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U.S. Senate election, 1922The U.S. Senate election, 1922 was an election for the United States Senate which occurred in the middle of Republican President Warren G. Harding's term. With the Republicans divided between conservative and progressive factions, the Democrats gained five net seats from the Republicans while the Farmer-Labor party gained one. The Republicans retained their Senate majority. The Republicans defeated Gilbert M. Hitchcock (D-NE) and Atlee Pomerene (D-OH), but the Democrats took one open seat in Indiana and defeated six Republican incumbents: Henrik Shipstead (FL-MN) also defeated incumbent Frank B. Kellogg (R-MN). Senate contests in 1922
1 special election held due to death of Thomas E. Watson (D-GA) 2 special election held due to resignation of William S. Kenyon (R-IA), who became a federal judge. 3 special election held due to death of Philander C. Knox (R-PA) 4 special election held due to death of Boies Penrose (R-PA) See also
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