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1925 United States Senate special election in Wisconsin

1925 United States Senate special election in Wisconsin

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The 1925 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on September 29, 1925, to complete the unexpired term of U.S. Senator Robert La Follette, who died on June 18.

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The seat was won by La Follette's son and personal secretary, Robert M. La Follette Jr. over mostly Republican opposition. He defeated three candidates in the Republican primary and overcame a challenge from fellow Republican Edward F. Dithmar, running on a "Coolidge & Dawes Platform" ticket.

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Willam G. Bruce, former chair of the Milwaukee Democratic Party
  • Rogers

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Socialist primary

Candidates

  • John M. Work, candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1903 and 1910

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General election

Candidates

  • John M. Work, candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1903 and 1910 (Socialist)
  • Robert M. La Follette Jr., son of late senator La Follette (Republican)
  • Edward F. Dithmar, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin (Independent Republican)
  • George Bauman (Socialist Labor)
  • William G. Bruce, former chair of the Milwaukee Democratic Party (Independent Democratic)

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1927" (PDF). p. 500. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1927" (PDF). p. 579. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
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