1981 United States House of Representatives elections

There were five special elections in 1981 to the United States House of Representatives:

List of elections

Elections are listed by date and district.

! | David Stockman | | Republican | 1976 | | Incumbent resigned January 27, 1981, to become Director of the Office of Management and Budget.New member elected April 21, 1981.Republican hold. | nowrap |

! | Gladys Spellman | | Democratic | 1974 | | Incapacitated since last Congress and seat declared vacant February 24, 1981.New member elected May 19, 1981.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

! | Tennyson Guyer | | Republican | 1972 | | Incumbent died April 12, 1981.New member elected June 25, 1981. Republican hold. | nowrap |

! | Jon Hinson | | Republican | 1978 | | Incumbent resigned April 13, 1981.New member elected July 7, 1981.Democratic gain. | nowrap |

! | Raymond Lederer | | Democratic | 1976 | | Incumbent resigned April 29, 1981, before a planned expulsion vote, having been convicted of bribery in the Abscam sting operation.New member elected July 21, 1981.Democratic hold. | nowrap |

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