United States House of Representatives elections, 1973
Five members of the U.S. House of Representatives were elected in special elections in 1973.
District | Vacator | Reason for change | Successor | Date of successor's formal installation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois 7th | Vacant | Rep. George W. Collins (D) died during previous congress. Democratic hold. | Cardiss Collins (D) | June 5, 1973 |
Alaska at-large | Nick Begich (D) | Lost in a plane crash and declared dead pursuant to H.Res. 1 on January 3, 1973. New member elected March 6, 1973. Republican gain. |
Don Young | March 6, 1973 |
Louisiana 2nd | Hale Boggs (D) | Lost in a plane crash and declared dead pursuant to H.Res. 1 on January 3, 1973. Democratic hold. | Lindy Boggs (D) | March 20, 1973 |
Maryland 1st | William Mills (R) | Committed suicide May 24, 1973. Republican hold. | Robert Bauman (R) | August 21, 1973 |
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