1926 United States Senate elections explained

Election Name:1926 United States Senate elections
Country:United States
Flag Year:1912
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate elections
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1928 United States Senate elections
Next Year:1928
Seats For Election:32 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
Majority Seats:49
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Outgoing Members:1925 (WI)
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Seats won
Image1:Charles Curtis-portrait.jpg
Leader1:Charles Curtis
Leader Since1:November 9, 1924
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Leaders Seat1:Kansas
Seats Before1:56
Seats After1:49
Seat Change1: 7
1Data1:28
2Data1:21
Leader2:Joseph Robinson
Leader Since2:December 3, 1923
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Leaders Seat2:Arkansas
Seats Before2:39
Seats After2:46
Seat Change2: 7
1Data2:7
2Data2:14
Party4:Farmer–Labor Party (US)
Seats Before4:1
Seats After4:1
1Data4:0
2Data4:0
Map Size:320px
Majority Leader
Before Election:Charles Curtis
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Charles Curtis
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1926 United States Senate elections were elections for the United States Senate that occurred in the middle of Republican President Calvin Coolidge's second term. The 32 seats of Class 3 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies. The Republican majority was reduced by seven seats.

Gains, losses, and holds

Retirements

One Republican and one Democrat retired instead of seeking re-election.

Defeats

Ten Republicans sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election. One Republican sought election to finish the unexpired term but lost in the general election and one Republican sought election to finish the unexpired term and election to a full term but lost in both the special election and the regular election.

Death

One Republican died on August 23, 1926, and his seat remained vacant until the election.

Post-election changes

Change in composition

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Race summaries

Special elections during the 69th Congress

In these special elections, the winners were seated during 1926 or before March 4, 1927; ordered by election date.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
North Dakota
(Class 3)
Gerald NyeRepublican1926 Interim appointee elected June 30, 1926.
Winner was also elected to the next term, see below.
nowrap
Maine
(Class 2)
Bert M. FernaldRepublican1916
1918
1924
Incumbent died August 23, 1926.
New senator elected September 13, 1926.
Republican hold.
nowrap
Iowa
(Class 3)
David W. StewartRepublican1926 Interim appointee elected November 2, 1926.
Winner did not seek election to the next term, see below.
nowrap
Indiana
(Class 1)
Arthur Raymond RobinsonRepublican1925 Interim appointee elected November 2, 1926.nowrap
Massachusetts
(Class 1)
William M. ButlerRepublican1924 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 2, 1926.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
Missouri
(Class 3)
George H. WilliamsRepublican1925 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 2, 1926.
Democratic gain.
Winner also elected to the next term, see below.
nowrap

Elections leading to the 70th Congress

In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning March 4, 1927; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 3 seats.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
AlabamaOscar UnderwoodDemocratic1914
1920
Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
ArizonaRalph H. CameronRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
ArkansasThaddeus H. CarawayDemocratic1920Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
CaliforniaSamuel M. ShortridgeRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
ColoradoRice W. MeansRepublican1924 Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
nowrap
ConnecticutHiram Bingham IIIRepublican1924 Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
FloridaDuncan U. FletcherDemocratic1908
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
GeorgiaWalter F. GeorgeDemocratic1922 Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
IdahoFrank R. GoodingRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
IllinoisWilliam B. McKinleyRepublican1920Incumbent lost renomination, then died.
New senator elected.
Winner appointed to finish term, but was not seated for either appointment or for next term.
Republican hold, although the Senate did not consider the winner to be a senator.
nowrap
IndianaJames E. WatsonRepublican1916
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
IowaDavid W. StewartRepublican1926 Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
Winner did not run to finish the term, see above.
nowrap
KansasCharles CurtisRepublican1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
KentuckyRichard P. ErnstRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
LouisianaEdwin S. BroussardDemocratic1920Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
MarylandOvington WellerRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
MissouriGeorge H. WilliamsRepublican1925 Incumbent appointee lost election. Winner also elected to finish the current term; see above.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
NevadaTasker OddieRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
New HampshireGeorge H. MosesRepublican1918
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
New YorkJames WadsworthRepublican1914
1920
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
North CarolinaLee S. OvermanDemocratic1903
1909
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
North DakotaGerald NyeRepublican1925
1926
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
OhioFrank B. WillisRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
OklahomaJohn W. HarreldRepublican1920Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
OregonRobert N. StanfieldRepublican1920Incumbent lost renomination, then ran as an Independent but lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
nowrap
PennsylvaniaGeorge W. PepperRepublican1922
1922
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Senate refused to qualify winner due to charges of corruption and fraud concerning the election.
Republican hold, but the Senate would later unseat the winner and declare the seat vacant.
nowrap
South CarolinaEllison D. SmithDemocratic1908
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
South DakotaPeter NorbeckRepublican1920Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
UtahReed SmootRepublican1903
1909
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
VermontPorter H. DaleRepublican1923 Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
WashingtonWesley L. JonesRepublican1909
1914
1920
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
WisconsinIrvine LenrootRepublican1920Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
nowrap

Closest races

Twelve races had a margin of victory under 10%:

StateParty of winnerMargin
Indiana (regular)data-sort-value=-0.5 Republican1.1%
Indiana (special)data-sort-value=-0.5 Republican2.2%
Oregondata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican3.5%
Missouridata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)3.6%
Kentuckydata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)3.6%
Illinoisdata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican 3.8%
Coloradodata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican 3.9%
New Yorkdata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)4.1%
Missouridata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)4.2%
Washingtondata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican 4.8%
Massachusettsdata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)5.5%
Ohiodata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican 6.6%

Alabama

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Alabama
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Alabama
Next Year:1932
Image1:HugoLaFayetteBlack.jpg
Nominee1:Hugo Black
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:91,801
Percentage1:80.87%
Nominee2:Edmund H. Dryer
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:21,712
Percentage2:19.13%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Oscar Underwood
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Hugo Black
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Alabama and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama.

Arizona

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Arizona
Country:Arizona
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Arizona
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Arizona
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 3, 1926
Nominee1:Carl Hayden
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:44,591
Percentage1:58.34%
Nominee2:Ralph H. Cameron
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:31,845
Percentage2:41.66%
Map Size:205px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Ralph H. Cameron
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Carl Hayden
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Arizona.

See also: List of United States senators from Arizona and 1926 United States House of Representatives election in Arizona.

Arkansas

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Country:Arkansas
Flag Year:1924
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Next Year:1932
Image1:CARAWAY, T.H. SENATOR LCCN2016862600.jpg
Nominee1:Thaddeus H. Caraway
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:28,166
Percentage1:84.80%
Nominee2:Robert A. Jones
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:5,048
Percentage2:15.20%
Map Size:230px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Thaddeus H. Caraway
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Thaddeus H. Caraway
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Arkansas and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas.

California

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in California
Country:California
Flag Image:Flag of California (1924–1953).png
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Nominee1:Samuel Morgan Shortridge
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:670,128
Percentage1:63.12%
Nominee2:John B. Elliott
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:391,599
Percentage2:36.88%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Samuel Morgan Shortridge
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Samuel Morgan Shortridge
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in California.

See also: List of United States senators from California and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in California.

Colorado

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Colorado
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate special election in Colorado
Previous Year:1924 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Colorado
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:File:Chas. W. Waterman of Denver, Col., (1-27-25) LCCN2016849970 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Charles W. Waterman
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:149,585
Percentage1:50.25%
Nominee2:William Ellery Sweet
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:138,113
Percentage2:46.39%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Rice W. Means
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Charles W. Waterman
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Colorado.

See also: List of United States senators from Colorado and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado.

Connecticut

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Country:Connecticut
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate special election in Connecticut
Previous Year:1924 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:Senator Hiram Bingham of Conn., (1-9-25) LCCN2016839105 (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:Hiram Bingham III
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:191,401
Percentage1:63.31%
Nominee2:Rollin Tyler
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:107,753
Percentage2:35.64%
Map Size:220px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Hiram Bingham III
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Hiram Bingham III
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Connecticut.

See also: List of United States senators from Connecticut and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Connecticut.

Florida

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Florida
Country:Florida
Flag Year:1900
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Florida
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Florida
Next Year:1932
Image1:Duncanupshawfletcher.jpg
Nominee1:Duncan U. Fletcher
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:51,054
Percentage1:77.86%
Nominee2:John M. Lindsay
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:8,381
Percentage2:12.78%
Nominee3:W. R. O’Neal
Party3:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote3:6,133
Percentage3:9.35%
Map Size:300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Duncan U. Fletcher
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Duncan U. Fletcher
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Florida and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida.

Georgia

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Georgia
Country:Georgia (U.S. state)
Flag Year:1920
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 United States Senate special election in Georgia
Previous Year:1922 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Georgia
Next Year:1932
Image1:Sen. Walter F. George (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Walter F. George
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Electoral Vote1:382
Popular Vote1:128,179
Percentage1:67.43%
Nominee2:Richard Russell Sr.
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Electoral Vote2:32
Popular Vote2:61,911
Percentage2:32.57%
Map Size:200px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Walter F. George
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Walter F. George
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Georgia.

Idaho

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Idaho
Country:Idaho
Flag Year:1907
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Idaho
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Idaho
Next Year:1932
Image1:Frankgooding.jpg
Nominee1:Frank R. Gooding
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:56,847
Percentage1:45.41%
Nominee2:H. F. Samuels
Party2:Progressive Party (United States, 1924–34)
Popular Vote2:37,047
Percentage2:29.60%
Image3:Johnnugent.jpg
Nominee3:John F. Nugent
Party3:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote3:31,285
Percentage3:24.99%
Map Size:200px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Frank R. Gooding
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Frank R. Gooding
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Idaho and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho.

Illinois

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Illinois
Country:Illinois
Flag Year:1915
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Illinois
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1928 United States Senate special election in Illinois
Next Year:1928 (special)
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:Frank L. Smith (1).jpg
Nominee1:Frank L. Smith
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:842,273
Percentage1:46.86%
Nominee2:George E. Brennan
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:774,943
Percentage2:43.12%
Image3:Hugh S. McGill.png
Nominee3:Hugh S. McGill
Party3:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote3:156,245
Percentage3:8.69%
Map Size:300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:William B. McKinley
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frank L. Smith
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Illinois.

See also: List of United States senators from Illinois and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois.

Indiana

See also: List of United States senators from Indiana and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana. There were 2 elections in Indiana due to the October 14, 1925, death of Democrat Samuel M. Ralston.

Indiana (special)

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)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana. Republican Arthur Raymond Robinson was appointed to continue Ralston's term, pending the special election, which he then won.

Indiana (regular)

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Indiana
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Indiana
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Nominee1:James E. Watson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:522,837
Percentage1:50.04%
Nominee2:Albert Stump
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:511,454
Percentage2:48.95%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:James E. Watson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James E. Watson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Indiana.

Iowa

See also: List of United States senators from Iowa and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa.

Iowa (special)

Election Name:1926 United States Senate special election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1926 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1926
Image1:David Wallace Stewart.jpg
Nominee1:David W. Stewart
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:336,410
Percentage1:100.00%
Map Size:220px
U.S. senator
Before Election:David W. Stewart
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:David W. Stewart
After Party:Republican Party (US)

Iowa (regular)

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 United States Senate special election in Iowa
Previous Year:1926 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1932
Image1:Smith Wildman Brookhart.jpg
Nominee1:Smith W. Brookhart
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:323,409
Percentage1:56.61%
Nominee2:Claude R. Porter
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:247,869
Percentage2:43.39%
Map Size:220px
U.S. senator
Before Election:David W. Stewart
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Smith W. Brookhart
After Party:Republican Party (US)

Kansas

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Kansas
Country:Kansas
Flag Image:Flag of Kansas (1925–1927).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Kansas
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1930 United States Senate special election in Kansas
Next Year:1930 (special)
Image1:Charles Curtis-portrait.jpg
Nominee1:Charles Curtis
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:308,222
Percentage1:63.57%
Nominee2:Charles Stephens
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:168,446
Percentage2:34.74%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Charles Curtis
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Charles Curtis
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Kansas.

Kentucky

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Country:Kentucky
Flag Image:Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Next Year:1932
Image1:AlbenBarkley.jpg
Nominee1:Alben W. Barkley
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:286,997
Percentage1:51.84%
Nominee2:Richard P. Ernst
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:266,657
Percentage2:48.16%
Map Size:300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Richard P. Ernst
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Alben W. Barkley
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Kentucky and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky.

Louisiana

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Louisiana
Country:Louisiana
Flag Year:1912
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Louisiana
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Louisiana
Next Year:1932
Image1:EdwinSBroussard.jpg
Nominee1:Edwin S. Broussard
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:54,180
Percentage1:100.0%
U.S. senator
Before Election:Edwin S. Broussard
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Edwin S. Broussard
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Louisiana.

See also: List of United States senators from Louisiana and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana.

Maine (special)

Election Name:1926 United States Senate Special election in Maine
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Maine
Previous Year:1924
Election Date:September 13, 1926
Next Election:1930 United States Senate election in Maine
Next Year:1930
Image1:Arthur Robinson Gould.jpg
Nominee1:Arthur R. Gould
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:79,498
Percentage1:71.8%
Nominee2:Fulton J. Redman
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:31,225
Percentage2:28.2%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Vacant
After Election:Arthur R. Gould
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Maine and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine.

Maryland

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Maryland.

See also: List of United States senators from Maryland.

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Maryland
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Maryland
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Maryland
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:File:Millardetydings.jpg
Nominee1:Millard Tydings
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:195,410
Percentage1:57.51%
Nominee2:Ovington Weller
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:140,695
Percentage2:41.41%
Map Size:275px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Ovington Weller
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Millard Tydings
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Massachusetts (special)

Election Name:1926 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts
Country:Massachusetts
Flag Year:1908
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Previous Year:1922
Next Election:1928 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Next Year:1928
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:David Ignatius Walsh.jpg
Nominee1:David I. Walsh
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:525,303
Percentage1:52.01%
Nominee2:William M. Butler
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:469,989
Percentage2:46.54%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:William M. Butler
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:David I. Walsh
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts.

See also: List of United States senators from Massachusetts.

Missouri

See also: List of United States senators from Missouri. There were 2 elections on the same day for the same seat, due to the May 16, 1925, death of Republican Selden P. Spencer.

Republican George H. Williams was appointed May 25, 1925, to continue the term, epending a special election. Williams ran in both the special election to finish the term and the regular election to the next term, but lost both races to Democrat Harry B. Hawes.

Missouri (special)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate special election in Missouri.

Election Name:1926 United States Senate special election in Missouri
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Missouri
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1926 United States Senate election in Missouri
Next Year:1926 (regular)
Image1:Harry Bartow Hawes.jpg
Nominee1:Harry B. Hawes
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:514,389
Percentage1:52.09%
Nominee2:George Howard Williams
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:473,068
Percentage2:47.91%
Map Size:270px
U.S. senator
Before Election:George Howard Williams
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Harry B. Hawes
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

Missouri (regular)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Missouri.

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Missouri
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 United States Senate special election in Missouri
Previous Year:1926 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Missouri
Next Year:1932
Image1:Harry Bartow Hawes.jpg
Nominee1:Harry B. Hawes
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:506,015
Percentage1:51.30%
Nominee2:George Howard Williams
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:470,654
Percentage2:47.71%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:George Howard Williams
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Harry B. Hawes
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

Nevada

Election Name:Nevada election
Country:Nevada
Flag Year:1915
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Nevada
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Nevada
Next Year:1932
Image1:Senator Tasker Oddie.jpg
Nominee1:Tasker Oddie
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:17,430
Percentage1:55.8%
Nominee2:Raymond T. Baker
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:13,273
Percentage2:42.5%
Map Size:x200px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Tasker Oddie
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Tasker Oddie
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Nevada and 1926 United States House of Representatives election in Nevada.

New Hampshire

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Country:New Hampshire
Flag Year:1909
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Next Year:1932
Image1:GeorgeHMoses.jpg
Nominee1:George H. Moses
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:79,279
Percentage1:62.3%
Nominee2:Robert C. Murchie
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:47,935
Percentage2:37.7%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:George H. Moses
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:George H. Moses
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from New Hampshire and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire.

New York

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in New York
Country:New York
Flag Image:Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in New York
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in New York
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:File:WAGNER, ROBERT. SENATOR LCCN2016862639 (croppedmore).jpg
Nominee1:Robert F. Wagner
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:1,321,463
Percentage1:46.48%
Nominee2:James W. Wadsworth
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,205,246
Percentage2:42.40%
Image3:File:Franklin W. Cristman Crop.png
Nominee3:Franklin W. Cristman
Party3:Independent Republican (United States)
Alliance3:Prohibition Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:231,906
Percentage3:8.16%
Map Size:300px
Senator
Before Election:James W. Wadsworth
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert F. Wagner
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in New York.

See also: List of United States senators from New York.

North Carolina

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Country:North Carolina
Flag Year:1885
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate special election in North Carolina
Next Year:1932 (special)
Image1:OVERMAN, LEE S. SENATOR LCCN2016862467 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Lee S. Overman
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:218,934
Percentage1:60.5%
Nominee2:Johnson J. Hayes
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:142,891
Percentage2:39.5%
Map Size:300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Lee S. Overman
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Lee S. Overman
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in North Carolina.

See also: List of United States senators from North Carolina and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina.

North Dakota

See also: List of United States senators from North Dakota and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in North Dakota. There were two elections due to the June 22, 1925, death of one-term Republican Edwin F. Ladd. Republican Gerald Nye was appointed November 14, 1925, to continue the term, pending a special election. Nye later won the June 1926 special election to finish the term and the November 1926 general election to the next term.

North Dakota (special)

Election Name:1926 United States Senate special election in North Dakota
Country:North Dakota
Flag Year:1914
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1926 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Next Year:1926 (regular)
Election Date:June 30, 1926
Nominee1:Gerald Nye
Party1:Nonpartisan League
Popular Vote1:79,709
Percentage1:50.19%
Nominee2:L. B. Hanna
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Alliance2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:59,499
Percentage2:37.46%
Nominee3:C. P. Stone
Party3:Independent Republican (United States)
Popular Vote3:19,586
Percentage3:12.33%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Gerald Nye
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Gerald Nye
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate special election in North Dakota. Nye was elected on the Nonpartisan League ticket, but served as a Republican.

North Dakota (regular)

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Country:North Dakota
Flag Year:1914
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 United States Senate special election in North Dakota
Previous Year:1926 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Nominee1:Gerald Nye
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:107,921
Percentage1:69.58%
Nominee2:Norris H. Nelson
Party2:Independent Republican (United States)
Popular Vote2:18,951
Percentage2:12.22%
Nominee4:F. F. Burchard
Party4:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote4:13,519
Percentage4:8.72%
Nominee5:C. P. Stone
Party5:Independent Republican (United States)
Popular Vote5:9,738
Percentage5:6.28%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Gerald Nye
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Gerald Nye
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in North Dakota.

Ohio

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Ohio
Country:Ohio
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Ohio
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1928 United States Senate special election in Ohio
Next Year:1928 (special)
Image1:Frank B Willis 2.jpg
Nominee1:Frank B. Willis
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:711,359
Percentage1:53.2%
Nominee2:Atlee Pomerene
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:623,221
Percentage2:46.6%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Frank B. Willis
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Frank B. Willis
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Ohio.

See also: List of United States senators from Ohio.

Oklahoma

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:1932
Image1:Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19, 1939 A new informal picture of Senator Elmer Thomas, Democrat of Oklahoma LCCN2016875466 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Elmer Thomas
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:195,587
Percentage1:55.4%
Nominee2:John W. Harreld
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:155,829
Percentage2:44.1%
U.S. senator
Before Election:John W. Harreld
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Elmer Thomas
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma.

See also: List of United States senators from Oklahoma.

Oregon

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Oregon
Country:Oregon
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Oregon
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Oregon
Next Year:1932
Image1:Fredericksteiwer.jpg
Nominee1:Frederick Steiwer
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:89,007
Percentage1:39.8%
Nominee2:Bert E. Haney
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:81,301
Percentage2:36.3%
Image3:Robert Nelson Stanfield.jpg
Nominee3:Robert N. Stanfield
Party3:Independent (US)
Popular Vote3:50,246
Percentage3:22.5%
Map Size:250px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Robert N. Stanfield
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Frederick Steiwer
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Oregon and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon.

Pennsylvania

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1922 United States Senate special election in Pennsylvania
Previous Year:1922 (special)
Next Election:1930 United States Senate special election in Pennsylvania
Next Year:1930 (special)
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:VARE, WILLIAM S. HONORABLE LCCN2016858323 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:William Scott Vare
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:822,187
Percentage1:54.64%
Nominee2:William Bauchop Wilson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:648,680
Percentage2:43.11%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:George W. Pepper
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William Scott Vare
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania.

See also: List of United States senators from Pennsylvania.

South Carolina

Election Name:1926 Democratic Senate primary in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in South Carolina
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in South Carolina
Next Year:1932
Election Date:August 31 and September 14, 1926
Image1:File:Senator Ellison DuRant Smith.jpg
Nominee1:Ellison D. Smith
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:72,015 primary
82,783 runoff
Percentage1:41.99% primary
51.62% runoff
Nominee2:Edgar Allan Brown
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:65,331 primary
77,559 runoff
Percentage2:38.10% primary
48.38% runoff
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Ellison D. Smith
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Ellison D. Smith
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in South Carolina.

See also: List of United States senators from South Carolina and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina.

South Dakota

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Country:South Dakota
Flag Year:1909
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Nominee1:Peter Norbeck
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:105,756
Percentage1:59.52%
Nominee2:Charles J. Gunderson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:59,128
Percentage2:33.28%
Nominee3:Howard Platt
Party3:Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote3:12,797
Percentage3:7.20%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Peter Norbeck
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Peter Norbeck
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in South Dakota.

See also: List of United States senators from South Dakota.

Utah

Election Name:Utah election
Country:Utah
Flag Image:Flag of Utah (1922–2011).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Utah
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Utah
Next Year:1932
Image1:Reed Smoot, bw photo portrait, Bain News Service.jpg
Nominee1:Reed Smoot
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:88,101
Percentage1:61.5%
Nominee2:Ashby Snow
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:53,809
Percentage2:37.6%
U.S. senator
Before Election:Reed Smoot
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Reed Smoot
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Utah and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah.

Vermont

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Vermont
Country:Vermont
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1923 United States Senate special election in Vermont
Previous Year:1923 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Vermont
Next Year:1932
Image1:Porter H. Dale, Vermont LOC npcc.04307 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Porter H. Dale
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:52,286
Percentage1:73.4%
Nominee2:James E. Kennedy
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:18,890
Percentage2:26.5%
U.S. senator
Before Election:Porter H. Dale
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Porter H. Dale
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1926 United States Senate election in Vermont.

See also: List of United States senators from Vermont and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Vermont.

Washington

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Washington
Country:Washington
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Washington
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Washington
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Nominee1:Wesley L. Jones
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:164,130
Percentage1:51.31%
Nominee2:A. Scott Bullitt
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:148,783
Percentage2:46.52%
Map Size:275px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Wesley Livsey Jones
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Wesley Livsey Jones
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Washington and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Washington.

Wisconsin

Election Name:Wisconsin election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:1932
Image1:John J. Blaine.jpg
Nominee1:John J. Blaine
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:299,759
Percentage1:54.9%
Nominee2:Charles D. Rosa
Party2:Independent Progressive
Popular Vote2:111,122
Percentage2:20.4%
Nominee4:Thomas M. Kearney
Party4:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote4:66,672
Percentage4:12.2%
Image5:Leo Krzycki.jpg
Nominee5:Leo Krzycki
Party5:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote5:31,317
Percentage5:5.7%
Map Size:275px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Irvine Lenroot
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:John J. Blaine
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Wisconsin and 1926 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin.

See also