1916 United States Senate elections


The United States Senate elections of 1916 were elections that coincided with the re-election of Democratic President Woodrow Wilson. Republicans gained a net pick-up of two seats from the Democrats.

Senate Party Division, [65th [United States Congress|65th Congress]] (1917–1919)

Majority Party: Democratic
Minority Party: Republican
Other Parties: 0
Total Seats: 96

Gains and losses

Republicans picked up seven seats:
Democrats picked up five seats:

Before the elections

Elections results

Key

Race summaries

Special elections during the 64th Congress

In these special elections, the winner was seated during 1916 or before March 4, 1917; ordered by election date.

Elections leading to the 65th Congress

In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning March 4, 1917; ordered by state.
All of the elections involved the Class 1 seats.

Indiana

Indiana (General)

One-term Democrat John W. Kern was elected in 1911. He lost re-election to Republican Harry Stewart New.

Indiana (Special)

Two-term Democrat Benjamin F. Shively was re-elected in 1914 but died March 14, 1916. Democrat Thomas Taggart was appointed March 20, 1916 to continue the term until a November 7, 1916 special election. Taggart lost the special election to Republican James Eli Watson, who served out the term and would seek re-election in 1920.
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