1916 California's 10th congressional district special election

William Stephens (Progressive) resigned July 22, 1916 to become Lieutenant Governor of California.

1916 California's 10th congressional district special election

November 7, 1916
 
Nominee Henry S. Benedict Joy Clark
Party Progressive Independent
Popular vote 19,032 7,147
Percentage 62.8% 23.6%

U.S. Representative before election

William Stephens
Progressive

Elected U.S. Representative

Henry S. Benedict
Progressive

Henry S. Benedict ( Republican) was elected November 7, 1916 to finish the term.

  • Y Henry Stanley Benedict (Progressive) 62.82%
  • Joy Clark (Independent) 23.59%
  • Henry Clay Needham (Prohibition) 4.32%
  • George Clark (Unknown) 3.54%
  • James H. Ryckman (Socialist) 3.01%
  • Rufus V. Bowden (Democratic) 1.83%
  • John C. Wray (Unknown) 0.89%

Benedict was also nominated as a Progressive for the next term, but withdrew in favor of the Republican.

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