1985 United States House of Representatives elections

There were two elections to the United States House of Representatives to serve in the 99th United States Congress.

List of elections
Elections are listed by date and district.

! LA's 8th congressional district
 * Gillis William Long
 * | Democratic
 * 1962
 * | Incumbent died January 20, 1985. New member (see Widow's succession) elected March 30, 1985. Democratic hold.
 * nowrap |

✅ Catherine Small Long (Democratic) 55.79%

Jock Scott (Democratic) 24.50%

Clyde C. Holloway (Republican) 16.27%

Daniel E. Becnel (Democratic) 2.98%

Frank J. McTopy (Democratic) 0.45%

! TX's 1st congressional district
 * Sam B. Hall
 * | Democratic
 * 1976 (special)
 * | Incumbent resigned May 27, 1985 to become a U.S. District Judge. New member elected August 3, 1985. Democratic hold.
 * nowrap |

✅ Jim Chapman (Democratic) 50.93%

Edd Hargett (Republican) 49.07%


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