1893 United States Senate election in California explained

Election Name:1893 United States Senate election in California
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Flag Image:First Bear Flag of California (1846).svgborder
Previous Election:1891 United States Senate special election in California
Previous Year:1891 (special)
Next Election:1900 United States Senate special election in California
Next Year:1900 (special)
Election Date:January 19, 1893
Votes For Election:Majority vote of both houses needed to win
1Blank:Joint session
2Blank:Percentage
Image1:U.S. Senator Stephen M. White 3x4.jpg
Nominee1:Stephen M. White
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
1Data1:61
2Data1:51.69%
Nominee2:George C. Perkins
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
1Data2:12
2Data2:10.17%
Image3:Felton, Hon. C.A 3x4.jpg
Nominee3:Charles N. Felton
Party3:Republican Party (United States)
1Data3:11
2Data3:9.32%
Image4:Thomas R. Bard, c. 1900 3x4.jpg
Nominee4:Thomas R. Bard
Party4:Republican Party (United States)
1Data4:9
2Data4:7.63%
Image5:D C Reed Crop.jpg
Nominee5:David C. Reed
Party5:Republican Party (United States)
1Data5:8
2Data5:6.78%
Image6:Thomas V. Cator 3x4.jpg
Nominee6:Thomas V. Cator
Party6:Populist Party (United States)
1Data6:7
2Data6:5.93%
Image7:Robert Maclay Widney ca1885 3x4.jpg
Nominee7:Robert M. Widney
Party7:Silver Republican Party
1Data7:6
2Data7:5.08%
Senator
Before Election:Charles N. Felton
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Stephen M. White
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1893 United States Senate election in California was held on January 19, 1893, 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 Lieutenant Governor Stephen M. White was elected over former Republican Governor George C. Perkins, incumbent Republican Senator Charles N. Felton, and several other candidates.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: . 21 January 1893 . White elected . . Santa Rosa . 27 October 2024.