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The 1920 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent senator Edward J. Gay did not run for re-election.

On September 14, Edwin S. Broussard won the Democratic primary with 45.74% of the vote.

At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state, and the Democratic nomination was tantamount to victory. Broussard won the November general election without an opponent.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

1920 United States Senate Democratic primary[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edwin S. Broussard 49,718 45.74%
Democratic Jared Y. Sanders Sr. 43,425 39.95%
Democratic Donelson Caffery III 15,563 14.32%
Total votes 108,706 100.00%

General election

1920 United States Senate election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edwin S. Broussard 94,944 100.00% Steady
Total votes 94,944 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "LA US Senate – D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "LA US Senate". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 24, 2020.