17 U.S. senators appointed since 1990 have run to keep their seat and won
* Three appointed senators are currently running for election. One, Jon Husted, won a special Republican primary uncontested in May.
Note: “Advanced from or bypassed primary” includes elections in which a partisan primary was not held. Election outcomes are current through Aug. 6, 2026. Excludes cases where senators were initially elected but appointed early to finish the last few weeks of the outgoing lawmaker’s term.
Note: “Advanced from or bypassed primary” includes elections in which a partisan primary was not held. Election outcomes are current through Aug. 6, 2026. Excludes cases where senators were initially elected but appointed early to finish the last few weeks of the outgoing lawmaker’s term.
Source: Senate Historical Office.
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17 U.S. senators appointed since 1990 have run to keep their seat and won
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Appointed | 43 |
| Ran for election* | 27 |
| Advanced from or bypassed primary* | 23 |
| Won general election | 17 |
* Three appointed senators are currently running for election. One, Jon Husted, won a special Republican primary uncontested in May.
Note: “Advanced from or bypassed primary” includes elections in which a partisan primary was not held. Election outcomes are current through Aug. 6, 2026. Excludes cases where senators were initially elected but appointed early to finish the last few weeks of the outgoing lawmaker’s term.
Note: “Advanced from or bypassed primary” includes elections in which a partisan primary was not held. Election outcomes are current through Aug. 6, 2026. Excludes cases where senators were initially elected but appointed early to finish the last few weeks of the outgoing lawmaker’s term.
Source: Senate Historical Office.
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