The 1916 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 7, 1916. Democratic incumbent and Senate majority leader John W. Kern ran for re-election to a second term in office, but he wa
Harry S. New in 1924
John W Kern
The 1916 United States Senate special election in Indiana took place on November 7, 1916, to complete the unexpired term of Benjamin F. Shively. Interim Democratic Senator Thomas Taggart was defeated
1916 United States Senate election in Indiana
…James E. Watson, former U.S. representative from Rushville After losing the primary, Watson ran in the special election for Indiana's other Senate seat caused by the death of Benjamin F. Shively, which he won over Thomas Taggart. Watson would be sworn in as a U.S. senator 3 months before senator-elect…
Sen. Jas. E. Watson of Indiana
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