John White Whig John Jones Democratic The 1842–43 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between August 1, 1842, and November 8, 1843.

The congressional reapportionment based on the 1840 United States census unusually decreased the number of House seats, from 242 down to 223.

Effectively an independent, Tyler was disliked by politicians and was unpopular with voters of both parties, leaving the Whigs unexpectedly leaderless and in visible disarray.

Despite the improving economy, rural voters favored Democrats, again rejecting Whig economic nationalism.

[5] Four states that did not comply with this new law delayed redistricting under a grandfather clause.

Elections were held April 5, 1843, after the March 4, 1843 beginning of the term, but before the House first convened in December 1843.

Elections were held August 7, 1843, after the March 4, 1843 beginning of the term.

Elections were held August 7, 1843, after the March 4, 1843 beginning of the term.

Elections were held at-large on a general ticket November 6–7, 1843, after the March 4, 1843 beginning of the term.

Due to a banking crisis in Mississippi, the state Democratic party was split into two factions; the Redemptions, which favored the repudiation of bank bonds, and Anti-Redemptions, which opposed it.

New York lost 6 seats, going from 40 to 34 members, but remaining the largest delegation.

Its twenty-one members were elected October 10, 1843, after the March 4, 1843 beginning of the term.

Its twenty-four members were elected October 10, 1843, after the March 4, 1843 beginning of the term.