic hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Eliot Engel (Democratic) 56.0%
  • ▌Mario Biaggi (Republican) 27.2%
  • ▌Martin J. O'Grady (Right to Life) 8.2%
  • ▌Robert Blumetti (Conservative) 8.1%
  • ▌Michael Zagarell (Independent) 0.5%
New York 20 Joe DioGuardi Republican 1984 Incumbent lost re-election.
Democratic gain.
  • ▌Green tickY Nita Lowey (Democratic) 50.3%
  • ▌Joe DioGuardi (Republican) 47.5%
  • ▌Florence T. O'Grady (Right to Life) 1.4%
  • ▌Henry M. Levine (Liberal) 0.8%
New York 21 Hamilton Fish IV Republican 1968 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Hamilton Fish IV (Republican) 74.6%
  • ▌Lawrence W. Grunberger (Democratic) 23.5%
  • ▌Richard S. Curtin II (Right to Life) 1.9%
New York 22 Benjamin Gilman Republican 1972 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Benjamin Gilman (Republican) 70.8%
  • ▌Eleanor F. Burlingham (Democratic) 26.7%
  • ▌Barbara E. Braun (Right to Life) 2.5%
New York 23 Samuel S. Stratton Democratic 1958 Incumbent retired.
Democratic hold.
  • ▌Green tickY Michael McNulty (Democratic) 61.7%
  • ▌Peter M. Bakal (Republican) 38.3%
New York 24 Gerald Solomon Republican 1978 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY Gerald Solomon (Republican) 72.4%
  • ▌Fred Baye (Democratic) 27.6%
New York 25 Sherwood Boehlert Republican 1982 Incumbent re-elected.
New York 26 David O'Brien Martin Republican 1980 Incumbent re-elected.
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