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1936 United States Senate special election in Florida (Class 1)

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For the other Senate election in Florida, see 1936 United States Senate special election in Florida (Class 3).
For related races, see 1936 United States Senate elections.

The 1936 United States Senate special election in Florida was held on November 3, 1936. Charles O. Andrews was easily elected to fill the seat.

1936 Florida U.S. Senate special election
← 1934 November 3, 1936 1940 →
 
Nominee Charles O. Andrews Howard C. Babcock
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 241,528 57,016
Percentage 80.90% 19.10%
Results by county
Andrews:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
U.S. senator before election

Scott Marion Loftin
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Charles O. Andrews
Democratic

Background

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After incumbent Senator Park Trammell died, Scott Marion Loftin was appointed to serve until the November 1936 election.

Democratic primary

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The Democratic primary was held on August 11, 1936.

Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results [1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles O. Andrews 67,387 51.87%
Democratic Doyle E. Carlton 62,530 48.13%
Total votes 129,917 100.00%

General election

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Results

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General election results [2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Charles O. Andrews 241,528 80.90%  19.10
Republican Howard C. Babcock 57,016 19.10%  19.10
Total votes 298,544 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FL US Senate - Special D Primary". OurCampaigns. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "FL US Senate Race - Special". OurCampaigns. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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