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Incumbents defeated in state legislative elections, 2014

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There were6,051 state legislative seats up for election on November 4, 2014, in 46 states. This page analyzes incumbents defeated in those elections. An incumbent may be defeated at two points in an election cycle: during aprimary and during ageneral election.[1]

In 2014,382 incumbents lost their re-election bids:251 in general elections and131 in primaries.[2] This was the smallest number of incumbents defeated in state legislative elections since Ballotpedia began gathering data in 2010.

On this page, you will find:

Incumbents defeated in general elections

In state legislative general elections,251 incumbents lost to challengers,5% of incumbents running for re-election. This was the smallest number and percentage of incumbents defeated in state legislative elections since Ballotpedia began gathering data in 2010.

In 2014 general elections:

  • 219 Democratic incumbents lost, 9% of the 2,393 Democratic incumbents who ran and 14.8% of the 1,477 contested Democratic incumbents.
  • 32 Republican incumbents lost, 1% of the 2,498 Republican incumbents who ran and 2.1% of the 1,493 contested Republican incumbents.
  • The total number of incumbents defeated in general elections—251—was less than in 2012 (287), representing a 13% decrease.
  • In 2014


    Click [show] on the table below to view general election incumbent defeat statistics by state in 2014. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents defeated in general elections, 2014
    State
    DemocraticRepublicanTotal
    FiledDef.%FiledDef.%FiledDef.%
    Nationwide2,3932199.2%2,498321.3%4,9012515.1%
    Alabama4149.8%6900.0%11143.6%
    Alaska1800.0%2713.7%4512.2%
    Arizona2613.8%3812.6%6423.1%
    Arkansas431023.3%4000.0%831012.0%
    California4548.9%2200.0%6746.0%
    Colorado36411.1%2328.7%59610.2%
    Connecticut10398.7%5811.7%161106.2%
    Delaware3026.7%1700.0%4724.3%
    Florida42511.9%7900.0%12154.1%
    Georgia7200.0%13900.0%21200.0%
    Hawaii4900.0%600.0%5500.0%
    Idaho1500.0%7322.7%8822.3%
    Illinois8011.3%4300.0%12310.8%
    Indiana36513.9%7911.3%11565.2%
    Iowa5559.1%5400.0%10954.6%
    Kansas29310.3%8000.0%10932.8%
    Kentucky5435.6%5211.9%10643.8%
    Maine811113.6%4224.8%1271310.2%
    Maryland9577.4%3100.0%12675.6%
    Massachusetts14832.0%3000.0%17831.7%
    Michigan4025.0%5600.0%9622.1%
    Minnesota681116.2%5100.0%119119.2%
    Missouri48510.4%10000.0%14853.4%
    Montana3026.7%4648.7%7667.9%
    Nebraska200.0%500.0%700.0%
    Nevada26726.9%1700.0%43716.3%
    New Hampshire1694325.4%13532.2%3044615.1%
    New Mexico31516.1%2713.7%58610.3%
    New York12543.2%6500.0%19042.1%
    North Carolina5211.9%10243.9%15453.2%
    North Dakota10110.0%4924.1%5935.1%
    Ohio30310.0%5600.0%8633.5%
    Oklahoma2500.0%7011.4%9511.1%
    Oregon3800.0%2129.5%5923.4%
    Pennsylvania9044.4%10800.0%19842.0%
    Rhode Island9277.6%900.0%10276.9%
    South Carolina4100.0%7111.4%11210.9%
    South Dakota16212.5%5811.7%7434.1%
    Tennessee2727.4%6900.0%9622.1%
    Texas5523.6%8300.0%13821.4%
    Utah1317.7%6100.0%7411.4%
    Vermont1051110.5%4400.0%152117.2%
    Washington6346.3%4700.0%11043.6%
    West Virginia542240.7%4412.3%982323.5%
    Wisconsin3638.3%5100.0%8733.4%
    Wyoming900.0%5112.0%6011.7%

    Historical comparison

    The chart below shows a partisan breakdown of incumbents defeated in general elections from 2010 to 2014.


    Click [show] on the table below to view general election incumbent defeat statistics by state from 2010 to 2014. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents defeated in general elections, 2010-2014
    State
    201020122014
    Def.%Def.%Def.%
    Nationwide49510.2%2876.3%2515.1%
    Alabama2219.5%--43.6%
    Alaska36.7%917.3%12.2%
    Arizona612.8%47.0%23.1%
    Arkansas69.5%67.1%1012.0%
    California00.0%35.4%46.0%
    Colorado710.9%47.8%610.2%
    Connecticut137.8%42.5%106.2%
    Delaware36.4%36.0%24.3%
    Florida55.3%54.7%54.1%
    Georgia31.6%31.5%00.0%
    Hawaii11.8%34.5%00.0%
    Idaho22.2%23.0%22.3%
    Illinois75.6%53.6%10.8%
    Indiana109.0%54.9%65.2%
    Iowa1817.1%88.3%54.6%
    Kansas1311.8%1413.1%32.8%
    Kentucky87.3%43.8%43.8%
    Maine2014.4%1714.0%1310.2%
    Maryland32.0%--75.6%
    Massachusetts106.1%21.1%31.7%
    Michigan913.2%55.7%22.1%
    Minnesota3419.4%1610.5%119.2%
    Missouri1211.8%65.1%53.4%
    Montana1013.7%810.1%67.9%
    Nebraska29.5%16.3%00.0%
    Nevada28.0%12.9%716.3%
    New Hampshire8828.3%7826.6%4615.1%
    New Mexico710.8%89.4%610.3%
    New York116.0%42.1%42.1%
    North Carolina2013.7%65.1%53.2%
    North Dakota1221.1%610.5%35.1%
    Ohio1315.1%22.0%33.5%
    Oklahoma65.9%00.0%11.1%
    Oregon45.9%46.3%23.4%
    Pennsylvania94.3%10.5%42.0%
    Rhode Island44.5%44.3%76.9%
    South Carolina32.8%21.4%10.9%
    South Dakota913.0%46.1%34.1%
    Tennessee1312.5%22.3%22.1%
    Texas2113.9%32.2%21.4%
    Utah67.6%22.9%11.4%
    Vermont63.8%63.9%117.2%
    Washington98.8%33.1%43.6%
    West Virginia55.1%88.3%2323.5%
    Wisconsin1314.1%55.4%33.4%
    Wyoming711.7%11.8%11.7%

    Incumbents defeated in primaries

    In state legislative primaries,131 incumbents lost to challengers,3% of incumbents running for re-election. This was less than in 2012 (197) but more than in 2010 (116).

    In 2014 primaries:

  • 46 Democratic incumbents lost, 2% of the 2,443 Democratic incumbents who ran and 11% of the 414 contested Democratic incumbents.
  • 85 Republican incumbents lost, 3% of the 2,588 Republican incumbents who ran and 15% of the 569 contested Republican incumbents.
  • The total number of incumbents defeated in primaries—131—was less than in 2012 (197), representing a 34% decrease.
  • In 2014


    Click [show] on the table below to view primary incumbent defeat statistics by state in 2014. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents defeated in primaries, 2014
    State
    DemocraticRepublicanTotal
    FiledDef.%FiledDef.%FiledDef.%
    Nationwide2,443461.9%2,588853.3%5,0411312.6%
    Alabama4212.4%7679.2%11986.7%
    Alaska1800.0%2926.9%4724.3%
    Arizona2713.7%3912.6%6623.0%
    Arkansas4412.3%4337.0%8744.6%
    California4500.0%2200.0%6700.0%
    Colorado3600.0%2300.0%5900.0%
    Connecticut10521.9%5800.0%16321.2%
    Delaware3113.2%1815.6%4924.1%
    Florida4312.3%7900.0%12210.8%
    Georgia7422.7%14453.5%21973.2%
    Hawaii5235.8%600.0%5835.2%
    Idaho1500.0%7967.6%9466.4%
    Illinois8222.4%4312.3%12532.4%
    Indiana3600.0%8133.7%11732.6%
    Iowa5500.0%5500.0%11000.0%
    Kansas2900.0%8333.6%11232.7%
    Kentucky5511.8%5311.9%10821.9%
    Maine8500.0%4800.0%13700.0%
    Maryland10165.9%37616.2%138128.7%
    Massachusetts14810.7%3000.0%17810.6%
    Michigan4000.0%5711.8%9711.0%
    Minnesota6800.0%5100.0%11900.0%
    Missouri4700.0%10000.0%14700.0%
    Montana3200.0%4824.2%8022.5%
    Nebraska200.0%500.0%700.0%
    Nevada2600.0%1700.0%4300.0%
    New Hampshire17010.6%14385.6%31392.9%
    New Mexico3113.2%2813.6%5923.4%
    New York12610.8%6611.5%19221.0%
    North Carolina5423.7%10222.0%15642.6%
    North Dakota1000.0%4900.0%5900.0%
    Ohio3113.2%5923.4%9033.3%
    Oklahoma2500.0%7000.0%9500.0%
    Oregon3800.0%2214.5%6011.7%
    Pennsylvania9555.3%10810.9%20363.0%
    Rhode Island9533.2%900.0%10532.9%
    South Carolina4200.0%7322.7%11521.7%
    South Dakota1600.0%5800.0%7400.0%
    Tennessee2926.9%7568.0%10487.7%
    Texas5723.5%9399.7%150117.3%
    Utah1300.0%6434.7%7733.9%
    Vermont10500.0%4512.2%15310.7%
    Washington6300.0%4812.1%11110.9%
    West Virginia60610.0%4612.2%10676.6%
    Wisconsin3600.0%5100.0%8700.0%
    Wyoming900.0%5547.3%6446.3%

    Historical comparison

    The chart below shows a partisan breakdown of incumbents defeated in primaries from 2010 to 2014.


    Click [show] on the table below to view primary incumbent defeat statistics by state from 2010 to 2014. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    State legislative incumbents defeated in primaries, 2010-2014
    State
    201020122014
    Def.%Def.%Def.%
    Nationwide1162.3%1974.1%1312.6%
    Alabama65.0%--86.7%
    Alaska00.0%23.7%24.3%
    Arizona47.8%35.0%23.0%
    Arkansas11.6%22.3%44.6%
    California00.0%00.0%00.0%
    Colorado00.0%23.8%00.0%
    Connecticut10.6%42.5%21.2%
    Delaware12.1%35.7%24.1%
    Florida11.0%32.7%10.8%
    Georgia52.5%125.7%73.2%
    Hawaii11.7%57.0%35.2%
    Idaho66.3%34.3%66.4%
    Illinois10.8%64.1%32.4%
    Indiana21.8%00.0%32.6%
    Iowa21.9%33.0%00.0%
    Kansas54.3%2015.7%32.7%
    Kentucky21.8%10.9%21.9%
    Maine10.7%00.0%00.0%
    Maryland116.8%--128.7%
    Massachusetts10.6%42.1%10.6%
    Michigan00.0%55.4%11.0%
    Minnesota21.1%10.6%00.0%
    Missouri32.9%86.3%00.0%
    Montana22.7%44.9%22.5%
    Nebraska00.0%00.0%00.0%
    Nevada13.8%25.6%00.0%
    New Hampshire113.4%227.0%92.9%
    New Mexico23.0%55.5%23.4%
    New York42.1%21.1%21.0%
    North Carolina53.3%75.5%42.6%
    North Dakota00.0%46.6%00.0%
    Ohio11.1%11.0%33.3%
    Oklahoma11.0%11.0%00.0%
    Oregon00.0%23.0%11.7%
    Pennsylvania10.5%52.5%63.0%
    Rhode Island1010.2%66.0%32.9%
    South Carolina54.5%53.4%21.7%
    South Dakota11.4%56.8%00.0%
    Tennessee21.9%1212.2%87.7%
    Texas74.5%117.5%117.3%
    Utah22.5%810.3%33.9%
    Vermont00.0%00.0%10.7%
    Washington11.0%11.0%10.9%
    West Virginia32.9%22.0%76.6%
    Wisconsin11.1%22.1%00.0%
    Wyoming00.0%35.0%46.3%

    By state

    Overview

    General elections

    Primaries

    Alabama

    General election defeats

    There were 140 seats up for election in Alabama. Overall, 111 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 41 Democrats, 69 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, four Democratic incumbents lost, representing3.6% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Alabama, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House3239.4%5000.0%8233.7%
    Senate9111.1%1900.0%2913.4%
    Total4149.8%6900.0%11143.6%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Alabama, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010652132.3%4712.1%1132219.5%
    2012Did not hold elections.
    20144149.8%6900.0%11143.6%

    Primary defeats

    There were 140 seats up for election in Alabama. Overall, 119 incumbents filed for re-election, including 42 Democrats and 76 Republicans. Of that total, eight incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and seven Republicans—representing6.7% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Alabama, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House331213.0%5618610.7%893077.9%
    Senate9100.0%20915.0%301013.3%
    Total421312.4%762779.2%1194086.7%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Alabama, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010692134.3%511335.9%1213465.0%
    2012Did not hold elections.
    2014421312.4%762779.2%1194086.7%

    Alaska

    General election defeats

    There were 54 seats up for election in Alaska. Overall, 45 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 18 Democrats and 27 Republicans. Of that total, one Republican incumbent lost, representing2.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Alaska, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House1400.0%1915.3%3313.0%
    Senate400.0%800.0%1200.0%
    Total1800.0%2713.7%4512.2%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Alaska, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20102229.1%2314.3%4536.7%
    201221628.6%3026.7%52917.3%
    20141800.0%2713.7%4512.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 54 seats up for election in Alaska. Overall, 47 incumbents filed for re-election, including 18 Democrats and 29 Republicans. Of that total, two Republican incumbents lost in primaries, representing4.3% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Alaska, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House14100.0%21329.5%35425.7%
    Senate4000.0%8000.0%12000.0%
    Total18100.0%29326.9%47424.3%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Alaska, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201022100.0%23500.0%45600.0%
    201221300.0%321326.3%541623.7%
    201418100.0%29326.9%47424.3%

    Arizona

    General election defeats

    There were 90 seats up for election in Arizona. Overall, 64 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 26 Democrats and 38 Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents lost—one Democrats and one Republican—representing3.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Arizona, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House1616.3%2613.8%4224.8%
    Senate1000.0%1200.0%2200.0%
    Total2613.8%3812.6%6423.1%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Arizona, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201019631.6%2800.0%47612.8%
    20121700.0%40410.0%5747.0%
    20142613.8%3812.6%6423.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 90 seats up for election in Arizona. Overall, 66 incumbents filed for re-election, including 27 Democrats and 39 Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and one Republican—representing3.0% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Arizona, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House17415.9%271813.7%442224.5%
    Senate10200.0%12400.0%22600.0%
    Total27613.7%392212.6%662823.0%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Arizona, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201020715.0%311939.7%512647.8%
    2012171100.0%431337.0%602435.0%
    201427613.7%392212.6%662823.0%

    Arkansas

    General election defeats

    There were 118 seats up for election in Arkansas. Overall, 83 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 43 Democrats and 40 Republicans. Of that total, 10 Democratic incumbents lost, representing12.0% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Arkansas, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House37924.3%3100.0%68913.2%
    Senate6116.7%900.0%1516.7%
    Total431023.3%4000.0%831012.0%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Arkansas, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201041614.6%2200.0%6369.5%
    20123837.9%4736.4%8567.1%
    2014431023.3%4000.0%831012.0%

    Primary defeats

    There were 118 seats up for election in Arkansas. Overall, 87 incumbents filed for re-election, including 44 Democrats and 43 Republicans. Of that total, four incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and three Republicans—representing4.6% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Arkansas, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House38112.6%33426.1%71534.2%
    Senate6000.0%103110.0%16316.3%
    Total44112.3%43737.0%87844.6%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Arkansas, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201042312.4%22100.0%64411.6%
    201240612.5%48612.1%881222.3%
    201444112.3%43737.0%87844.6%

    California

    General election defeats

    There were 100 seats up for election in California. Overall, 67 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 45 Democrats and 22 Republicans. Of that total, four Democratic incumbents lost, representing6.0% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in California, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House4149.8%1600.0%5747.0%
    Senate400.0%600.0%1000.0%
    Total4548.9%2200.0%6746.0%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in California, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20104400.0%1800.0%6200.0%
    20123625.6%2015.0%5635.4%
    20144548.9%2200.0%6746.0%

    Primary defeats

    There were 100 seats up for election in California. Overall, 67 incumbents filed for re-election, including 45 Democrats and 22 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in California, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House411700.0%16400.0%572100.0%
    Senate4200.0%6000.0%10200.0%
    Total451900.0%22400.0%672300.0%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in California, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201044300.0%18300.0%62600.0%
    2012361500.0%20700.0%562200.0%
    2014451900.0%22400.0%672300.0%

    Colorado

    General election defeats

    There were 82 seats up for election in Colorado. Overall, 59 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 36 Democrats and 23 Republicans. Of that total, six incumbents lost—four Democrats and two Republicans—representing10.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Colorado, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House3139.7%1700.0%4836.3%
    Senate5120.0%6233.3%11327.3%
    Total36411.1%2328.7%59610.2%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Colorado, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201037616.2%2600.0%64710.9%
    20122900.0%22418.2%5147.8%
    201436411.1%2328.7%59610.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 82 seats up for election in Colorado. Overall, 59 incumbents filed for re-election, including 36 Democrats and 23 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Colorado, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House31000.0%17200.0%48200.0%
    Senate5000.0%6000.0%11000.0%
    Total36000.0%23200.0%59200.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Colorado, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201037100.0%26000.0%64100.0%
    201229100.0%24328.3%53423.8%
    201436000.0%23200.0%59200.0%

    Connecticut

    General election defeats

    There were 187 seats up for election in Connecticut. Overall, 161 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 103 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Of that total, 10 incumbents lost—nine Democrats and one Republican—representing6.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Connecticut, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House86910.5%4612.2%132107.6%
    Senate1700.0%1200.0%2900.0%
    Total10398.7%5811.7%161106.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Connecticut, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20101231310.6%4400.0%167137.8%
    201210011.0%5935.1%15942.5%
    201410398.7%5811.7%161106.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 187 seats up for election in Connecticut. Overall, 163 incumbents filed for re-election, including 105 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Of that total, two Democratic incumbents lost in primaries, representing1.2% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Connecticut, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House87511.1%46100.0%133610.8%
    Senate18315.6%12000.0%30313.3%
    Total105821.9%58100.0%163921.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Connecticut, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    20101241010.8%44000.0%1681010.6%
    2012104643.8%59100.0%163742.5%
    2014105821.9%58100.0%163921.2%

    Delaware

    General election defeats

    There were 51 seats up for election in Delaware. Overall, 47 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 30 Democrats and 17 Republicans. Of that total, two Democratic incumbents lost, representing4.3% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Delaware, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House2414.2%1300.0%3712.7%
    Senate6116.7%400.0%10110.0%
    Total3026.7%1700.0%4724.3%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Delaware, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20103126.5%1616.3%4736.4%
    20123412.9%16212.5%5036.0%
    20143026.7%1700.0%4724.3%

    Primary defeats

    There were 51 seats up for election in Delaware. Overall, 49 incumbents filed for re-election, including 31 Democrats and 18 Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and one Republican—representing4.1% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Delaware, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House25414.0%14317.1%39725.1%
    Senate6200.0%4000.0%10200.0%
    Total31613.2%18315.6%49924.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Delaware, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201032613.1%16100.0%48712.1%
    201235612.9%185211.1%531135.7%
    201431613.2%18315.6%49924.1%

    Florida

    General election defeats

    There were 140 seats up for election in Florida. Overall, 121 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 42 Democrats and 79 Republicans. Of that total, five Democratic incumbents lost, representing4.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Florida, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House38513.2%6300.0%10155.0%
    Senate400.0%1600.0%2000.0%
    Total42511.9%7900.0%12154.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Florida, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201040512.5%5500.0%9555.3%
    20122900.0%7756.5%10654.7%
    201442511.9%7900.0%12154.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 140 seats up for election in Florida. Overall, 122 incumbents filed for re-election, including 43 Democrats and 79 Republicans. Of that total, one Democratic incumbent lost in primaries, representing0.8% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Florida, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House39612.6%63800.0%1021411.0%
    Senate4200.0%16500.0%20700.0%
    Total43812.3%791300.0%1222110.8%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Florida, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201040600.0%571211.8%971811.0%
    201231726.5%792411.3%1103132.7%
    201443812.3%791300.0%1222110.8%

    Georgia

    General election defeats

    There were 236 seats up for election in Georgia. Overall, 212 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 72 Democrats, 139 Republicans, and one minor party or independent incumbent.No incumbents who advanced to the general election lost.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Georgia, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House5700.0%10800.0%16600.0%
    Senate1500.0%3100.0%4600.0%
    Total7200.0%13900.0%21200.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Georgia, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20108422.4%10810.9%19331.6%
    20126734.5%12800.0%19631.5%
    20147200.0%13900.0%21200.0%

    Primary defeats

    There were 236 seats up for election in Georgia. Overall, 219 incumbents filed for re-election, including 74 Democrats and 144 Republicans. Of that total, seven incumbents lost in primaries—two Democrats and five Republicans—representing3.2% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Georgia, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House581011.7%1112532.7%1703542.4%
    Senate16716.3%33526.1%491236.1%
    Total741722.7%1443053.5%2194773.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Georgia, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010861922.3%1112232.7%1984152.5%
    2012732568.2%1362364.4%21048125.7%
    2014741722.7%1443053.5%2194773.2%

    Hawaii

    General election defeats

    There were 63 seats up for election in Hawaii. Overall, 55 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 49 Democrats and six Republicans.No incumbents who advanced to the general election lost.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Hawaii, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House4000.0%600.0%4600.0%
    Senate900.0%00#DIV/0!900.0%
    Total4900.0%600.0%5500.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Hawaii, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20105112.0%600.0%5711.8%
    20126011.7%6233.3%6634.5%
    20144900.0%600.0%5500.0%

    Primary defeats

    There were 63 seats up for election in Hawaii. Overall, 58 incumbents filed for re-election, including 52 Democrats and six Republicans. Of that total, three Democratic incumbents lost in primaries, representing5.2% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Hawaii, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House421424.8%6100.0%481524.2%
    Senate105110.0%0000.0%105110.0%
    Total521935.8%6100.0%582035.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Hawaii, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010522411.9%6000.0%582411.7%
    2012642446.3%72114.3%712657.0%
    2014521935.8%6100.0%582035.2%

    Idaho

    General election defeats

    There were 105 seats up for election in Idaho. Overall, 88 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 15 Democrats and 73 Republicans. Of that total, two Republican incumbents lost, representing2.3% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Idaho, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House900.0%4824.2%5723.5%
    Senate600.0%2500.0%3100.0%
    Total1500.0%7322.7%8822.3%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Idaho, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201019210.5%7100.0%9022.2%
    20121100.0%5523.6%6623.0%
    20141500.0%7322.7%8822.3%

    Primary defeats

    There were 105 seats up for election in Idaho. Overall, 94 incumbents filed for re-election, including 15 Democrats and 79 Republicans. Of that total, six Republican incumbents lost in primaries, representing6.4% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Idaho, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House9100.0%522047.7%612146.6%
    Senate6000.0%27927.4%33926.1%
    Total15100.0%792967.6%943066.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Idaho, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201019100.0%772567.8%962666.3%
    201211100.0%593335.1%703434.3%
    201415100.0%792967.6%943066.4%

    Illinois

    General election defeats

    There were 137 seats up for election in Illinois. Overall, 123 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 80 Democrats and 43 Republicans. Of that total, one Democratic incumbent lost, representing0.8% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Illinois, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House6800.0%3600.0%10400.0%
    Senate1218.3%700.0%1915.3%
    Total8011.3%4300.0%12310.8%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Illinois, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20107579.3%5000.0%12575.6%
    20128100.0%5858.6%13953.6%
    20148011.3%4300.0%12310.8%

    Primary defeats

    There were 137 seats up for election in Illinois. Overall, 125 incumbents filed for re-election, including 82 Democrats and 43 Republicans. Of that total, three incumbents lost in primaries—two Democrats and one Republican—representing2.4% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Illinois, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House70822.9%37512.7%1071332.8%
    Senate12100.0%6000.0%18100.0%
    Total82922.4%43512.3%1251432.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Illinois, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010761400.0%51712.0%1272110.8%
    2012822111.2%631257.9%1453364.1%
    201482922.4%43512.3%1251432.4%

    Indiana

    General election defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Indiana. Overall, 115 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 36 Democrats and 79 Republicans. Of that total, six incumbents lost—five Democrats and one Republican—representing5.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Indiana, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House3139.7%6511.5%9644.2%
    Senate5240.0%1400.0%19210.5%
    Total36513.9%7911.3%11565.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Indiana, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010561017.9%5500.0%111109.0%
    20123438.8%6822.9%10254.9%
    201436513.9%7911.3%11565.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Indiana. Overall, 117 incumbents filed for re-election, including 36 Democrats and 81 Republicans. Of that total, three Republican incumbents lost in primaries, representing2.6% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Indiana, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House31000.0%66923.0%97922.1%
    Senate5000.0%15216.7%20215.0%
    Total36000.0%811133.7%1171132.6%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Indiana, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201056600.0%571523.5%1132121.8%
    201235500.0%681200.0%1031700.0%
    201436000.0%811133.7%1171132.6%

    Iowa

    General election defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Iowa. Overall, 109 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 55 Democrats and 54 Republicans. Of that total, five Democratic incumbents lost, representing4.6% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Iowa, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House4349.3%4600.0%8944.5%
    Senate1218.3%800.0%2015.0%
    Total5559.1%5400.0%10954.6%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Iowa, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010631828.6%4200.0%1051817.1%
    20124512.2%51713.7%9688.3%
    20145559.1%5400.0%10954.6%

    Primary defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Iowa. Overall, 110 incumbents filed for re-election, including 55 Democrats and 55 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Iowa, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House43000.0%47400.0%90400.0%
    Senate12300.0%8100.0%20400.0%
    Total55300.0%55500.0%110800.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Iowa, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201065511.5%43312.3%108821.9%
    201245000.0%551635.5%1001633.0%
    201455300.0%55500.0%110800.0%

    Kansas

    General election defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Kansas. Overall, 109 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 29 Democrats and 80 Republicans. Of that total, three Democratic incumbents lost, representing2.8% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Kansas, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House29310.3%8000.0%10932.8%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total29310.3%8000.0%10932.8%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Kansas, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010441329.5%6600.0%1101311.8%
    201236822.2%7168.5%1071413.1%
    201429310.3%8000.0%10932.8%

    Primary defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Kansas. Overall, 112 incumbents filed for re-election, including 29 Democrats and 83 Republicans. Of that total, three Republican incumbents lost in primaries, representing2.7% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Kansas, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House29000.0%832133.6%1122132.7%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total29000.0%832133.6%1122132.7%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Kansas, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201045312.2%702045.7%1152354.3%
    201237612.7%90481921.1%127542015.7%
    201429000.0%832133.6%1122132.7%

    Kentucky

    General election defeats

    There were 119 seats up for election in Kentucky. Overall, 106 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 54 Democrats and 52 Republicans. Of that total, four incumbents lost—three Democrats and one Republican—representing3.8% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Kentucky, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House5024.0%4212.4%9233.3%
    Senate4125.0%1000.0%1417.1%
    Total5435.6%5211.9%10643.8%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Kentucky, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201067710.4%4212.4%11087.3%
    20126334.8%4112.4%10443.8%
    20145435.6%5211.9%10643.8%

    Primary defeats

    There were 119 seats up for election in Kentucky. Overall, 108 incumbents filed for re-election, including 55 Democrats and 53 Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and one Republican—representing1.9% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Kentucky, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House51612.0%42600.0%931211.1%
    Senate4000.0%11319.1%15316.7%
    Total55611.8%53911.9%1081521.9%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Kentucky, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010681111.5%431012.3%1122121.8%
    2012641111.6%421100.0%1062210.9%
    201455611.8%53911.9%1081521.9%

    Maine

    General election defeats

    There were 186 seats up for election in Maine. Overall, 127 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 81 Democrats, 42 Republicans, and four minor party or independent incumbent. Of that total, 13 incumbents lost—11 Democrats and two Republicans—representing10.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Maine, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House66913.6%3126.5%1011110.9%
    Senate15213.3%1100.0%2627.7%
    Total811113.6%4224.8%1271310.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Maine, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010901921.1%4912.0%1392014.4%
    20125311.9%661624.2%1211714.0%
    2014811113.6%4224.8%1271310.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 186 seats up for election in Maine. Overall, 137 incumbents filed for re-election, including 85 Democrats and 48 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Maine, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House70100.0%36000.0%110100.0%
    Senate15100.0%12100.0%27200.0%
    Total85200.0%48100.0%137300.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Maine, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201094311.1%49100.0%143410.7%
    201254400.0%67100.0%123500.0%
    201485200.0%48100.0%137300.0%

    Maryland

    General election defeats

    There were 188 seats up for election in Maryland. Overall, 126 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 95 Democrats and 31 Republicans. Of that total, seven Democratic, representing5.6% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Maryland, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House6569.2%2400.0%8966.7%
    Senate3013.3%700.0%3712.7%
    Total9577.4%3100.0%12675.6%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Maryland, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201011421.8%3712.7%15132.0%
    2012Did not hold elections.
    20149577.4%3100.0%12675.6%

    Primary defeats

    There were 188 seats up for election in Maryland. Overall, 138 incumbents filed for re-election, including 101 Democrats and 37 Republicans. Of that total, 12 incumbents lost in primaries—six Democrats and six Republicans—representing8.7% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Maryland, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House705657.1%2821414.3%987799.2%
    Senate311413.2%93222.2%401737.5%
    Total1017065.9%3724616.2%13894128.7%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Maryland, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    20101217875.8%412749.8%162105116.8%
    2012Did not hold elections.
    20141017065.9%3724616.2%13894128.7%

    Massachusetts

    General election defeats

    There were 200 seats up for election in Massachusetts. Overall, 178 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 148 Democrats and 30 Republicans. Of that total, three Democratic incumbents lost, representing1.7% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Massachusetts, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House11621.7%2600.0%14221.4%
    Senate3213.1%400.0%3612.8%
    Total14832.0%3000.0%17831.7%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Massachusetts, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010150106.7%1500.0%165106.1%
    201214900.0%3525.7%18421.1%
    201414832.0%3000.0%17831.7%

    Primary defeats

    There were 200 seats up for election in Massachusetts. Overall, 178 incumbents filed for re-election, including 148 Democrats and 30 Republicans. Of that total, one Democratic incumbent lost in primaries, representing0.6% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Massachusetts, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House1171310.9%26100.0%1431410.7%
    Senate31300.0%4000.0%35300.0%
    Total1481610.7%30100.0%1781710.6%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Massachusetts, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    20101511410.7%15000.0%1661410.6%
    20121541842.6%36100.0%1901942.1%
    20141481610.7%30100.0%1781710.6%

    Michigan

    General election defeats

    There were 148 seats up for election in Michigan. Overall, 96 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 40 Democrats and 56 Republicans. Of that total, two Democratic incumbents lost, representing2.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Michigan, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House3126.5%3700.0%6822.9%
    Senate900.0%1900.0%2800.0%
    Total4025.0%5600.0%9622.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Michigan, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201040922.5%2800.0%68913.2%
    20123200.0%5559.1%8755.7%
    20144025.0%5600.0%9622.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 148 seats up for election in Michigan. Overall, 97 incumbents filed for re-election, including 40 Democrats and 57 Republicans. Of that total, one Republican incumbent lost in primaries, representing1.0% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Michigan, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House31600.0%381312.6%691911.4%
    Senate9300.0%19600.0%28900.0%
    Total40900.0%571911.8%972811.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Michigan, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010401000.0%28700.0%681700.0%
    20123619411.1%561811.8%923755.4%
    201440900.0%571911.8%972811.0%

    Minnesota

    General election defeats

    There were 134 seats up for election in Minnesota. Overall, 119 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 68 Democrats and 51 Republicans. Of that total, 11 Democratic incumbents lost, representing9.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Minnesota, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House681116.2%5100.0%119119.2%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total681116.2%5100.0%119119.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Minnesota, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20101203428.3%5500.0%1753419.4%
    20127100.0%811619.8%1521610.5%
    2014681116.2%5100.0%119119.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 134 seats up for election in Minnesota. Overall, 119 incumbents filed for re-election, including 68 Democrats and 51 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Minnesota, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House68400.0%51100.0%119500.0%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total68400.0%51100.0%119500.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Minnesota, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010121510.8%56311.8%177821.1%
    201272700.0%82411.2%1541110.6%
    201468400.0%51100.0%119500.0%

    Missouri

    General election defeats

    There were 180 seats up for election in Missouri. Overall, 148 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 48 Democrats and 100 Republicans. Of that total, five Democratic incumbents, representing3.4% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Missouri, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House46510.9%9100.0%13753.6%
    Senate200.0%900.0%1100.0%
    Total48510.4%10000.0%14853.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Missouri, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010531222.6%4900.0%1021211.8%
    20123625.6%8244.9%11865.1%
    201448510.4%10000.0%14853.4%

    Primary defeats

    There were 180 seats up for election in Missouri. Overall, 147 incumbents filed for re-election, including 47 Democrats and 100 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Missouri, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House45700.0%911300.0%1362000.0%
    Senate2100.0%9100.0%11200.0%
    Total47800.0%1001400.0%1472200.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Missouri, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201055823.6%50712.0%1051532.9%
    20124319716.3%831611.2%1263586.3%
    201447800.0%1001400.0%1472200.0%

    Montana

    General election defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Montana. Overall, 76 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 30 Democrats and 46 Republicans. Of that total, six incumbents lost—two Democrats and four Republicans—representing7.9% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Montana, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House2727.4%4249.5%6968.7%
    Senate300.0%400.0%700.0%
    Total3026.7%4648.7%7667.9%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Montana, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201033927.3%4012.5%731013.7%
    20122613.8%53713.2%79810.1%
    20143026.7%4648.7%7667.9%

    Primary defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Montana. Overall, 80 incumbents filed for re-election, including 32 Democrats and 48 Republicans. Of that total, two Republicans incumbents lost in primaries, representing2.5% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Montana, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House28300.0%431312.3%711611.4%
    Senate4000.0%52120.0%92111.1%
    Total32300.0%481524.2%801822.5%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Montana, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201034312.9%41812.4%751122.7%
    201226313.8%561435.4%821744.9%
    201432300.0%481524.2%801822.5%

    Nebraska

    General election defeats

    There were 24 seats up for election in Nebraska. Overall, seveb incumbents advanced to the general election, including two Democrats and five Republicans.No incumbents who advanced to the general election lost.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Nebraska, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    HouseN/A
    Senate200.0%500.0%700.0%
    Total200.0%500.0%700.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Nebraska, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201010110.0%1000.0%2129.5%
    20126116.7%1000.0%1616.3%
    2014200.0%500.0%700.0%

    Primary defeats

    There were 24 seats up for election in Nebraska. Overall, seven incumbents filed for re-election, including two Democrats and five Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Nebraska, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    HouseN/A
    Senate2000.0%5100.0%7100.0%
    Total2000.0%5100.0%7100.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Nebraska, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201010400.0%10100.0%21600.0%
    20126200.0%10200.0%16400.0%
    20142000.0%5100.0%7100.0%

    Nevada

    General election defeats

    There were 53 seats up for election in Nevada. Overall, 43 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 26 Democrats and 17 Republicans. Of that total, seven Democratic incumbents lost, representing16.3% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Nevada, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House21628.6%1200.0%33618.2%
    Senate5120.0%500.0%10110.0%
    Total26726.9%1700.0%43716.3%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Nevada, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201017211.8%800.0%2528.0%
    20122314.3%1100.0%3412.9%
    201426726.9%1700.0%43716.3%

    Primary defeats

    There were 53 seats up for election in Nevada. Overall, 43 incumbents filed for re-election, including 26 Democrats and 17 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Nevada, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House21500.0%12600.0%331100.0%
    Senate5000.0%5200.0%10200.0%
    Total26500.0%17800.0%431300.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Nevada, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201017100.0%94111.1%26513.8%
    2012241014.2%12218.3%361225.6%
    201426500.0%17800.0%431300.0%

    New Hampshire

    General election defeats

    There were 424 seats up for election in New Hampshire. Overall, 304 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 169 Democrats and 135 Republicans. Of that total, 46 incumbents lost—43 Democrats and three Republicans—representing15.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in New Hampshire, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House1594226.4%12532.4%2844515.8%
    Senate10110.0%1000.0%2015.0%
    Total1694325.4%13532.2%3044615.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in New Hampshire, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20101748850.6%13700.0%3118828.3%
    20128244.9%2117435.1%2937826.6%
    20141694325.4%13532.2%3044615.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 424 seats up for election in New Hampshire. Overall, 313 incumbents filed for re-election, including 170 Democrats and 143 Republicans. Of that total, nine incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and eight Republicans—representing2.9% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in New Hampshire, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House1602410.6%1337686.0%29310093.1%
    Senate10000.0%10400.0%20400.0%
    Total1702410.6%1438085.6%31310492.9%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in New Hampshire, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    20101784531.7%1447985.6%322124113.4%
    2012851433.5%230131198.3%315145227.0%
    20141702410.6%1438085.6%31310492.9%

    New Mexico

    General election defeats

    There were 70 seats up for election in New Mexico. Overall, 58 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 31 Democrats and 27 Republicans. Of that total, six incumbents lost—five Democrats and one Republican—representing10.3% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in New Mexico, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House31516.1%2713.7%58610.3%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total31516.1%2713.7%58610.3%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in New Mexico, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201043716.3%2200.0%65710.8%
    20124548.9%3937.7%8589.4%
    201431516.1%2713.7%58610.3%

    Primary defeats

    There were 70 seats up for election in New Mexico. Overall, 59 incumbents filed for re-election, including 31 Democrats and 28 Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and one Republican—representing3.4% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in New Mexico, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House31513.2%28213.6%59723.4%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total31513.2%28213.6%59723.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in New Mexico, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010441012.3%23414.3%671423.0%
    2012501948.0%40512.5%912455.5%
    201431513.2%28213.6%59723.4%

    New York

    General election defeats

    There were 213 seats up for election in New York. Overall, 190 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 125 Democrats and 65 Republicans. Of that total, four Democratic incumbents lost, representing2.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in New York, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House9411.1%4000.0%13410.7%
    Senate3139.7%2500.0%5635.4%
    Total12543.2%6500.0%19042.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in New York, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010124108.1%5911.7%183116.0%
    201211600.0%7145.6%18742.1%
    201412543.2%6500.0%19042.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 213 seats up for election in New York. Overall, 192 incumbents filed for re-election, including 126 Democrats and 66 Republicans. Of that total, two incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and one Republican—representing1.0% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in New York, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House941000.0%40300.0%1341300.0%
    Senate321213.1%26213.8%581423.4%
    Total1262210.8%66511.5%1922721.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in New York, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    20101283543.1%59200.0%1873742.1%
    20121182421.7%71900.0%1893321.1%
    20141262210.8%66511.5%1922721.0%

    North Carolina

    General election defeats

    There were 170 seats up for election in North Carolina. Overall, 154 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 52 Democrats and 102 Republicans. Of that total, five incumbents lost—one Democrat and four Republicans—representing3.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in North Carolina, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House3800.0%7145.6%10943.7%
    Senate1417.1%3100.0%4512.2%
    Total5211.9%10243.9%15453.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in North Carolina, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010832024.1%6300.0%1462013.7%
    201247510.6%7011.4%11765.1%
    20145211.9%10243.9%15453.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 170 seats up for election in North Carolina. Overall, 156 incumbents filed for re-election, including 54 Democrats and 102 Republicans. Of that total, four incumbents lost in primaries—two Democrats and two Republicans—representing2.6% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in North Carolina, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House39512.6%721522.8%1112032.7%
    Senate15416.7%30500.0%45912.2%
    Total54923.7%1022022.0%1562942.6%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in North Carolina, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010882444.5%641511.6%1523953.3%
    2012501524.0%772256.5%1273775.5%
    201454923.7%1022022.0%1562942.6%

    North Dakota

    General election defeats

    There were 72 seats up for election in North Dakota. Overall, 59 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 10 Democrats and 49 Republicans. Of that total, three incumbents lost—one Democrat and two Republicans—representing5.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in North Dakota, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House6116.7%3213.1%3825.3%
    Senate400.0%1715.9%2114.8%
    Total10110.0%4924.1%5935.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in North Dakota, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010241250.0%3300.0%571221.1%
    201218422.2%3925.1%57610.5%
    201410110.0%4924.1%5935.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 72 seats up for election in North Dakota. Overall, 59 incumbents filed for re-election, including 10 Democrats and 49 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in North Dakota, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House6000.0%32400.0%38400.0%
    Senate4000.0%17000.0%21000.0%
    Total10000.0%49400.0%59400.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in North Dakota, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201024200.0%33000.0%57200.0%
    201218000.0%431049.3%611046.6%
    201410000.0%49400.0%59400.0%

    Ohio

    General election defeats

    There were 116 seats up for election in Ohio. Overall, 86 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 30 Democrats and 56 Republicans. Of that total, three Democratic incumbents lost, representing3.5% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Ohio, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House26311.5%4700.0%7334.1%
    Senate400.0%900.0%1300.0%
    Total30310.0%5600.0%8633.5%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Ohio, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010461328.3%4000.0%861315.1%
    20123500.0%6523.1%10022.0%
    201430310.0%5600.0%8633.5%

    Primary defeats

    There were 116 seats up for election in Ohio. Overall, 90 incumbents filed for re-election, including 31 Democrats and 59 Republicans. Of that total, three incumbents lost in primaries—one Democrat and two Republicans—representing3.3% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Ohio, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House27413.7%501424.0%771833.9%
    Senate4000.0%9500.0%13500.0%
    Total31413.2%591923.4%902333.3%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Ohio, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201047612.1%40800.0%871411.1%
    201236600.0%62811.6%981411.0%
    201431413.2%591923.4%902333.3%

    Oklahoma

    General election defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Oklahoma. Overall, 95 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 25 Democrats and 70 Republicans. Of that total, one Republican incumbent lost, representing1.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Oklahoma, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House2300.0%5711.8%8011.3%
    Senate200.0%1300.0%1500.0%
    Total2500.0%7011.4%9511.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Oklahoma, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201040615.0%6200.0%10265.9%
    20123000.0%7100.0%10100.0%
    20142500.0%7011.4%9511.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 125 seats up for election in Oklahoma. Overall, 95 incumbents filed for re-election, including 25 Democrats and 70 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Oklahoma, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House23100.0%571000.0%801100.0%
    Senate2000.0%13200.0%15200.0%
    Total25100.0%701200.0%951300.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Oklahoma, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201041512.4%62700.0%1031211.0%
    201230200.0%721711.4%1021911.0%
    201425100.0%701200.0%951300.0%

    Oregon

    General election defeats

    There were 75 seats up for election in Oregon. Overall, 59 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 38 Democrats and 21 Republicans. Of that total, two Republican incumbents lost, representing3.4% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Oregon, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House2900.0%1600.0%4500.0%
    Senate900.0%5240.0%14214.3%
    Total3800.0%2129.5%5923.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Oregon, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20104349.3%2500.0%6845.9%
    20123000.0%34411.8%6446.3%
    20143800.0%2129.5%5923.4%

    Primary defeats

    There were 75 seats up for election in Oregon. Overall, 60 incumbents filed for re-election, including 38 Democrats and 22 Republicans. Of that total, one Republican incumbent lost in primaries, representing1.7% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Oregon, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House29300.0%17315.9%46612.2%
    Senate9000.0%5000.0%14000.0%
    Total38300.0%22314.5%60611.7%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Oregon, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201044200.0%25700.0%69900.0%
    201231113.2%35312.9%66423.0%
    201438300.0%22314.5%60611.7%

    Pennsylvania

    General election defeats

    There were 228 seats up for election in Pennsylvania. Overall, 198 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 90 Democrats and 108 Republicans. Of that total, four Democratic incumbents lost, representing2.0% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Pennsylvania, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House8333.6%9700.0%18031.7%
    Senate7114.3%1100.0%1815.6%
    Total9044.4%10800.0%19842.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Pennsylvania, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201010198.9%10600.0%20794.3%
    20128300.0%11310.9%19610.5%
    20149044.4%10800.0%19842.0%

    Primary defeats

    There were 228 seats up for election in Pennsylvania. Overall, 203 incumbents filed for re-election, including 95 Democrats and 108 Republicans. Of that total, six incumbents lost in primaries—five Democrats and one Republican—representing3.0% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Pennsylvania, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House872844.6%971111.0%1843952.7%
    Senate82112.5%11100.0%19315.3%
    Total953055.3%1081210.9%2034263.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Pennsylvania, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    20101002000.0%107910.9%2072910.5%
    2012881744.5%1151510.9%2033252.5%
    2014953055.3%1081210.9%2034263.0%

    Rhode Island

    General election defeats

    There were 113 seats up for election in Rhode Island. Overall, 102 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 92 Democrats, nine Republicans, and one minor or independent party candidate. Of that total, seven Democratic incumbents lost, representing6.9% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Rhode Island, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House60610.0%600.0%6669.1%
    Senate3213.1%300.0%3612.8%
    Total9277.6%900.0%10276.9%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Rhode Island, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20107945.1%800.0%8844.5%
    20127800.0%15426.7%9444.3%
    20149277.6%900.0%10276.9%

    Primary defeats

    There were 113 seats up for election in Rhode Island. Overall, 105 incumbents filed for re-election, including 95 Democrats and nine Republicans. Of that total, three Democratic incumbents lost in primaries, representing2.9% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Rhode Island, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House631134.8%6000.0%691134.3%
    Senate32700.0%3000.0%36700.0%
    Total951833.2%9000.0%1051832.9%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Rhode Island, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    20108832910.2%92111.1%98341010.2%
    2012842467.1%15200.0%1002666.0%
    2014951833.2%9000.0%1051832.9%

    South Carolina

    General election defeats

    There were 124 seats up for election in South Carolina. Overall, 112 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 41 Democrats and 71 Republicans. Of that total, one incumbent lost, representing0.9% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in South Carolina, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House4100.0%7111.4%11210.9%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total4100.0%7111.4%11210.9%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in South Carolina, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20104836.3%5800.0%10632.8%
    20125500.0%8922.2%14421.4%
    20144100.0%7111.4%11210.9%

    Primary defeats

    There were 124 seats up for election in South Carolina. Overall, 115 incumbents filed for re-election, including 42 Democrats and 73 Republicans. Of that total, two Republican incumbents lost in primaries, representing1.7% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in South Carolina, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House42500.0%731522.7%1152021.7%
    SenateDid not hold elections.
    Total42500.0%731522.7%1152021.7%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in South Carolina, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010481100.0%641557.8%1122654.5%
    201257723.5%911633.3%1482353.4%
    201442500.0%731522.7%1152021.7%

    South Dakota

    General election defeats

    There were 105 seats up for election in South Dakota. Overall, 74 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 16 Democrats and 58 Republicans. Of that total, three incumbents lost—two Democrats and one Republican—representing4.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in South Dakota, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House1119.1%3700.0%4812.1%
    Senate5120.0%2114.8%2627.7%
    Total16212.5%5811.7%7434.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in South Dakota, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201025936.0%4400.0%69913.0%
    20121300.0%5347.5%6646.1%
    201416212.5%5811.7%7434.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 105 seats up for election in South Dakota. Overall, 74 incumbents filed for re-election, including 16 Democrats and 58 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in South Dakota, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House11200.0%371300.0%481500.0%
    Senate5000.0%21200.0%26200.0%
    Total16200.0%581500.0%741700.0%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in South Dakota, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201026313.8%45400.0%71711.4%
    201215316.7%592246.8%742556.8%
    201416200.0%581500.0%741700.0%

    Tennessee

    General election defeats

    There were 116 seats up for election in Tennessee. Overall, 96 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 27 Democrats and 69 Republicans. Of that total, two Democratic incumbents lost, representing2.1% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Tennessee, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House2528.0%6000.0%8522.4%
    Senate200.0%900.0%1100.0%
    Total2727.4%6900.0%9622.1%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Tennessee, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010541324.1%4900.0%1041312.5%
    20122514.0%6011.7%8622.3%
    20142727.4%6900.0%9622.1%

    Primary defeats

    There were 116 seats up for election in Tennessee. Overall, 104 incumbents filed for re-election, including 29 Democrats and 75 Republicans. Of that total, eight incumbents lost in primaries—two Democrats and six Republicans—representing7.7% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Tennessee, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House26313.8%641746.3%902055.6%
    Senate32133.3%113218.2%145321.4%
    Total29526.9%752068.0%1042587.7%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Tennessee, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201054600.0%51623.9%1061221.9%
    20123011516.7%6724710.4%98351212.2%
    201429526.9%752068.0%1042587.7%

    Texas

    General election defeats

    There were 165 seats up for election in Texas. Overall, 138 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 55 Democrats and 83 Republicans. Of that total, two Democratic incumbents lost, representing1.4% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Texas, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House5223.8%7600.0%12821.6%
    Senate300.0%700.0%1000.0%
    Total5523.6%8300.0%13821.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Texas, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010712129.6%8000.0%1512113.9%
    20125200.0%8333.6%13532.2%
    20145523.6%8300.0%13821.4%

    Primary defeats

    There were 165 seats up for election in Texas. Overall, 150 incumbents filed for re-election, including 57 Democrats and 93 Republicans. Of that total, 11 incumbents lost in primaries—two Democrats and nine Republicans—representing7.3% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Texas, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House541023.7%842378.3%1383396.5%
    Senate3100.0%95222.2%126216.7%
    Total571123.5%932899.7%15039117.3%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Texas, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201075845.3%822033.7%1572874.5%
    201253800.0%94431111.7%14751117.5%
    2014571123.5%932899.7%15039117.3%

    Utah

    General election defeats

    There were 89 seats up for election in Utah. Overall, 74 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 13 Democrats and 61 Republicans. Of that total, one Democratic incumbent lost, representing1.4% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Utah, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House10110.0%5200.0%6211.6%
    Senate300.0%900.0%1200.0%
    Total1317.7%6100.0%7411.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Utah, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201027622.2%5200.0%7967.6%
    20121516.7%5511.8%7022.9%
    20141317.7%6100.0%7411.4%

    Primary defeats

    There were 89 seats up for election in Utah. Overall, 77 incumbents filed for re-election, including 13 Democrats and 64 Republicans. Of that total, three Republican incumbents lost in primaries, representing3.9% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Utah, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House10000.0%55335.5%65334.6%
    Senate3000.0%9100.0%12100.0%
    Total13000.0%64434.7%77433.9%

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    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Utah, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201027100.0%54823.7%81922.5%
    2012172211.8%611269.8%7814810.3%
    201413000.0%64434.7%77433.9%

    Vermont

    General election defeats

    There were 180 seats up for election in Vermont. Overall, 152 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 105 Democrats, 44 Republicans, and three minor or independent party candidates. Of that total, 11 Democratic incumbents lost, representing7.2% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Vermont, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House851011.8%3700.0%125108.0%
    Senate2015.0%700.0%2713.7%
    Total1051110.5%4400.0%152117.2%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Vermont, 2010-2014
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    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201010643.8%4724.3%15863.8%
    201210632.8%4536.7%15563.9%
    20141051110.5%4400.0%152117.2%

    Primary defeats

    There were 180 seats up for election in Vermont. Overall, 153 incumbents filed for re-election, including 105 Democrats and 45 Republicans. Of that total, one Republican incumbent lost in primaries, representing0.7% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Vermont, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House85400.0%38312.6%126710.8%
    Senate20100.0%7000.0%27100.0%
    Total105500.0%45312.2%153810.7%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Vermont, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010107800.0%47500.0%1591300.0%
    20121051100.0%45100.0%1551200.0%
    2014105500.0%45312.2%153810.7%

    Washington

    General election defeats

    There were 123 seats up for election in Washington. Overall, 110 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 63 Democrats and 47 Republicans. Of that total, four Democratic incumbents lost, representing3.6% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Washington, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House5247.7%3700.0%8944.5%
    Senate1100.0%1000.0%2100.0%
    Total6346.3%4700.0%11043.6%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Washington, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201064812.5%3812.6%10298.8%
    20125311.9%4424.5%9733.1%
    20146346.3%4700.0%11043.6%

    Primary defeats

    There were 123 seats up for election in Washington. Overall, 111 incumbents filed for re-election, including 63 Democrats and 48 Republicans. Of that total, one Republican incumbent lost in primaries, representing0.9% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Washington, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House521200.0%38712.6%901911.1%
    Senate11300.0%10100.0%21400.0%
    Total631500.0%48812.1%1112310.9%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Washington, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010652111.5%38300.0%1032411.0%
    2012531000.0%45512.2%981511.0%
    2014631500.0%48812.1%1112310.9%

    West Virginia

    General election defeats

    There were 117 seats up for election in West Virginia. Overall, 98 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 54 Democrats and 44 Republicans. Of that total, 23 incumbents lost—22 Democrats and one Republican—representing23.5% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in West Virginia, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House431637.2%4112.4%841720.2%
    Senate11654.5%300.0%14642.9%
    Total542240.7%4412.3%982323.5%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in West Virginia, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    20107456.8%2500.0%9955.1%
    201264710.9%3213.1%9688.3%
    2014542240.7%4412.3%982323.5%

    Primary defeats

    There were 117 seats up for election in West Virginia. Overall, 106 incumbents filed for re-election, including 60 Democrats and 46 Republicans. Of that total, seven incumbents lost in primaries—six Democrats and one Republicans—representing6.6% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in West Virginia, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House4818510.4%431512.3%913366.6%
    Senate12118.3%3000.0%15116.7%
    Total6019610.0%461512.2%1063476.6%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in West Virginia, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    2010764622.6%27613.7%1035232.9%
    2012663723.0%32800.0%984522.0%
    20146019610.0%461512.2%1063476.6%

    Wisconsin

    General election defeats

    There were 116 seats up for election in Wisconsin. Overall, 87 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 36 Democrats and 51 Republicans. Of that total, three Democratic incumbents lost, representing3.4% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Wisconsin, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House3239.4%4500.0%7733.9%
    Senate400.0%600.0%1000.0%
    Total3638.3%5100.0%8733.4%

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    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Wisconsin, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    2010511325.5%4000.0%921314.1%
    20123425.9%5835.2%9255.4%
    20143638.3%5100.0%8733.4%

    Primary defeats

    There were 116 seats up for election in Wisconsin. Overall, 87 incumbents filed for re-election, including 36 Democrats and 51 Republicans.No incumbents who filed for re-election lost in primaries.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Wisconsin, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House32200.0%45100.0%77300.0%
    Senate4000.0%6000.0%10000.0%
    Total36200.0%51100.0%87300.0%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Wisconsin, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201052611.9%40700.0%931311.1%
    201236925.6%58600.0%941522.1%
    201436200.0%51100.0%87300.0%

    Wyoming

    General election defeats

    There were 75 seats up for election in Wyoming. Overall, 60 incumbents advanced to the general election, including 9 Democrats and 51 Republicans. Of that total, one Republican incumbent lost, representing1.7% of incumbents who advanced to the general election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Wyoming, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    House700.0%4012.5%4712.1%
    Senate200.0%1100.0%1300.0%
    Total900.0%5112.0%6011.7%

    Historical general election defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in general elections in Wyoming, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    RunningDef.%RunningDef.%RunningDef.%
    201018738.9%4200.0%60711.7%
    20129111.1%4800.0%5711.8%
    2014900.0%5112.0%6011.7%

    Primary defeats

    There were 75 seats up for election in Wyoming. Overall, 64 incumbents filed for re-election, including nine Democrats and 55 Republicans. Of that total, four Republicans incumbents lost in primaries, representing6.3% of incumbents who filed for re-election.

    Statistics from 2014 are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Wyoming, 2014
    Chamber
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    House7000.0%442049.1%512047.8%
    Senate2000.0%11600.0%13600.0%
    Total9000.0%552647.3%642646.3%

    Historical primary defeat statistics are shown below. Hover over column headings to learn more about their contents.

    Incumbents defeated in primaries in Wyoming, 2010-2014
    Year
    Democratic incumbentsRepublican incumbentsTotal incumbents
    FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%FiledCont.Def.%
    201018000.0%421500.0%601500.0%
    20129000.0%512135.9%602135.0%
    20149000.0%552647.3%642646.3%

    See also

    Footnotes

    1. Incumbents may also be defeated in other nominating contests such as conventions. Ballotpedia counts an incumbent defeat in a convention as a defeat in a primary.
    2. 'The general election figure does not include two incumbents defeated in primaries who ran in the general election and lost again. These incumbents are recorded as primary defeats only.
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