1932 United States Senate election in Indiana explained

Election Name:1932 United States Senate election in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 United States Senate election in Indiana
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1938 United States Senate election in Indiana
Next Year:1938
Election Date:November 8, 1932
Nominee1:Frederick Van Nuys
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:870,053
Percentage1:55.57%
Nominee2:James E. Watson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:661,750
Percentage2:42.26%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:James E. Watson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frederick Van Nuys
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1932 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 8, 1932. Incumbent Republican Senator and Senate Majority Leader James E. Watson ran for a third term in office, but was defeated by Frederick Van Nuys in a landslide.

This marked the first time in history that a Senate leader lost re-election, and the only time they were a Republican.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also