1916 United States Senate election in Delaware explained

Election Name:1916 United States Senate election in Delaware
Country:Delaware
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1911 United States Senate election in Delaware
Previous Year:1911
Next Election:1922 United States Senate election in Delaware
Next Year:1922
Election Date:November 7, 1916
Image1:File:WOLCOTT, J., SENATOR LCCN2016860177 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Josiah O. Wolcott
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:25,434
Percentage1:49.67%
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:22,925
Percentage2:44.77%
Map Size:210px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1916 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 7, 1916.

Incumbent Republican Senator Henry A. du Pont ran for re-election to a third term in office, but was defeated by Democrat Josiah O. Wolcott.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Factional Fight in Delaware. Philadelphia Inquirer. 2. 6 Nov 1916.