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1920 United States Senate election in Vermont
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The 1920 United States Senate election in Vermont took place on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican William P. Dillingham successfully ran for re-election to another term in the United States Senate, defeating Democratic candidate Howard E. Shaw. Dillingham died in July 1923, vacating the seat until a special election could be held in November 1923.
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November 2, 1920
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Republican primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William P. Dillingham (inc.) | 52,666 | 99.9% | ||
| Republican | Other | 45 | 0.1% | ||
| Total votes | 52,711 | 100.00% | |||
Democratic primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard E. Shaw | 9,375 | 99.9% | ||
| Democratic | Other | 12 | 0.1% | ||
| Total votes | 9,387 | 100.00% | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William P. Dillingham (inc.) | 69,650 | 78.06% | +22.02% | |
| Democratic | Howard E. Shaw | 19,580 | 21.94% | â4.07% | |
| Total votes | 89,230 | 100.00% | |||
