1936 United States Senate election in Colorado explained

Election Name:1936 United States Senate election in Colorado
Country:Colorado
Flag Year:1911
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1930 United States Senate election in Colorado
Previous Year:1930
Next Election:1942 United States Senate election in Colorado
Next Year:1942
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Image1:File:Sen. Ed C. Johnson 1937 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ed Johnson
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:299,376
Percentage1:63.45%
Nominee2:Ray Sauter
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:166,308
Percentage2:35.25%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1936 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 3, 1936. Incumbent Democratic Senator Edward P. Costigan did not seek a second term in office. Democratic Governor Ed Johnson won the open race to succeed him over Raymond L. Sauter.

Primary elections were held September 8. Johnson defeated former Governor William E. Sweet for the Democratic nomination. Sauter was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declined

Results

Sauter was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

General election

Candidates

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: The Steamboat Pilot. LARRY PHIPPS MAY CONTEST FOR SENATE. 19 Jun 1936. 6.