1948 United States Senate elections
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1948 United States Senate elections
33 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
49 seats needed for a majority
1948 United States Senate election in Alabama
Senator John L. McClellan
1948 United States Senate election in Colorado
1948 United States Senate election in Delaware
1948 United States Senate election in Idaho
1948 United States Senate election in Illinois
1948 United States Senate election in Iowa
1948 United States Senate election in Kansas
1948 United States Senate election in Kentucky
1948 Democratic Senate primary election in Louisiana
1948 United States Senate special election in Louisiana
1948 United States Senate election in Maine
1948 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
1948 United States Senate election in Michigan
1948 United States Senate election in Minnesota
1948 United States Senate election in Montana
1948 United States Senate election in Nebraska
1948 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
1948 United States Senate election in New Jersey
1948 United States Senate election in New Mexico
1948 United States Senate election in North Carolina
1948 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
1948 United States Senate election in Oregon
1948 Democratic Senate primary in South Carolina
1948 United States Senate election in South Dakota
1948 United States Senate election in Tennessee
1948 United States Senate election in Texas
Virginia election
1948 United States Senate election in West Virginia
1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming
33 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
49 seats needed for a majority
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Leader | Alben Barkley (resigned after being elected vice president) |
Wallace White (retired) |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader since | July 22, 1937 | February 25, 1944 |
| Leader's seat | Kentucky | Maine |
| Seats before | 45 | 51 |
| Seats after | 54 | 42 |
| Seat change | Increase 9 | Decrease 9 |
| Popular vote | 13,056,944 | 9,764,384 |
| Percentage | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| Seats up | 15 | 18 |
| Races won | 24 | 9 |
- 1948 United States Senate special election in Louisiana
- 1948 United States Senate election in Alabama
- 1948 United States Senate election in Arkansas
- 1948 United States Senate election in Colorado
- 1948 United States Senate election in Delaware
- 1948 United States Senate election in Georgia
- 1948 United States Senate election in Idaho
- 1948 United States Senate election in Illinois
- 1948 United States Senate election in Iowa
- 1948 United States Senate election in Kansas
- 1948 United States Senate election in Kentucky
- 1948 United States Senate election in Louisiana
- 1948 United States Senate election in Maine
- 1948 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
- 1948 United States Senate election in Michigan
- 1948 United States Senate election in Minnesota
- 1948 United States Senate election in Mississippi
- 1948 United States Senate election in Montana
- 1948 United States Senate election in Nebraska
- 1948 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
- 1948 United States Senate election in New Jersey
- 1948 United States Senate election in New Mexico
- 1948 United States Senate election in North Carolina
- 1948 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
- 1948 United States Senate election in Oregon
- 1948 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
- 1948 United States Senate election in South Carolina
- 1948 United States Senate election in South Dakota
- 1948 United States Senate election in Tennessee
- 1948 United States Senate election in Texas
- 1948 United States Senate election in Virginia
- 1948 United States Senate election in West Virginia
- 1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Results of the elections:
Democratic gain Democratic hold
Republican hold
No election
Rectangular inset (Louisiana): both seats up for election
Democratic gain Democratic hold
Republican hold
No election
Rectangular inset (Louisiana): both seats up for election
The 1948 United States Senate elections were held concurrently with the election of Democratic President Harry S. Truman for a full term. The 32 seats of Class 2 were contested in regular elections, and one special election was held to fill a vacancy. Truman campaigned against an "obstructionist" Congress that had blocked many of his initiatives, and additionally, the U.S. economy recovered from the postwar recession of 1946–1947 by election day. Thus, Truman was rewarded with a Democratic gain of nine seats in the Senate, enough to give them control of the chamber.[1] [2] This was the last time until 2020 that Democrats flipped a chamber of Congress in a presidential election cycle.
Results summary
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42
Democratic
Republican
Colored shading indicates party with largest share of that row.
| Parties | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Republican | Other | |||
| Last elections (1946) Before these elections |
45 | 51 | 0 | 96 | |
| Not up | 30 | 33 | 0 | 63 | |
| Up | 15 | 18 | 0 | 33 | |
| Class 2 (1942→1948) | 14 | 18 | 0 | 32 | |
| Special: Class 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | |
| Incumbent retired | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | |
| Held by same party | 3 | 4 | — | 7 | |
| Replaced by other party | Decrease1 Republican replaced by Increase1 Democrat | — | 1 | ||
| Result | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | |
| Incumbent ran | 12 | 13 | — | 25 | |
| Won re-election | 10 | 5 | — | 17 | |
| Lost re-election | Decrease8 Republicans replaced by Increase8 Democrats | — | 8 | ||
| Lost renomination but held by same party |
2 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Result | 20 | 5 | 0 | 25 | |
| Total elected | 24 | 9 | 0 | 33 | |
| Net change | Increase9 | Decrease9 | Steady | 9 | |
| Nationwide vote | 13,056,944 | 9,764,384 | 269,669 | 23,090,997 | |
| Share | 56.55% | 42.29% | 1.17% | 100% | |
| Result | 54 | 42 | 0 | 96 | |
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives[3]
Gains, losses, and holds
[edit ]Retirements
[edit ]Five Republicans and three Democrats retired instead of seeking re-election.
Defeats
[edit ]Eight Republicans and two Democrats sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election.
Post election changes
[edit ]Change in composition
[edit ]Before the elections
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Mont.
Ran D37
Miss.
Ran D36
La. (sp)
Retired D35
La. (reg)
Ran D34
Ga.
Ran D33
Colo.
Ran D32
Ark.
Ran D31
Ala.
Ran D30 D29
Mont.
Ran D37
Miss.
Ran D36
La. (sp)
Retired D35
La. (reg)
Ran D34
Ga.
Ran D33
Colo.
Ran D32
Ark.
Ran D31
Ala.
Ran D30 D29
D39
N.M.
Retired D40
N.C. (sp)
N.C. (reg)
Ran D41
R.I.
Ran D42
S.C.
Ran D43
Tenn.
Ran D44
Texas
Retired D45
Va.
Ran R51
Wyo.
Ran R50
W.Va.
Ran R49
S.D.
Retired
N.M.
Retired D40
N.C. (sp)
N.C. (reg)
Ran D41
R.I.
Ran D42
S.C.
Ran D43
Tenn.
Ran D44
Texas
Retired D45
Va.
Ran R51
Wyo.
Ran R50
W.Va.
Ran R49
S.D.
Retired
Majority →
R39
Ky.
Ran R40
Maine
Retired R41
Mass.
Ran R42
Mich.
Ran R43
Minn.
Ran R44
Neb.
Ran R45
N.H.
Ran R46
N.J.
Retired R47
Okla.
Retired R48
Ore.
Ran
Ky.
Ran R40
Maine
Retired R41
Mass.
Ran R42
Mich.
Ran R43
Minn.
Ran R44
Neb.
Ran R45
N.H.
Ran R46
N.J.
Retired R47
Okla.
Retired R48
Ore.
Ran
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R20
R21
R22
R23
R24
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R27
R28
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R17
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Election results
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D38
Mont.
Re-elected D37
Miss.
Re-elected D36
La. (sp)
Hold D35
La. (reg)
Re-elected D34
Ga.
Re-elected D33
Colo.
Re-elected D32
Ark.
Re-elected D31
Ala.
Re-elected D30 D29
Mont.
Re-elected D37
Miss.
Re-elected D36
La. (sp)
Hold D35
La. (reg)
Re-elected D34
Ga.
Re-elected D33
Colo.
Re-elected D32
Ark.
Re-elected D31
Ala.
Re-elected D30 D29
D39
N.M.
Hold D40
N.C. (sp)
N.C. (reg)
Hold D41
R.I.
Re-elected D42
S.C.
Re-elected D43
Tenn.
Hold D44
Texas
Hold D45
Va.
Re-elected D46
Del.
Gain D47
Idaho
Gain D48
Ill.
Gain
N.M.
Hold D40
N.C. (sp)
N.C. (reg)
Hold D41
R.I.
Re-elected D42
S.C.
Re-elected D43
Tenn.
Hold D44
Texas
Hold D45
Va.
Re-elected D46
Del.
Gain D47
Idaho
Gain D48
Ill.
Gain
R39
N.H.
Re-elected R40
N.J.
Hold R41
Ore.
Re-elected R42
S.D.
Hold D54
Wyo.
Gain D53
W.Va.
Gain D52
Okla.
Gain D51
Minn.
Gain D50
Ky.
Gain
N.H.
Re-elected R40
N.J.
Hold R41
Ore.
Re-elected R42
S.D.
Hold D54
Wyo.
Gain D53
W.Va.
Gain D52
Okla.
Gain D51
Minn.
Gain D50
Ky.
Gain
R38
Neb.
Re-elected R37
Mich.
Re-elected R36
Mass.
Re-elected R35
Maine
Hold R34
Kan.
Hold R33 R32 R31 R30 R29
Neb.
Re-elected R37
Mich.
Re-elected R36
Mass.
Re-elected R35
Maine
Hold R34
Kan.
Hold R33 R32 R31 R30 R29
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R22
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R24
R25
R26
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Race summaries
[edit ]Special elections during the 80th Congress
[edit ]In these special elections, the winner was seated during 1948 or before January 3, 1949; ordered by election date.
| State | Incumbent | Results | Candidates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator | Party | Electoral history | |||
| Louisiana (Class 3) |
William C. Feazel | Democratic | 1948 (Appointed) | Interim appointee retired. Winner elected November 2, 1948. Democratic hold. |
|
| North Carolina (Class 2) |
William B. Umstead | Democratic | 1946 (Appointed) | Interim appointee lost nomination. Winner elected November 2, 1948. Democratic hold. Winner also elected to the next full term. |
|
Elections leading to the next Congress
[edit ]In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 1949; ordered by state.
All of the elections involved the Class 2 seats.
| State | Incumbent | Results | Candidates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senator | Party | Electoral history | |||
| Alabama | John Sparkman | Democratic | 1946 (special) | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Arkansas | John L. McClellan | Democratic | 1942 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Colorado | Edwin C. Johnson | Democratic | 1936 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Delaware | C. Douglass Buck | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Georgia | Richard Russell Jr. | Democratic | 1932 (special) 1936 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Idaho | Henry Dworshak | Republican | 1946 (special) | Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Illinois | C. Wayland Brooks | Republican | 1940 (special) 1942 |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Iowa | George A. Wilson | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Kansas | Arthur Capper | Republican | 1918 1924 1930 1936 1942 |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. |
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| Kentucky | John Sherman Cooper | Republican | 1946 (special) | Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Louisiana | Allen J. Ellender | Democratic | 1936 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Maine | Wallace H. White | Republican | 1930 1936 1942 |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. |
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| Massachusetts | Leverett Saltonstall | Republican | 1944 (special) | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Michigan | Homer S. Ferguson | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Minnesota | Joseph H. Ball | Republican | 1940 (Appointed) 1942 (Retired) 1942 |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic–Farmer–Labor gain. |
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| Mississippi | James Eastland | Democratic | 1941 (Appointed) 1941 (Retired) 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Montana | James E. Murray | Democratic | 1934 (special) 1936 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Nebraska | Kenneth S. Wherry | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| New Hampshire | Styles Bridges | Republican | 1936 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| New Jersey | Albert W. Hawkes | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. |
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| New Mexico | Carl Hatch | Democratic | 1933 (Appointed) 1934 (special) 1936 1942 |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. |
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| North Carolina | William B. Umstead | Democratic | 1946 (Appointed) | Interim appointee lost nomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Winner also elected to finish the term, see above. |
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| Oklahoma | Edward H. Moore | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Oregon | Guy Cordon | Republican | 1944 (Appointed) 1944 (special) |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Rhode Island | Theodore F. Green | Democratic | 1936 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| South Carolina | Burnet R. Maybank | Democratic | 1941 (special) 1942 |
Incumbent re-elected. |
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| South Dakota | Vera C. Bushfield | Republican | 1948 (Appointed) | Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Incumbent resigned December 26, 1948 and winner appointed December 31, 1948 to finish the term. |
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| Tennessee | Tom Stewart | Democratic | 1938 (special) | Incumbent lost re-nomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. |
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| Texas | W. Lee O'Daniel | Democratic | 1941 (special) 1942 |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. |
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| Virginia | A. Willis Robertson | Democratic | 1946 (special) | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| West Virginia | Chapman Revercomb | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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| Wyoming | Edward V. Robertson | Republican | 1942 | Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. |
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Closest races
[edit ]Six races had a margin of victory under 10%:
| State | Party of winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | Democratic (flip) | 1.5% |
| Michigan | Republican | 2.2% |
| Delaware | Democratic (flip) | 2.6% |
| New Jersey | Republican | 2.7% |
| Kentucky | Democratic (flip) | 3.1% |
| Massachusetts | Republican | 6.6% |
Wyoming is the tipping point state with a margin of 14.2%.
Alabama
[edit ] ← 1946 (special)
November 2, 1948
1954 →
| Nominee | John Sparkman | Paul G. Parsons |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 185,534 | 35,341 |
| Percentage | 84.00% | 16.00% |
County results
Sparkman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Parsons: 50-60%
Sparkman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Parsons: 50-60%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Alabama
See also: List of United States senators from Alabama and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Sparkman (Incumbent) | 185,534 | 84.00% | |
| Republican | Paul G. Parsons | 35,341 | 16.00% | |
| Majority | 150,193 | 68.00% | ||
| Turnout | 220,875 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Arkansas
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See also: List of United States senators from Arkansas and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Arkansas
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John L. McClellan (Incumbent) | 216,401 | 93.19% | |
| Independent | R. Walter Tucker | 15,821 | 6.81% | |
| Turnout | 232,222 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Colorado
[edit ]| Nominee | Ed Johnson | Will Nicholson |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 340,719 | 165,059 |
| Percentage | 66.79% | 32.36% |
County results
Johnson:
Johnson:
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Colorado
See also: List of United States senators from Colorado and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Colorado
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edwin C. Johnson (Incumbent) | 340,719 | 66.79% | |
| Republican | Will Nicholson | 165,069 | 32.36% | |
| Progressive | Joe Gurule | 2,981 | 0.58% | |
| Socialist | Carle Whithead | 1,352 | 0.27% | |
| Majority | 175,650 | 34.43% | ||
| Turnout | 510,121 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Delaware
[edit ]| Nominee | J. Allen Frear Jr. | C. Douglass Buck |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 71,888 | 68,246 |
| Percentage | 50.85% | 48.28% |
County Results
Frear: 50–60%
Buck: 50–60%
Frear: 50–60%
Buck: 50–60%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Delaware
See also: List of United States senators from Delaware and 1948 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Allen Frear Jr. | 71,888 | 50.85% | |
| Republican | C. Douglass Buck (incumbent) | 68,246 | 48.28% | |
| Majority | 3,642 | 2.57% | ||
| Turnout | 141,362 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Georgia
[edit ]Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Georgia
See also: List of United States senators from Georgia and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia
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| Nominee | Richard Russell Jr. |
|---|---|
| Party | Democratic |
| Electoral vote | 410 |
| Popular vote | 703,048 |
| Percentage | 99.98% |
County results
Russell: >90%
Russell: >90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Russell Jr. (Incumbent) | 362,104 | 99.89% | |
| Write-In | Larkin Marshall | 388 | 0.11% | |
| Write-In | Ellis Arnall | 9 | 0.00% | |
| Write-In | Roy Harris | 2 | 0.00% | |
| Write-In | Harry Sommers | 1 | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 361,716 | 99.78% | ||
| Turnout | 362,504 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Idaho
[edit ] ← 1942
November 2, 1948
1950 (special) →
| Nominee | Bert H. Miller | Henry Dworshak |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 107,000 | 103,868 |
| Percentage | 49.96% | 48.49% |
County results
Miller: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Dworshak: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%
Miller: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Dworshak: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%
See also: List of United States senators from Idaho and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
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Democrat Bert H. Miller defeated incumbent Republican Henry Dworshak. As of 2024, this remains the only time that a Democrat would win Idaho's Class 2 Senate seat. Dworshak was appointed back to this seat in October 1949 after Miller died earlier that month and served until he himself died in 1962.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bert H. Miller | 107,000 | 49.96% | |
| Republican | Henry Dworshak (Incumbent) | 103,868 | 48.49% | |
| Progressive | John Derr | 3,154 | 1.47% | |
| Socialist | Paul Wengert | 166 | 0.08% | |
| Majority | 3,132 | 1.47% | ||
| Turnout | 214,188 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Illinois
[edit ]| Nominee | Paul Douglas | Charles W. Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 2,147,754 | 1,740,026 |
| Percentage | 55.07% | 44.61% |
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County results
Douglas: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Tie: 40–50%
Brooks: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Douglas: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Tie: 40–50%
Brooks: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Illinois
See also: List of United States senators from Illinois and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Illinois
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Douglas | 2,147,754 | 55.07% | |
| Republican | Charles W. Brooks (Incumbent) | 1,740,026 | 44.61% | |
| Prohibition | Enoch A. Holtwick | 9,784 | 0.25% | |
| Socialist Labor | Frank Schnur | 2,693 | 0.07% | |
| None | Write-In | 28 | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 407,728 | 10.46% | ||
| Turnout | 3,900,285 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Iowa
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| Nominee | Guy Gillette | George A. Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 578,226 | 415,778 |
| Percentage | 57.80% | 41.56% |
County results
Gillette: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Wilson: 50–60%
Gillette: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Wilson: 50–60%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Iowa
See also: List of United States senators from Iowa and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Guy Gillette | 578,226 | 57.80% | |
| Republican | George A. Wilson (Incumbent) | 415,778 | 41.56% | |
| Progressive | Seymour Pitcher | 3,387 | 0.34% | |
| Prohibition | Z. Everett Kellum | 2,580 | 0.26% | |
| Socialist | Hugo Bockewitz | 441 | 0.04% | |
| Majority | 162,448 | 16.24% | ||
| Turnout | 1,000,412 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Kansas
[edit ]| Nominee | Andrew Frank Schoeppel | George McGill |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 393,412 | 305,987 |
| Percentage | 54.92% | 42.72% |
County results
Schoeppel: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
McGill: 40–50% 50–60%
Schoeppel: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
McGill: 40–50% 50–60%
See also: List of United States senators from Kansas and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Frank Schoeppel | 393,412 | 54.92% | |
| Democratic | George McGill | 305,987 | 42.72% | |
| Prohibition | C. Floyd Hester | 16,943 | 2.37% | |
| Majority | 87,425 | 12.20% | ||
| Turnout | 716,342 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Kentucky
[edit ] ← 1946 (special)
November 2, 1948
1952 (special) →
| Nominee | Virgil Chapman | John Sherman Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 408,256 | 383,776 |
| Percentage | 51.39% | 48.31% |
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County results
Chapman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Cooper: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Chapman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Cooper: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Kentucky
See also: List of United States senators from Kentucky and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Virgil Chapman | 408,256 | 51.39% | |
| Republican | John Sherman Cooper (Incumbent) | 383,776 | 48.31% | |
| Socialist | W. A. Standefur | 1,232 | 0.16% | |
| Progressive | H. G. Stanfield | 924 | 0.12% | |
| Socialist Labor | David R. Cox | 254 | 0.03% | |
| Write-In | John Y. Brown | 26 | 0.00% | |
| Write-In | O. G. Gaines | 1 | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 24,480 | 3.08% | ||
| Turnout | 794,469 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Louisiana
[edit ]See also: List of United States senators from Louisiana and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana
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Louisiana (regular)
[edit ]| Nominee | Allen Ellender | James Domengeaux | Charles S. Gerth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 284,293 | 119,459 | 57,047 |
| Percentage | 61.70% | 25.92% | 12.38% |
Parish results
Ellender: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90%
Ellender: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% >90%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Louisiana
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allen J. Ellender (Incumbent) | 330,115 | 100.00% | |
| Independent | Maurice Eugene Clark | 9 | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 330,106 | 100.00% | ||
| Turnout | 330,124 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Louisiana (special)
[edit ]| Nominee | Russell B. Long | Clem S. Clarke |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 306,336 | 102,331 |
| Percentage | 74.96% | 25.04% |
Parish results
Long: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Jenkins: 50–60%
Long: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Jenkins: 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Russell B. Long | 306,336 | 74.96% | |
| Republican | Clem S. Clarke | 102,331 | 25.04% | |
| Majority | 204,005 | 49.92% | ||
| Turnout | 408,667 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Maine
[edit ]| Nominee | Margaret Chase Smith | Adrian Scolten |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 159,182 | 64,074 |
| Percentage | 71.30% | 28.70% |
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Smith: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Smith: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Maine
See also: List of United States senators from Maine and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Margaret Chase Smith | 159,182 | 71.30% | |
| Democratic | Adrian H. Scolten | 64,074 | 28.70% | |
| Majority | 95,108 | 42.60% | ||
| Turnout | 223,256 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Massachusetts
[edit ] ← 1944 (special)
November 2, 1948
1954 →
| Nominee | Leverett Saltonstall | John I. Fitzgerald |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 1,088,475 | 954,398 |
| Percentage | 52.95% | 46.43% |
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Saltonstall: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Fitzgerald: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Fitzgerald: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
See also: List of United States senators from Massachusetts and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Massachusetts
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leverett Saltonstall (Incumbent) | 1,088,475 | 52.95% | |
| Democratic | John I. Fitzgerald | 954,398 | 46.42% | |
| Socialist Labor | Henning A. Blomen | 9,266 | 0.45% | |
| Prohibition | E. Tallmadge Root | 3,652 | 0.18% | |
| None | Scattering | 7 | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 134,077 | 6.53% | ||
| Turnout | 2,055,798 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Michigan
[edit ]| Nominee | Homer S. Ferguson | Frank E. Hook |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 1,045,156 | 1,000,329 |
| Percentage | 50.68% | 48.51% |
County results
Ferguson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Hook: 50–60% 60–70%
Ferguson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Hook: 50–60% 60–70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Michigan
See also: List of United States senators from Michigan and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Homer S. Ferguson (Incumbent) | 1,045,156 | 50.68% | |
| Democratic | Frank E. Hook | 1,000,329 | 48.51% | |
| Prohibition | Harold A. Lindahl | 12,146 | 0.59% | |
| Socialist | Michael Magee | 2,160 | 0.10% | |
| Socialist Labor | Theos S. Grove | 1,418 | 0.07% | |
| Socialist Workers | Genora Dollinger | 882 | 0.04% | |
| None | Scattering | 2.57% | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 44,827 | 2.17% | ||
| Turnout | 2,062,093 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Minnesota
[edit ]| Nominee | Hubert H. Humphrey | Joseph H. Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic (DFL) | Republican |
| Popular vote | 729,494 | 485,801 |
| Percentage | 59.78% | 39.81% |
County results
Humphrey: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Ball: 50-60% 60-70%
Humphrey: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Ball: 50-60% 60-70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Minnesota
See also: List of United States senators from Minnesota and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Hubert Humphrey | 729,494 | 59.78% | |
| Republican | Joseph H. Ball (Incumbent) | 485,801 | 39.81% | |
| Socialist Workers | Vincent R. Dunne | 4,951 | 0.41% | |
| None | Scattering | 41.56% | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 243,693 | 19.97% | ||
| Turnout | 1,220,250 | |||
| Democratic (DFL) gain from Republican | ||||
Mississippi
[edit ]See also: List of United States senators from Mississippi and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Eastland (Incumbent) | 151,478 | 100.00% | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
Montana
[edit ]| Nominee | James E. Murray | Tom J. Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 125,193 | 94,458 |
| Percentage | 56.65% | 42.74% |
County results
Murray: 50–60% 60–70%
Davis: 50–60% 60–70%
Murray: 50–60% 60–70%
Davis: 50–60% 60–70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Montana
See also: List of United States senators from Montana and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Montana
Incumbent United States Senator James E. Murray, who was first elected to the Senate in a special election in 1934 and was re-elected in 1936 and 1942, ran for re-election. After winning the Democratic primary, he faced Tom J. Davis, an attorney and the Republican nominee, in the general election. Following a narrow re-election in 1936, Murray significantly expanded his margin of victory and comfortably won re-election over Davis, winning his fourth term and his third full term in the Senate.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James E. Murray (Incumbent) | 125,193 | 56.65% | |
| Republican | Tom J. Davis | 94,458 | 42.74% | |
| Prohibition | C. S. Hanna | 1,352 | 0.61% | |
| Majority | 30,735 | 13.91% | ||
| Turnout | 221,003 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Nebraska
[edit ] ← 1942
November 2, 1948
1952 (special) →
| Nominee | Kenneth S. Wherry | Terry Carpenter |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 267,575 | 204,320 |
| Percentage | 56.67% | 43.27% |
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Wherry: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Carpenter: 50–60% 60–70%
Wherry: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Carpenter: 50–60% 60–70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Nebraska
See also: List of United States senators from Nebraska and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kenneth S. Wherry (Incumbent) | 267,575 | 56.67% | |
| Democratic | Terry Carpenter | 204,320 | 43.27% | |
| N/A | Scattering | 261 | 0.06% | |
| Majority | 63,255 | 13.40% | ||
| Turnout | 472,156 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
New Hampshire
[edit ]| Nominee | Styles Bridges | Alfred E. Fortin |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 129,600 | 91,760 |
| Percentage | 58.14% | 41.17% |
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County results
Bridges: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90%
Fortin: 50–60%
Bridges: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90%
Fortin: 50–60%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
See also: List of United States senators from New Hampshire and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Styles Bridges (Incumbent) | 129,600 | 58.14% | |
| Democratic | Alfred E. Fortin | 91,760 | 41.17% | |
| Progressive | John G. Rideout | 1,538 | 0.69% | |
| Majority | 37,840 | 16.97% | ||
| Turnout | 222,898 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
New Jersey
[edit ]| Nominee | Robert C. Hendrickson | Archibald S. Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 934,720 | 884,414 |
| Percentage | 49.99% | 47.30% |
County Results
Hendrickson: 40–50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Alexander: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Hendrickson: 40–50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Alexander: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in New Jersey
See also: List of United States senators from New Jersey and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert C. Hendrickson | 934,720 | 49.99% | |
| Democratic | Archibald S. Alexander | 884,414 | 47.30% | |
| Progressive | James Imbrie | 22,658 | 1.21% | |
| Socialist | Rubye Smith | 11,450 | 0.61% | |
| Socialist Workers | George Breitman | 8,076 | 0.43% | |
| Prohibition | George W. Rideout | 4,656 | 0.25% | |
| Socialist Labor | George E. Bopp | 3,908 | 0.21% | |
| Majority | 50,306 | 2.69% | ||
| Turnout | 1,869,882 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
New Mexico
[edit ]| Nominee | Clinton Anderson | Patrick J. Hurley |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 108,269 | 80,226 |
| Percentage | 57.44% | 42.40% |
County results
Anderson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Hurley: 40–50% 50–60%
Anderson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Hurley: 40–50% 50–60%
See also: List of United States senators from New Mexico and 1948 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Clinton Anderson | 108,269 | 57.44% | |
| Republican | Patrick J. Hurley | 80,226 | 42.40% | |
| Progressive | Brígido Provencio | 705 | 0.37% | |
| Majority | 28,043 | 14.04% | ||
| Turnout | 188,202 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
North Carolina
[edit ]See also: List of United States senators from North Carolina and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina
There were 2 elections to the same seat, due to the December 15, 1946 death of three-term Democrat Josiah Bailey. Democratic former congressman William B. Umstead was appointed December 18, 1946 to continue Bailey's term, pending a special election.
Umstead supported the conservative Taft–Hartley Act. The Democratic former Governor of North Carolina J. Melville Broughton was seen as a "rather liberal alternative" to Umstead. Broughton beat Umstead in the Democratic primaries and then won the general elections.
North Carolina (special)
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Melville Broughton | 206,605 | 52.30% | |
| Democratic | William B. Umstead (Incumbent) | 188,420 | 47.70% | |
| Majority | 18,196 | 4.60% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Melville Broughton | 534,917 | 100.00% | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
North Carolina (regular)
[edit ] ← 1942
November 2, 1948
1950 (special) →
| Nominee | J. Melville Broughton | John A. Wilkinson |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 540,762 | 220,307 |
| Percentage | 70.70% | 28.80% |
County results
Scott: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90-100%
West: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Scott: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90-100%
West: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Senator before election
Elected Senator
Elected Senator
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Melville Broughton | 207,981 | 53.10% | |
| Democratic | William B. Umstead (Incumbent) | 183,865 | 46.90% | |
| Majority | 23,894 | 6.10% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. Melville Broughton | 540,762 | 70.70% | |
| Republican | John A. Wilkinson | 220,307 | 28.80% | |
| Majority | 320,455 | 41.91% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Broughton was seated December 31, 1948 to finish the current term but died March 6, 1949, just after the new term began. His death lead to another appointment (Democrat Frank Graham) in 1949 and another special election in 1950 of Democrat Willis Smith. Smith also died during the term, leading to yet another appointment (Democrat Alton A. Lennon) and 1954 special election (of Democrat W. Kerr Scott). In all, five senators held the seat during the 1949–1955 term.
Oklahoma
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| Nominee | Robert S. Kerr | Ross Rizley |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 441,654 | 265,169 |
| Percentage | 62.30% | 37.40% |
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County results
Kerr: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Rizley: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Kerr: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Rizley: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
See also: List of United States senators from Oklahoma and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert S. Kerr | 441,654 | 62.30% | |
| Republican | Ross Rizley | 265,169 | 37.40% | |
| Independent | W. O. Pratt | 2,108 | 0.30% | |
| Majority | 176,485 | 24.90% | ||
| Turnout | 708,931 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Oregon
[edit ]| Nominee | Guy Cordon | Manley J. Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 299,295 | 199,275 |
| Percentage | 60.03% | 39.97% |
County results
Cordon: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Wilson: 50–60%
Cordon: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Wilson: 50–60%
See also: List of United States senators from Oregon and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Guy Cordon (Incumbent) | 299,295 | 60.03% | |
| Democratic | Manley J. Wilson | 199,275 | 39.97% | |
| Majority | 100,020 | 20.06% | ||
| Turnout | 498,570 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Rhode Island
[edit ]See also: List of United States senators from Rhode Island and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Theodore F. Green (Incumbent) | 190,158 | 59.35% | |
| Republican | Thomas P. Hazard | 130,262 | 40.65% | |
| Majority | 59,896 | 18.70% | ||
| Turnout | 320,420 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
South Carolina
[edit ]| Nominee | Burnet R. Maybank | W.J. Bryan Dorn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Democratic | |
| Popular vote | 161,608 | 76,749 | |
| Percentage | 51.63% | 24.85% | |
| Nominee | Neville Bennett | Alan Johnstone | |
| Party | Democratic | Democratic | |
| Popular vote | 43,068 | 17,689 | |
| Percentage | 13.48% | 5.44% | |
Results by county
Maybank: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Dorn: 30–40% 40–50% 50-60% 60–70%
Bennett: 80-90%
Maybank: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Dorn: 30–40% 40–50% 50-60% 60–70%
Bennett: 80-90%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in South Carolina
See also: List of United States senators from South Carolina and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
Senator Burnet R. Maybank was opposed in the Democratic primary by U.S. Representative William Jennings Bryan Dorn and three other candidates. Maybank obtained over 50% in the primary election on August 10 to avoid a runoff election.
| Democratic Primary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Burnet R. Maybank | 161,608 | 51.5 |
| W.J. Bryan Dorn | 76,749 | 24.4 |
| Neville Bennett | 43,068 | 13.7 |
| Alan Johnstone | 17,689 | 5.6 |
| Marcus A. Stone | 14,904 | 4.8 |
Since the end of Reconstruction in 1877, the Democratic Party dominated the politics of South Carolina and its statewide candidates were never seriously challenged. Maybank did not campaign for the general election as there was no chance of defeat.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Burnet R. Maybank (Incumbent) | 135,998 | 96.45% | |
| Republican | J. Bates Gerald | 5,008 | 3.55% | |
| Majority | 130,990 | 92.90 | ||
| Turnout | 141,006 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
South Dakota
[edit ]| Nominee | Karl E. Mundt | John A. Engel |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 144,084 | 98,749 |
| Percentage | 59.33% | 40.67% |
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County results
Mundt: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Engel: 50–60% 60–70%
Mundt: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Engel: 50–60% 60–70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in South Dakota
See also: List of United States senators from South Dakota and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in South Dakota
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karl E. Mundt | 144,084 | 59.33% | |
| Democratic | John A. Engel | 98,749 | 40.67% | |
| Majority | 45,335 | 18.66% | ||
| Turnout | 242,833 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Tennessee
[edit ]| Nominee | Estes Kefauver | B. Carroll Reece |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 326,142 | 166,947 |
| Percentage | 65.33% | 33.44% |
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Results by county
Kefauver: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Reece: 40–50% 50-60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Kefauver: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
Reece: 40–50% 50-60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Tennessee
See also: List of United States senators from Tennessee and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Estes Kefauver | 326,142 | 65.33% | |
| Republican | B. Carroll Reece | 166,947 | 33.44% | |
| Independent | John Randolph Neal Jr. | 6,103 | 1.22% | |
| None | Scattering | 26 | 0.01% | |
| Majority | 159,195 | 31.89% | ||
| Turnout | 499,218 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Texas
[edit ]| Nominee | Lyndon B. Johnson | Jack Porter |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 702,985 | 349,665 |
| Percentage | 66.22% | 32.94% |
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Johnson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Texas
See also: List of United States senators from Texas and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas
Incumbent Democrat W. Lee O'Daniel decided to retire rather than seek a second full term. Congressman Lyndon Johnson won the highly contested Democratic primary against former governor Coke Stevenson. Johnson went on to win the general election against Republican Jack Porter, but by a closer margin than usual for Texas Democrats.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lyndon Johnson | 702,985 | 66.22% | |
| Republican | Jack Porter | 349,665 | 32.94% | |
| Prohibition | Samuel N. Morris | 8,913 | 0.84% | |
| Majority | 353,320 | 33.28% | ||
| Turnout | 1,061,563 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Virginia
[edit ] ← 1946 (special)
November 2, 1948
1954 →
| Nominee | A. Willis Robertson | Robert H. Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 253,865 | 118,546 |
| Percentage | 65.7% | 30.7% |
County and independent city results
Robertson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90-100%
Woods: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%
Robertson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90-100%
Woods: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Virginia
See also: List of United States senators from Virginia and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
Incumbent Democrat A. Willis Robertson defeated Republican Robert H. Woods and was re-elected to his first full term in office.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | A. Willis Robertson (Incumbent) | 253,865 | 65.74% | −2.41% | |
| Republican | Robert H. Woods | 118,546 | 30.70% | +1.68% | |
| Independent | Howard Carwile | 6,788 | 1.76% | ||
| Progressive | Virginia Foster Durr | 5,347 | 1.38% | +1.38% | |
| Socialist | Clarke T. Robb | 1,627 | 0.42% | −2.40% | |
| Write-ins | 5 | <0.01% | |||
| Majority | 135,319 | 35.04% | −4.09% | ||
| Turnout | 386,168 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
West Virginia
[edit ]| Nominee | Matthew M. Neely | Chapman Revercomb |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 435,354 | 328,534 |
| Percentage | 56.99% | 43.01% |
County results
Neely: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Revercomb: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Neely: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Revercomb: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
See also: List of United States senators from West Virginia and 1948 United States House of Representatives elections in West Virginia
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew M. Neely | 435,354 | 56.99% | |
| Republican | Chapman Revercomb (Incumbent) | 328,534 | 43.01% | |
| Majority | 106,810 | 13.98% | ||
| Turnout | 763,888 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Wyoming
[edit ]| Nominee | Lester C. Hunt | Edward V. Robertson |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 57,953 | 43,527 |
| Percentage | 57.11% | 42.89% |
County results
Hunt: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Robertson: 50–60% 60–70%
Hunt: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Robertson: 50–60% 60–70%
Main article: 1948 United States Senate election in Wyoming
See also: List of United States senators from Wyoming and 1948 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lester C. Hunt | 57,953 | 57.11% | |
| Republican | Edward V. Robertson (Incumbent) | 43,527 | 42.89% | |
| Majority | 14,426 | 14.22% | ||
| Turnout | 101,480 | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
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See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ William S. White (November 4, 1948). "SWEEP IN CONGRESS – Democrats Obtain 54-42 Margin in Senate by Winning 9 G.O.P. Seats". New York Times. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ "Truman Sweep". New York Times. November 7, 1948. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ^ 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 Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives (March 1, 1949). "Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 2, 1948" (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office. pp. 14–15, 50.
- ^ a b Kalb, Deborah, ed. (2010). Guide to U.S. Elections. Washington, DC: CQ Press. p. 1524. ISBN 978-1-60426-536-1.
- ^ a b Kalb, Deborah, ed. (2010). Guide to U.S. Elections. Washington, DC: CQ Press. p. 1458. ISBN 978-1-60426-536-1.
- ^ Heard, Alexander; Strong, Donald (1950). Southern Primaries and Elections 1920-1949. University of Alabama Press. pp. 184–186. ISBN 9780836955248.
Further reading
[edit ]- Hartley, Robert E. Battleground 1948: Truman, Stevenson, Douglas, and the Most Surprising Election in Illinois History (Southern Illinois University Press; 2013)
