 Afterwards, Fairbanks began to take an even greater interest in politics, and made campaign speeches on Harrison's behalf again in the campaign of 1892.In 1893, Fairbanks was a candidate for the United States Senate, but Democrats controlled the state legislature and reelected incumbent Democrat David Turpie.In 1894, Fairbanks was the most visible organizer and speaker on behalf of Republicans in elections for the state legislature.