The 1900 United States Senate special election in California was held on February 6, 1900, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Legislators had previously attempted to elect a Senator in 1899, but could not reach a majority for a single candidate.[1] Republican oil executive Thomas R. Bard was elected over Democratic San Francisco Mayor James D. Phelan.[2]
The 1899 United States Senate election in California was held throughout 1899, with the first ballot cast on January 10, 1899, by the California State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 1) to represent the State of California in the United States Senate. Legislators could not reach a majority for a single candidate, and the seat remained vacant for a year.[1]
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