United States House elections, 1920

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The U.S. House election, 1920 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1920 which coincided with the election of President Warren G. Harding.

The incumbent Democratic administration of Woodrow Wilson had lost popularity in the wake of World War I due to support for the League of Nations and struggles with Congress. Harding's Republican Party promised a new start and isolation from European political struggles. In turn, the Repubicans gained a net of 62 seats, giving them an overwhelming majority.

[edit] Overall results

Party Total Seats (change) Seat percentage
Republican Party 302 +62 69.4%
Democratic Party 131 -61 30.1%
Socialist Party 1 -1 0.2%
Independent 1 +1 0.2%
Totals 435 +0 100.0%


        80.1-100% Republican      80.1-100% Democratic        60.1-80% Republican      60.1-80% Democratic                 House seats by party holding plurality in state
     80.1-100% Republican      80.1-100% Democratic
     60.1-80% Republican      60.1-80% Democratic
           
House seats by party holding plurality in state
        6+ Republican gain      6+ Democratic gain        3-5 Republican gain      3-5 Democratic gain        1-2 Republican gain      1-2 Democratic gain        no net change
     6+ Republican gain      6+ Democratic gain
     3-5 Republican gain      3-5 Democratic gain
     1-2 Republican gain      1-2 Democratic gain
     no net change


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Preceded by
1918
U.S. House elections Succeeded by
1922