1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico

There was a single special election in 1921 to the United States Senate. It was held in New Mexico for the Class 2 seat, previously held by Albert B. Fall, who resigned March 3, 1921 to become U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Holm O. Bursum was appointed March 11, 1821 to replace him until this special election. On September 20, 1921 he also won the election.[1]

1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Holm O. Bursum 36,868 51.35%
Democratic Richard H. Hanna 31,353 43.67%
Independent A. A. Sena 2,906 4.05%
Socialist T. S. Smith 671 0.94%
Republican hold

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