The 1886 United States Senate special election in California was held on August 3, 1886, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Republican businessman Abram Williams was elected over incumbent Democratic Senator George Hearst.[1]

Results

Election in the Senate[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Abram Williams 18 58.06%
Democratic George Hearst 13 41.94%
Total votes 31 100.00%
Election in the Assembly[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Abram Williams 52 82.54%
Democratic George Hearst 11 17.46%
Total votes 63 100.00%

References

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source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1886_United_States_Senate_special_election_in_California