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* [[James W. Wadsworth, Jr.]] (R-NY) |
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* [[John W. Harreld]] (R-OK) |
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A notable freshman was future Vice President [[Alben W. Barkley]] (D-KY). |
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==Senate contests in 1926== |
==Senate contests in 1926== |
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The U.S. Senate election, 1926 was an election for the United States Senate which occurred in the middle of Republican President Calvin Coolidge's second term. Although Coolidge remained popular, the Republican majority was reduced by six seats.
Democrats defeated the following incumbents:
- Ralph H. Cameron (R-AZ)
- Richard P. Ernst (R-KY)
- Ovington E. Weller (R-MD)
- William M. Butler (R-MA)
- James W. Wadsworth, Jr. (R-NY)
- John W. Harreld (R-OK)
A notable freshman was future Vice President Alben W. Barkley (D-KY).
Senate contests in 1926
1 special election held due to death of Samuel M. Ralston (D-IN)
2 special election held due to death of Bert M. Fernald (R-ME)
3 special election held due to death of Henry Cabot Lodge (R-MA)
4 Vare was never seated, due to charges of fraud and corruption in his campaign. His seat remained vacant until 1929.
Change in Senate composition
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