1914 United States Senate election in Kansas|
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Curtis: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60%
Neeley: 30–40% 40–50%
Murdock: 40–50% 50–60% |
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The 1914 United States Senate election in Kansas was held on November 3, 1914, and was the first popular Senate election held in the state after the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment. Incumbent Republican Senator Joseph L. Bristow ran for re-election to a second term, but he was narrowly defeated in the Republican primary by former Senator Charles Curtis. Two members of Congress—Democrat George A. Neeley from the 7th district and Progressive Victor Murdock from the 8th district—ran against Curtis in the general election. Curtis narrowly defeated them with a 36% plurality.
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- ^ a b "Sapp and Botkin Land on Farrelly". Topeka State Journal. Topeka, Kansas. February 19, 1914. p. 4. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Seven Democrats Would Be Senator for Kansas". Topeka State Journal. Topeka, Kansas. March 17, 1914. p. 4. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Many Democrats Demand Hodges for U. S. Senator". Salina Daily Union. Salina, Kansas. January 6, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ ""Bill" Sapp for Senator Announcement Is Due". Topeka State Journal. Topeka, Kansas. January 29, 1914. p. 4. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Plumb's Candidacy". Galena Evening Times. Galena, Kansas. March 7, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Sessions, Charles H. (1914). Nineteenth Biennial Report of the Secretary of State of the State of Kansas 1913-'14. Topeka, Kansas: Kansas State Printing Office. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Tucker Flays Standard Oil". Wyandotte Daily Cricket. Kansas City, Kansas. June 18, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "Political Gossip: The Senatorial Muddle More Complicated Than Ever". Topeka State Journal. Topeka, Kansas. December 1, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2025.