1891 United States Senate special election in California
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The 1891 United States Senate special election in California was held on March 19, 1891, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. In a special joint session, former Republican Congressman Charles N. Felton was elected over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Stephen M. White and former Republican Speaker of the State Assembly Morris Estee.[1]
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March 19, 1891
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Charles N. Felton | 73 | 61.86% | |
| Democratic | Stephen M. White | 28 | 23.73% | |
| Republican | Morris Estee | 15 | 12.71% | |
| Scattering | 2 | 1.69% | ||
| Total votes | 118 | 100.00% | ||