1886 United States Senate special election in California
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The 1886 United States Senate special election in California was held on August 3, 1886, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Republican businessman Abram Williams was elected over incumbent Democratic Senator George Hearst.[1]
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August 3, 1886
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Abram Williams | 18 | 58.06% | |
| Democratic | George Hearst | 13 | 41.94% | |
| Total votes | 31 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Abram Williams | 52 | 82.54% | |
| Democratic | George Hearst | 11 | 17.46% | |
| Total votes | 63 | 100.00% | ||