The 1951 United States House of Representatives elections were primarily special elections, and were part of the 1951 United States elections, which included the 1951 United States gubernatorial elections. Two seats changed hands between political parties. Two women were elected to replaced their husbands, who had both died in office. These elections took place during the Korean War.
List of elections
! | John B. Sullivan | | Democratic | 1940 | | Incumbent died January 29, 1951.New member elected March 9, 1951.Republican gain. | nowrap |
! | Thomas R. Underwood | | Democratic | 1948 | | Incumbent resigned March 17, 1951 when appointed U.S. Senator.New member elected April 4, 1951.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | John Kee | | Democratic | 1932 | | Incumbent died May 8, 1951.New member elected July 17, 1951 to finish her husband's term.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Frank Buchanan | | Democratic | nowrap | 1946 (special) | | Incumbent died April 27, 1951.New member elected July 24, 1951.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Frank Fellows | | Republican | 1940 | | Incumbent died April 27, 1951.New member elected October 22, 1951.Republican hold. | nowrap |
! | Ed Gossett | | Democratic | 1938 | | Incumbent resigned July 31, 1951.New member elected September 8, 1951.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Harry L. Towe | | Republican | 1942 | | Incumbent resigned September 7, 1951 to become N.J. Assistant Attorney General.New member elected November 6, 1951.Republican hold. | nowrap |
! | Edward G. Breen | | Democratic | 1948 | | Incumbent resigned October 1, 1951, due to ill health.New member elected November 6, 1951.Republican gain. | nowrap |
! | Wilson D. Gillette | | Republican | nowrap | 1941 (special) | | Incumbent died August 7, 1951.New member elected November 6, 1951.Republican hold. | nowrap |
! | Albert C. Vaughn | | Republican | 1950 | | Incumbent died September 1, 1951.New member elected November 6, 1951.Republican hold. | nowrap |
! | Karl Stefan | | Republican | 1934 | | Incumbent died August 7, 1951.New member elected December 4, 1951.Republican hold. | nowrap |
See also List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
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