The 1844–45 United States House of Representatives elections were held on various dates in various states between July 1, 1844 and November 4, 1845. Each state set its own date for its elections to the House of Representatives. 224 elected members representing 27 states took their seats when the first session of the 29th United States Congress convened on December 1, 1845. The new state of Florida elected its first representative during this election cycle, while one vacancy in New Hampshire's delegation remained unfilled for the duration of the 29th Congress. The House elections spanned the 1844 presidential election, won by dark horse Democratic candidate James K. Polk, who advocated territorial expansion. Democrats lost six seats but retained a large majority over the rival Whigs. The new American Party, based on the nativist "Know Nothing" movement characterized by opposition to immigration and anti-Catholicism, gained six seats. Election summaries One seat was added for the new State of Florida. Texas and Iowa were admitted during this next Congress, but their initial elections were held in 1846. Special elections Alabama Elections were held August 4, 1845, after the March 4, 1845 beginning of the term, but before the House first convened in December 1845. |- ! |- ! |- ! |- ! |- ! |- ! |- ! |} Arkansas The election was held October 8, 1844. |- ! |} Connecticut Elections were held April 7, 1845, after the March 4, 1845 beginning of the term, but before the House first convened in December 1845. |- ! |- ! |- ! |- ! |} Delaware The election was held November 12, 1844. |- ! |} Florida The election was held May 26, 1845. |- ! | colspan=3 | None (New state) | | New seat.New member elected late on May 26, 1845.Democratic gain.Winner did not serve, having also been elected U.S. senator. | nowrap | |} Georgia Elections were held August 7, 1844. |- ! |- ! |- ! | Absalom H. Chappell | | Democratic | 1842 | | Incumbent lost re-election.New member elected.Whig gain. | nowrap | |- ! | Hugh A. Haralson | | Democratic | 1842 | Incumbent re-elected. | nowrap | |- ! rowspan=2 | | John H. Lumpkin | | Democratic | 1842 | Incumbent re-elected. | rowspan=2 nowrap | |- | William H. Stiles | | Democratic | 1842 | | Incumbent retired.Democratic loss. |-