1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico

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1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico
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  1918 September 20, 1921 1924  
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Nominee Holm O. Bursum Richard H. Hanna
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote36,86831,353
Percentage51.35%43.67%

1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico results map by county.svg
County results
Bursum:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
Hanna:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

U.S. senator before election

Albert B. Fall
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Holm O. Bursum
Republican

There was a single special election in 1921 to the United States Senate. It was held in New Mexico for the Class 2 seat, previously held by Albert B. Fall, who resigned March 3, 1921 to become U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Holm O. Bursum was appointed March 11, 1921 to replace him until this special election. On September 20, 1921, he also won the election. [1]

1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Holm O. Bursum 36,868 51.35%
Democratic Richard H. Hanna 31,35343.67%
Independent A. A. Sena2,9064.05%
Socialist T. S. Smith6710.94%
Republican hold

See also

References

  1. Byrd, p. 345.
  2. "Our Campaigns - NM US Senate - Special Election Race - Sep 20, 1921". www.ourcampaigns.com.