1926 United States Senate election in California
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The 1926 United States Senate election in California was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator Samuel Morgan Shortridge was re-elected to a second term.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert M. Clarke, member of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission
- Walter Lineberger, U.S. Representative from Long Beach
- Samuel Morgan Shortridge, incumbent Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel Morgan Shortridge (incumbent) | 339,827 | 48.04% | |
| Republican | Robert M. Clarke | 239,011 | 33.79% | |
| Republican | Walter Lineberger | 128,488 | 18.17% | |
| Total votes | 707,326 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Isidore B. Dockweiler, former Member of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners
- John B. Elliott
Campaign
Elliott was endorsed by former Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo, who would win this seat himself in 1932.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John B. Elliott | 77,841 | 60.18% | |
| Democratic | Isidore B. Dockweiler | 51,507 | 39.82% | |
| Total votes | 129,348 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel Morgan Shortridge (incumbent) | 670,128 | 63.12% | |
| Democratic | John B. Elliott | 391,599 | 36.88% | |
| Total votes | 1,061,727 | 100.00% | ||
