1925 United States Senate special election in Wisconsin explained

Election Name:1925 United States Senate special election in Wisconsin
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:1922
Next Election:1928 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:1928
Election Date:September 29, 1925
Image1:File:RMLaFolletteJr.jpg
Nominee1:Robert La Follette Jr.
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:237,719
Percentage1:67.51%
Party2:Independent Republican (United States)
Popular Vote2:91,318
Percentage2:25.93%
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:250px

The 1925 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on September 29, 1925, to complete the unexpired term of U.S. Senator Robert La Follette, who died on June 18.

The seat was won by La Follette's son and personal secretary, Robert M. La Follette Jr. over mostly Republican opposition. He defeated three candidates in the Republican primary and overcame a challenge from fellow Republican Edward F. Dithmar, running on a "Coolidge & Dawes Platform" ticket.

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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Socialist primary

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General election

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