1867 United States Senate election in California explained

Election Name:1867 United States Senate election in California
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Flag Image:First Bear Flag of California (1846).svgborder
Previous Election:1863 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1863
Next Election:1873 United States Senate special election in California
Next Year:1873 (special)
Election Date:December 20, 1867
Votes For Election:Majority vote of both houses needed to win
1Blank:Joint session
2Blank:Percentage
Image1:Eugene Casserly - Brady-Handy 3x4.jpg
Nominee1:Eugene Casserly
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
1Data1:44
2Data1:64.71%
Nominee2:Joseph P. Hoge
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
1Data2:23
2Data2:33.82%
Senator
Before Election:John Conness
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Eugene Casserly
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1867 United States Senate election in California was held on December 20, 1867, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. In a special joint session, former Democratic State Printer Eugene Casserly was elected over fellow Democratic former Congressman from Illinois Joseph P. Hoge.[1] Casserly and Hoge opposed each other over a dispute regarding an alleged deal that Hoge would let Casserly's protege Henry Huntly Haight run for Governor in exchange for Casserly backing Hoge for Senator.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: . 28 December 1867 . Our new Senator. . . Santa Rosa . 3 November 2024.
  2. News: . 25 November 1867 . The trouble between Hoge and Casserly. . Stockton Independent . Stockton . 3 November 2024.