1936 United States Senate special election in Florida (Class 1) explained

Election Name:1936 Florida U.S. Senate special election
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 United States Senate election in Florida
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1940 United States Senate election in Florida
Next Year:1940
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Image1:Charlesoscarandrews.jpg
Nominee1:Charles O. Andrews
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:241,528
Percentage1:80.90%
Nominee2:Howard C. Babcock
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:57,016
Percentage2:19.10%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Scott Marion Loftin
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Charles O. Andrews
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Flag Year:1900

The 1936 United States Senate special election in Florida was held on November 3, 1936. Charles O. Andrews was easily elected to fill the seat.

Background

After incumbent Senator Park Trammell died, Scott Marion Loftin was appointed to serve until the November 1936 election.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on August 11, 1936.

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also