There were five special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 1949, during the 81st United States Congress.

List of elections

! | John J. Delaney | | Democratic | 1918 | | Incumbent died November 18, 1948, during previous congress.New member elected February 15, 1949.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

! | Sol Bloom | | Democratic | 1923 | | Incumbent died March 7, 1949.New member elected May 17, 1949.Liberal gain. | nowrap |

! | Robert L. Coffey | | Democratic | 1948 | | Incumbent died April 20, 1949.New member elected September 13, 1949.Republican gain. | nowrap |

! | Richard J. Welch | | Republican | 1926 | | Incumbent died September 10, 1949.New member elected November 8, 1949.Democratic gain. | nowrap |

! | Andrew L. Somers | | Democratic | 1924 | | Incumbent died April 6, 1949.New member elected November 8, 1949.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

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

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