1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico explained

Election Name:1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Flag Image:Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1918 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Previous Year:1918
Next Election:1924 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Next Year:1924
Election Date:September 20, 1921
Image1:Holm O. Bursum, 1921.jpg
Nominee1:Holm O. Bursum
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:36,868
Percentage1:51.35%
Nominee2:Richard H. Hanna
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:31,353
Percentage2:43.67%
Map Size:200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Albert B. Fall
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Holm O. Bursum
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

There was a single special election in 1921 to the United States Senate. It was held in New Mexico for the Class 2 seat, previously held by Albert B. Fall, who resigned March 3, 1921 to become U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Holm O. Bursum was appointed March 11, 1921 to replace him until this special election. On September 20, 1921 he also won the election.

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