Los republicanos recuperaron el control de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos que habían perdido en las elecciones intermedias de 2006 , obteniendo un total neto de 63 escaños y borrando las ganancias de los demócratas en 2006 y 2008. Aunque el partido del presidente en funciones suele perder escaños en una elección intermedia, la elección de 2010 resultó en las mayores pérdidas de un partido en una elección intermedia de la Cámara desde 1938 , [6] [7] así como el cambio más grande en la Cámara desde 1948. [8] En total, 52 demócratas de la Cámara fueron derrotados, incluidos 34 representantes de primer y segundo año .
Los republicanos lograron su mayor aumento de escaños en la Cámara desde 1938. [9] Tres presidentes de comités demócratas fueron derrotados: el presidente de transporte Jim Oberstar de Minnesota, el presidente de las fuerzas armadas Ike Skelton de Missouri y el presidente de presupuesto John Spratt de Carolina del Sur. Los demócratas lograron tres avances: ganaron un escaño vacante en Delaware y derrotaron a los republicanos en funciones en Hawái y Luisiana.
Tras las elecciones de 2006 , los demócratas tomaron el control de la Cámara de Representantes y del Senado. En las elecciones de 2008 , que coincidieron con la victoria del demócrata Barack Obama sobre el republicano John McCain para la presidencia , los demócratas aumentaron sus mayorías en ambas cámaras. De los 435 distritos del Congreso, 242 fueron ganados por Obama, mientras que 193 votaron por McCain. De los distritos que ganó Obama, 34 eligieron a un republicano para la Cámara de Representantes, mientras que 49 de los distritos que ganó McCain eligieron a un demócrata. [13]
Ganancias republicanas
El aumento de 63 escaños en la Cámara de Representantes por parte de los republicanos, así como la obtención de seis escaños en el Senado, significó un retroceso dramático de los recientes avances demócratas. En las elecciones, los republicanos obtuvieron su mayor número de escaños en la Cámara desde 1946. [14] Esto se ha atribuido a la continua recesión económica, así como a los controvertidos proyectos de ley de estímulo y reforma de la atención médica del presidente Obama . Los republicanos también tomaron el control de 29 de las 50 gobernaciones estatales y obtuvieron 690 escaños en las legislaturas estatales, para mantener su mayor número desde las elecciones de 1928. [15]
Los republicanos también lograron avances históricos en las legislaturas estatales , añadiendo más de 675 escaños legislativos estatales, superando con creces sus ganancias legislativas estatales en 1994. [16] [17] Los republicanos ganaron el control de docenas de cámaras legislativas estatales, [16] y tomaron el control de "siete legislaturas más directamente de las que tenían después de 1994 y la mayor cantidad desde 1952". [17] Los republicanos tomaron el control de la Legislatura de Alabama por primera vez desde la Reconstrucción ; el control del Senado de Carolina del Norte por primera vez desde 1870; y el control del Senado de Minnesota por primera vez desde que el estado regresó a elecciones partidistas en 1974. [16] [17]
La región de los Grandes Lagos , que hasta entonces había favorecido al Partido Demócrata, se inclinó fuertemente hacia los republicanos. Sin embargo, en California y el noroeste del Pacífico , los demócratas mantuvieron la ventaja. [18] El mayor cambio en 2010 se produjo en el sureste de los Estados Unidos, que anteriormente había estado dividido aproximadamente por igual entre demócratas y republicanos para todo, excepto para la presidencia. Sólo un demócrata blanco del sur profundo ganó la reelección para la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos en 2010. Antes de 2010, muchos sureños conservadores blancos habían votado por los republicanos para la presidencia, pero por los demócratas para otros cargos. [19]
Resumen de resultados
Federal
Fuentes: House Clerk – Estadísticas de las elecciones al Congreso, 2010
Wisconsin 7 : Dave Obey : Jubilado; "Pero, francamente, estoy cansado hasta los huesos". [36] Los informes de los medios indicaron que los planes futuros de Obey incluían unirse a una empresa de lobby de DC dirigida por el ex representante Dick Gephardt . [37]
54 candidatos en el cargo perdieron en las elecciones generales; todos, menos dos, eran demócratas. Muchos de los demócratas que perdieron habían sido elegidos inicialmente en los años de la ola demócrata de 2006 y 2008, y varios otros eran candidatos de larga data del sudeste. [55]
The House of Representatives includes five Delegates from the District of Columbia and outlying territories elected to two-year terms and one Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico elected to a four-year term (for which the last election was held in 2008, so the seat was not up for reelection in 2010). These delegates are not allowed to vote on the floor of the House of Representatives.
^In addition, five of the six non-voting delegates in the U.S. House of Representatives were elected.
^The nonvoting delegates represent the District of Columbia; the territories of American Samoa, Guam and the Virgin Islands; and the commonwealths of the Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico, see48 U.S.C. § 16. They are all chosen biennially except for Puerto Rico's delegate, who is elected every four years and next faced reelection in 2012.
^Deal was originally elected as a Democrat. He switched parties in April 1995.
^Griffith was first elected as a Democrat. He became a Republican in December 2008.
^Alexander was first elected as a Democrat. He became a Republican in August 2004.
^Hall was first elected as a Democrat. He became a Republican in January 2004.
References
^McDonald, Michael (January 28, 2011). "2010 General Election Turnout Rates". United States Election Project. George Mason University. Archived from the original on July 22, 2013. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
^Hooper, Molly K. (November 17, 2010). "Boehner favored as 61st House Speaker on his 61st birthday". The Hill. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
^ "House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader". WTOP-FM. Associated Press. November 17, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
^"Boehner Must Navigate Around Senate, Obama – And Tea Party". National Journal. November 3, 2010. Archived from the original on November 4, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
^"Heartland Headache". National Journal. November 4, 2010. Archived from the original on November 25, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
^"Republicans capture control of House". CNN. November 3, 2010. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
^The 2010 Midterm Election in Perspective Archived January 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine November 10, 2010. Commentary.
^Catherine Dodge and Lisa Lerer (November 2, 2010). "Democrats Face Biggest House Midterm Defeat in Years". Bloomberg. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
^"Midterms 2010: What you need to know". Washington Post. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
^Kate Pickert (November 2, 2010). "Mixed Results on the Health Reform Referendum". TIME. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
^"CQ Politics | Presidential and House election 08 results by congressional district". Innovation.cq.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
^"After the Wave > Publications >". National Affairs. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
^Drake, Bruce. "Republicans Score Big in the States and Win Leg Up on Redistricting". Politicsdaily.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
^Decker, Cathleen (February 14, 2010). "Diane Watson's retirement inspires a look back". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
^"Florida Rep. Kendrick Meek considers Senate run". The Hill. January 12, 2009. Archived from the original on January 16, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2009.
^"Kan. Congressman Moore won't seek re-election". WFAA. Associated Press. November 24, 2009. Archived from the original on December 1, 2011. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
^"Melancon running against Vitter". Politico. August 27, 2009.
^"Rep Bill Delahunt won't run for re-election". Widgets.onesite.com. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
^John Distaso (February 3, 2009). "In 2010, Rep. Hodes will run for U.S. Senate". Union Leader. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
^"Rep. Sestak to take on Sen. Specter". The Hill. Archived from the original on July 4, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
^"Patrick Kennedy Won't Run for Re-Election". CBS News. Associated Press. February 11, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
^Josh Kraushaar (December 14, 2009). "Bart Gordon retiring". Politico. Retrieved December 15, 2009. When I was elected, I was the youngest member of the Tennessee congressional delegation; now, I'm one of the oldest. In fact, I have members of my staff who weren't even born when I took office. That tells me it's time for a new chapter.
^Ken Whitehouse and A.C. Kleinheider (December 1, 2009). "Tanner to retire". NashvillePost.com.
^Reid Wilson and Tim Sahd (December 9, 2009). "Baird Retires; GOP Lands Solid Recruit". The National Journal: Hotline On Call. Archived from the original on December 13, 2009. Retrieved December 10, 2009.
^"Retiring congressman: 'Frankly, I am bone tired'". CNN. May 5, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
^"David Obey heading to K Street". Politico. June 3, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
^Aaron Blake and Molly Hopper (January 14, 2010). "Shadegg to retire". The Hill. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
^Kraushaar, Josh (October 6, 2009). "Mike Castle announces run for Joe Biden's Seat". Politico. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
^Cillizza, Chris (April 30, 2010). "Florida Republican Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite Retires". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012.
^"Rep. Putnam will not seek reelection". TheHill.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
^Bob Keefe; Jim Galloway (February 27, 2010). "U.S. Rep. Linder will not seek re-election". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
^"Rep. Kirk to run for Senate". The Hill. July 8, 2009. Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
^Schneider, Mary Beth (January 29, 2010). "Buyer to retire due to wife's illness". The Indianapolis Star.
^Hanna, John (November 3, 2010). "U.S. Senate seat goes to Jerry Moran". The Wichita Eagle. Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 6, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
^Jeffrey Young (January 31, 2009). "Kansan Tiahrt makes Senate bid official". The Hill. Archived from the original on July 5, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
^Emily Cadei (March 27, 2009). "Hoekstra to Announce Entry to Michigan Governor's Race". CQ Politics. Retrieved March 27, 2009.[permanent dead link]
^Kiely, Eugene (February 10, 2010). "Rep. Ehlers, a moderate Republican, announces retirement". USA Today.
^"The Scorecard: 2008 Congressional campaign news and analysis". Politico. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
^Michael McNutt (February 28, 2009). "U.S. Rep Mary Fallin confirms decision to run for Oklahoma governor in 2010". NewsOK. Archived from the original on September 25, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2009.
^Martin, Jonathan (January 4, 2010). "Henry Brown Retiring". Politico. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
^"Rep. Barrett to run for S.C. governor". The Hill. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
^"Tennessee: Wamp touts poll saying he's top GOP pick for governor". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Archived from the original on August 23, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
^"Election 2010: All House Races". CBS News. November 3, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2010.
^"2010 Special Election for the 12th Congressional District". Pennsylvania Department of State. Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved May 19, 2010.
^"2010 Special Election Results, New York's 29th Congressional District" (PDF). NYS Board of Elections. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
^"GEMS ELECTION RESULTS". alaska.gov. Archived from the original on November 21, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"State of Arizona Official Canvass" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 20, 2013.
^"Arkansas Secretary of State". votenaturally.org. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"California SOS – Election Results". Archived from the original on June 8, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^Colorado Official Results General Election
^Connecticut Election Results Archived June 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
^"State Of Delaware – Elections Results". delaware.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^Florida Election Results
^"11/2/2010 – Federal and Statewide". georgia.gov. Archived from the original on March 27, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^Hawaii 2010 General Election Results
^"2010 General Results statewide". sos.idaho.gov. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012.
^"Secretary of State : Election Division: Election Results". in.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^Iowa SOS – Official General Election Results Archived November 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
^"Kansas Secretary of State – General Election Results" (PDF).
^"KY – Election Results". clarityelections.com. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Louisiana Secretary of State". louisiana.gov. Archived from the original on November 6, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions, Elections Division". maine.gov. Archived from the original on November 18, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^Maryland State Board of Elections. "2010 General Election Official Results". state.md.us. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Massachusetts 2010 Election Results" (PDF).
^"2010 Official Michigan General Election Results – Representative in Congress". nictusa.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Minnesota SOS – General Election Results". Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"2010 General Election Certification". ms.gov. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"State of Missouri General Election Results". Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
^"Montana Secretary of State – Election Night Results – November 4, 2014". mt.gov. Archived from the original on August 13, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Nebraska General Election Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 23, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"2010 Unofficial Statewide General Election Coverage and Reports". nvsos.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"2010 election homepage". nh.gov. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"State of New Jersey General Election Results" (PDF).
^"New Mexico 2010 General Election Results". Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"New York General Election Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 1, 2013.
^"NC – Election Results". clarityelections.com. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Secretary of State – Election Night Results – November 4, 2014". nd.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Ohio General Election Results". state.oh.us. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election – November 2, 2010". ok.gov. Archived from the original on August 5, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Official Results – General Election 2010 – Oregon Secretary of State". sos.oregon.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^Pennsylvania General Election Results Archived November 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
^"RI.gov: Election Results". ri.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"SC – Election Results". enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"South Dakota Secretary of State". electionresults.sd.gov.
^"Tennessee Election Results". Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"Texas General Election Results". Archived from the original on November 8, 2006.
^"Utah Election Results". Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"Elections – Home – Vermont Secretary of State" (PDF). vermont-elections.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^Virginia Election Results Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
^"Washington General Election Results". Archived from the original on April 9, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"WV SOS – Elections – Election Results – Online Data Services". wv.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Wisconsin General Election Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"Wyoming General Election Results" (PDF).
^"Prospective lawmakers in American Samoa revealed". Radio New Zealand International. September 3, 2010. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
^"DC Board Of Elections And Ethics: Election Results". dcboee.org. Archived from the original on November 6, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
^"Commonwealth Election Commission – Home". Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^"Virgin Islands Election Results". vivote.gov. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
Further reading
Abramson, Paul R. John H Aldrich and David W Rohde, Change and Continuity in the 2008 and 2010 Elections (2011)
Bullock, Charles S., III et al. Key States, High Stakes: Sarah Palin, the Tea Party, and the 2010 Elections (2011) excerpt and text search