1920_United_States_Senate_election_in_Missouri

1920 United States Senate election in Missouri

1920 United States Senate election in Missouri

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The 1920 United States Senate election in Missouri took place on November 2, 1920 in Missouri. The incumbent Republican Senator, Selden P. Spencer, was re-elected to a full term, having won a special election in 1918. He defeated Breckinridge Long of the Democratic Party. Spencer underperformed Republican presidential nominee Warren G. Harding, who won 54.6% of the vote in the concurrent presidential election.

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Republican primary

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Farmer–Worker

The Farmer–Worker Party nominated carpenter W. J. Mallett.[4]

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Socialist Labor

The Socialist Labor Party nominated Andrew Trudell.

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References

  1. [1]
    "RECORD OF CANDIDATES WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SENATORIAL HONORS". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. August 1, 1920. pp. 1B–4B. Retrieved July 23, 2023 – via State Historical Society of Missouri.
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    "Higdon Runs as a "Wet"". Farmington Times. Farmington, Missouri. April 23, 1920. p. 2. Retrieved July 23, 2023 – via State Historical Society of Missouri.
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    Official Manual of the State of Missouri 1921 - 1922. Missouri Secretary of State's Office. 1922. p. 490. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
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    "MONETT MAN ON FARMER–LABOR TICKET". Monett Times. Monett, Missouri. August 20, 1920. p. 4. Retrieved July 23, 2023 – via State Historical Society of Missouri.
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    "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 1920" (PDF). Clerk.house.gov. p. 9. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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