1918 United States Senate election in New Jersey explained

Election Name:1918 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1913 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Previous Year:1913
Next Election:1924 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Next Year:1924
Election Date:November 7, 1918
Nominee1:Walter Evans Edge
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:179,022
Percentage1:50.34%
Nominee2:George M. La Monte
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:153,743
Percentage2:43.23%
Map Size:x250px
Senator
Before Election:David Baird Sr.
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Walter Evans Edge
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1918 United States Senate elections in New Jersey were held on November 7, 1918.

Incumbent Democratic Senator William Hughes died in office in January. Republican governor of New Jersey Walter Evans Edge was elected to the six-year term over Democrat George LaMonte. In a special election held the same day, interim Senator David Baird Sr. (whom Edge had appointed) was elected to serve the remainder of Senator Hughes' term over Charles O'Connor Hennessy.

In the primary election on September 24, Edge easily won the Republican nomination over George L. Record and Edward W. Gray. LaMonte won a four-cornered primary over Charles O'Connor Hennessy, Alexander Simpson, and Frank M. McDermit.

Both Baird and Hennessy were unopposed in the special election primary.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

In the soldiers' vote, included in the totals above, Hennessey won 604 to 598 votes for Simpson, 578 votes for McDermit, and 545 votes for LaMonte.

Special results

Charles O'Connor Hennessy was unopposed for the nomination to the special election. He received 51,183 votes from civilians and 1,587 votes from soldiers. In Hunterdon County, LaMonte received two votes and McDermit received one.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

In the soldiers' vote, included in the totals above, Edge won 2,981 to 188 votes for Record and 129 votes for Gray.

Special results

Interim Senator Baird was unopposed for the nomination to the special election. He received 96,067 votes from civilians and 1,848 votes from soldiers.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also

References


Notes and References

  1. News: Jersey Will Name Candidates Today – Hot Fight Among Republicans for Senatorial Nominations — Edge Attacks Gray – Four Democrats Run – Ex-Commissioner of Banking and Insurance La Monte Has State Organization Backing . 24 September 1918. 24. The New York Times. subscription. 2 Jul 2022.
  2. News: Simpson Out for Senatorship. 7 April 1918. 12. The New York Times. subscription. 2 Jul 2022.