James G. Blaine Republican James G. Blaine Republican The 1870–71 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between June 6, 1870, and October 6, 1871.

With Grant's administration rocked by a number of scandals (including a shady deal for gold speculation that led to a crash in the market and several business deals that saw highranking governmental officials gain kickbacks) and Reconstruction winding down, his Republican Party lost seats to the opposition Democratic Party but retained an overall majority.

The previous election included 5 Conservatives In 1845, Congress passed a law providing for a uniform nationwide date for choosing Presidential electors.

[1] This law did not affect election dates for Congress, which remained within the jurisdiction of State governments, but over time, the States moved their congressional elections to this date as well.

Niblack subsequently successfully challenged Walls's election and was seated from Florida's at-large district on January 29, 1873.