Английская Википедия:1926 United States Senate election in Indiana
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox election Шаблон:ElectionsIN The 1926 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator James E. Watson was re-elected to a second full term in office over Democratic attorney Albert Stump.
Democratic nomination
Candidates
- William A. Cullop, former U.S. Representative from Vincennes[1]
- L. William Curry, opponent of Prohibition[1]
- John E. Frederick, Kokomo businessman[1][2]
- George W. Rauch, former U.S. Representative from Marion[1]
- L. Ert Slack, former U.S. Attorney[1]
- Albert Stump, World War I veteran and Indianapolis attorney[1]
Frederick ran with the backing of former U.S. Senator and party boss Thomas Taggart. Curry ran primarily for the modification of the state's "bone dry" prohibition law, rather than national prohibition.[1]
Primary
In a non-binding primary, Cullop won with Stump finishing second.[1]
Convention
On the first convention ballot, Frederick was first with Cullop second. On the second ballot, Stump passed Cullop for second place. On the third, there was a stampede to his candidacy as Frederick and Cullop supporters abandoned their candidates for Stump.[1]
General election
Candidates
- William H. Harris (Prohibition)
- Albert Stump, World War I veteran and attorney[1] (Democratic)
- Forrest Wallace (Socialist)
- James E. Watson, incumbent Senator since 1916 (Republican)
Results
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See also
References
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