1942 United States Senate elections

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<- 1936

1948 ->

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34 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
49 seats needed for a majority
|  | Majority party  | Minority party

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Leader  | Alben Barkley | Charles McNary
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Leader since  | July 22, 1937  | January 3, 1941
Leader's seat  | Kentucky | Oregon
Seats before  | 65 | 29
Seats after  | 57 | 38
Seat change  |  8  |  9
Popular vote  | 6,497,048[2] | 6,869,448[2]
Percentage  | 46.6%  | 49.3%
Seats up  | 24 | 9
Races won  | 16  | 18

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| Third party  | Fourth party
|  |
Party  | Progressive | Independent
Seats before  | 1  | 1
Seats after  | 1  | 0
Seat change  |  |  1
Popular vote  | —  | 236,682[2]
Percentage  | —  | 1.7%
Seats up  | 0  | 1
Races won  | 0  | 0

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Results of the elections:
Democratic hold
Republican gain Republican hold
No election

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Rectangular inset (Colorado): both seats up for election

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| Majority Leader before election

Alben Barkley
Democratic

| Elected Majority Leader

Alben Barkley
Democratic

|

The 1942 United States Senate elections were held November 3, 1942, midway through Franklin D. Roosevelt's third term as president. The 32 seats of Class 2 were contested in regular elections, and two special elections were held to fill vacancies.

Although this election took place during World War II, the opposition Republican party made major gains, taking eight seats from the Democrats and one from an independent. The Democrats nonetheless retained a significant majority, though the smallest since Roosevelt was first elected in 1932. However, for the first time since 1932, Democrats did not have a supermajority.

The New York Times ascribed the results to "voters' dissatisfaction with the conduct of the war, both at home and abroad" but not evidence of a lack of enthusiasm for the war effort. It found that a candidate's stance as isolationist or interventionist before Pearl Harbor had little impact on his success at the polls.[3] The paper's editorial board welcomed a return to normal political alignments after the unbalanced majorities of the previous decade.[4] The election not only changed the numbers of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, but also accomplished an ideological shift, as several longtime enthusiastic supporters of the New Deal were replaced by Republicans of the most conservative sort.[5]

The Republicans gained enough seats to end the Democrats' supermajority control.[6] Democrats later gained a seat in New Jersey through an appointment, bringing their seat total up to 58.

## Results summary

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↓  57 | 1 | 38

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Democratic | P | Republican

Colored shading indicates party with largest share of that row.

Parties  |  |  |  |  | Total

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Democratic  | Republican  | Progressive | Other
Last elections (1940) | 66  | 28  | 1  | 1  | 96
Before these elections  | 65  | 29  | 1  | 1  | 96
Not up  | 41  | 20  | 1  | 0  | 62
Up  | 24  | 9  | 0  | 1  | 34
| Class 2 (1936→1942) | 23  | 8  | 0  | 1  | 32
Special: Class 1 | 1  | 0  | —  | —  | 1
Special: Class 3 | 0  | 1  | —  | —  | 1
Incumbent retired  | 1  | 0  | —  | —  | 1
| Held by same party | 1  | 0  | —  | —  | 1
Replaced by other party | 0  | 0  | —  | —  | 0
Result | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 1
Incumbent ran  | 22  | 8  | —  | 1  | 31
| Won re-election[a] | 13  | 8  | —  | 0  | 21
Lost re-election | 5 Democrats replaced by  5 Republicans
1 Independent replaced by  1 Republican  | 6
Lost renomination
but held by same party | 2  | 0  | —  | 0  | 2
Lost renomination
and party lost | 2 Democrats replaced by 2 Republicans  | —  | —  | 2
Result | 15  | 16  | 0  | 0  | 31
Appointee ran for either,
but not both, special
and regular election  | 1  | 1  | —  | 0  | 2
| Appointee's party
won both elections | 0  | 1  | —  | 0  | 1
Appointee's party
lost both elections | 1 Democrat replaced by 1 Republican  | —  | 0  | 1
Result | 0  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2
Total elected  | 16  | 18  | 0  | 0  | 34
Net change  | 8  | 9  |  | 1  | 9
Nationwide vote  | 6,497,048  | 6,869,448  | —  | 565,783  | 13,932,279
| Share  | 46.63%  | 49.31%  | —  | 4.06%  | 100%
Result  | 57  | 38  | 1  | 0  | 96

Source:[2]

## Gains, losses, and holds

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### Retirements

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One Republican retired instead of seeking election to finish the unexpired term and two Democrats retired instead of seeking election to a full term.

State  | Senator  | Replaced by

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Arkansas | Lloyd Spencer | John L. McClellan
Minnesota (special) | Joseph H. Ball | Arthur E. Nelson
West Virginia | Joseph Rosier | Chapman Revercomb

### Defeats

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Eight Democrats and one Independent sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election. One Democrat sought election to finish the unexpired term but lost in the primary election and one Democrat sought election to finish the unexpired term but lost in the general election.

State  | Senator  | Replaced by

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Delaware | James H. Hughes | C. Douglass Buck
Iowa | Clyde L. Herring | George A. Wilson
Michigan | Prentiss M. Brown | Homer S. Ferguson
Mississippi | Wall Doxey | James Eastland
Nebraska | George W. Norris | Kenneth S. Wherry
Nevada | Berkeley L. Bunker | James G. Scrugham
New Jersey | William H. Smathers | Albert W. Hawkes
Oklahoma | Joshua B. Lee | Edward H. Moore
South Dakota | William J. Bulow | Harlan J. Bushfield
West Virginia (special) | Joseph Rosier | Hugh Ike Shott
Wyoming | Harry Schwartz | Edward V. Robertson

### Post election changes

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State  | Senator  | Replaced by

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New Jersey | William Warren Barbour | Arthur Walsh
Indiana | Frederick Van Nuys | Samuel D. Jackson
Oregon | Charles L. McNary | Guy Cordon
Massachusetts | Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. | Sinclair Weeks

## Change in composition

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### Before the elections

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At the beginning of 1942.

| D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | D8

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D18 | D17 | D16 | D15 | D14 | D13 | D12 | D11 | D10 | D9
D19 | D20 | D21 | D22 | D23 | D24 | D25 | D26 | D27 | D28
D38 | D37 | D36 | D35 | D34 | D33 | D32 | D31 | D30 | D29
D39 | D40 | D41 | D42
Ala.
Ran | D43
Ark.
Retired | D44
Colo. (reg)
Ran | D45
Del.
Ran | D46
Ga.
Ran | D47
Iowa
Ran | D48
Ky.
Ran
Majority → | D49
La.
Ran
D58
R.I.
Ran | D57
Okla.
Ran | D56
N.C.
Ran | D55
N.M.
Ran | D54
N.J.
Ran | D53
Nev. (sp)
Ran | D52
Mont.
Ran | D51
Miss.
Ran | D50
Mich.
Ran
D59
S.C.
Ran | D60
S.D.
Ran | D61
Tenn.
Ran | D62
Texas
Ran | D63
Va.
Ran | D64
W.Va. (sp)
Ran
W.Va. (reg)
Retired | D65
Wyo.
Ran | P1 | I1
Neb.
Ran | R29
Ore.
Ran
R19 | R20 | R21
Colo. (sp)
Ran | R22
Idaho
Ran | R23
Ill.
Ran | R24
Kan.
Ran | R25
Maine
Ran | R26
Mass.
Ran | R27
Minn. (sp)
Retired
Minn. (reg)
Ran | R28
N.H.
Ran
R18 | R17 | R16 | R15 | R14 | R13 | R12 | R11 | R10 | R9
| R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8

### Election results

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| D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | D8

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D18 | D17 | D16 | D15 | D14 | D13 | D12 | D11 | D10 | D9
D19 | D20 | D21 | D22 | D23 | D24 | D25 | D26 | D27 | D28
D38 | D37 | D36 | D35 | D34 | D33 | D32 | D31 | D30 | D29
D39 | D40 | D41 | D42
Ala.
Re-elected | D43
Ark.
Hold | D44
Colo. (reg)
Re-elected | D45
Ga.
Re-elected | D46
Ky.
Re-elected | D47
La.
Re-elected | D48
Miss.
Hold
Majority → | D49
Mont.
Re-elected
P1 | D57
Va.
Re-elected | D56
Tenn.
Re-elected | D55
Texas
Re-elected | D54
S.C.
Re-elected | D53
R.I.
Re-elected | D52
N.C.
Re-elected | D51
N.M.
Re-elected | D50
Nev. (sp)
Hold
R38
Wyo.
Gain | R37
W.Va. (sp)
Gain[b]
W.Va. (reg)
Gain | R36
S.D.
Gain | R35
Okla.
Gain | R34
N.J.
Gain | R33
Neb.
Gain | R32
Mich.
Gain | R31
Iowa
Gain | R30
Del.
Gain | R29
Ore.
Re-elected
R19 | R20 | R21
Colo. (sp)
Elected[c] | R22
Idaho
Re-elected | R23
Ill.
Re-elected | R24
Kan.
Re-elected | R25
Maine
Re-elected | R26
Mass.
Re-elected | R27
Minn. (sp)
Hold
Minn. (reg)
Elected[c] | R28
N.H.
Re-elected
R18 | R17 | R16 | R15 | R14 | R13 | R12 | R11 | R10 | R9
| R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8
Key:  |  | D# | Democratic

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P# | Progressive
R# | Republican
I# | Independent

## Race summaries

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### Special elections during the 77th Congress

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In these special elections, the winner was seated during 1942 or before January 3, 1943; ordered by election date.

State  | Incumbent  | Results  | Candidates

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Senator  | Party  | Electoral history
Colorado
Class 3  | Eugene Millikin | Republican  | 1941 (Appointed) | Interim appointee elected November 3, 1942. |

* ▌Y Eugene Millikin (Republican) 56.1%
* ▌James A. Marsh (Democratic) 42.1%

Minnesota
Class 2  | Joseph H. Ball | Republican  | 1940 (Appointed) | Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected November 3, 1942.
Republican hold.
Winner did not run for the next term, see below.  |

* ▌Y Arthur E. Nelson (Republican) 56.1%
* ▌Al Hansen (Farmer–Labor) 26.7%
* ▌John E. O'Rourke (Democratic) 17.2%

Nevada
Class 1  | Berkeley L. Bunker | Democratic  | 1940 (Appointed) | Appointee lost nomination to finish term.
New senator elected November 3, 1942 and qualified December 7, 1942.[7][8]
Democratic hold.  |

* ▌Y James G. Scrugham (Democratic) 58.7%
* ▌Cecil W. Creel (Republican) 41.3%

West Virginia
Class 2  | Joseph Rosier | Democratic  | 1941 (Appointed) | Interim appointee lost election to finish term.
New senator elected November 3, 1942 and qualified November 17, 1942.[9]
Neither candidate ran in the contemporaneous election for the next term, see below.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y Hugh Ike Shott (Republican) 52.3%
* ▌Joseph Rosier (Democratic) 47.7%

### Races leading to the 78th Congress

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In these regular elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 1943; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 2 seats.

State  | Incumbent  | Results  | Candidates

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Senator  | Party  | Electoral history
Alabama | John H. Bankhead II | Democratic  | 1930
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y John H. Bankhead II (Democratic)
* Unopposed

Arkansas | Lloyd Spencer | Democratic  | 1941 (Appointed) | Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.  |

* ▌Y John L. McClellan (Democratic)
* Unopposed

Colorado | Edwin C. Johnson | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Edwin C. Johnson (Democratic) 50.2%
* ▌Ralph Lawrence Carr (Republican) 49.2%

Delaware | James H. Hughes | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y C. Douglass Buck (Republican) 54.2%
* ▌E. Ennalls Berl (Democratic) 44.9%

Georgia | Richard Russell Jr. | Democratic  | 1932 (special)
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Richard Russell Jr. (Democratic)
* Unopposed

Idaho | John Thomas | Republican  | 1939 (Appointed)
1940 (special) | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y John Thomas (Republican) 51.5%
* ▌Glen H. Taylor (Democratic) 48.5%

Illinois | C. Wayland Brooks | Republican  | 1940 (special) | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y C. Wayland Brooks (Republican) 53.2%
* ▌Raymond S. McKeough (Democratic) 46.4%

Iowa | Clyde L. Herring | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y George A. Wilson (Republican) 58.0%
* ▌Clyde L. Herring (Democratic) 41.7%

Kansas | Arthur Capper | Republican  | 1918
1924
1930
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Arthur Capper (Republican) 57.1%
* ▌George McGill (Democratic) 40.3%

Kentucky | Happy Chandler | Democratic  | 1939 (Appointed)
1940 (special) | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Happy Chandler (Democratic) 55.3%
* ▌Richard J. Colbert (Republican) 44.7%

Louisiana | Allen J. Ellender | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Allen J. Ellender (Democratic)
* Unopposed

Maine | Wallace H. White | Republican  | 1930
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Wallace H. White (Republican) 66.7%
* ▌Fulton J. Redman (Democratic) 33.3%

Massachusetts | Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. | Republican  | 1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. (Republican) 52.4%
* ▌Joseph E. Casey (Democratic) 46.6%

Michigan | Prentiss M. Brown | Democratic  | 1936
1936 (Appointed) | Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y Homer S. Ferguson (Republican) 49.6%
* ▌Prentiss M. Brown (Democratic) 47.2%

Minnesota | Joseph H. Ball | Republican  | 1940 (Appointed) | Interim appointee elected.
Winner did not run to finish the term, see above.  |

* ▌Y Joseph H. Ball (Republican) 47.0%
* ▌Elmer A. Benson (Farmer–Labor) 28.2%
* ▌Martin A. Nelson (Independent) 14.4%
* ▌Ed Murphy (Democratic) 10.4%

Mississippi | Wall Doxey | Democratic  | 1941 (special) | Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.  |

* ▌Y James Eastland (Democratic)
* Unopposed

Montana | James E. Murray | Democratic  | 1934 (special)
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y James E. Murray (Democratic) 49.1%
* ▌Wellington D. Rankin (Republican) 48.4%

Nebraska | George W. Norris | Independent  | 1913[d]
1918
1924
1930
1936 | Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y Kenneth S. Wherry (Republican) 49.0%
* ▌George W. Norris (Independent) 28.6%
* ▌Foster May (Democratic) 22.0%

New Hampshire | Styles Bridges | Republican  | 1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Styles Bridges (Republican) 54.6%
* ▌Francis P. Murphy (Democratic) 45.4%

New Jersey | William H. Smathers | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y Albert W. Hawkes (Republican) 53.1%
* ▌William H. Smathers (Democratic) 45.8%

New Mexico | Carl Hatch | Democratic  | 1933 (Appointed)
1934 (special)
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Carl Hatch (Democratic) 59.2%
* ▌J. Benson Newell (Republican) 40.8%

North Carolina | Josiah Bailey | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Josiah Bailey (Democratic) 65.9%
* ▌Sam J. Morris (Republican) 34.1%

Oklahoma | Joshua B. Lee | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y Edward H. Moore (Republican) 54.8%
* ▌Joshua B. Lee (Democratic) 44.8%

Oregon | Charles L. McNary | Republican  | 1917 (Appointed)
1918 (Not elected)
1918 (Appointed)
1918
1924
1930
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Charles L. McNary (Republican) 77.1%
* ▌Walter W. Whitbeck (Democratic) 22.9%

Rhode Island | Theodore F. Green | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Theodore F. Green (Democratic) 58.0%
* ▌Ira Lloyd Letts (Republican) 42.0%

South Carolina | Burnet R. Maybank | Democratic  | 1941 (special) | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Burnet R. Maybank (Democratic)
* Unopposed

South Dakota | William J. Bulow | Democratic  | 1930
1936 | Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y Harlan J. Bushfield (Republican) 58.7%
* ▌Tom Berry (Democratic) 41.3%

Tennessee | Tom Stewart | Democratic  | 1938 (special) | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Tom Stewart (Democratic) 70.5%
* ▌F. Todd Meacham (Republican) 21.5%

Texas | W. Lee O'Daniel | Democratic  | 1941 (special) | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y W. Lee O'Daniel (Democratic) 94.9%

Virginia | Carter Glass | Democratic  | 1920 (Appointed)
1920 (special)
1924
1930
1936 | Incumbent re-elected.  |

* ▌Y Carter Glass (Democratic) 91.1%
* ▌Lawrence S. Wilkes (Socialist) 6.5%

West Virginia | Joseph Rosier | Democratic  | 1941 (Appointed) | Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected.
Republican gain.
Winner did not run to finish the term, see above.  |

* ▌Y Chapman Revercomb (Republican) 55.4%
* ▌Matthew M. Neely (Democratic) 44.6%

Wyoming | Harry Schwartz | Democratic  | 1936 | Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain. |

* ▌Y Edward V. Robertson (Republican) 54.6%
* ▌Harry Schwartz (Democratic) 45.4%

## Closest races

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Eleven races had a margin of victory under 10%:

State  | Party of winner  | Margin

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Montana | Democratic  | 0.7%
Colorado | Democratic  | 1.0%
Michigan | Republican (flip)  | 2.4%
Idaho | Republican  | 3.0%
West Virginia (special) | Republican (flip)  | 4.6%
Massachusetts | Republican  | 5.8%
Illinois | Republican  | 6.8%
New Jersey | Republican (flip)  | 7.3%
Wyoming | Republican (flip)  | 9.18%
New Hampshire | Republican  | 9.22%
Delaware | Republican (flip)  | 9.3%

There is no tipping point state

## Alabama

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1942 United States Senate election in Alabama

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Nominee  | John H. Bankhead II |  |
Party  | Democratic |
Popular vote  | 69,212 |
Percentage  | 100.0% |

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County results
Bankhead: 100%

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| U.S. senator before election

John H. Bankhead II
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

John H. Bankhead II
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Alabama

See also: List of United States senators from Alabama and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama

1942 United States Senate election in Alabama[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | John H. Bankhead II (Incumbent)  | 69,212  | 100.00%
| Democratic hold

## Arkansas

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1942 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Arkansas

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Nominee  | John L. McClellan | Jack Holt  |
Party  | Democratic | Democratic
Popular vote  | 134,277 | 83,516
Percentage  | 61.65% | 31.35%

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| U.S. senator before election

Lloyd Spencer
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

John L. McClellan
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Arkansas

See also: List of United States senators from Arkansas and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas

1942 United States Senate election in Arkansas[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | John L. McClellan | 99,124  | 100.00%
| Democratic hold

## Colorado

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See also: List of United States senators from Colorado and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado

There were 2 elections in Colorado.

### Colorado (regular)

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1942 United States Senate election in Colorado

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Nominee  | Ed Johnson | Ralph L. Carr |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 174,612 | 170,970
Percentage  | 50.23% | 49.19%

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Results by county
Johnson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Carr:  50–60% 60–70%

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| U.S. senator before election

Edwin C. Johnson
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Edwin C. Johnson
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Colorado

Colorado regular election (Class 2)[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Edwin C. Johnson (Incumbent)  | 174,612  | 50.23%
| Republican | Ralph Lawrence Carr | 170,970  | 49.19%
| Socialist | Carle Whithead  | 1,387  | 0.40%
| Communist | James Allander  | 627  | 0.18%
Majority  | 3,642  | 1.04%
Turnout | 347,596  |
| Democratic hold

### Colorado (special)

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1942 United States Senate special election in Colorado

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Nominee  | Eugene Millikin | James A. Marsh  |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 191,517 | 143,817
Percentage  | 56.12% | 42.14%

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Results by county
Millikin:  40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Marsh: 40–50% 50–60%

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| U.S. senator before election

Eugene Millikin
Republican

| Elected U.S. Senator

Eugene Millikin
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate special election in Colorado

Colorado special election (Class 3)[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Eugene Millikin (Incumbent)  | 191,517  | 56.12%
| Democratic | James A. Marsh  | 143,817  | 42.14%
| Independent | Lewis Haley Tiley  | 4,262  | 1.25%
| Socialist | Edgar P. Sherman  | 1,664  | 0.49%
Majority  | 48,700  | 13.98%
Turnout | 341,260  |
| Republican hold

## Delaware

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See also: List of United States senators from Delaware and 1942 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware

1942 United States Senate election in Delaware

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Nominee  | C. Douglass Buck | E. Ennalls Berl  |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 46,210 | 38,322
Percentage  | 54.17% | 44.92%

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County Results
Buck: 50–60%

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| U.S. senator before election

James H. Hughes
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

C. Douglass Buck
Republican

|

1942 United States Senate election in Delaware[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | C. Douglass Buck | 46,210  | 54.17%
| Democratic | E. Ennalls Berl  | 38,322  | 44.92%
| Prohibition | Thomas J. Sard  | 776  | 0.91%
Majority  | 7,888  | 9.25%
Turnout | 85,308  |
| Republican gain from Democratic

## Georgia

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1942 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Georgia

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Nominee  | Richard Russell Jr. | William D. Upshaw |
Party  | Democratic | Democratic
Electoral vote  | 410 | 0
Popular vote  | 232,084 | 55,845
Percentage  | 80.60% | 19.40%

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County results[10]
Russell:  60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%

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| U.S. senator before election

Richard Russell Jr.
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Richard Russell Jr.
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Georgia

See also: List of United States senators from Georgia and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia

1942 United States Senate election in Georgia[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Richard Russell Jr. (Incumbent)  | 59,870  | 96.94%
| Independent | LeVert Dwyer Shivers  | 1,892  | 3.06%
Majority  | 57,978  | 93.88%
Turnout | 61,762  |
| Democratic hold

## Idaho

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Idaho

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Nominee  | John Thomas | Glen H. Taylor |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 73,353 | 68,989
Percentage  | 51.53% | 48.47%

* * *

County results
Thomas:  50-60% 60-70%
Taylor:  50–60% 60–70%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

John Thomas
Republican

| Elected U.S. Senator

John Thomas
Republican

|

See also: List of United States senators from Idaho and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

1942 United States Senate election in Idaho[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | John Thomas (Incumbent)  | 73,353  | 51.53%
| Democratic | Glen H. Taylor | 68,989  | 48.47%
Majority  |  |
Turnout |  |
| Republican hold

## Illinois

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Illinois

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Nominee  | Charles W. Brooks | Raymond S. McKeough |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 1,582,887 | 1,380,011
Percentage  | 53.24% | 46.41%

* * *

Results by county
Brooks: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
McKeough: 50–60%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Charles W. Brooks
Republican

| Elected U.S. senator

Charles W. Brooks
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Illinois

See also: List of United States senators from Illinois and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois

Illinois election[2][11] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Charles W. Brooks (Incumbent)  | 1,582,887  | 53.24%
| Democratic | Raymond S. McKeough | 1,380,011  | 46.41%
| Prohibition | Enoch A. Holtwick | 10,331  | 0.35%
| Write-in | Others  | 32  | 0.00%
Majority  | 202,876  | 6.83%
Turnout | 2,973,261  |
| Republican hold

## Iowa

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Iowa

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Nominee  | George A. Wilson | Clyde Herring |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 410,383 | 295,194
Percentage  | 57.98% | 41.70%

* * *

County results
Wilson:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Herring:  50–60%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Clyde Herring
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

George A. Wilson
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Iowa

See also: List of United States senators from Iowa and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa

1942 United States Senate election in Iowa[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
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| Republican | George A. Wilson | 410,383  | 57.97%
| Democratic | Clyde L. Herring (Incumbent)  | 295,194  | 41.70%
| Prohibition | M. M. Heptonstall  | 1,461  | 0.21%
| Independent Progressive | Ernest J. Seeman  | 821  | 0.12%
| None  | Scattering  | 4  | 0.00%
Majority  | 115,189  | 16.27%
Turnout | 707,863  |
| Republican gain from Democratic

## Kansas

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Kansas

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Nominee  | Arthur Capper | George McGill |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 284,059 | 200,437
Percentage  | 57.11% | 40.30%

* * *

County results
Capper: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
McGill: 40–50% 50–60%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Arthur Capper
Republican

| Elected U.S. Senator

Arthur Capper
Republican

|

See also: List of United States senators from Kansas and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas

1942 United States Senate election in Kansas[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Arthur Capper (Incumbent)  | 284,059  | 57.11%
| Democratic | George McGill | 200,437  | 40.30%
| Prohibition | C. Floyd Hester  | 12,863  | 2.59%
Majority  | 83,622  | 16.81%
Turnout | 497,359  |
| Republican hold

## Kentucky

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky

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Nominee  | Happy Chandler | Richard J. Colbert  |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 216,958 | 175,081
Percentage  | 55.34% | 44.66%

* * *

County results
Chandler: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Colbert: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Happy Chandler
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Happy Chandler
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky

See also: List of United States senators from Kentucky and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky

1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Happy Chandler (Incumbent)  | 216,958  | 55.34%
| Republican | Richard J. Colbert  | 175,081  | 44.66%
Majority  | 41,877  | 10.68%
Turnout | 392,023  |
| Democratic hold

## Louisiana

[edit]

See also: List of United States senators from Louisiana and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana

1942 United States Senate election in Louisiana[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (Incumbent)  | 85,488  | 100.00%
| Democratic hold

## Maine

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Maine

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Nominee  | Wallace White | Fulton J. Redman |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 111,520 | 55,754
Percentage  | 66.67% | 33.33%

* * *

County Results
White: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Wallace H. White Jr.
Republican

| Elected U.S. Senator

Wallace H. White Jr.
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Maine

See also: List of United States senators from Maine and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine

1942 United States Senate election in Maine[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Wallace H. White Jr. (Incumbent)  | 111,520  | 66.67%
| Democratic | Fulton J. Redman | 55,754  | 33.33%
Majority  | 65,766  | 33.34%
Turnout | 167,274  |
| Republican hold

## Massachusetts

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Massachusetts

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Nominee  | Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. | Joseph E. Casey |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 721,239 | 641,042
Percentage  | 52.44% | 46.61%

* * *

County results

Municipality results

Lodge: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Casey: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%

* * *

| Senator before election

Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
Republican

| Elected Senator

Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Massachusetts

See also: List of United States senators from Massachusetts and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts

General election  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Republican | Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. (Incumbent)  | 721,239  | 52.44%  | +3.91%
| Democratic | Joseph E. Casey | 641,042  | 46.61%  | +5.62%
| Socialist | George Lyman Paine  | 4,802  | 0.35%  | −0.19%
| Socialist Labor | Horace I. Hillis  | 4,781  | 0.35%  | +0.35%
| Prohibition | George L. Thompson  | 3,577  | 0.26%  | +0.26%
Majority | 80,197  | 5.83%  |
Turnout | 1,375,441  |  |
| Republican hold | Swing |  |

## Michigan

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Michigan

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Nominee  | Homer S. Ferguson | Prentiss M. Brown |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 589,652 | 561,595
Percentage  | 49.55% | 47.20%

* * *

County results
Ferguson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Brown: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Prentiss M. Brown
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Homer S. Ferguson
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Michigan

See also: List of United States senators from Michigan and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan

1942 United States Senate election in Michigan[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Homer S. Ferguson | 589,652  | 49.55%
| Democratic | Prentiss M. Brown (Incumbent)  | 561,595  | 47.19%
| Republican | Gerald L. K. Smith (sticker)  | 32,173  | 2.70%
| Prohibition | Leroy M. Powell  | 6,526  | 0.55%
| None  | Scattering  | 20  | 0.00%
Majority  | 28,057  | 2.36%
Turnout | 1,189,966  |
| Republican gain from Democratic

## Minnesota

[edit]

See also: List of United States senators from Minnesota and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

There were two elections to the same seat due to the August 31, 1940 death of Farmer–Laborite Ernest Lundeen. Republican Joseph H. Ball was appointed October 14, 1940 to continue the term, pending the special election. Ball was elected to the next term in the regular election, but not to finish the current term in the special election.

### Minnesota (special)

[edit]

1942 United States Senate special election in Minnesota

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Nominee  | Arthur E. Nelson | Al Hansen  | John E. O'Rourke
Party  | Republican | Farmer–Labor | Democratic
Popular vote  | 372,240 | 177,008  | 114,086
Percentage  | 56.12% | 26.68%  | 17.20%

* * *

County results
Nelson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Hansen: 40–50% 60–70%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Joseph H. Ball
Republican

| Elected U.S. senator

Arthur E. Nelson
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate special election in Minnesota

Minnesota special election[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Arthur E. Nelson | 372,240  | 56.12%
| Farmer–Labor | Al Hansen  | 177,008  | 26.68%
| Democratic | John E. O’Rourke  | 114,086  | 17.20%
Majority  | 195,232  | 29.44%
Turnout | 663,334  |
| Republican hold

### Minnesota (regular)

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Minnesota

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Nominee  | Joseph H. Ball | Elmer A. Benson |
Party  | Republican | Farmer–Labor
Popular vote  | 356,297 | 213,965
Percentage  | 46.98% | 28.21%

* * *

|  |
Nominee  | Martin A. Nelson | Ed Murphy  |
Party  | Independent | Democratic
Popular vote  | 109,226  | 78,959
Percentage  | 14.40%  | 10.41%

* * *

County results
Ball: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Benson: 40–50% 50–60%
Nelson: 30–40% 40–50%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Joseph H. Ball
Republican

| Elected U.S. Senator

Joseph H. Ball
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Minnesota

Minnesota regular election[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
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| Republican | Joseph H. Ball (Incumbent)  | 356,297  | 46.98%
| Farmer–Labor | Elmer A. Benson | 213,965  | 28.21%
| Independent | Martin A. Nelson | 109,226  | 14.40%
| Democratic | Ed Murphy  | 78,959  | 10.41%
Majority  | 142,232  | 18.77%
Turnout | 758,447  |
| Republican hold

## Mississippi

[edit]

1942 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Mississippi

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Nominee  | James Eastland | Wall Doxey |
Party  | Democratic | Democratic
Popular vote  | 74,747 | 56,748
Percentage  | 56.84% | 43.16%

* * *

County results
Eastland: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% >90%
Doxey: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
Tie: 50%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Wall Doxey
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

James Eastland
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Mississippi

See also: List of United States senators from Mississippi and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi

1942 United States Senate election in Mississippi[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | James Eastland (Incumbent)  | 51,355  | 100.00%
| Democratic hold

## Montana

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Montana

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Nominee  | James E. Murray | Wellington D. Rankin |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 83,673 | 82,461
Percentage  | 49.07% | 48.36%

* * *

County results
Murray: 40–50% 50–60%
Rankin: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

James E. Murray
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

James E. Murray
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Montana

See also: List of United States senators from Montana and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana

1942 United States Senate election in Montana[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | James E. Murray (Incumbent)  | 83,673  | 49.07%  | −5.91%
| Republican | Wellington D. Rankin | 82,461  | 48.36%  | +21.25%
| Prohibition | Charles R. Miller  | 2,711  | 1.59%  |
| Socialist | E. H. Helterbran  | 1,669  | 0.98%  |
Majority | 1,212  | 0.71%  | −27.16%
Turnout | 170,514  |  |
| Democratic hold | Swing |  |

## Nebraska

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Nebraska

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Nominee  | Kenneth Wherry | George Norris | Foster May
Party  | Republican | Independent | Democratic
Popular vote  | 186,207 | 108,899  | 83,763
Percentage  | 48.97% | 28.64%  | 22.03%

* * *

County results
Wherry:  30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Norris:  30–40% 30–40%
May:  30–40%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

George W. Norris
Independent

| Elected U.S. Senator

Kenneth Wherry
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Nebraska

See also: List of United States senators from Nebraska and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

1942 United States Senate election in Nebraska[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Kenneth S. Wherry | 186,207  | 48.97%
| Independent | George W. Norris (Incumbent)  | 108,899  | 28.64%
| Democratic | Foster May  | 83,768  | 22.03%
| Independent | Albert F. Ruthven  | 1,348  | 0.35%
Majority  | 77,308  | 20.33%
Turnout | 380,222  |
| Republican gain from Independent

## Nevada (special)

[edit]

See also: List of United States senators from Nevada and 1942 United States House of Representatives election in Nevada

1942 United States Senate special election in Nevada

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Nominee  | James G. Scrugham | Cecil W. Creel  |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 23,805 | 16,735
Percentage  | 58.72% | 41.28%

* * *

County results
Scrugham: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Creel: 50–60% 60–70%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Berkeley L. Bunker
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

James G. Scrugham
Democratic

|

1942 United States Senate special election in Nevada[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | James G. Scrugham | 23,805  | 58.72%
| Republican | Cecil W. Creel  | 16,735  | 41.28%
Majority  | 7,070  | 17.44%
Turnout | 40,540  |
| Democratic hold

## New Hampshire

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in New Hampshire

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Nominee  | Styles Bridges | Francis P. Murphy |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 88,601 | 73,656
Percentage  | 54.60% | 45.40%

* * *

County results
Bridges: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Murphy: 50–60%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Styles Bridges
Republican

| Elected U.S. Senator

Styles Bridges
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in New Hampshire

See also: List of United States senators from New Hampshire and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

1942 United States Senate election in New Hampshire[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Styles Bridges (Incumbent)  | 88,601  | 54.61%
| Democratic | Francis P. Murphy | 73,656  | 45.39%
Majority  | 14,945  | 9.22%
Turnout | 162,257  |
| Republican hold

## New Jersey

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in New Jersey

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Nominee  | Albert Hawkes | William Smathers |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 648,855 | 559,851
Percentage  | 53.09% | 45.81%

* * *

County results
Hawkes:  50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Smathers:  50–60% 70–80%

* * *

| Senator before election

William Smathers
Democratic

| Elected Senator

Albert Hawkes
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in New Jersey

See also: List of United States senators from New Jersey and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

1942 United States Senate election in New Jersey[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Albert W. Hawkes | 648,855  | 53.09%
| Democratic | William H. Smathers (Incumbent)  | 559,851  | 45.81%
| Socialist | William L. Becker  | 6,775  | 0.55%
| Independent Progressive | Lorenzo Harris  | 3,224  | 0.26%
| Prohibition | Elmo L. Bateman  | 1,438  | 0.12%
| Socialist Labor | John C. Butterworth  | 1,310  | 0.11%
| Socialist Workers | George Breitman | 679  | 0.06%
Majority  | 89,004  | 7.28%
Turnout | 1,222,132  |
| Republican gain from Democratic

## New Mexico

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in New Mexico

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Nominee  | Carl Hatch | J. Benson Newell  |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 63,301 | 43,704
Percentage  | 59.16% | 40.84%

* * *

County results
Hatch:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Newell:  50–60%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Carl Hatch
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Carl Hatch
Democratic

|

See also: List of United States senators from New Mexico and 1942 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico

1942 United States Senate election in New Mexico[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Carl Hatch (Incumbent)  | 63,301  | 59.16%
| Republican | J. Benson Newell  | 43,704  | 40.84%
Majority  | 19,597  | 18.32%
Turnout | 107,005  |
| Democratic hold

## North Carolina

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in North Carolina

* * *

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Nominee  | Josiah Bailey | Sam J. Morris  |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 540,762 | 220,307
Percentage  | 70.70% | 28.80%

* * *

County results
Bailey:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90-100%
Morris:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80%

* * *

| Senator before election

Josiah Bailey
Democratic

| Elected Senator

Josiah Bailey
Democratic

|

See also: List of United States senators from North Carolina and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina

1942 United States Senate election in North Carolina[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Josiah Bailey (Incumbent)  | 230,427  | 65.91%
| Republican | Sam J. Morris  | 119,165  | 34.09%
Majority  | 111,262  | 31.82%
Turnout | 349,592  |
| Democratic hold

## Oklahoma

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

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Nominee  | Edward H. Moore | Joshua B. Lee |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 204,163 | 166,653
Percentage  | 54.83% | 44.76%

* * *

County results
Moore:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Lee:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Joshua B. Lee
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Edward H. Moore
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

See also: List of United States senators from Oklahoma and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Edward H. Moore | 204,163  | 54.83%
| Democratic | Joshua B. Lee (Incumbent)  | 166,653  | 44.76%
| Prohibition | Oliver W. Lawton  | 1,549  | 0.42%
Majority  | 37,510  | 10.07%
Turnout | 372,365  |
| Republican gain from Democratic

## Oregon

[edit]

1942 United States Senate election in Oregon

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Nominee  | Charles L. McNary | Walter W. Whitbeck  |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 214,755 | 63,946
Percentage  | 77.06% | 22.94%

* * *

County results
McNary:  70-80% 80-90%

* * *

| Senator before election

Charles L. McNary
Republican

| Elected Senator

Charles L. McNary
Republican

|

See also: List of United States senators from Oregon and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon

1942 United States Senate election in Oregon[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Charles L. McNary (Incumbent)  | 214,755  | 77.06%
| Democratic | Walter W. Whitbeck  | 63,946  | 22.94%
Majority  | 150,809  | 54.12%
Turnout | 278,701  |
| Republican hold

## Rhode Island

[edit]

See also: List of United States senators from Rhode Island and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island

1942 United States Senate election in Rhode Island[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
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| Democratic | Theodore F. Green (Incumbent)  | 138,247  | 57.97%
| Republican | Ira Lloyd Letts | 100,240  | 42.03%
Majority  | 38,007  | 15.94%
Turnout |  |
| Democratic hold

## South Carolina

[edit]

1942 Democratic Senate primary in South Carolina

* * *

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Nominee  | Burnet R. Maybank | Eugene Blease |
Party  | Democratic | Democratic
Popular vote  | 120,731 | 114,241
Percentage  | 51.38% | 48.62%

* * *

County results
Maybank:  50–60% 60–70% 80–90%
Blease:  50–60% 60–70% 80–90%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Burnet R. Maybank
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Burnet R. Maybank
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in South Carolina

See also: List of United States senators from South Carolina and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

South Carolina general election  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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|
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| Democratic | Burnet R. Maybank (Incumbent)  | 22,556  | >99.9%
| No party | Write-Ins | 2  | <0.1%
Majority  | 22,554  | >99.9%
Turnout | 22,558  |
| Democratic hold

## South Dakota

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1942 United States Senate election in South Dakota

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Nominee  | Harlan J. Bushfield | Tom Berry |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 106,704 | 74,945
Percentage  | 58.74% | 41.26%

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County results
Bushfield: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Berry: 50–60% 60–70%
No Vote:

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

William J. Bulow
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Harlan J. Bushfield
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in South Dakota

See also: List of United States senators from South Dakota and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in South Dakota

1942 United States Senate election in South Dakota[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Harlan J. Bushfield | 106,704  | 58.74%
| Democratic | Tom Berry | 74,945  | 41.26%
Majority  | 31,759  | 17.48%
Turnout | 181,649  |
| Republican gain from Democratic

## Tennessee

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1942 United States Senate election in Tennessee

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Nominee  | Tom Stewart | F. Todd Meacham  | John Randolph Neal Jr.
Party  | Democratic | Republican | Independent
Popular vote  | 109,881 | 34,324  | 15,317
Percentage  | 68.88% | 21.52%  | 9.60%

* * *

| Senator before election

Tom Stewart
Democratic

| Elected Senator

Tom Stewart
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Tennessee

See also: List of United States senators from Tennessee and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee

1942 United States Senate election in Tennessee[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Tom Stewart (Incumbent)  | 109,881  | 68.88%
| Republican | F. Todd Meacham  | 34,324  | 21.52%
| Independent | John Randolph Neal Jr. | 15,317  | 9.60%
Majority  | 75,557  | 47.36%
Turnout | 159,522  |
| Democratic hold

## Texas

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Texas election

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Nominee  | Pappy O'Daniel | Dudley Lawson  |
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Popular vote  | 260,629 | 12,064
Percentage  | 94.90% | 4.39%

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County results.[12]

O'Daniel:  60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%

No vote:

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Pappy O'Daniel
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Pappy O'Daniel
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Texas

See also: List of United States senators from Texas and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

1942 United States Senate election in Texas[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | W. Lee O'Daniel (Incumbent)  | 260,629  | 94.90%
| Republican | Dudley Lawson  | 12,064  | 4.39%
| People’s Unity  | Charles L. Somerville  | 1,934  | 0.70%
Majority  | 248,565  | 90.51%
Turnout | 274,627  |
| Democratic hold

## Virginia

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1942 United States Senate election in Virginia

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Nominee  | Carter Glass | Lawrence S. Wilkes  |
Party  | Democratic | Socialist
Popular vote  | 79,421 | 5,690
Percentage  | 91.08% | 6.53%

* * *

County and independent city results
Glass: 80–90% 90-100%
No Data/Vote:

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Carter Glass
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Carter Glass
Democratic

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Virginia

See also: List of United States senators from Virginia and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia

1942 United States Senate election in Virginia[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Democratic | Carter Glass (Incumbent)  | 79,421  | 91.08%  | +0.58%
| Socialist | Lawrence S. Wilkes  | 5,690  | 6.53%  | +6.53%
| Communist | Alice Burke  | 2,041  | 2.34%  | −1.00%
| Write-ins  |  | 48  | <0.01%  | −0.07%
Majority | 73,731  | 84.55%  | −2.40%
Turnout | 87,200  |  |
| Democratic hold

## West Virginia

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See also: List of United States senators from West Virginia and 1942 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia

There were 2 elections to the same seat due to the January 12, 1941 resignation of Democrat Matthew M. Neely who was elected Governor of West Virginia. Democrat Joseph Rosier was appointed January 13, 1941 to continue the term, pending the special election. Primaries for both races were held August 4, 1942.

### West Virginia (special)

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1942 United States Senate special election in West Virginia

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Nominee  | Hugh Ike Shott | Joseph Rosier |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 227,469 | 207,678
Percentage  | 52.27% | 47.73%

* * *

County results
Shott:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Rosier:  50–60% 60–70%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Joseph Rosier
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Hugh Ike Shott
Republican

|

Interim Democrat Joseph Rosier easily won the primary,[13] but lost the special election to finish the term that would end in January 1943 to former congressman and 1936 Senate nominee Hugh Ike Shott.

West Virginia special election, November 3, 1942[2][14] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Hugh Ike Shott | 227,469  | 52.27%
| Democratic | Joseph Rosier (Incumbent)  | 207,678  | 47.73%
Majority  | 19,791  | 4.54%
Turnout | 435,147  | 22.88%
| Republican gain from Democratic

### West Virginia (regular)

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1942 United States Senate election in West Virginia

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Nominee  | Chapman Revercomb | Matthew M. Neely |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 256,816 | 207,045
Percentage  | 55.36% | 44.64%

* * *

County results
Revercomb:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Neely:  50–60% 60–70%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Matthew M. Neely
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Chapman Revercomb
Republican

|

Neither Shott nor Rosier were candidates in the regular election. Instead, governor (and former senator) Neely ran to reclaim his seat, having regretted leaving the Senate.

Neely won the Democratic primary[15] but lost the regular election.

West Virginia regular election[2][16] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Chapman Revercomb | 256,816  | 55.36%
| Democratic | Matthew M. Neely | 207,045  | 44.64%
Majority  | 49,771  | 10.72%
Turnout | 463,861  | 24.39%
| Republican gain from Democratic

At the end of the term, Revercomb would lose re-election to Neely in 1948. He then won a special election to the other seat in 1956.

## Wyoming

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1942 United States Senate election in Wyoming

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Nominee  | Edward V. Robertson | Harry Schwartz |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 41,486 | 34,503
Percentage  | 54.59% | 45.41%

* * *

County results
Robertson:  50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Schwartz:  50–60% 60–70%

* * *

| U.S. senator before election

Harry Schwartz
Democratic

| Elected U.S. Senator

Edward V. Robertson
Republican

|

Main article: 1942 United States Senate election in Wyoming

See also: List of United States senators from Wyoming and 1942 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

1942 United States Senate election in Wyoming[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Edward V. Robertson | 41,486  | 54.59%
| Democratic | Henry H. Schwartz (Incumbent)  | 34,503  | 45.41%
Majority  | 6,983  | 9.18%
Turnout | 75,989  |
| Republican gain from Democratic

## See also

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* 1942 United States elections
* 1942 United States gubernatorial elections
* 1942 United States House of Representatives elections
* 77th United States Congress
* 78th United States Congress

## Notes

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1. ^ Includes Colorado, where the appointee was elected to the remainder of the term.
2. ^ Appointee defeated
3. ^ a b Appointee elected
4. ^ Norris was originally elected as a Republican. For his final term in 1936, he left the Republican Party and was elected as an independent.

## References

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1. ^ There was a regular election September 14, 1942 in Maine.
2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives (January 30, 1943). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1942" (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office. pp. 4, 18, 37.
3. ^ Lawrence, W.H. (November 5, 1942). "Margin is Narrow" (PDF). The New York Times. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
4. ^ "The New Congress" (PDF). The New York Times. November 5, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
5. ^ Malsberger, John W. (2000). From Obstruction to Moderation: The Transformation of Senate Conservatism, 1938-1952. Susquehanna University Press. p. 100\. ISBN 9781575910260. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
6. ^ Murphy, Paul (1974). Political Parties In American History, Volume 3, 1890-present. G. P. Putnam's Sons.
7. ^ "Senators Elected". Nevada State Journal. Reno, Nevada. November 5, 1942. p. 10. Retrieved April 28, 2024 - via Newspapers.com.
8. ^ "Scrugham Takes Oath on Monday". Reno Gazette-Journal. Reno, Nevada. December 5, 1942. p. 14. Retrieved April 28, 2024 - via Newspapers.com.
9. ^ "WV US Senate - Special". Our Campaigns. June 19, 2004. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
10. ^ Heard, Alexander; Strong, Donald (1950). Southern Primaries and Elections 1920-1949. University of Alabama Press. pp. 66–67\. ISBN 9780836955248. `{{cite book}}`: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
11. ^ "OFFICIAL VOTE of the STATE OF ILLINOIS Cast at the GENERAL ELECTION, November 3, 1942 JUDICIAL ELECTIONS, 1941-1942 PRIMARY ELECTION GENERAL PRIMARY, April 14, 1942" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 4, 2020.[permanent dead link]
12. ^ Heard, Alexander; Strong, Donald (1950). Southern Primaries and Elections 1920-1949. University of Alabama Press. pp. 179–181\. ISBN 9780836955248. `{{cite book}}`: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
13. ^ "WV US Senate - Special D Primary Race - Aug 04, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
14. ^ "WV US Senate - Special Election Race - Nov 03, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
15. ^ "WV US Senate - D Primary Race - Aug 04, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
16. ^ "WV US Senate Race - Nov 03, 1942". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 25, 2020.

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