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1838 Midterm Elections
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November 6, 1838

Midterm elections have been held throughout the United States with generally good results for the Whig Party, following its reorganization in the wake of the 1836 defeat. Continued prosperity helped the Democratic administration somewhat, but President Van Buren has proved less popular than his predecessor and party support outside New England has dropped accordingly.


Senate Election

Democratic Party: 32 seats (-3)
Whig Party: 20 seats (+3)



House Election

Democratic Party: 128 seats (+0)
Whig Party: 106 seats (+6)
Anti-Masonic Party: 6 seats (-1)
Conservatives: 2 seats (+2)
Nullifier Party: 0 seats (-6)
Independents: 0 seats (-1)
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