The1951 United States House of Representatives elections were primarilyspecial elections, and were part of the1951 United States elections, which included the1951 United States gubernatorial elections. Only one seat changed hands between political parties. Two women were elected to replaced their husbands, who had both died in office. These elections took place during theKorean War.
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| Kentucky 6 | Thomas R. Underwood | Democratic | 1948 | Incumbent resigned March 17, 1951 when appointedU.S. Senator. New memberelected April 4, 1951. Democratic hold. |
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| West Virginia 5 | John Kee | Democratic | 1932 | Incumbent died May 8, 1951. New memberelected July 17, 1951 tofinish her husband's term. Democratic hold. |
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| Pennsylvania 33 | Frank Buchanan | Democratic | 1946(special) | Incumbent died April 27, 1951. New memberelected July 24, 1951. Democratic hold. |
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| Maine 3 | Frank Fellows | Republican | 1940 | Incumbent died April 27, 1951. New memberelected October 22, 1951. Republican hold. |
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| New Jersey 9 | Harry L. Towe | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent resigned September 7, 1951 to become N.J. Assistant Attorney General. New memberelected November 6, 1951. Republican hold. |
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| Ohio 3 | Edward G. Breen | Democratic | 1948 | Incumbent resigned October 1, 1951, due to ill health. New memberelected November 6, 1951. Republican gain. |
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| Pennsylvania 14 | Wilson D. Gillette | Republican | 1941(special) | Incumbent died August 7, 1951. New memberelected November 6, 1951. Republican hold. |
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| Pennsylvania 8 | Albert C. Vaughn | Republican | 1950 | Incumbent died September 1, 1951. New memberelected November 6, 1951. Republican hold. |
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| Nebraska 3 | Karl Stefan | Republican | 1934 | Incumbent died August 7, 1951. New memberelected December 4, 1951. Republican hold. |
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