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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| Member | Party | First elected | Results | Candidates | |
| Florida 1 | Matt Gaetz | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent resigned November 13, 2024.[1] New member to be elected on April 1, 2025.[2] |
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Florida 6
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New York 21
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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, but later withdrew.[1] Governor Ron DeSantis called the election for April 1, 2025, with nominating primaries to be held on January 28.[14]
Florida's 6th congressional district
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Incumbent Republican Michael Waltz is set to resign on January 20, 2025, and will be appointed on that date to become Trump's National Security Advisor.[15] Governor Ron DeSantis called the election for April 1, 2025, with nominating primaries to be held on January 28.[16]
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.[17] Governor Kathy Hochul is responsible for calling a special election ten days after the vacancy, to take place between 70 and 80 days afterwards.[18]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pitofsky, Marina. "Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump taps him for attorney general role". USA Today. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ↑ "Special Election set to replace Matt Gaetz". Florida Politics. November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Little, Jim (November 26, 2024). "Special election to replace Matt Gaetz taking shape, with more than dozen candidates". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (November 25, 2024). "Jimmy Patronis officially resigns as Chief Financial Officer". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 25, 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.
- ↑ Saul, Christopher (November 20, 2024). "Matt Gaetz Resigned… Now What? How We Elect A New Representative". Mid Bay News. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (November 23, 2024). "Gene Valentino announces campaign to succeed Matt Gaetz". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (November 25, 2024). "Jeff Witt latest veteran to enter fight for Matt Gaetz's congressional seat". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Gancarski, A.G. (November 21, 2024). "Former presidential candidate runs to succeed Mike Waltz in Congress". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ↑ Lemongello, Stephen (November 26, 2024). "GOP firebrand Randy Fine running for Congress after Trump endorsement". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 26, 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.
- ↑ GAULTagault@wdt.net, ALEX (November 21, 2024). "Anthony Constantino, running for Congress in NY-21 special election, puts Trump as the topline in his campaign". NNY360. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ↑ Cusanelli, Michael (November 26, 2024). "Steve Holden, Anthony Constantino vie for party nominations in NY-21 special election". WPTZ. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ↑ Manchester, Julia (November 22, 2024). "DeSantis sets special election for Gaetz seat". The Hill. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedStefanik - ↑ Lesniewski, Niels (November 13, 2024). "West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections". Roll Call. Retrieved November 14, 2024.