Party switchers
In the past 10 years, eight Democrats in Congress have
switched to the Republican Party, while only one
Republican has become a Democrat. One senator left
the Republican party, but later returned.
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado, in 1995.
Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, in 1994.
Rep. Virgil Goode of Virginia, in 2000. He first changed
to be independent. Later he switched to the Republican
Party.
Rep. Nathan Deal of Georgia, in 1995.
Rep. Greg Laughlin of Texas, in 1995. In the following
election, he lost in the primary.
Rep. Billy Tauzin of Louisiana, in 1995.
Rep. Mike Parker of Mississippi, in 1995,
Rep. Jimmy Hayes of Louisiana, in 1995. In the next
election, he lost a bid for Senate.
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