1835 United States Senate elections in Michigan

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The new state of Michigan elected its first senators in 1835. The Michigan Legislature chose Lucius Lyon and John Norvell. [1] Lyon was elected unanimously by both houses, Norvell received 35 votes and John Biddle received 28 votes. [1] Lyon and Norvell were not seated or sworn in until January 26, 1837, when Michigan was admitted into the Union. [2] In the term beginning March 4, 1837, they would sit as Democrats.

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  1. 1 2 "United States Senators". Richmond Enquirer . Vol. 32, no. 58. November 24, 1835. p. 2. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Congress". The Courier-Journal . Vol. 7, no. 69. February 4, 1837. p. 2. Retrieved November 20, 2025.


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