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The 1857 United States Senate special election in California was held on January 13, 1857, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 3) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Legislators had previously attempted to elect a Senator in 1855, but could not reach a majority for a single candidate. In a special joint session, former Democratic Senator William M. Gwin was re-elected over Know Nothing State Senator Henry A. Crabb and Republican Nevada County District Attorney Aaron A. Sargent.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William M. Gwin | 82 | 72.57% | |
| Know Nothing | Henry A. Crabb | 17 | 15.04% | |
| Republican | Aaron A. Sargent | 11 | 9.73% | |
| Republican | Edward Stanly | 2 | 1.77% | |
| Scattering | 1 | 0.88% | ||
| Total votes | 113 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ^ "California Legislature". San Joaquin Republican. Stockton. January 15, 1857. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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