The 1926 United States Senate special election in Indiana was held on November 2, 1926, to complete the unexpired term of Senator
Samuel M. Ralston, who died on October 14, 1925. Interim Republican Senator
Arthur Raymond Robinson
Arthur Raymond Robinson (March 12, 1881March 17, 1961) was a United States senator from Indiana.
Early life
Born in Pickerington, Ohio, Robinson attended the common schools, graduated from the Ohio Northern University in 1901 ( B. Comm. Sci ...
, who had been appointed to fill the seat, was re-elected to finish the term over Democrat
Evans Woollen
Evans Woollen (November 28, 1864 – May 20, 1942) was an American lawyer, banker, political figure, and college football coach.
Education, coaching career, and banking career
Woollen graduated from Yale University in 1886 with a bachelor's degr ...
.
Background
In October 1925, incumbent Senator Samuel Ralston died in office. Governor
Edward L. Jackson
Edward L. Jackson (December 27, 1873 – November 18, 1954) was an American attorney, judge and politician, elected the 32nd governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from January 12, 1925, to January 14, 1929. He had also been elected as Secreta ...
appointed
Arthur Raymond Robinson
Arthur Raymond Robinson (March 12, 1881March 17, 1961) was a United States senator from Indiana.
Early life
Born in Pickerington, Ohio, Robinson attended the common schools, graduated from the Ohio Northern University in 1901 ( B. Comm. Sci ...
to fill the seat until a successor could be duly elected, with the election scheduled for November 2, 1926. The winner would finish Ralston's term ending in 1929.
General election
Candidates
*William O. Fogleson (Socialist)
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Arthur Raymond Robinson
Arthur Raymond Robinson (March 12, 1881March 17, 1961) was a United States senator from Indiana.
Early life
Born in Pickerington, Ohio, Robinson attended the common schools, graduated from the Ohio Northern University in 1901 ( B. Comm. Sci ...
, interim appointee Senator (Republican)
*Albert Stanley (Prohibition)
*
Evans Woollen
Evans Woollen (November 28, 1864 – May 20, 1942) was an American lawyer, banker, political figure, and college football coach.
Education, coaching career, and banking career
Woollen graduated from Yale University in 1886 with a bachelor's degr ...
, banker, former football coach, and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1896 (Democratic)
Results
See also
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1926 United States Senate elections
The 1926 United States Senate elections were elections for the United States Senate that occurred in the middle of Republican President Calvin Coolidge's second term. The Republican majority was reduced by seven seats.
Gains and losses
Six Repu ...
References
1926
Events January
* January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece.
* January 8
**Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud is crowned King of Hejaz.
** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne, the last monarch of V ...
Indiana
Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ...
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States.
The composition and pow ...
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