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The 1916 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic Senator James O'Gorman chose not to seek re-election. Republican William M. Calder was elected to a succeed O'Gorman, defeating Democrat
William F. McCombs William Frank McCombs (December 26, 1876 – February 22, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician who served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1912 to 1916. Early life and education McCombs was born on December 26, 1876, in ...
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Democratic primary


Candidates

* Thomas F. Conway, former
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*
William F. McCombs William Frank McCombs (December 26, 1876 – February 22, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician who served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1912 to 1916. Early life and education McCombs was born on December 26, 1876, in ...
, Chairman of the
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Republican primary


Candidates

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Robert Bacon Robert Bacon (July 5, 1860 – May 29, 1919) was an American statesman and diplomat. He was also a leading banker and businessman who worked closely with Secretary of State Elihu Root, 1905-1909, and served as United States Secretary of Sta ...
, former
United States Secretary of State The United States secretary of state is a member of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States and the head of the U.S. Department of State. The office holder is one of the highest ranking members of the president's Ca ...
and Ambassador to France (also running as American) * William M. Calder, former U.S. Representative from
Brooklyn Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, be ...
and candidate for Senate in 1914 (also running as Progressive)


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Progressive primary


Candidates

* William M. Calder, former U.S. Representative from
Brooklyn Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, be ...
(also running as Republican) *
Bainbridge Colby Bainbridge Colby (December 22, 1869 – April 11, 1950) was an American politician and attorney who was a co-founder of the United States Progressive Party and Woodrow Wilson's last Secretary of State. Colby was a Republican until he helped co-f ...
, former State Assemblyman and nominee for Senate in 1914


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General election


Candidates

* William M. Calder, former U.S. Representative and candidate for Senate in 1914 (Republican) *
Bainbridge Colby Bainbridge Colby (December 22, 1869 – April 11, 1950) was an American politician and attorney who was a co-founder of the United States Progressive Party and Woodrow Wilson's last Secretary of State. Colby was a Republican until he helped co-f ...
, former member of the New York Assembly and candidate for Senate in 1914 (Progressive) * D. Leigh Colvin, attorney (Prohibition) * Joseph D. Cannon, organizer for Metal Workers' Union (Socialist) *
August Gillhaus August Gillhaus (June 10, 1867 - May 4, 1932) was an American engineer from The Bronx who was the Socialist Labor candidate for U.S. President in 1908 and for U.S. Vice President in 1912 and 1920. Personal life In 1902, Gillhaus was among the ...
, nominee for U.S. President in 1908 (Socialist Labor) *
William F. McCombs William Frank McCombs (December 26, 1876 – February 22, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician who served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1912 to 1916. Early life and education McCombs was born on December 26, 1876, in ...
, Chairman of the
Democratic National Committee The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the governing body of the United States Democratic Party. The committee coordinates strategy to support Democratic Party candidates throughout the country for local, state, and national office, as well a ...
(Democratic and American) The American Party initially nominated
Robert Bacon Robert Bacon (July 5, 1860 – May 29, 1919) was an American statesman and diplomat. He was also a leading banker and businessman who worked closely with Secretary of State Elihu Root, 1905-1909, and served as United States Secretary of Sta ...
, but following his defeat in the Republican primary, he withdrew. In his place, the Americans substituted Democratic nominee
William F. McCombs William Frank McCombs (December 26, 1876 – February 22, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician who served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1912 to 1916. Early life and education McCombs was born on December 26, 1876, in ...
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References

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