1922 United States Senate election in California explained

Election Name:1922 United States Senate election in California
Country:California
Flag Image:Flag of California (1911–1924).pngborder
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1916 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1916
Next Election:1928 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:1928
Election Date:November 7, 1922
Image1:Hiram Johnson 2 (cropped closein 3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Hiram Johnson
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:564,422
Percentage1:62.17%
Nominee2:William J. Pearson
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:215,748
Percentage2:23.76%
Image4:Henry Clay Needham Crop.jpg
Nominee4:Henry Clay Needham
Party4:Prohibition Party (US)
Popular Vote4:70,748
Percentage4:7.79%
Image5:Upton Sinclair 1.jpg
Nominee5:Upton Sinclair
Party5:Socialist Party USA
Popular Vote5:56,982
Percentage5:6.28%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Hiram Johnson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Hiram Johnson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1922 United States Senate election in California was held on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Republican Senator Hiram Johnson was re-elected to his second term in office.

His greatest challenge came from fellow Republican Charles C. Moore, a citrus and olive rancher.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

William J. Pearson was unopposed on the ballot, but some primary voters wrote in Republicans Hiram Johnson or Charles C. Moore.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: WILLIAM J. PEARSON FLAYS JOHNSON SENATE RECORD IN ROUSING CAMPAIGN SPEECH. Press Democrat. 26 Oct 1922. 1 Jun 2022.
  2. News: Thatcher . A.B. . 1936-02-27 . H. Clay Needham . The Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise . 2022-09-21.