1961 United States House of Representatives elections

There were seven special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1961, during 87th United States Congress.

List of elections

! | William F. Norrell | | Democratic | 1938 | | Incumbent died February 15, 1961.New member elected April 18, 1961 to finish her husband's term.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

! | Stewart Udall | | Democratic | 1954 | | Incumbent resigned January 18, 1961, to become U.S Secretary of the Interior.New member elected May 2, 1961.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

! | Walter M. Mumma | | Republican | 1952 | | Incumbent died February 25, 1961.New member elected May 16, 1961. Republican hold. | nowrap |

! | B. Carroll Reece | | Republican | 1950 | | Incumbent died March 19, 1961.New member elected May 16, 1961.Republican hold. | nowrap |

! | Paul J. Kilday | | Democratic | 1938 | | Incumbent resigned September 24, 1961, to become judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.New member elected November 4, 1961.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

! | Thaddeus M. Machrowicz | | Democratic | 1950 | | Incumbent resigned September 18, 1961, to become a U.S. District Court judge.New member elected November 7, 1961.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

! | Overton Brooks | | Democratic | 1936 | | Incumbent died September 16, 1961.New member elected December 19, 1961.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

See also List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives

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