1863 United States Senate election in California
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The 1863 United States Senate election in California was held on February 10, 1863, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. In a special joint session, former Democratic State Assemblyman John Conness was elected over fellow Democratic State Senator Benjamin Shurtleff.[1] Conness was supported by the Union Party, while Shurtleff (despite being a unionist himself)[2] was supported by the Southern Democrats.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| National Union | John Conness | 98 | 85.96% | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Shurtleff | 15 | 13.16% | |
| Democratic | Joseph P. Hoge | 1 | 0.88% | |
| Total votes | 114 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ^ a b "Letter from the Capital". Marysville Daily Appeal. Marysville. February 12, 1863. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Benjamin Shurtleff". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ "Sacramento dispatch". Stockton Independent. Stockton. February 11, 1863. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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