The 1916 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Senator George P. McLean was re-elected to a second term in office over Democratic State Attorney Homer Stille Cummings.
1916 United States Senate Election in Connecticut
The 1916 United States Senate election in Connecticut took place on November 7, 1916. The incumbent Republican Senator George P. McLean successfully secured re-election for a second term, defeating Democratic State Attorney Homer Stille Cummings.
General Election
Candidates
- Homer Stille Cummings – State Attorney for Hartford County and former Mayor of Stamford (Democratic)
- Wilbur G. Manchester (Prohibition)
- George P. McLean – Incumbent Senator since 1911 (Republican)
- Martin F. Plunkett (Socialist)
- Otto Ruckser (Socialist Labor)
Results
The election results favored McLean, allowing him to continue his service in the Senate, reflecting the political landscape of Connecticut at that time.
References
Further information and details about the election can be found in historical electoral records.
1916 United States Senate Election in Connecticut
The 1916 United States Senate election in Connecticut took place on November 7, 1916. The incumbent Republican Senator George P. McLean successfully secured re-election for a second term, defeating Democratic State Attorney Homer Stille Cummings.
General Election
Candidates
- Homer Stille Cummings – State Attorney for Hartford County and former Mayor of Stamford (Democratic)
- Wilbur G. Manchester (Prohibition)
- George P. McLean – Incumbent Senator since 1911 (Republican)
- Martin F. Plunkett (Socialist)
- Otto Ruckser (Socialist Labor)
Results
The election results favored McLean, allowing him to continue his service in the Senate, reflecting the political landscape of Connecticut at that time.
References
Further information and details about the election can be found in historical electoral records.
