1863 Iowa Senate election

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1863 Iowa Senate election
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34 out of 46 seats in the Iowa State Senate
24 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election3316
Seats before31 [lower-alpha 1] 17 [lower-alpha 1]
Seats after41 [lower-alpha 2] 5 [lower-alpha 2]
Seat changeIncrease2.svg10Decrease2.svg12
President of the Iowa Senate [lower-alpha 3] before election

John R. Needham [lower-alpha 4]
Republican

Elected President of the Iowa Senate [lower-alpha 3]

Enoch W. Eastman [lower-alpha 5]
Republican

In the 1863 Iowa State Senate elections, Iowa voters elected state senators to serve in the tenth Iowa General Assembly. Following the downsizing of the Iowa Senate from 49 to 46 seats in 1863, elections were held for 34 of the state senate's 46 seats. [lower-alpha 6] State senators serve four-year terms in the Iowa State Senate.

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The general election took place in 1863. [12]

Following the previous election in 1861, Republicans had control of the Iowa Senate with 33 seats to Democrats' 16 seats. However, three changes occurred during the ninth general assembly. In the third district, Democratic Senator Cyrus Bussey resigned on January 18, 1862, causing a vacancy in his seat. [13] Democrat James Pollard succeeded Senator Bussey, holding the seat for the Democrats. [14] In the sixth district, Republican Senator James Conrad Hagans died on September 7, 1863, causing a vacancy in his seat. [15] The sixth district seat was left vacant until the next election. In the forty-first district, Republican Senator John Scott resigned on January 18, 1862, causing a vacancy in his seat. [16] Democrat Edwin B. Potter succeeded Senator Scott, flipping the seat to Democratic control. [17] Therefore, by election day in 1863, the Republicans held 31 seats, the Democrats held 17 seats, and one seat was vacant (the seat that had been held by Republican Senator Hagans).

To claim control of the chamber from Republicans, the Democrats needed to net seven Senate seats.

Republicans maintained control of the Iowa State Senate following the election with the balance of power shifting to Republicans holding 41 seats and Democrats having five seats (a net gain of 10 seats for Republicans). [lower-alpha 2]

Summary of Results

Senate District Incumbent PartyElected SenatorPartyOutcome
3rd [lower-alpha 7] Cyrus Bussey [lower-alpha 8] Dem Samuel Alphonso Moore Rep Rep Gain
James Pollard [lower-alpha 9] Dem
4th [lower-alpha 10] Nathan Udell Dem Nathan Udell Dem Dem Hold
5th [lower-alpha 11] Elijah F. Esteb Dem Ziba Brown Rep Rep Gain
William E. Taylor [lower-alpha 12] Dem Obsolete subdistrict
6th [lower-alpha 13] James Conrad Hagans [lower-alpha 14] Rep C. G. Bridges Rep Rep Hold
Vacancy upon Senator Hagans' death.
7th [lower-alpha 15] Harvey W. English Dem L. W. Hillyer Rep Rep Gain
8th [lower-alpha 16] John G. Foote [lower-alpha 17] Rep Lewis William Ross Rep Rep Hold
9th [lower-alpha 18] Theron Webb Woolson [lower-alpha 19] Rep John G. Foote [lower-alpha 17] Rep Rep Hold
10th [lower-alpha 20] Joshua Monroe Shaffer Rep Theron Webb Woolson [lower-alpha 19] Rep Rep Hold
11th [lower-alpha 21] Jacob W. Dixon [lower-alpha 22] Rep Daniel P. Stubbs Rep Rep Hold
12th [lower-alpha 23] Warren S. Dungan Rep Jacob W. Dixon [lower-alpha 22] Rep Rep Hold
13th [lower-alpha 24] James Simpson Hurley [lower-alpha 25] Rep William Castlebury Shippen Rep Rep Hold
14th [lower-alpha 26] William G. Woodward Rep James Simpson Hurley [lower-alpha 25] Rep Rep Hold
15th [lower-alpha 27] William B. Lewis Rep John Abbott Parvin Rep Rep Hold
16th [lower-alpha 28] Isaac Pearl Teter Rep John Ferguson McJunkin Rep Rep Hold
17th [lower-alpha 29] Henry H. Williams Dem John Chrisfield Hogin Rep Rep Gain
18th [lower-alpha 30] Jairus Edward Neal Dem J. A. L. Crookham Rep Rep Gain
19th [lower-alpha 31] Joseph B. Leake [lower-alpha 32] Rep Thomas McMillan Rep Rep Hold
Benjamin F. Gue [lower-alpha 33] Rep Obsolete subdistrict
20th [lower-alpha 34] Norman Boardman [lower-alpha 35] Rep Philo Gould Camp Merrill Rep Rep Hold
21st [lower-alpha 36] John M. Kent Rep Benjamin F. Roberts Rep Rep Hold
22nd [lower-alpha 37] Jesse Bowen Rep Benjamin F. Gue [lower-alpha 33] Rep Rep Hold
Newly created subdistrict Thomas Jefferson Saunders Rep Rep Gain
23rd [lower-alpha 38] Joshua H. Hatch [lower-alpha 39] Rep Norman Boardman [lower-alpha 35] Rep Rep Hold
24th [lower-alpha 40] George F. Green Dem Henry Wharton Rep Rep Gain
25th [lower-alpha 41] William H. Holmes Rep Ezekiel Clark Rep Rep Hold
26th [lower-alpha 42] H. Gates Angle Rep Marsena Edgar Cutts Rep Rep Hold
27th [lower-alpha 43] George W. Trumbull [lower-alpha 44] Dem Elisha Flaugh Rep Rep Gain
John D. Jennings [lower-alpha 45] Dem Obsolete subdistrict
28th [lower-alpha 46] David Hammer Dem Joshua H. Hatch [lower-alpha 39] Rep Rep Gain
29th [lower-alpha 47] John Kern [lower-alpha 48] Dem John Hilsinger Rep Rep Gain
Paris Perrin Henderson [lower-alpha 49] Rep Obsolete subdistrict
30th [lower-alpha 50] Marquis Lafayette McPherson Rep Ezekiel Cutler Rep Rep Hold
31st [lower-alpha 51] James Redfield Rep Joseph Barris Young Rep Rep Hold
32nd [lower-alpha 52] John F. Duncombe Dem William B. King Rep Rep Gain
33rd [lower-alpha 53] Joseph J. Watson Rep Henry Clay Henderson Rep Rep Hold
34th [lower-alpha 54] Andrew Mateer Pattison Rep John D. Jennings [lower-alpha 45] Dem Dem Gain
Newly created subdistrict Frederick M. Knoll Dem Dem Gain
35th [lower-alpha 55] Joseph Dysart Rep John M. Brayton Rep Rep Hold
36th [lower-alpha 56] Alfred Francis Brown Rep Leonard Wells Hart Rep Rep Hold
37th [lower-alpha 57] David C. Hastings Rep Benjamin T. Hunt Rep Rep Hold
38th [lower-alpha 58] Lucien Lester Ainsworth Dem Harvey Southmit Brunson Rep Rep Gain
39th [lower-alpha 59] George W. Gray [lower-alpha 60] Dem Coker F. Clarkson Rep Rep Gain
40th [lower-alpha 61] George W. Howard Rep George W. Gray [lower-alpha 60] Dem Dem Gain
Julius Henry Powers Rep Obsolete subdistrict
41st [lower-alpha 62] John Scott [lower-alpha 63] Rep Martin V. Burdick [lower-alpha 64] Rep Rep Gain
Edwin B. Potter [lower-alpha 65] Dem
42nd [lower-alpha 66] Martin V. Burdick [lower-alpha 64] Rep John G. Patterson Rep Rep Hold
43rd [lower-alpha 67] Sherman Griswold Smith Rep George W. Bassett Rep Rep Hold

Source: [23]

  1. 1 2 Following the 1861 Iowa Senate election, Republicans held 33 seats to Democrats' 16. However, three changes occurred during the ninth general assembly. In the third district, Democratic Senator Cyrus Bussey resigned on January 18, 1862, causing a vacancy in his seat. [1] Democrat James Pollard succeeded Senator Bussey, holding the seat for the Democrats. [2] In the sixth district, Republican Senator James Conrad Hagans died on September 7, 1863, causing a vacancy in his seat. [3] The sixth district seat was left vacant until the next election. In the forty-first district, Republican Senator John Scott resigned on January 18, 1862, causing a vacancy in his seat. [4] Democrat Edwin B. Potter succeeded Senator Scott, flipping the seat to Democratic control. [5] Therefore, by election day in 1863, the Republicans held 31 seats, the Democrats held 17 seats, and one seat was vacant (the seat that had been held by Republican Senator Hagans).
  2. 1 2 3 The Iowa Senate decreased from 49 seats to 46 seats following the 1863 general election. [6]
  3. 1 2 Article IV, section 18, of the Constitution of Iowa at that time established that the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa shall perform the duties of the President of the Senate. The Lieutenant Governor performed the duties of President of the Senate from January 11, 1858 through January 14, 1991. As of 1991, duties of Iowa's Lieutenant Governor no longer include presiding over the state Senate. [7]
  4. ↑ As Lieutenant Governor, John R. Needham was the tenth President of the Iowa Senate. He served during the ninth Iowa General Assembly, succeeding Republican Nicholas J. Rusch in that leadership position. [8]
  5. ↑ As the next Lieutenant Governor, Enoch W. Eastman was the eleventh President of the Iowa Senate. He served during the tenth Iowa General Assembly, succeeding Republican John R. Needham in that leadership position. [10]
  6. ↑ At the time, the Iowa Senate had several multi-member districts. [11]
  7. ↑ The third district was a 1-member district at the time.
  8. ↑ In the third district, Democratic Senator Cyrus Bussey resigned on January 18, 1862, causing a vacancy in his seat. [18]
  9. ↑ Democrat James Pollard succeeded Senator Bussey, holding the seat for the Democrats. [19]
  10. ↑ The fourth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  11. ↑ The fifth district transitioned from a 2- to 1-member district.
  12. ↑ Senator William E. Taylor was an incumbent who was up for re-election. He was redistricted from district 5 to 6.
  13. ↑ The sixth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  14. ↑ In the sixth district, Republican Senator James Conrad Hagans died on September 7, 1863, causing a vacancy in his seat. [20] The sixth district seat was left vacant until the next election.
  15. ↑ The seventh district was a 1-member district at the time.
  16. ↑ The eighth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  17. 1 2 Senator Foote was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 8 to 9.
  18. ↑ The ninth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  19. 1 2 Senator Woolson was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 9 to 10.
  20. ↑ The tenth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  21. ↑ The eleventh district was a 1-member district at the time.
  22. 1 2 Senator Dixon was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 11 to 12.
  23. ↑ The twelfth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  24. ↑ The thirteenth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  25. 1 2 Senator Hurley was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 13 to 14.
  26. ↑ The fourteenth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  27. ↑ The fifteenth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  28. ↑ The sixteenth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  29. ↑ The seventeenth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  30. ↑ The eighteenth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  31. ↑ The nineteenth district transitioned from a 2- to 1-member district.
  32. ↑ Senator Leake was an incumbent who was up for re-election. He was redistricted from district 19 to 22.
  33. 1 2 Senator Gue was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 19 to 22.
  34. ↑ The twentieth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  35. 1 2 Senator Boardman was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 20 to 23.
  36. ↑ The twenty-first district was a 1-member district at the time.
  37. ↑ The twenty-second district transitioned from a 1- to 2-member district at the time.
  38. ↑ The twenty-third district was a 1-member district at the time.
  39. 1 2 Senator Hatch was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 23 to 28.
  40. ↑ The twenty-fourth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  41. ↑ The twenty-fifth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  42. ↑ The twenty-sixth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  43. ↑ The twenty-seventh district transitioned from a 2- to 1-member district.
  44. ↑ Senator Trumbull was an incumbent who was up for re-election. He was redistricted from district 27 to 34.
  45. 1 2 Senator Jennings was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 27 to 34.
  46. ↑ The twenty-eighth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  47. ↑ The twenty-ninth district transitioned from a 2- to 1-member district.
  48. ↑ Senator Kern was an incumbent who was up for re-election. He was redistricted from district 29 to 20.
  49. ↑ Senator Henderson was an incumbent who was up for re-election. He was redistricted from district 29 to 20.
  50. ↑ The thirtieth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  51. ↑ The thirty-first district was a 1-member district at the time.
  52. ↑ The thirty-second district was a 1-member district at the time.
  53. ↑ The thirty-third district was a 1-member district at the time.
  54. ↑ The thirty-fourth district transitioned from a 1- to 2-member district at the time.
  55. ↑ The thirty-fifth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  56. ↑ The thirty-sixth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  57. ↑ The thirty-seventh district was a 1-member district at the time.
  58. ↑ The thirty-eighth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  59. ↑ The thirty-ninth district was a 1-member district at the time.
  60. 1 2 Senator Gray was an incumbent who was up for re-election. He was redistricted from district 39 to 40.
  61. ↑ The fortieth district transitioned from a 2- to 1-member district.
  62. ↑ The forty-first district was a 1-member district at the time.
  63. ↑ In the forty-first district, Republican Senator John Scott resigned on January 18, 1862, causing a vacancy in his seat. [21]
  64. 1 2 Senator Burdick was an incumbent holdover senator not up for re-election. Instead, he was redistricted from district 42 to 41.
  65. ↑ Democrat Edwin B. Potter succeeded Senator Scott, flipping the seat to Democratic control. [22]
  66. ↑ The forty-second district was a 1-member district at the time.
  67. ↑ The forty-third district was a 1-member district at the time.

Detailed Results

See also

District boundaries were redrawn before the 1863 general election for the Iowa Senate:

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  3. ↑ "Senator James Conrad Hagans". Iowa Legislature . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Senator John Scott: Compiled Historical Information". Iowa Official Register . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Senator Edwin B. Potter: Compiled Historical Information". Iowa Official Register . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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  10. ↑ "Enoch W. Eastman". Iowa Legislature . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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  14. ↑ "Senator James Pollard: Compiled Historical Information". Iowa Official Register . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Senator James Conrad Hagans". Iowa Legislature . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Senator John Scott: Compiled Historical Information". Iowa Official Register . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Senator Edwin B. Potter: Compiled Historical Information". Iowa Official Register . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Senator Cyrus Bussey". Iowa Legislature . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Senator James Pollard: Compiled Historical Information". Iowa Official Register . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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  22. ↑ "Senator Edwin B. Potter: Compiled Historical Information". Iowa Official Register . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Legislators". Iowa State Senate . Retrieved July 23, 2021.
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