1883 United States Senate election in Massachusetts

The 1883 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held in January 1883. Incumbent Republican Senator George Frisbie Hoar was re-elected to a second term in office despite a serious challenge from Democrats and members of his own party.

1883 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
January 16–18, 1883
Majority of legislature needed to win
 
Nominee George Frisbie Hoar Samuel W. Bowerman John Davis Long
Party Republican Democratic Republican
Electoral vote 148 88 38
Percentage 54.61% 32.47% 14.02%
Senator before election

George Frisbie Hoar
Republican

 Elected Senator

George Frisbie Hoar
Republican

At the time, Massachusetts elected United States Senators by a resolution of the Massachusetts General Court.

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