1936 United States Senate election in Iowa explained

Election Name:1936 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Image:Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1930 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1930
Next Election:1942 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1942
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Nominee1:Clyde Herring
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:539,554
Percentage1:50.26%
Nominee2:L. J. Dickinson
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:504,535
Percentage2:47.34%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Lester J. Dickinson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Clyde Herring
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1936 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 3, 1936. Incumbent Republican Senator Lester J. Dickinson ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Democratic Governor Clyde Herring. This was the first time since 1855 that Democrats held both of the state's senate seats.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Farmer-Labor primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived Election Results and Statistics - 1936 General Canvass Summary . 2023-02-04 . sos.iowa.gov.