Every Republican member of the House who was forced out of Congress

Every Republican member of the House who was forced out of Congress

At least 30 Republican members of the House lost their seats in the 2026 midterms, a major defeat for the party that will leave Democrats in control of both chambers of Congress next year.

Several House races were still undecided on Monday, so the number of Republican incumbents who lost could increase.

Here are the Republican lawmakers who have lost their races so far:

In Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, who has served since early 2023, was defeated by Democrat JoAnna Mendoza.

Rep. James Gallagher, who joined Congress this year, lost California’s 1st District to Mike McGuire, a Democratic state senator. Gallagher had won a special election in June to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who died in early January.

California Rep. David Valadao lost his 22nd District race to Democrat Randy Villegas. Valadao served three terms before losing reelection in 2018 and leaving office in early 2019. He won the seat again in 2020 and returned to Congress the following year.

In Colorado, first-term Reps. Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans both lost their reelection bids. Crank was defeated in the 5th District by Democrat Jessica Killin, while Evans lost the 8th District to Manny Rutinel, a former member of the Colorado House of Representatives.

Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who entered Congress in early 2021, lost the 1st District to Democrat Christina Bohannan, a former state representative. In the 3rd District, Rep. Zach Nunn, now serving his second term, was defeated by state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott.

Rep. Victoria Spartz lost Indiana’s 5th District to Democrat J.D. Ford, who left the state Senate last week. Spartz, an immigrant from Ukraine, has represented the district in Congress since early 2021.

Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga, a member of the House since early 2011, lost the 4th District to state Sen. Sean McCann. Rep. Tom Barrett, who took office last year, was defeated in the 7th District by Democrat William Lawrence.

In Missouri’s 2nd District, Rep. Ann Wagner, who has served since early 2013, lost to Democrat Fred Wellman.

North Carolina saw several Republican defeats. Rep. Addison McDowell, who joined Congress last year, lost the 6th District to Democrat Cyril Jefferson, the mayor of High Point.

Rep. Richard Hudson, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and a House member since early 2013, lost North Carolina’s 9th District to Richard N. Ojeda II, a Democrat and former West Virginia state senator.

First-term Rep. Brad Knott was defeated in the 13th District by Democrat Paul Barringer. Rep. Tim Moore, who took office early last year, lost the 14th District to Democrat LaKesha Womack.

In New Jersey’s 2nd District, Rep. Jeff Van Drew lost to Zack Mullock, the Democratic mayor of Cape May. Van Drew entered Congress as a Democrat in 2019, switched to the Republican Party during his first term and has remained a Republican since.

Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., who has served in the House since early 2023, lost New Jersey’s 7th District to Democrat Rebecca Bennett.

New York Rep. Mike Lawler, serving his second term, was defeated in the 17th District by Democrat Cait Conley. Conley has held roles including director for counterterrorism on the White House National Security Council and senior adviser to the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. A PDF about her background is available at https://caitconley.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Get-The-Facts-1.pdf.

In Ohio, second-term Rep. Max Miller lost the 7th District to Democrat Brian Poindexter, a former Brook Park city council member. Rep. Mike Turner, who has served in Congress since early 2003, was defeated in the 10th District by Democrat Kristina Knickerbocker.

Rep. Mike Carey, who took office in November 2021, lost Ohio’s 15th District to Democrat Don Leonard.

Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a House member since early 2017, lost the 1st District to Bob Harvie, a Democrat on the Bucks County Board of Commissioners.

First-term Rep. Ryan Mackenzie lost Pennsylvania’s 7th District to Democrat Bob Brooks. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., who entered Congress in early 2025, was defeated in the 8th District by Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti.

Rep. Scott Perry, a former chair of the House Freedom Caucus who has served since early 2013, lost Pennsylvania’s 10th District to Democrat Janelle Stelson.

Texas Rep. Monica De La Cruz, in Congress since early 2023, lost the 15th District to Democrat Bobby Pulido.

Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman, a member of the House since late 2007, lost the 1st District to Democrat Shannon Taylor, Henrico County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Rep. Jen Kiggans was defeated in Virginia’s 2nd District by former Rep. Elaine Luria. Kiggans first won the seat by defeating Luria in 2022 and has served in Congress since early 2023.

Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil, who took office in early 2019 and is serving his fourth term, lost the 1st District to Democrat Mitchell Berman. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, in Congress since early 2023, was defeated in the 3rd District by Democrat Rebecca Cooke.

Rep. Kevin Kiley also lost in California. He left the Republican Party earlier this year but continued to caucus with Republicans. Kiley, who has represented the 3rd District since early 2023, was defeated in the 6th District by Democrat Richard Pan, a former California state lawmaker.

At least 30 House Republicans have now lost their seats, with the final number still dependent on the races that remain unresolved.

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