1926 United States Senate elections

The 1926 United States Senate elections were elections for the United States Senate that occurred in the middle of Republican President Calvin Coolidge's second term. The 32 seats of Class 3 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies. The Republican majority was reduced by seven seats.

1926 United States Senate elections

← 1924November 2, 1926[a]1928 →

32 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
49 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
 
LeaderCharles CurtisJoseph Robinson
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Leader sinceNovember 9, 1924December 3, 1923
Leader's seatKansasArkansas
Seats before5639
Seats after4946
Seat changeDecrease 7Increase 7
Seats up287
Seats won2114

 Third party
 
PartyFarmer–Labor
Seats before1
Seats after1
Seat changeSteady
Seats up0
Seats won0

Results of the elections:
     Democratic gain      Democratic hold
     Republican hold
     No election

Majority Leader before election

Charles Curtis
Republican

Elected Majority Leader

Charles Curtis
Republican

Gains, losses, and holds

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Retirements

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One Republican and one Democrat retired instead of seeking re-election.

StateSenatorReplaced by
AlabamaOscar UnderwoodHugo Black
IowaDavid W. StewartSmith W. Brookhart

Defeats

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Ten Republicans sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election. One Republican sought election to finish the unexpired term but lost in the general election and one Republican sought election to finish the unexpired term and election to a full term but lost in both the special election and the regular election.

StateSenatorReplaced by
ArizonaRalph H. CameronCarl Hayden
ColoradoRice W. MeansCharles W. Waterman
IllinoisWilliam B. McKinleyFrank L. Smith
KentuckyRichard P. ErnstAlben W. Barkley
MarylandOvington WellerMillard Tydings
MassachusettsWilliam M. ButlerDavid I. Walsh
MissouriGeorge H. WilliamsHarry B. Hawes
New YorkJames WadsworthRobert F. Wagner
OklahomaJohn W. HarreldElmer Thomas
OregonRobert N. StanfieldFrederick Steiwer
PennsylvaniaGeorge W. PepperWilliam S. Vare
WisconsinIrvine LenrootJohn J. Blaine

Death

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One Republican died on August 23, 1926, and his seat remained vacant until the election.

StateSenatorReplaced by
MaineBert M. FernaldArthur R. Gould

Post-election changes

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StateSenatorReplaced by
New MexicoAndrieus A. JonesBronson M. Cutting
IdahoFrank R. GoodingJohn Thomas
OhioFrank B. WillisCyrus Locher
MichiganWoodbridge N. FerrisArthur H. Vandenberg

Change in composition

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Before the elections

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At the beginning of 1926.

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D18D17D16D15D14D13D12D11D10D9
D19D20D21D22D23D24D25D26D27D28
D38
N.C.
Ran
D37
La.
Ran
D36
Ga.
Ran
D35
Fla.
Ran
D34
Ark.
Ran
D33
Ala.
Retired
D32D31D30D29
D39
S.C.
Ran
FL1R56
Wisc.
Ran
R55
Wash.
Ran
R54
Vt.
Ran
R53
Utah
Ran
R52
S.D.
Ran
R51
Pa.
Ran
R50
Ore.
Ran
R49
Okla.
Ran
Majority →
R39
Ky.
Ran
R40
Maine (sp)
Ran
R41
Md.
Died
R42
Mass. (sp)
Ran
R43
Mo. (reg) &
Mo. (sp)
Ran
R44
Nev.
Ran
R45
N.H.
Ran
R46
N.Y.
Ran
R47
N.D. (sp)
Ran
N.D.
Ran
R48
Ohio
Ran
R38
Kan.
Ran
R37
Iowa (reg)
Retired
Iowa (sp)
Ran
R36
Ind. (sp)
Ran
R35
Ind.
Ran
R34
Ill.
Ran
R33
Idaho
Ran
R32
Conn.
Ran
R31
Colo.
Ran
R30
Calif.
Ran
R29
Ariz.
Ran
R19R20R21R22R23R24R25R26R27R28
R18R17R16R15R14R13R12R11R10R9
R1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8

Elections results

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D18D17D16D15D14D13D12D11D10D9
D19D20D21D22D23D24D25D26D27D28
D38
Ky.
Gain
D37
Ga.
Re-elected
D36
Fla.
Re-elected
D35
Ark.
Re-elected
D34
Ariz.
Gain
D33
Ala.
Hold
D32D31D30D29
D39
La.
Re-elected
D40
Md.
Gain
D41
Mass. (sp)
Gain[b]
D42
Mo. (reg) &
Mo. (sp)
Gain[b]
D43
N.Y.
Gain
D44
N.C.
Re-elected
D45
Okla.
Gain
D46
S.C.
Re-elected
FL1R49
Wisc.
Hold
Majority →
R39
Nev.
Re-elected
R40
N.H.
Re-elected
R41
N.D. (sp)
Elected[c]
N.D.
Re-elected
R42
Ohio
Re-elected
R43
Ore.
Hold
R44
Pa.
Hold[d]
R45
S.D.
Re-elected
R46
Utah
Re-elected
R47
Vt.
Re-elected
R48
Wash.
Re-elected
R38
Maine (sp)
Hold
R37
Kan.
Re-elected
R36
Iowa (reg)
Hold
Iowa (sp)
Elected[c]
R35
Ind. (sp)
Elected[c]
R34
Ind.
Re-elected
R33
Ill.
Hold[d]
R32
Idaho
Re-elected
R31
Conn.
Re-elected
R30
Colo.
Hold
R29
Calif.
Re-elected
R19R20R21R22R23R24R25R26R27R28
R18R17R16R15R14R13R12R11R10R9
R1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8

At the beginning of the next Congress

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D19D20D21D22D23D24D25D26D27D28
D38D37D36D35D34D33D32D31D30D29
D39D40D41D42D43D44D45D46D47
Challenged[e]
FL1
Plurality ↑
R39R40R41R42R43R44R45R46V1
Ill.
Hold[d]
V2
Pa.
Hold[d]
R38R37R36R35R34R33R32R31R30R29
R19R20R21R22R23R24R25R26R27R28
R18R17R16R15R14R13R12R11R10R9
R1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8
Key
D#Democratic
FL#Farmer–Labor
R#Republican

Race summaries

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Special elections during the 69th Congress

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In these special elections, the winners were seated during 1926 or before March 4, 1927; ordered by election date.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
North Dakota
(Class 3)
Gerald NyeRepublican1926 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected June 30, 1926.
Winner was also elected to the next term, see below.
  • Y Gerald Nye (Republican-NPL) 50.2%
  • L. B. Hanna (Republican) 37.5%
  • C. P. Stone (Independent Republican) 12.3%
Maine
(Class 2)
Bert M. FernaldRepublican1916 (special)
1918
1924
Incumbent died August 23, 1926.
New senator elected September 13, 1926.
Republican hold.
Iowa
(Class 3)
David W. StewartRepublican1926 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected November 2, 1926.
Winner did not seek election to the next term, see below.
Indiana
(Class 1)
Arthur Raymond RobinsonRepublican1925 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected November 2, 1926.
Massachusetts
(Class 1)
William M. ButlerRepublican1924 (Appointed)Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 2, 1926.
Democratic gain.
Missouri
(Class 3)
George H. WilliamsRepublican1925 (Appointed)Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 2, 1926.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to the next term, see below.

Elections leading to the 70th Congress

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In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning March 4, 1927; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 3 seats.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
AlabamaOscar UnderwoodDemocratic1914
1920
Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
ArizonaRalph H. CameronRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
ArkansasThaddeus H. CarawayDemocratic1920Incumbent re-elected.
CaliforniaSamuel M. ShortridgeRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.
ColoradoRice W. MeansRepublican1924 (special)Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
ConnecticutHiram Bingham IIIRepublican1924 (special)Incumbent re-elected.
FloridaDuncan U. FletcherDemocratic1908
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
GeorgiaWalter F. GeorgeDemocratic1922 (special)Incumbent re-elected.
IdahoFrank R. GoodingRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.
IllinoisWilliam B. McKinleyRepublican1920Incumbent lost renomination, then died.
New senator elected.
Winner appointed to finish term, but was not seated for either appointment or for next term.[f]
Republican hold, although the Senate did not consider the winner to be a senator.
IndianaJames E. WatsonRepublican1916 (special)
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
IowaDavid W. StewartRepublican1926 (Appointed)Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
Winner did not run to finish the term, see above.
KansasCharles CurtisRepublican1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
KentuckyRichard P. ErnstRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
LouisianaEdwin S. BroussardDemocratic1920Incumbent re-elected.
MarylandOvington WellerRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
MissouriGeorge H. WilliamsRepublican1925 (Appointed)Incumbent appointee lost election. Winner also elected to finish the current term; see above.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
NevadaTasker OddieRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.
New HampshireGeorge H. MosesRepublican1918 (special)
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
New YorkJames WadsworthRepublican1914
1920
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
North CarolinaLee S. OvermanDemocratic1903
1909
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
North DakotaGerald NyeRepublican1925 (Appointed)
1926 (special)
Incumbent re-elected.
OhioFrank B. WillisRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.
OklahomaJohn W. HarreldRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
OregonRobert N. StanfieldRepublican1920Incumbent lost renomination, then ran as an Independent but lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
PennsylvaniaGeorge W. PepperRepublican1922 (Appointed)
1922 (special)
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Senate refused to qualify winner due to charges of corruption and fraud concerning the election.
Republican hold, but the Senate would later unseat the winner and declare the seat vacant.
South CarolinaEllison D. SmithDemocratic1908
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
South DakotaPeter NorbeckRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.
UtahReed SmootRepublican1903
1909
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
VermontPorter H. DaleRepublican1923 (special)Incumbent re-elected.
  • Y Porter H. Dale (Republican), 73.4%
  • James E. Kennedy (Democratic) 26.5%
WashingtonWesley L. JonesRepublican1909
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.
WisconsinIrvine LenrootRepublican1920Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.

Closest races

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Twelve races had a margin of victory under 10%:

StateParty of winnerMargin
Indiana (regular)Republican1.1%
Indiana (special)Republican2.2%
OregonRepublican3.5%[g]
MissouriDemocratic (flip)3.6%
KentuckyDemocratic (flip)3.6%
IllinoisRepublican3.8%
ColoradoRepublican3.9%
New YorkDemocratic (flip)4.1%
MissouriDemocratic (flip)4.2%
WashingtonRepublican4.8%
MassachusettsDemocratic (flip)5.5%
OhioRepublican6.6%

Alabama

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Alabama election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeHugo BlackEdmund H. Dryer
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote91,80121,712
Percentage80.87%19.13%

County Results
Black:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Dryer:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Oscar Underwood
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Hugo Black
Democratic

Alabama election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticHugo Black (Incumbent) 91,801 80.87%
RepublicanEdmund H. Dryer21,71219.13%
Majority70,08961.74%
Turnout113,513
Democratic hold

Arizona

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1926 United States Senate election in Arizona

← 1920November 3, 19261932 →
 
NomineeCarl HaydenRalph H. Cameron
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote44,59131,845
Percentage58.34%41.66%

County results
Hayden:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Cameron:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Ralph H. Cameron
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Carl Hayden
Democratic

Arizona election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticCarl Hayden 44,951 58.53%
RepublicanRalph H. Cameron (Incumbent)31,84541.47%
Majority13,10617.06%
Turnout76,796
Democratic gain from Republican

Arkansas

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Arkansas election

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1932 →
 
NomineeThaddeus H. CarawayRobert A. Jones
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote28,1665,048
Percentage84.80%15.20%

U.S. senator before election

Thaddeus H. Caraway
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Thaddeus H. Caraway
Democratic

Arkansas election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticThaddeus H. Caraway (Incumbent) 28,166 84.80%
RepublicanRobert A. Jones5,04815.20%
Majority23,11869.60%
Turnout33,214
Democratic hold

California

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1926 United States Senate election in California

← 1920November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeSamuel Morgan ShortridgeJohn B. Elliott
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote670,128391,599
Percentage63.12%36.88%

County results
Shortridge:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%      >90%

U.S. senator before election

Samuel Morgan Shortridge
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Samuel Morgan Shortridge
Republican

California election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanSamuel M. Shortridge (Incumbent) 670,128 63.11%
DemocraticJohn B. Elliott391,59936.88%
NoneScattering1270.01%
Majority278,52926.23%
Turnout1,061,854
Republican hold

Colorado

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1926 United States Senate election in Colorado

← 1924 (special)November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeCharles W. WatermanWilliam Ellery Sweet
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote149,585138,113
Percentage50.25%46.39%

Results by county
Waterman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Sweet:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Rice W. Means
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Charles W. Waterman
Republican

Colorado election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanCharles W. Waterman 149,585 50.25%
DemocraticWilliam E. Sweet138,11346.39%
Farmer–LaborMorton Alexander5,8291.96%
SocialistFrank H. Rice2,2180.75%
Peoples Constitutional RightsJames A. Ownbey1,0910.37%
Workers (Communist)James A. Ayres8590.29%
Majority11,4723.86%
Turnout297,695
Republican hold

Connecticut

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1926 United States Senate election in Connecticut

← 1924 (special)November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeHiram Bingham IIIRollin Tyler
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote191,401107,753
Percentage63.31%35.64%

County results
Bingham:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Hiram Bingham III
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Hiram Bingham III
Republican

Connecticut election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanHiram Bingham III (Incumbent) 191,401 63.31%
DemocraticRollin U. Tyler107,75335.64%
IndependentRice3,1731.05%
Majority83,64827.67%
Turnout302,327
Republican hold

Florida

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Florida election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeDuncan U. FletcherJohn M. LindsayW. R. O’Neal
PartyDemocraticRepublicanRepublican
Popular vote51,0548,3816,133
Percentage77.86%12.78%9.35%

U.S. senator before election

Duncan U. Fletcher
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Duncan U. Fletcher
Democratic

Florida election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticDuncan U. Fletcher (Incumbent) 51,054 77.86%
RepublicanJohn M. Lindsay (delegate convention)8,38112.78%
RepublicanW. R. O’Neal6,1339.35%
Majority42,67365.08%
Turnout65,568
Democratic hold

Georgia

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Georgia election

 
NomineeWalter F. GeorgeRichard Russell Sr.
PartyDemocraticDemocratic
Electoral vote38232
Popular vote128,17961,911
Percentage67.43%32.57%

County results
George:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      >90%
Russell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

U.S. senator before election

Walter F. George
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Walter F. George
Democratic

Primary Election[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticWalter F. George (Incumbent) 128,179 67.43%
DemocraticRichard Russell Sr. 61,911 32.57%
Total votes190,090 100.00%
General election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticWalter F. George (Incumbent) 47,366 100.00%
Democratic hold

Idaho

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Idaho election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeFrank R. GoodingH. F. SamuelsJohn F. Nugent
PartyRepublicanProgressiveDemocratic
Popular vote56,84737,04731,285
Percentage45.41%29.60%24.99%

U.S. senator before election

Frank R. Gooding
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Frank R. Gooding
Republican

Idaho election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanFrank R. Gooding (Incumbent) 56,847 45.41%
ProgressiveH. F. Samuels37,04729.60%
DemocraticJohn F. Nugent31,28524.99%
Majority19,80015.81%
Turnout125,179
Republican hold

Illinois

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1926 United States Senate election in Illinois

← 1920November 2, 19261928 (special) →
 
NomineeFrank L. SmithGeorge E. BrennanHugh S. McGill
PartyRepublicanDemocraticIndependent
Popular vote842,273774,943156,245
Percentage46.86%43.12%8.69%

Results by county
Smith:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Brennan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

William B. McKinley
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Frank L. Smith[f]
Republican

Illinois election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanFrank L. Smith 842,273 46.86%
DemocraticGeorge E. Brennan774,94343.12%
IndependentHugh S. Magill156,2458.69%
ProgressiveParley P. Christensen6,5260.36%
Light Wines and BeerRaymond T. O’Keefe4,5960.26%
Independent DemocraticJames H. Kirby4,2030.23%
SocialistJohn T. Whitlock2,9980.17%
Socialist LaborG. A. Jenning1,9770.11%
Workers (Communist)J. Louis Engdahl1,3090.07%
High LifeJames A. Logan1,1610.06%
IndependentSamuel C. Irving7010.04%
Commonwealth LandMorris Lynchenheim4270.02%
Majority67,3303.74%
Turnout1,797,359
Republican hold

Indiana

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There were 2 elections in Indiana due to the October 14, 1925, death of Democrat Samuel M. Ralston.

Indiana (special)

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1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana

← 1922November 2, 19261928 →
 
NomineeArthur RobinsonEvans Woollen
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote519,401496,540
Percentage50.62%48.40%

County results
Robinson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Woollen:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Arthur Raymond Robinson
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Arthur Raymond Robinson
Republican

Republican Arthur Raymond Robinson was appointed to continue Ralston's term, pending the special election, which he then won.

Indiana special election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanArthur Raymond Robinson (Incumbent) 519,401 50.62%
DemocraticEvans Woollen496,54048.40%
ProhibitionAlbert Stanley5,2050.51%
SocialistWilliam O. Fogleson4,8640.47%
Majority22,8612.22%
Turnout1,026,010
Republican hold

Indiana (regular)

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1926 United States Senate election in Indiana

← 1920November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeJames E. WatsonAlbert Stump
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote522,837511,454
Percentage50.04%48.95%

County results
Watson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Stump:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

James E. Watson
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

James E. Watson
Republican

Indiana general election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJames E. Watson (Incumbent) 522,837 50.04%
DemocraticAlbert Stump511,45448.95%
ProhibitionWilliam H. Harris5,4200.52%
SocialistForrest Wallace5,1060.49%
Majority11,3831.09%
Turnout1,044,817
Republican hold

Iowa

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Iowa (special)

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Iowa special election

← 1920
1926 →
 
NomineeDavid W. Stewart
PartyRepublican
Popular vote336,410
Percentage100.00%

County Results
Stewart:      90–100%

U.S. senator before election

David W. Stewart
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

David W. Stewart
Republican

Iowa special election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanDavid W. Stewart (Incumbent) 336,410 100.00%
Republican hold

Iowa (regular)

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Iowa election

 
NomineeSmith W. BrookhartClaude R. Porter
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote323,409247,869
Percentage56.61%43.39%

County results
Brookhart:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Porter:      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

David W. Stewart
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Smith W. Brookhart
Republican

Iowa election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanSmith W. Brookhart 323,409 56.61%
DemocraticClaude R. Porter247,86943.39%
Majority75,54013.22%
Turnout571,278
Republican hold

Kansas

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Kansas election

 
NomineeCharles CurtisCharles Stephens
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote308,222168,446
Percentage63.57%34.74%

U.S. senator before election

Charles Curtis
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Charles Curtis
Republican

Kansas election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanCharles Curtis (Incumbent) 308,222 63.57%
DemocraticCharles Stephens168,44634.74%
SocialistM. L. Phillips8,2081.69%
Majority139,77628.83%
Turnout484,876
Republican hold

Kentucky

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Kentucky election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeAlben W. BarkleyRichard P. Ernst
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote286,997266,657
Percentage51.84%48.16%

County results
Barkley:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Ernst:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

U.S. senator before election

Richard P. Ernst
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Alben W. Barkley
Democratic

Kentucky election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticAlben W. Barkley 286,997 51.84%
RepublicanRichard P. Ernst (Incumbent)266,65748.16%
Majority20,3403.68%
Turnout553,654
Democratic gain from Republican

Louisiana

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Louisiana election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeEdwin S. Broussard
PartyDemocratic
Popular vote54,180
Percentage100.0%

U.S. senator before election

Edwin S. Broussard
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Edwin S. Broussard
Democratic

Louisiana election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticEdwin S. Broussard (Incumbent) 54,180 100.00%
Democratic hold

Maine (special)

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Maine special election

← 1924September 13, 19261930 →
 
NomineeArthur R. GouldFulton J. Redman
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote79,49831,225
Percentage71.8%28.2%

U.S. senator before election

Vacant

Elected U.S. senator

Arthur R. Gould
Republican

Maine special election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanArthur R. Gould 79,498 71.80%
DemocraticFulton J. Redman31,22528.20%
Majority43.60%
Turnout110,723
Republican hold

Maryland

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1926 United States Senate election in Maryland

← 1920November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeMillard TydingsOvington Weller
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote195,410140,695
Percentage57.51%41.41%

County results
Weller:      50–60%      60–70%
Tydings:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

Ovington Weller
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Millard Tydings
Democratic

Maryland election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticMillard Tydings 195,410 57.51%
RepublicanOvington Weller (Incumbent)140,69541.41%
SocialistWilliam A. Toole3,6591.08%
Majority54,71516.10%
Turnout339,764
Democratic gain from Republican

Massachusetts (special)

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1926 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts

← 1922November 2, 19261928 →
 
NomineeDavid I. WalshWilliam M. Butler
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote525,303469,989
Percentage52.01%46.54%

County results
Walsh:      50–60%      60–70%
Butler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

William M. Butler
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

David I. Walsh
Democratic

Massachusetts special election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticDavid I. Walsh 525,303 52.01%
RepublicanWilliam M. Butler (Incumbent)469,98946.54%
WorkersJohn J. Ballam5,1670.51%
Modification Volstead ActWashington Cook4,7660.47%
SocialistAlfred Baker Lewis4,7300.47%
NoneScattering110.00%
Majority55,3145.47%
Turnout1,009,966
Democratic gain from Republican

Missouri

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There were 2 elections on the same day for the same seat, due to the May 16, 1925, death of Republican Selden P. Spencer.

Republican George H. Williams was appointed May 25, 1925, to continue the term, epending a special election. Williams ran in both the special election to finish the term and the regular election to the next term, but lost both races to Democrat Harry B. Hawes.

Missouri (special)

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1926 United States Senate special election in Missouri

 
NomineeHarry B. HawesGeorge Howard Williams
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote514,389473,068
Percentage52.09%47.91%

County results
Hawes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Williams:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

George Howard Williams
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Harry B. Hawes
Democratic

Missouri special election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticHarry B. Hawes 514,389 52.09%
RepublicanGeorge H. Williams (Incumbent)473,06847.91%
Majority41,3214.18%
Turnout987,457
Democratic gain from Republican

Missouri (regular)

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1926 United States Senate election in Missouri

 
NomineeHarry B. HawesGeorge Howard Williams
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote506,015470,654
Percentage51.30%47.71%

County results
Hawes:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Williams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

George Howard Williams
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Harry B. Hawes
Democratic

Missouri general election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticHarry B. Hawes 506,015 51.30%
RepublicanGeorge H. Williams (Incumbent)470,65447.71%
ProhibitionHerman P. Faris7,5400.76%
SocialistRobert D. Morrison1,8070.18%
Socialist LaborWilliam Wesley Cox4640.05%
Majority35,3613.29%
Turnout986,480
Democratic gain from Republican

Nevada

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Nevada election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeTasker OddieRaymond T. Baker
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote17,43013,273
Percentage55.8%42.5%

Results by county
Oddie:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Baker:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Tasker Oddie
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Tasker Oddie
Republican

Nevada election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanTasker Oddie (Incumbent) 17,430 55.78%
DemocraticRaymond T. Baker13,27342.48%
IndependentGeorge A. Bice5431.74%
Majority415713.30%
Turnout31,246
Republican hold

New Hampshire

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New Hampshire election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeGeorge H. MosesRobert C. Murchie
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote79,27947,935
Percentage62.3%37.7%

U.S. senator before election

George H. Moses
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

George H. Moses
Republican

New Hampshire election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanGeorge H. Moses (Incumbent) 79,279 62.32%
DemocraticRobert C. Murchie47,93537.68%
Majority24.64%
Turnout127,214
Republican hold

New York

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1926 United States Senate election in New York

← 1920November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeRobert F. WagnerJames W. WadsworthFranklin W. Cristman
PartyDemocraticRepublicanIndependent Republican
AllianceProhibition
Popular vote1,321,4631,205,246231,906
Percentage46.48%42.40%8.16%

County Results
Wagner:      50–60%      60–70%
Wadsworth:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Senator before election

James W. Wadsworth
Republican

Elected Senator

Robert F. Wagner
Democratic

New York election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticRobert F. Wagner 1,321,463 46.48%
RepublicanJames W. Wadsworth Jr. (Incumbent)1,205,24642.40%
Independent RepublicanFranklin W. Cristman231,9068.16%
SocialistJessie W. Hughan73,4122.58%
WorkersWilliam F. Dunne6,4440.23%
Socialist LaborJoseph Brandon4,3420.15%
Majority116,2174.08%
Turnout2,842,813
Democratic gain from Republican

North Carolina

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North Carolina election

 
NomineeLee S. OvermanJohnson J. Hayes
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote218,934142,891
Percentage60.5%39.5%

U.S. senator before election

Lee S. Overman
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Lee S. Overman
Democratic

North Carolina election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticLee Slater Overman (Incumbent) 218,934 60.51%
RepublicanJohnson J. Hayes142,89139.49%
Majority76,04321.02%
Turnout361,825
Democratic hold

North Dakota

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There were two elections due to the June 22, 1925, death of one-term Republican Edwin F. Ladd. Republican Gerald Nye was appointed November 14, 1925, to continue the term, pending a special election. Nye later won the June 1926 special election to finish the term and the November 1926 general election to the next term.

North Dakota (special)

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1926 United States Senate special election in North Dakota

← 1920June 30, 19261926 (regular) →
 
NomineeGerald NyeL. B. HannaC. P. Stone
PartyNonpartisan LeagueRepublicanIndependent Republican
AllianceDemocratic
Popular vote79,70959,49919,586
Percentage50.19%37.46%12.33%

County results
Nye:     40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Hanna:     40-50%      50-60%

U.S. senator before election

Gerald Nye
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Gerald Nye
Republican

Nye was elected on the Nonpartisan League ticket, but served as a Republican.

North Dakota special election, June 30, 1926[3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan LeagueGerald Nye (Incumbent) 79,709 50.20%
RepublicanLouis B. Hanna59,49937.47%
Independent RepublicanC. P. Stone19,58612.33%
Majority88,97057.36%
Turnout24.55%
Non-Partisan League hold

North Dakota (regular)

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1926 United States Senate election in North Dakota

← 1926 (special)November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeGerald NyeNorris H. Nelson
PartyRepublicanIndependent Republican
Popular vote107,92118,951
Percentage69.58%12.22%

 
NomineeF. F. BurchardC. P. Stone
PartyDemocraticIndependent Republican
Popular vote13,5199,738
Percentage8.72%6.28%

County results
Nye:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%

U.S. senator before election

Gerald Nye
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Gerald Nye
Republican

North Dakota regular election, November 2, 1926[1][4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanGerald Nye (Incumbent) 107,921 69.58%
IndependentNorris H. Nelson18,95112.22%
DemocraticF. F. Burchard13,5198.72%
IndependentC. P. Stone9,7386.28%
IndependentWilliam Lemke4,9773.21%
Majority88,97057.36%
Turnout155,106
Republican hold

Ohio

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Ohio election

 
NomineeFrank B. WillisAtlee Pomerene
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote711,359623,221
Percentage53.2%46.6%

U.S. senator before election

Frank B. Willis
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Frank B. Willis
Republican

Ohio election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanFrank B. Willis (Incumbent) 711,359 53.19%
DemocraticAtlee Pomerene623,22146.60%
Socialist LaborGoerke2,8460.21%
Majority88,1386.59%
Turnout1,337,426
Republican hold

Oklahoma

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Oklahoma election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeElmer ThomasJohn W. Harreld
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote195,587155,829
Percentage55.4%44.1%

U.S. senator before election

John W. Harreld
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Elmer Thomas
Democratic

Oklahoma election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticElmer Thomas 195,587 55.35%
RepublicanJohn W. Harreld (Incumbent)155,82944.10%
SocialistJ. A. Hart1,0090.29%
Farmer–LaborJ. Edwin Spurr7810.22%
IndependentThomas P. Hopley1430.04%
Majority39,75811.25%
Turnout353,349
Democratic gain from Republican

Oregon

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Oregon election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeFrederick SteiwerBert E. HaneyRobert N. Stanfield
PartyRepublicanDemocraticIndependent
Popular vote89,00781,30150,246
Percentage39.8%36.3%22.5%

U.S. senator before election

Robert N. Stanfield
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Frederick Steiwer
Republican

Oregon election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanFrederick Steiwer 89,007 39.79%
DemocraticBert E. Haney81,30136.34%
IndependentRobert N. Stanfield (Incumbent)50,24622.46%
IndependentW. P. Adams3,1451.41%
Majority7,7063.45%
Turnout223,699
Republican gain from Independent

Pennsylvania

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1926 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

← 1922 (special)November 2, 19261930 (special) →
 
NomineeWilliam Scott VareWilliam Bauchop Wilson
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote822,187648,680
Percentage54.64%43.11%

County results
Vare:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Wilson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

George W. Pepper
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

William Scott Vare[h]
Republican

General election results[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanWilliam Scott Vare 882,187 54.64%
DemocraticWilliam Bauchop Wilson648,68043.11%
ProhibitionElisha Kent Kane19,5231.30%
SocialistGeorge W. Snyder9,8690.66%
WorkersA. J. Carey3,0940.21%
Commonwealth LandRobert C. Macauly1,0530.07%
NoneScattering2900.02%
Majority173,50711.53%
Turnout1,504,696
Republican hold

South Carolina

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South Carolina election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeEllison D. Smith
PartyDemocratic
Popular vote14,560
Percentage100.0%

U.S. senator before election

Ellison D. Smith
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Ellison D. Smith
Democratic

South Carolina U.S. Senate Election, 1926
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticEllison D. Smith (Incumbent) 14,560 100.00%
Democratic hold

South Dakota

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1926 United States Senate election in South Dakota

← 1920November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineePeter NorbeckCharles J. GundersonHoward Platt
PartyRepublicanDemocraticFarmer–Labor
Popular vote105,75659,12812,797
Percentage59.52%33.28%7.20%

County results
Norbeck:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Gunderson:      40–50%
No Vote:      

U.S. senator before election

Peter Norbeck
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Peter Norbeck
Republican

South Dakota election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanPeter Norbeck (Incumbent) 105,619 59.57%
DemocraticC. J. Gunderson59,09433.33%
Farmer–LaborHoward Platt12,5847.10%
Majority46,52526.24%
Turnout177,297
Republican hold

Utah

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Utah election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeReed SmootAshby Snow
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote88,10153,809
Percentage61.5%37.6%

U.S. senator before election

Reed Smoot
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Reed Smoot
Republican

Utah election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanReed Smoot (Incumbent) 88,101 61.51%
DemocraticAshby Snow53,80937.57%
SocialistC. T. Stoney1,3100.91%
Majority34,29223.94%
Turnout143,220
Republican hold

Vermont

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Vermont election

 
NomineePorter H. DaleJames E. Kennedy
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote52,28618,890
Percentage73.4%26.5%

U.S. senator before election

Porter H. Dale
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

Porter H. Dale
Republican

1926 United States Senate election in Vermont[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanPorter H. Dale (Incumbent) 52,286 73.41%
DemocraticJames E. Kennedy18,89026.52%
NoneScattering520.07%
Majority33,39646.89%
Total votes71,228 100.00%
Republican hold

Washington

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1926 United States Senate election in Washington

← 1920November 2, 19261932 →
 
NomineeWesley L. JonesA. Scott Bullitt
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote164,130148,783
Percentage51.31%46.52%

Results by county
Jones:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Bullitt:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Wesley Livsey Jones
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Wesley Livsey Jones
Republican

Washington election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanWesley Livsey Jones (Incumbent) 164,130 51.31%
DemocraticA. Scott Bullitt148,78346.51%
Socialist LaborDavid Burgess3,5131.10%
Farmer–LaborJ. L. Freeman3,4371.07%
Majority15,3474.80%
Turnout319,863
Republican hold

Wisconsin

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Wisconsin election

← 1920
1932 →
 
NomineeJohn J. BlaineCharles D. Rosa
PartyRepublicanIndependent Progressive
Popular vote299,759111,122
Percentage54.9%20.4%

 
NomineeThomas M. KearneyLeo Krzycki
PartyDemocraticSocialist
Popular vote66,67231,317
Percentage12.2%5.7%

U.S. senator before election

Irvine Lenroot
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

John J. Blaine
Republican

Wisconsin election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJohn J. Blaine 299,759 54.92%
Independent ProgressiveCharles D. Rosa111,12220.36%
DemocraticThomas M. Kearney66,67212.22%
SocialistLeo Krzycki31,3175.74%
IndependentJ. N. Tittemore23,8224.36%
ProhibitionElla T. Sanford9,8851.81%
IndependentRichard Koeppel3,0610.56%
NoneScattering1300.02%
Majority188,63734.56%
Turnout545,768
Republican hold

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ There were also special elections in June, September, and November 1926.
  2. ^ a b Appointee defeated
  3. ^ a b c Appointee elected
  4. ^ a b c d Senate refused to qualify
  5. ^ Democrat Daniel F. Steck successfully challenged the 1924 election of Republican Smith W. Brookhart and the Senate awarded Steck the seat on April 12, 1926.
  6. ^ a b Frank L. Smith defeated William B. McKinley for the 1926 Republican nomination in Illinois and won the subsequent general election. McKinley died shortly before the end of his term, so Smith was appointed to replace him. When Smith presented his credentials to serve the remainder of McKinely's term, the Senate refused to seat him based on what it saw as an election rife with fraud and corruption. When Smith returned with his credentials for the term he was elected to, the Senate again refused to seat him for the same reasons. Smith and the Governor considered him to be the rightful senator, but he resigned February 9, 1928.
  7. ^ Oregon was the "tipping point" state.
  8. ^ Not seated

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 1926" (PDF). Clerk.house.gov. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - GA US Senate - D Primary - September 8, 1926". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  3. ^ "Primary Election 06-30-1926" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
  4. ^ "General Election 11-02-1926" (PDF). North Dakota Secretary of State. Retrieved 2022-06-19.