1946 United States Senate election in California

The 1946 United States Senate election in California was held on November 5, 1946. Republican Senator Hiram Johnson died in office in August 1945. Governor Earl Warren appointed U.S. Army Major and former State Senator William F. Knowland to finish Johnson's term until a successor could be duly elected. Knowland won the special election to complete Johnson's term and won the regularly scheduled 1946 election over U.S. Representative Will Rogers Jr., both held on November 5.

1946 United States Senate election in California

The 1946 United States Senate election in California was held on November 5, 1946. Republican Senator Hiram Johnson died in office in August 1945. Governor Earl Warren appointed U.S. Army Major and former State Senator William F. Knowland to finish Johnson's term until a successor could be duly elected. Knowland won the special election to complete Johnson's term and won the regularly scheduled 1946 election over U.S. Representative Will Rogers Jr., both held on November 5.