1859 United States House of Representatives election in California

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California held its election September 7, 1859. From statehood to 1864, California's members were elected at-large, with the top finishers winning election.

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
California at-large
2 seats on a general ticket
Charles L. Scott Democratic 1856 Incumbent re-elected.
  • Green tickY John C. Burch (Democratic) 28.4%
  • Green tickY Charles L. Scott (Democratic) 28.1%
  • Joseph C. McKibbin (Anti-Lecompton Democratic) 21.4%
  • Edward D. Baker (Republican) 20.4%
  • S. A. Booker (Anti-Lecompton Democratic) 1.5%
  • P. H. Sibley (Republican) 0.1%
Joseph C. McKibbin Anti-Lecompton Democratic 1856 Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.

See also[]

  • 1858 and 1859 United States House of Representatives elections
  • List of United States representatives from California
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