1930 United States Senate election in Montana explained

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Montana
Country:Montana
Flag Year:1905
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Montana
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1934 United States Senate special election in Montana
Next Year:1934 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:Thomas J. Walsh
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:106,274
Percentage1:60.33%
Nominee2:Albert J. Galen
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:66,724
Percentage2:37.88%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas J. Walsh
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Thomas J. Walsh
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1930 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent United States Senator Thomas J. Walsh, who was first elected to the Senate in 1912, and re-elected in 1918 and 1924, ran for re-election. He won the Democratic primary unopposed, and faced Montana Supreme Court Associate Justice Albert J. Galen, the Republican nominee, and several independent opponents in the general election. Ultimately, Walsh defeated his opponents in a landslide and won his fourth and final term in the Senate.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also