1926 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
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The 1926 United States Senate election in New Hampshire took place on November 8, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator George H. Moses was re-elected to a second full term in office over Democratic nominee Robert C. Murchie.
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November 8, 1926
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Moses: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Murchie: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections were held on September 7.[1] Moses defeated a challenge from former Governor of New Hampshire and progressive leader Robert P. Bass in the Republican primary, while Murchie defeated 1916 gubernatorial nominee Albert W. Noone in the Democratic primary.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert P. Bass, former Governor of New Hampshire
- George H. Moses, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1918
- James G. Remick
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George H. Moses (incumbent) | 37,655 | 66.70% | |
| Republican | Robert P. Bass | 17,654 | 31.27% | |
| Republican | James G. Remick | 1,147 | 2.03% | |
| Total votes | 56,456 | 100.00% | ||
| Blank ballots | 1,449 | 2.50% | ||
| Turnout | 57,905 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Robert C. Murchie
- Albert W. Noone, Democratic nominee for governor in 1914
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert C. Murchie | 6,121 | 68.81% | |
| Democratic | Albert W. Noone | 2,774 | 31.19% | |
| Total votes | 8,895 | 100.00% | ||
| Blank ballots | 2,574 | 22.44% | ||
| Turnout | 11,469 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- George H. Moses, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1918 (Republican)
- Robert C. Murchie (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George H. Moses (Incumbent) | 79,279 | 62.32% | ||
| Democratic | Robert C. Murchie | 47,935 | 37.68% | ||
| Total votes | 127,214 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||