The United States Senate election of 1916 in New Jersey was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic senator James E. Martine ran for re-election to a second term in office but was defeated by R
Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen, Sr
James Edgar Martine circa 1915
Joseph S. Frelinghuysen Sr.
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Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen Sr. represented New Jersey as a Republican in the United States Senate from 1917 to 1923.
1916 United States Senate election in New Jersey
…7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic senator James E. Martine ran for re-election to a second term in office but was defeated by Republican state senator Joseph Frelinghuysen in an election dominated by American preparedness for World War I. Primary elections were held on September 26. Senator Martine defeated a challenge…
Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen Sr
Memorial plaque marking Frelinghuysen estate site and signing of the Knox–Porter resolution on July 2, 1921.