1985 United States House of Representatives elections

none January 2026 January 2025 1985 United States House of Representatives elections United States 1960 legislative no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections 1984 1983 United States House of Representatives elections 1983 (special elections) 1986 United States House of Representatives elections 1986 1987 United States House of Representatives elections 1987 (special elections) 2 (out of 435) seats in the U.S. House of Representatives 218 March 30, 1985 – August 3, 1985 Seats up Races won 160x180px Democratic Party (US) Tip O'Neill 1978 (retouched).jpg Tip O'Neill January 4, 1977 MA 8 T 253 seats 2 2 Republican Party (US) Robert H. Michel--95th Congress.png Bob Michel January 3, 1981 IL 18 T 182 seats 0 0 There were two elections to the United States House of Representatives to serve in the 99th United States Congress. List of elections Elections are listed by date and district. |- ! LA 8 X | Gillis William Long | | Democratic | 1962 | | Incumbent died January 20, 1985.New member elected to finish her husband's term March 30, 1985.Democratic hold. | nowrap | Democratic Party (US) Catherine Small Long (Democratic) 55.79% Democratic Party (US)Jock Scott (Democratic) 24.50% Republican Party (US)Clyde C. Holloway (Republican) 16.27% Democratic Party (US)Daniel E. Becnel (Democratic) 2.98% Democratic Party (US)Frank J. McTopy (Democratic) 0.45%https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=174729 Our Campaigns – LA District 8 – Special Election Race – Mar 30, 1985 |- ! TX 1 X | Sam B. Hall | | Democratic | 1976 (special) | | Incumbent resigned May 27, 1985 to become a U.S. District Judge.New member elected August 3, 1985.Democratic hold. | nowrap | Democratic Party (US) Jim Chapman (Democratic) 50.93% Republican Party (US)Edd Hargett (Republican) 49.07%https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=174731 Our Campaigns – TX District 1 – Special Election Runoff Race – Aug 03, 1985 |} References 1985