1877 United States Senate election in California
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The 1877 United States Senate election in California was held on December 18, 1877, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 3) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Democratic state senator James T. Farley was elected over Republican State Assemblyman Morris M. Estee.[1]
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Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | James T. Farley | 28 | 70.00% | |
| Republican | Morris M. Estee | 12 | 30.00% | |
| Total votes | 40 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | James T. Farley | 54 | 69.23% | |
| Republican | Morris M. Estee | 24 | 30.77% | |
| Total votes | 78 | 100.00% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Legislature". San Jose Mercury News. San Jose. December 19, 1877. Retrieved November 4, 2024.