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The 1914 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held on November 2, 1914. Incumbent Democratic Senator Lee Slater Overman was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Republican A. A. Whitener.
General election
Candidates
- Henry J. Oliver (Socialist)
- Lee Slater Overman, incumbent Senator since 1903 (Democratic)
- A. A. Whitener (Republican)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lee S. Overman (incumbent) | 121,342 | 58.10 | |
| Republican | Adolphus A. Whitener | 87,101 | 41.70 | |
| Socialist | Henry J. Oliver | 425 | 0.20 | |
| Majority | 34,241 | 16.39 | ||
| Total votes | 208,868 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "North Carolina Manual, 1915–16". p. 211.
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