1916 Philippine Senate elections
first Ever Filipino Senate Elections
The first elections to Philippine Senate were held on October 3, 1916, immediately after the passage of the Philippine Autonomy Act, known as the Jones Law. The Act created the Senate of the Philippines. The Senate replaced the Philippine Commission as the upper house of the Philippine Legislature, thus creating for the first time a fully elected national legislative branch in the Philippines, under the American colonial Insular Government. Each district elected two senators (plurality-at-large): The first-placer was to serve a six-year term while the second-placer was to serve a three-year term. On each election thereafter, one seat per district was up (first past the post). The senators from the 12th district were appointed by the American governor-general for no fixed term.
Results
Philippines's 1st senatorial district
Philippines's 2nd senatorial district
Philippines's 3rd senatorial district
Philippines's 4th senatorial district
Philippines's 5th senatorial district
Philippines's 6th senatorial district
Philippines's 7th senatorial district
Philippines's 8th senatorial district
Philippines's 9th senatorial district
Philippines's 10th senatorial district
Philippines's 11th senatorial district
Philippines's 12th senatorial district*
Non-elective positions. Appointed by the American Governor-General
Results by party
Special elections
February 1917 special election for Philippines's 6th senatorial district
As ordered by the American Governor General as the previous elections conducted in 1916 were found to be fraudulent. The winner will serve until 1922.
May 5, 1917 special election for Philippines's 2nd senatorial district
To serve the unexpired term of Senator Aquilino Calvo, who resigned on February 1, 1917.
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