2016 United States House of Representatives elections

2016 United States House of Representatives elections

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 2016, to elect representatives for all 435 congressional districts. Non-voting members for the District of Columbia and Territories of the United States were also elected. The winners of this election served in the 115th Congress, with seats apportioned among the states based on the 2010 United States Census.

About 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in brief

Summary 2016 United States House of Representatives electionsThe 2016 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 2016, to elect representatives for all 435 congressional districts. Non-voting members for the District of Columbia and Territories of the United States were also elected. Elections were also held on the same day for the U.S. Senate, many governors, and other state and local elections.

The winners of this election served in the 115th Congress, with seats apportioned among the states based on the 2010 United States Census. In October 2015, the House elected a new Speaker, Republican Paul Ryan, who was re-elected in the new term. Democrat Nancy Pelosi continued to lead her party as Minority Leader.