1926 United States Senate elections

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1926 United States Senate elections — summary

The 1926 elections were held on November 2, in the middle of Calvin Coolidge’s presidency. Thirty-two seats in Class 3 were on regular vote, and a number of vacancies were filled in special elections earlier that year. Overall, the Republican Senate majority was cut by seven seats, narrowing their control but not overturning it. Democrats gained several seats across the map, reflecting a shift in political mood while Republicans still held the majority in the Senate.

Key points and notable races
- The year featured a mix of regular and special contests, with several important pickups for the Democrats in states like Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, and Kentucky.
- Notable outcomes included Democratic gains in Massachusetts (David I. Walsh) and New York (Robert F. Wagner), and Democratic gains in Missouri and Kentucky.
- A number of incumbents were re-elected or seats stayed with the same party, while some vacancies were filled in special elections, sometimes affecting immediate party balance.
- The election featured several close races; twelve contests had margins under 10 percent, highlighting a competitive year across many states.

Overall, while Democrats expanded their Senate presence and several races shifted hands, the Republicans retained a Senate majority, albeit reduced from previous levels.