1965 United States House of Representatives elections

There were at least four special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1965, during 89th United States Congress.

Elections are listed by date and district.

List of elections

DistrictIncumbentThis race
MemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
South Carolina 2Albert WatsonDemocratic1962Incumbent resigned February 1, 1965, after being stripped of seniority by the House Democratic Caucus for supporting Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.
Incumbent re-elected June 15, 1965 as a Republican.
Republican gain.
Louisiana 7Ashton ThompsonDemocratic1952Incumbent died July 1, 1965.
New member elected October 2, 1965.[1]
Democratic hold.
  • Y Edwin Edwards (Democratic) 53.8%
  • Gary Tyler (Democratic) 46.2%
Ohio 7Clarence J. BrownRepublican1938Incumbent died August 23, 1965.
New member elected November 2, 1965.
Republican hold.
  • Y Bud Brown (Republican) 59.6%
  • James A. Berry (Democratic) 40.4%
California 26James RooseveltDemocratic1954Incumbent resigned to run for Mayor of Los Angeles.
New member elected December 15, 1965.
Democratic hold.
  • Y Tom Rees (Democratic) 59.5%
  • Edward M. Marshall (Republican) 40.5%

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