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For related races, see 1916 United States Senate elections.
The 1916 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 7, 1916.
Incumbent Republican Senator Henry A. du Pont ran for re-election to a third term in office, but was defeated by Democrat Josiah O. Wolcott.
General election
Candidates
- Hiram R. Burton, former Republican U.S. Representative from Sussex County (Progressive)[1]
- Henry A. du Pont, incumbent Senator since 1906 (Republican)
- William C. Ferris (Socialist)
- Josiah O. Wolcott, Delaware Attorney General (Democratic)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Josiah O. Wolcott | 25,434 | 49.67% | |
Republican | Henry A. du Pont (incumbent) | 22,925 | 44.77% | |
Progressive | Hiram R. Burton | 2,361 | 4.61% | |
Socialist | William C. Ferris | 490 | 0.96% | |
Total votes | 51,210 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
See also
References
- ^ "Factional Fight in Delaware". Philadelphia Inquirer. November 6, 1916. p. 2.
- ^ http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1916election.pdf [dead link]
- ^ "Our Campaigns - DE US Senate Race - Nov 07, 1916".
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