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1886 United States Senate special election in California

← 1881 August 3, 1886 1887 →

Majority vote of each house needed to win
 
Nominee Abram Williams George Hearst
Party Republican Democratic
Senate 18 13
Percentage 58.06% 41.94%
House 52 11
Percentage 82.54% 17.46%

Senator before election

George Hearst
Democratic

Elected Senator

Abram Williams
Republican

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The 1886 United States Senate special election in California was held on August 3, 1886, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Republican businessman Abram Williams was elected over incumbent Democratic Senator George Hearst.

Results

Election in the Senate
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Abram Williams 18 58.06%
Democratic George Hearst 13 41.94%
Total votes 31 100.00%
Election in the Assembly
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Abram Williams 52 82.54%
Democratic George Hearst 11 17.46%
Total votes 63 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "A San Francisco Merchant for United States Senator". Daily Alta California. San Francisco. August 3, 1886. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
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