Senate
United States elections · 1818 · held
State Senate races in this midterm cycle, with separate candidate results and election-era ideology attribution.
State races and results map
Each race has its own denominator. Missing counts are blank. The interactive map uses modern state outlines as navigation references.
Alabama — Senate (Class 2) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William R. King | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| John W. Walker | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Thomas D. Crabb | Unknown | — | — | — |
New state. New senator elected December 14, 1819. Democratic-Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William R. King (Democratic-Republican) 56
▌John W. Walker (Democratic-Republican) 11
▌Thomas D. Crabb (Unknown) 2
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Alabama — Senate (Class 3) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W. Walker | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Thomas D. Crabb | Unknown | — | — | — |
| George Phillips | Unknown | — | — | — |
| William R. King | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
New state. New senator elected December 14, 1819. Democratic-Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John W. Walker (Democratic-Republican) 59
▌Thomas D. Crabb (Unknown) 7
▌George Phillips (Unknown) 2
▌William R. King (Democratic-Republican) 1
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Connecticut — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lanman | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| David Daggett | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Elijah Boardman | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Nathan Smith | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| William Bristol | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected October 22, 1818 on the third ballot. Democratic-Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James Lanman (Democratic-Republican) 114
▌David Daggett (Federalist) 84
▌Elijah Boardman (Democratic-Republican) 7
▌Nathan Smith (Democratic-Republican) 3
▌William Bristol (Democratic-Republican) 1
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Georgia — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Elliot | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| John Forsyth | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Unknown if incumbent ran for re-election. New senator elected November 11, 1818. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Elliot (Democratic-Republican) 72
▌John Forsyth (Democratic-Republican) 53
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Georgia — Senate (Class 2) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Forsyth | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Nicholas Ware | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| John M. Dooley | Unknown | — | — | — |
Incumbent resigned September 23, 1818. New senator elected November 7, 1818 on the fourth ballot. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Forsyth (Democratic-Republican) 86
▌Nicholas Ware (Democratic-Republican) 29
▌John M. Dooley (Unknown) 10
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Georgia — Senate (Class 2) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Walker | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
Incumbent resigned February 17, 1819 to become U.S. Minister to Spain. New senator elected November 6, 1819. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Freeman Walker (Democratic-Republican)
Unopposed
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Illinois — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninian Edwards | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Michael Jones | Unknown | — | — | — |
Incumbent re-elected in early February 1819. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ninian Edwards (Democratic-Republican) 23
▌Michael Jones (Unknown) 19
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Illinois — Senate (Class 3) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninian Edwards | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Leonard White | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Jesse B. Thomas | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Michael Jones | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Joseph M. Street | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Robert Morrison | Unknown | — | — | — |
New state. New senators elected October 7, 1818 on the first and third ballot. Lots were drawn to assign them, respectively, to Classes 3 and 2. The Class 3 senator had to run again for re-election in 1819; see below. Two Democratic-Republican gains. Source candidate / selection detail: First ballot:
▌Y Ninian Edwards (Democratic-Republican) 32
▌Y Leonard White (Unknown) 17
▌Y Jesse B. Thomas (Democratic-Republican) 15
▌Y Michael Jones (Unknown) 10
▌Joseph M. Street (Unknown) 3
▌Robert Morrison (Unknown) 3
Second ballot:
▌Leonard White (Unknown) 16
▌Jesse B. Thomas (Democratic-Republican) 14
▌Michael Jones (Unknown) 10
Third ballot:
▌Y Jesse B. Thomas (Democratic-Republican) 21
▌Leonard White (Unknown) 18
▌Michael Jones (Unknown) 1
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Illinois — Senate (Class 2) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninian Edwards | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Leonard White | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Jesse B. Thomas | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Michael Jones | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Joseph M. Street | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Robert Morrison | Unknown | — | — | — |
New state. New senators elected October 7, 1818 on the first and third ballot. Lots were drawn to assign them, respectively, to Classes 3 and 2. The Class 3 senator had to run again for re-election in 1819; see below. Two Democratic-Republican gains. Source candidate / selection detail: First ballot:
▌Y Ninian Edwards (Democratic-Republican) 32
▌Y Leonard White (Unknown) 17
▌Y Jesse B. Thomas (Democratic-Republican) 15
▌Y Michael Jones (Unknown) 10
▌Joseph M. Street (Unknown) 3
▌Robert Morrison (Unknown) 3
Second ballot:
▌Leonard White (Unknown) 16
▌Jesse B. Thomas (Democratic-Republican) 14
▌Michael Jones (Unknown) 10
Third ballot:
▌Y Jesse B. Thomas (Democratic-Republican) 21
▌Leonard White (Unknown) 18
▌Michael Jones (Unknown) 1
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Indiana — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller Taylor | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| James Scott | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Isaac Blackford | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent re-elected December 16, 1818. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Waller Taylor (Democratic-Republican) 21
▌James Scott (Unknown) 15
▌Isaac Blackford (Democratic-Republican) 2
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Kentucky — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Logan | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Richard Mentor Johnson | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Unknown if incumbent ran for re-election. New senator elected December 17, 1818. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Logan (Democratic-Republican) 67
▌Richard Mentor Johnson (Democratic-Republican) 55
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Kentucky — Senate (Class 2) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Mentor Johnson | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| John Adair | Federalist | — | — | — |
Incumbent resigned March 3, 1819 to return to private practice. New senator elected December 10, 1819. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Richard Mentor Johnson (Democratic-Republican) 68
▌John Adair (Federalist) 53
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Louisiana — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Brown | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| John McDonough | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Abner Lawson Duncan | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Eligius Fromentin | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected on January 11, 1819, on the second ballot. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James Brown (Democratic-Republican)
▌John McDonough (Unknown) 9
▌Abner Lawson Duncan (Democratic-Republican) 12
▌Eligius Fromentin (Democratic-Republican) 1
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Louisiana — Senate (Class 2) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Johnson | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Mr. Livingston | Unknown | — | — | — |
| John MacDonough | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Dr. Hood | Unknown | — | — | — |
Incumbent died November 23, 1817. New senator elected January 12, 1818. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Henry Johnson (Democratic-Republican) 30
▌Mr. Livingston (Unknown) 5
▌John MacDonough (Unknown) 4
▌Dr. Hood (Unknown) 2
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Maryland — Senate (Class 3) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Lloyd | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| William Pinkney | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Charles Carroll | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Robert Goldsborough | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Charles Goldsborough | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Samuel Smith | Unknown | — | — | — |
| John Graham | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Legislature had failed to elect; see above. New senator elected late December 14, 1819 and qualified December 21, 1819. Democratic-Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edward Lloyd (Democratic-Republican) 50
▌Y William Pinkney (Democratic-Republican) 49
▌Charles Carroll (Federalist) 37
▌Robert Goldsborough (Federalist) 34
▌Charles Goldsborough (Federalist) 4
▌Samuel Smith (Unknown) 1
▌John Graham (Democratic-Republican) 1
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Maryland — Senate (Class 1) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Lloyd | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| William Pinkney | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Charles Carroll | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Robert Goldsborough | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Charles Goldsborough | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Samuel Smith | Unknown | — | — | — |
| John Graham | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent died April 23, 1819. New senator elected December 14, 1819 and qualified December 21, 1819. Democratic-Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edward Lloyd (Democratic-Republican) 50
▌Y William Pinkney (Democratic-Republican) 49
▌Charles Carroll (Federalist) 37
▌Robert Goldsborough (Federalist) 34
▌Charles Goldsborough (Federalist) 4
▌Samuel Smith (Unknown) 1
▌John Graham (Democratic-Republican) 1
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Massachusetts — Senate (Class 1) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prentiss Mellen | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| William King | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| James Bridge | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Mark L. Hill | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent resigned May 10, 1818. New senator elected June 5, 1818. Federalist hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Prentiss Mellen (Democratic-Republican) 85
▌William King (Democratic-Republican) 37
▌James Bridge (Unknown) 2
▌Mark L. Hill (Democratic-Republican) 1
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New Hampshire — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fabyan Parrott | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| William Plumer | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Jeremiah Smith | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Josiah Butler | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Clement Storer | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Unknown if incumbent ran for re-election. New senator elected in 1818 on the third ballot. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Fabyan Parrott (Democratic-Republican) 97
▌William Plumer (Democratic-Republican) 54
▌Jeremiah Smith (Federalist) 11
▌Josiah Butler (Democratic-Republican) 5
▌Clement Storer (Democratic-Republican) 1
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New York — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Spencer | Democratic-Republican/Clintonian | — | — | — |
| Philetus Swift | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Rufus King | Federalist | — | — | — |
| John Van Ness Yates | Democratic-Republican/Bucktail | — | — | — |
| John Wells | Federalist | — | — | — |
| Samuel Young | Democratic-Republican/Bucktail | — | — | — |
Incumbent ran for re-election. Legislature failed to elect and the seat became vacant. Federalist loss. Incumbent was later re-elected in 1820, late in the next Congress. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌John C. Spencer (Democratic-Republican/Clintonian)
▌Philetus Swift (Democratic-Republican)
▌Rufus King (Federalist)
▌John Van Ness Yates (Democratic-Republican/Bucktail)
▌John Wells (Federalist)
▌Samuel Young (Democratic-Republican/Bucktail)
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North Carolina — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Macon | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
Incumbent re-elected in 1818. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Nathaniel Macon (Democratic-Republican) 166
Unopposed
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Ohio — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Trimble | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Thomas Worthington | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| John E. Hamm | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected January 30, 1819 on the fourth ballot. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Trimble (Democratic-Republican) 48
▌Thomas Worthington (Democratic-Republican) 25
▌John E. Hamm (Democratic-Republican) 18
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Pennsylvania — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Lowrie | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Isaac Weaver Jr. | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| John Tod | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected December 8, 1818. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Walter Lowrie (Democratic-Republican) 87
▌Isaac Weaver Jr. (Democratic-Republican) 32
▌John Tod (Democratic-Republican) 1
Not voting 8
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South Carolina — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gaillard | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| John R. Richardson | Unknown | — | — | — |
Incumbent re-elected in 1818. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Gaillard (Democratic-Republican) 96
▌John R. Richardson (Unknown) 61
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Tennessee — Senate (Class 1) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Eaton | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Parry W. Humphreys | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Interim appointee elected October 9, 1819. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Eaton (Democratic-Republican) 31
▌Parry W. Humphreys (Democratic-Republican) 29
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Vermont — Senate — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A. Palmer | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Dudley Chase | Federalist | — | — | — |
| William A. Griswold | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Paul Brigham | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent resigned January 8, 1818 to serve as collector of customs for the district of Vermont. New senator elected October 20, 1818. Winner also elected to finish the term; see above. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William A. Palmer (Democratic-Republican) 133
▌Dudley Chase (Federalist) 49
▌William A. Griswold (Democratic-Republican) 7
▌Paul Brigham (Democratic-Republican) 5
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Vermont — Senate (Class 3) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Palmer | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| Dudley Chase | Federalist | — | — | — |
| William A. Griswold | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
| Paul Brigham | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent resigned January 8, 1818 to serve as collector of customs for the district of Vermont. New senator elected October 20, 1818 to finish the term. Winner also elected to the following term, see below. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Palmer (Democratic-Republican) 116
▌Dudley Chase (Federalist) 54
▌William A. Griswold (Democratic-Republican) 11
▌Paul Brigham (Democratic-Republican) 7
Scattering 4
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Virginia — Senate (Class 2) — General
Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pleasants | Democratic-Republican | — | — | Elected |
| John Taliaferro | Democratic-Republican | — | — | — |
Incumbent resigned December 4, 1819 because of ill health. New senator elected December 10, 1819. Democratic-Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James Pleasants (Democratic-Republican) 146
▌John Taliaferro (Democratic-Republican) 42
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Results: final · partial coverage · Elected candidates in regular races; continuing senators are not included
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lanman · Connecticut | — | — | 1 | — |
| John Elliot · Georgia | — | — | 1 | — |
| Waller Taylor · Indiana | — | — | 1 | — |
| William Logan · Kentucky | — | — | 1 | — |
| James Brown · Louisiana | — | — | 1 | — |
| John Fabyan Parrott · New Hampshire | — | — | 1 | — |
| Nathaniel Macon · North Carolina | — | — | 1 | — |
| William Trimble · Ohio | — | — | 1 | — |
| Walter Lowrie · Pennsylvania | — | — | 1 | — |
| John Gaillard · South Carolina | — | — | 1 | — |
| William A. Palmer · Vermont | — | — | 1 | — |
The seat diagram shows only regular seats contested in this cycle, not the full Senate. Special races remain available in the state selector. Early cycles span two years and use legislative selection; missing or non-comparable vote totals are left blank. Candidate ideology is used where sourced; otherwise the broad election-era party tradition is used. Unassessed candidates are not assigned an ideology.
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U.S. Senate historical party divisions