Dennis Hastert Republican Dennis Hastert Republican The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 2002, in the middle of President George W. Bush's first term, to elect U.S.

This was the first congressional election using districts drawn up during the 2000 United States redistricting cycle on the basis of the 2000 census.

Some speculate that this may have been due to increased support for the president's party in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

[1] As of 2024 it is the most recent midterm election in which the president's party did not lose control of the House.

2 seats opened early due to a resignation and an expulsion.

Of the 435 districts created in the 2000 redistricting, sixteen had no incumbent representative.

Thirteen Republicans were elected in newly created seats.

[2] Two special elections were held for members to serve the remainder of the term ending January 3, 2003.