1877 United States Senate election in California explained

Election Name:1877 United States Senate election in California
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Flag Image:First Bear Flag of California (1846).svgborder
Previous Election:1871 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1871
Next Election:1885 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:1885
Election Date:December 18, 1877
Votes For Election:Majority vote of each house needed to win
1Blank:Senate
2Blank:Percentage
3Blank:House
4Blank:Percentage
Image1:James T. Farley 3x4.jpg
Nominee1:James T. Farley
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
1Data1:28
2Data1:70.00%
3Data1:54
4Data1:69.23%
Nominee2:Morris M. Estee
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
1Data2:12
2Data2:30.00%
3Data2:24
4Data2:30.77%
Senator
Before Election:Aaron A. Sargent
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James T. Farley
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1877 United States Senate election in California was held on December 18, 1877, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 3) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Democratic state senator James T. Farley was elected over Republican State Assemblyman Morris M. Estee.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: . 19 December 1877 . The Legislature . . San Jose . 4 November 2024.