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November 5, 1872

General Election

President
Ulysses S. Grant Republican 60.5% Win
Horace Greeley Liberal Republican 38.5% Loss
Charles O'Conor Democratic 1% Loss
 
CD-01
Charles Clayton Republican 52.3% Win
William A. Piper Liberal Republican 47.7% Loss
 
CD-02
Paschal Coggins Liberal Republican 48.2% Loss
Horace F. Page Republican 51.8% Win
 
CD-03
John M. Coghlan Republican 48.3% Loss
John K. Luttrell Liberal Republican 51.7% Win
 
CD-04
Sherman O. Houghton Republican 53.6% Win
E. J. C. Kewen Liberal Republican 46.4% Loss
 

Special Election

Special Election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of State Senator David Boucher (SD-24).

 

SD-24
George C. Perkins Republican Win