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1925 United States Senate special election in Wisconsin

The 1925 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on September 29, 1925, to complete the unexpired term of U.S. Senator Robert La Follette, who died on June 18.

The seat was won by La Follette's son and personal secretary, Robert M. La Follette Jr. over mostly Republican opposition. He defeated three candidates in the Republican primary and overcame a challenge from fellow Republican Edward F. Dithmar, running on a "Coolidge & Dawes Platform" ticket.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Willam G. Bruce, former chair of the Milwaukee Democratic Party
  • Rogers

Results

Socialist primary

Candidates

  • John M. Work, candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1903 and 1910

Results

General election

Candidates

  • John M. Work, candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1903 and 1910 (Socialist)
  • Robert M. La Follette Jr., son of late senator La Follette (Republican)
  • Edward F. Dithmar, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin (Independent Republican)
  • George Bauman (Socialist Labor)
  • William G. Bruce, former chair of the Milwaukee Democratic Party (Independent Democratic)

Results

See also

References