During the 2021/22 election cycle, a total of 3,161 candidates ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. More Republicans ran for a seat in the House of Representatives than Democrats, with 1,707 candidates.
Number of candidates running for the House of Representatives in the United States midterm election cycle from 2021 to November 2022, by party
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