1891 United States Senate election in California explained

Election Name:1891 United States Senate election in California
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Flag Image:First Bear Flag of California (1846).svgborder
Previous Election:1885 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1885
Next Election:1895 United States Senate special election in California
Next Year:1895 (special)
Election Date:January 13, 1891
Votes For Election:Majority vote of each house needed to win
1Blank:Senate
2Blank:Percentage
3Blank:House
4Blank:Percentage
Image1:Leland Stanford, photographed in 1890 3x4.png
Nominee1:Leland Stanford
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
1Data1:27
2Data1:69.23%
3Data1:59
4Data1:75.64%
Nominee2:Stephen M. White
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
1Data2:12
2Data2:30.77%
3Data2:18
4Data2:23.08%
Senator
Before Election:Leland Stanford
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Leland Stanford
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1891 United States Senate election in California was held on January 13, 1891, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 3) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Incumbent Republican Senator Leland Stanford was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democratic Lieutenant Governor Stephen M. White.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: . 14 January 1891 . Governor Stanford re-elected to the Senate . . Santa Rosa . 27 October 2024.