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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Nominee Holm O. Bursum Richard H. Hanna
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 36,868 31,353
Percentage 51.35% 43.67%

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]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Holm O. Bursum 36,868 51.35%
Democratic 31,353 43.67%
Independent A. A. Sena 2,906 4.05%
Socialist T. S. Smith 671 0.94%
Republican hold

See also[]

  • 1921 United States Senate elections

References[]

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