Robert M. T. Hunter Whig John White Whig The 1840–41 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between July 6, 1840, and November 2, 1841.

Most Americans experienced the Panic of 1837 as a severe economic downturn.

Its perceived mishandling by Democratic President Martin Van Buren fueled new support for alternative economic policies favored by Whigs of which voters had previously been skeptical.

Newly elected members included Robert M. T. Hunter, Independent of Virginia,[1][2][3] and Zadok Casey, Independent Democrat of Illinois.

Massachusetts held its elections November 9, 1840, but one district went to a second ballot on January 4, 1841.