1925 United States Senate special election in Wisconsin
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The 1925 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on September 29, 1925, to complete the unexpired term of U.S. Senator Robert La Follette, who died on June 18.
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County results La Follette Jr.: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Dithmar: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The seat was won by La Follette's son and personal secretary, Robert M. La Follette Jr. over mostly Republican opposition. He defeated three candidates in the Republican primary and overcame a challenge from fellow Republican Edward F. Dithmar, running on a "Coolidge & Dawes Platform" ticket.