1992 - 2008
These maps bring together a number of views on recent congressional races: maps one might find many other places, such as the winning party in the 2008 election, combined with representations showing aspects of elections that remain hidden in most political maps: where, for example, have voters consistently voted for candidates outside the two main parties, and how close were elections over time? The multiple views offered here help to answer these and other questions about how Americans have voted for Congressional candidates since the early 1990s.
Election to the 111th Congress, House of Representatives, 2008
The 2008 congressional elections coincided with the election of President Barack Obama (D) over Republican nominee John McCain (R-AZ). The Democratic majority in the House of Representatives was widened by twenty-one seats, with the Democrats retaining a commanding seventy-nine seat spread in the House.
Election to the 110th Congress, House of Representatives, 2006
The 2006 midterm congressional elections resulted in a major victory for the Democratic Party, gaining thirty-one seats in the House of Representatives and holding a majority for the first time in twelve years.
Election to the 109th Congress, House of Representatives, 2004
The 2004 congressional elections coincided with the re-election of President George W. Bush. The Republican Party gained three seats in the House of Representatives, widening their majority to thirty seats over the Democratic Party.
Election to the 108th Congress, House of Representatives, 2002
The 2002 midterm congressional elections resulted in a Republican gain of eight seats, solidifying their majority in the House of Representatives.
Election to the 107th Congress, House of Representatives, 2000
The 2000 congressional elections coincided with the election of George W. Bush (R) over then Vice-President Al Gore. For the third straight election, the Republican Party lost seats in the House (2 in 2000), but retained a narrow majority in the House of Representatives.
Election to the 106th Congress, House of Representatives, 1998
The 1998 midterm congressional elections resulted in a Democratic gain of five seats in the House of Representatives, however the Republican Party was able to retain control of the House by a twelve-seat majority.
Election to the 105th Congress, House of Representatives, 1996
The 1996 congressional elections coincided with the re-election of President William J. Clinton (D) over Republican challenger Robert Dole. The Democratic Party gained nine seats belonging to the Republican Party, however, the Republicans retained control of the House of Representatives.
Election to the 104th Congress, House of Representatives, 1994
The 1994 midterm congressional elections resulted in a Republican majority in the House of Representatives with a net gain of fifty-four seats formerly held by the Democratic Party. The Republican Party gained a majority in the House for the first time since 1954.
Election to the 103rd Congress, House of Representatives, 1992
The 1992 congressional elections coincided with the presidential victory of William J. Clinton (D) over George H. W. Bush. The Democratic Party lost nine seats but retained control of the House of Representatives for the 103rd Congress.
