Henry A. du Pont
Almanac
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. The General Assembly chose the U.S.

Henry A. du Pont

Section Title: Almanac
Table Section Text: Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. The General Assembly chose the U.S.

Year	Office	Subject	Party	Votes	%	Opponent	Party	Votes	%

1916	U.S. Senator	Henry A. du Pont	Republican	22,925	45%	Josiah O. Wolcott	Democratic	25,434	50%

Hiram R. Burton	Independent	2,361	5%

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In 1916, du Pont lost against Democrat Josiah O. Wolcott in the U.S. Senator.

final_sentence: In 1916, du Pont lost against Democrat Josiah O. Wolcott in the U.S. Senator.