The 1926 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican
George W. Pepper, who was appointed following the death of
Boies Penrose, was defeated for re-nomination by
William Scott Vare.[1] Vare won the election, defeating Democratic opponent
William Bauchop Wilson. He was not permitted to assume office, however, until an investigation was conducted into possible election fraud and corruption. Vare was ultimately unseated in December 1929 by the
Senate, following charges of corruption.[2]