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2002 United States House of Representatives elections

The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 2002, in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term, to elect U.S. Representatives to serve in the 108th United States Congress. This was the first congressional election using districts drawn up during the 2000 United States redistricting cycle on the basis of the 2000 census.

Results
Federal Summary of the November 5, 2002 United States House of Representatives election results Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk Maps File:2002 House Elections by vote share.svg|Winner's share of the vote File:2002 US House of Representatives Election by States.svg|Popular vote by states File:108 us house membership.png|House seats by party holding plurality in state File:108 us house changes.png|Summary of party change of U.S. House seats in the 2002 House election == Retirements ==
Retirements
In the November general elections, 35 incumbents did not seek re-election, either to retire or to seek other positions. Democrats 13 Democrats did not seek re-election. • : Carrie Meek retired. • : Rod Blagojevich retired to run for Governor of Illinois. • : Tim Roemer retired when redistricted from the 3rd district. • : John Baldacci retired to run successfully for Governor of Maine. • : James A. Barcia retired to run for Michigan Senate. • : David Bonior retired to run for Governor of Michigan. • : John J. LaFalce retired when redistricted from the 29th district. • : Eva Clayton retired. • : Robert A. Borski Jr. retired when redistricted from the 3rd district. • : William J. Coyne retired. • : Bob Clement retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : Ken Bentsen Jr. retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : Tom Barrett retired to run for Governor of Wisconsin. Republicans 22 Republicans did not seek re-election. • : Sonny Callahan retired. • : Bob Riley retired to run for Governor of Alabama. • : Bob Stump retired when redistricted from the 3rd district. • : Steve Horn retired when redistricted from the 38th district. • : Bob Schaffer retired. • : Dan Miller retired. • : Saxby Chambliss retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : Greg Ganske retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : John Cooksey retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : Bob Ehrlich retired to run for Governor of Maryland. • : John E. Sununu retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : Marge Roukema retired. • : Joe Skeen retired. • : Benjamin Gilman retired when redistricted from the 20th district. • : Wes Watkins retired. • : J. C. Watts retired. • : Lindsey Graham retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : John Thune retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : Van Hilleary retired to run for Governor of Tennessee. • : Ed Bryant retired to run for U.S. Senator. • : Dick Armey retired. • : James V. Hansen retired. == Resignation and expulsion ==
Resignation and expulsion
2 seats opened early due to a resignation and an expulsion. Neither were filled until the November elections. Democrats One Democrat resigned and one was expelled. • : Tony P. Hall resigned September 9, 2002, to become U.S. Ambassador to the Food and Agriculture Organization, having previously announced his retirement. • : Jim Traficant was expelled July 24, 2002 for criminal conviction. Republicans No Republicans resigned. == Incumbents defeated ==
Incumbents defeated
In primary elections Democrats Six Democrats lost renomination. • : Earl Hilliard lost renomination to Artur Davis, who then won the general election. • : Gary Condit lost renomination to Dennis Cardoza, who then won the general election. • : Cynthia McKinney lost renomination to Denise Majette, who then won the general election. • : Lynn N. Rivers lost renomination in a redistricting race to John Dingell, who then won the general election. • : Thomas C. Sawyer lost renomination to Tim Ryan, who then won the general election. • : Frank Mascara lost renomination in a redistricting race to John Murtha, who then won the general election. Republicans Two Republicans lost renomination. • : Bob Barr lost renomination in a redistricting race to John Linder, who then won the general election. • : Brian D. Kerns lost renomination in a redistricting race to Steve Buyer, who then won the general election. In the general election Democrats Five Democrats lost re-election to Republicans. • : James H. Maloney lost a redistricting race to Nancy Johnson. • : Karen Thurman lost to Ginny Brown-Waite. • : David D. Phelps lost a redistricting race to John Shimkus. • : Bill Luther lost to John Kline. • : Ronnie Shows lost a redistricting race to Chip Pickering. Republicans Three Republicans lost re-election to Democrats. • : Connie Morella lost to Chris Van Hollen. • : Felix Grucci lost to Tim Bishop. • : George Gekas lost a redistricting race to Tim Holden. == Open seats that changed parties ==
Open seats that changed parties
Democratic seats won by Republicans Three Democratic seats were won by Republicans. • : Won by Chris Chocola. • : Won by Candice Miller. • : Won by Mike Turner. Republican seats won by Democrats Five Republican seats were won by Democrats. • : Won by Linda Sánchez. • : Won by Jim Marshall. • : Won by Rodney Alexander. • : Won by Dutch Ruppersberger. • : Won by Lincoln Davis. == Open seats that parties held ==
Open seats that parties held
Democratic seats held by Democrats Democrats held five of their open seats. • : Won by Kendrick Meek. • : Won by Rahm Emanuel. • : Won by Frank Ballance. • : Won by Jim Cooper. • : Won by Chris Bell. Republican seats held by Republicans Republicans held fourteen of their open seats. • : Won by Jo Bonner. • : Won by Mike Rogers. • : Won by Trent Franks. • : Won by Marilyn Musgrave. • : Won by Katherine Harris. • : Won by Steve King. • : Won by Jeb Bradley. • : Won by Scott Garrett. • : Won by Steve Pearce. • : Won by Tom Cole. • : Won by Gresham Barrett. • : Won by Marsha Blackburn. • : Won by Michael C. Burgess. • : Won by Rob Bishop. == Newly created seats ==
Newly created seats
Of the 435 districts created in the 2000 redistricting, sixteen had no incumbent representative. Democratic gain Three Democrats were elected in newly created seats. • : Won by Raúl Grijalva. • : Won by David Scott. • : Won by Brad Miller. Republican gain Thirteen Republicans were elected in newly created seats. • : Won by Rick Renzi. • : Won by Devin Nunes. • : Won by Bob Beauprez. • : Won by Tom Feeney. • : Won by Mario Diaz-Balart. • : Won by Phil Gingrey. • : Won by Max Burns. • : Won by Thad McCotter. • : Won by Jon Porter. • : Won by Jim Gerlach. • : Won by Tim Murphy. • : Won by Jeb Hensarling. • : Won by John Carter. ==Election ratings==
Closest races
Thirty-eight races were decided by 10% or lower. == Special elections ==
Special elections
Two special elections were held for members to serve the remainder of the term ending January 3, 2003. == Alabama ==
Arizona
The state gained two seats in reapportionment. == Arkansas ==
California
The state gained one seat in reapportionment. == Colorado ==
Colorado
The state gained one seat in reapportionment. == Connecticut ==
Connecticut
The state lost one seat in reapportionment. == Delaware ==
Florida
The state gained two seats in reapportionment. == Georgia ==
Georgia
The state gained two seats in reapportionment. == Hawaii ==
Illinois
The state lost one seat in reapportionment. == Indiana ==
Indiana
The state lost one seat in reapportionment. == Iowa ==
Michigan
The state lost one seat in reapportionment. == Minnesota ==
Mississippi
The state lost one seat in reapportionment. == Missouri ==
New York
The state lost two seats in reapportionment. == North Carolina ==
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