1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana explained

Election Name:1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 United States Senate election in Indiana
Previous Year:1922
Next Election:1928 United States Senate election in Indiana
Next Year:1928
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:File:Arthur Raymond Robinson circa 1920.jpg
Nominee1:Arthur Robinson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:519,401
Percentage1:50.62%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:496,540
Percentage2:48.40%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana was held on November 2, 1926, to complete the unexpired term of Senator Samuel M. Ralston, who died on October 14, 1925. Interim Republican Senator Arthur Raymond Robinson, who had been appointed to fill the seat, was re-elected to finish the term over Democrat Evans Woollen.

Background

In October 1925, incumbent Senator Samuel Ralston died in office. Governor Edward L. Jackson appointed Arthur Raymond Robinson to fill the seat until a successor could be duly elected, with the election scheduled for November 2, 1926. The winner would finish Ralston's term ending in 1929.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also