1914 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
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The 1914 United States Senate election in New Hampshire took place on November 3, 1914, and was the first direct election for the U.S. Senate that took place in New Hampshire. Incumbent U.S. Senator Jacob H. Gallinger ran for re-election to a fifth term. He defeated U.S. Representative Raymond B. Stevens by a 7 percent margin, winning re-election. Gallinger did not end up serving his full term; he died on August 17, 1918.
November 3, 1914
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Gallinger: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Stevens: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Tie: 40â50% 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Raymond B. Stevens, U.S. Representative from New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district
- Calvin Page, former State Senator[1]
- William H. Barry, Mayor of Nashua[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond B. Stevens | 4,919 | 46.94% | |
| Democratic | Calvin Page | 2,996 | 28.59% | |
| Democratic | William H. Barry | 2,564 | 24.47% | |
| Total votes | 10,479 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jacob H. Gallinger, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jacob H. Gallinger (inc.) | 17,796 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 17,796 | 100.00% | ||
Progressive primary
Candidates
- Benjamin F. Greer, former Executive Councilor[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive | Benjamin F. Greer | 744 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 744 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jacob H. Gallinger (inc.) | 42,113 | 51.65% | |
| Democratic | Raymond B. Stevens | 36,382 | 44.63% | |
| Progressive | Benjamin F. Greer | 1,938 | 2.38% | |
| Socialist | William H. Wilkins | 1,089 | 1.34% | |
| Write-in | 6 | 0.01% | ||
| Total votes | 81,528 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||