U.S. Senate, 1923 Election
Special Primary Democrat
| Date: | June 18, 1923 |
| Cycle: | 1923 |
| Office: | U.S. Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A. Carley | Man | Democrat | 7,555 | 74.19 | +48.38 |
| Francis C. Cary | Man | Democrat | 2,628 | 25.81 |
Special primary election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Republican U.S. Senator Knute Nelson on April 28, 1923.
Carley was an attorney from Plainview, former Democratic state Representative (HD 03, 1909-1911), and sitting state Senator (SD 03, 1915-1931, 1935-1952).
Cary was a lecturer and former attorney from Minneapolis.
Sources
- Report of State Canvassing Board Special Senatorial Primary Election, June 18th, 1923.