1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico

There was a single special election in 1921 to the United States Senate. It was held in New Mexico for the Class 2 seat, previously held by Albert B. Fall, who resigned March 3, 1921 to become U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Holm O. Bursum was appointed March 11, 1921 to replace him until this special election. On September 20, 1921, he also won the election.

1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico

← 1918 September 20, 1921 1924 →

Nominee Holm O. Bursum Richard H. Hanna Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 36,868 31,353 Percentage 51.35% 43.67%

County results Bursum:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Hanna:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election Albert B. Fall Republican Elected U.S. Senator Holm O. Bursum Republican

1921 United States Senate special election in New Mexico

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Holm O. Bursum	36,868	51.35%
	Democratic	Richard H. Hanna	31,353	43.67%
	Independent	A. A. Sena	2,906	4.05%
	Socialist	T. S. Smith	671	0.94%
	Republican hold

See also

• 1921 United States Senate elections