1887 United States Senate election in California

The 1887 United States Senate election in California was held on January 20, 1887, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. In a special joint session, former Democratic Senator George Hearst was elected over Republican State Senator Henry Vrooman.[1]

1887 United States Senate election in California

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Majority vote of both houses needed to win
 
Nominee George Hearst Henry Vrooman
Party Democratic Republican
Joint session 63 53
Percentage 53.85% 45.30%

Senator before election

Abram Williams
Republican

Elected Senator

George Hearst
Democratic

Results

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Election in the Legislature (joint session)[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Hearst 63 53.85%
Republican Henry Vrooman 53 45.30%
Scattering 1 0.85%
Total votes 117 100.00%

References

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  1. ^ a b "Election of Senator". Chico Weekly Enterprise. Chico. January 21, 1887. Retrieved October 28, 2024.