What are the current 2025 house of representatives vacancies by district?
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1. Summary of the results
Based on the comprehensive analyses provided, the current House of Representatives vacancies as of September 2025 present a complex picture that requires careful examination of timing and electoral status. Three districts currently remain vacant: Arizona's 7th District, Texas' 18th District, and Tennessee's 7th District [1] [2] [3].
The Arizona 7th District became vacant following the death of Representative Raúl Grijalva on March 13, 2025 [1]. This seat held its special election on September 23, 2025, but the winner remains pending, meaning the seat continues to be vacant despite the election having occurred [2] [3].
Texas' 18th District was vacated after the death of Representative Sylvester Turner on March 5, 2025 [1]. A special election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, to fill this vacancy [2] [3].
Tennessee's 7th District became vacant when Representative Mark Green resigned on July 20, 2025 [1]. The special election for this seat is set for December 2, 2025 [2] [3].
Importantly, three previously vacant seats have already been filled. Florida's 1st and 6th Districts, along with Virginia's 11th District, experienced vacancies earlier in 2025 but have since been decided through special elections and are no longer vacant [1] [2] [3].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The analyses reveal several important contextual elements that provide a fuller understanding of the House vacancy situation. The timing of these vacancies spans nearly the entire year, from Turner's death in early March to Green's resignation in late July, demonstrating the ongoing nature of congressional turnover [1].
The electoral process timeline varies significantly between districts. While Arizona's 7th District moved quickly to hold its special election within six months of Grijalva's death, the results remain unresolved, creating an unusual situation where an election has occurred but the seat remains technically vacant [2]. This highlights the complexity of special election procedures and vote counting processes.
Geographic distribution of these vacancies is noteworthy, with representation gaps affecting diverse regions including the Southwest (Arizona), the South (Texas, Tennessee), and previously the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic (Florida, Virginia) [1] [3]. This geographic spread suggests that House vacancies are not concentrated in any particular region but reflect the natural turnover of congressional representation.
The causes of vacancies differ significantly - two resulted from deaths of sitting members (Grijalva and Turner), while one resulted from a resignation (Green) [1]. This mix of circumstances reflects the various reasons why House seats become vacant and the unpredictable nature of congressional turnover.
Historical context is also relevant, as the sources indicate this is part of ongoing special elections for the 119th Congress covering the 2025-2026 period [2]. The fact that three seats have already been filled while three remain vacant demonstrates the continuous process of maintaining full House representation.
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question itself contains no apparent misinformation or bias, as it simply requests factual information about current House vacancies by district. However, the complexity of the situation could lead to potential confusion or misrepresentation if not properly contextualized.
One potential source of confusion lies in the definition of "vacant" - Arizona's 7th District presents a unique case where an election has been held but results are still pending, creating ambiguity about whether the seat should be considered vacant or filled [2]. Different sources might interpret this status differently.
The temporal nature of the information also presents challenges, as vacancy status changes frequently with special elections and their outcomes [1] [2] [3]. Information that was accurate in early September might be outdated by late September, particularly regarding Arizona's 7th District election results.
Political implications of these vacancies could also introduce bias in how the information is presented or interpreted, though the sources analyzed appear to maintain factual reporting focused on electoral mechanics rather than partisan considerations [1] [4] [2].
The consistency across multiple sources (Ballotpedia, Wikipedia, and congressional tracking sites) provides confidence in the accuracy of the core facts, though the pending status of Arizona's results demonstrates how rapidly this information can change [1] [2] [3].