Elections were held on November 3, 1953. This off-year election involved local, state, and congressional elections.
Congressional Elections Eight special elections were held to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. The Democrats gained two seats.
! | Edward E. Cox | | 1924 | | Incumbent member-elect died December 24, 1952.New member elected February 4, 1953.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Thomas B. Stanley | | 1946 | | Incumbent resigned February 3, 1953, to run for Governor of Virginia.New member elected April 14, 1953.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Joseph R. Bryson | | 1938 | | Incumbent died March 10, 1953.New member elected June 2, 1953.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Adolph J. Sabath | | 1906 | | Incumbent member-elect died November 6, 1952.New member elected July 7, 1953.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Garrett Withers | | 1952 | | Incumbent died April 30, 1953.New member elected August 1, 1953.Democratic hold. | nowrap |
! | Merlin Hull | | 19281930 1934 | | Incumbent died May 17, 1953.New member elected October 13, 1953.Democratic gain. | nowrap |
! | Clifford P. Case | | 1944 | | Incumbent resigned August 16, 1953 to run for Governor of New Jersey.New member elected November 3, 1953.Democratic gain. | nowrap |
! | Norris Poulson | | 19421944 1946 | | Incumbent resigned June 11, 1953, after being elected Mayor of Los Angeles.New member elected November 10, 1953.Republican hold. | nowrap |
Gubernatorial Elections Two states, New Jersey and Virginia, held gubernatorial elections in 1953. StateIncumbentFirst electedResultCandidatesNew JerseyAlfred E. Driscoll (Republican)1949Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic gain. VirginiaJohn S. Battle (Democratic)1949 Incumbent term-limited. New governor elected. Democratic hold.
Local elections Alongside state and congressional elections, local elections were also held. New York City: Robert F. Wagner Jr. was elected mayor with 46.3% of the vote. Los Angeles: Norris Poulson was elected mayor with 53.23% in the second round vote.
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