1891 United States Senate special election in California explained

Election Name:1891 United States Senate special election in California
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Flag Image:First Bear Flag of California (1846).svgborder
Previous Election:1887 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1887
Next Election:1893 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:1893
Election Date:March 19, 1891
Votes For Election:Majority vote of both houses needed to win
1Blank:Joint session
2Blank:Percentage
Image1:Felton, Hon. C.A 3x4.jpg
Nominee1:Charles N. Felton
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
1Data1:73
2Data1:61.86%
Nominee2:Stephen M. White
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
1Data2:28
2Data2:23.72%
Image3:Morris M. Estee (U.S. delegate) 3x4 Alt.jpg
Nominee3:Morris Estee
Party3:Republican Party (United States)
1Data3:15
2Data3:12.71%
Senator
Before Election:George Hearst
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Charles N. Felton
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1891 United States Senate special election in California was held on March 19, 1891, 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 Republican Congressman Charles N. Felton was elected over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Stephen M. White and former Republican Speaker of the State Assembly Morris Estee.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: . 20 March 1891 . Settled at last . . Santa Barbara . 27 October 2024.