1938 United States Senate election in Arizona explained

Election Name:1938 United States Senate election in Arizona
Country:Arizona
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 United States Senate election in Arizona
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1944 United States Senate election in Arizona
Next Year:1944
Election Date:November 3, 1938
Nominee1:Carl Hayden
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:82,714
Percentage1:76.52%
Nominee2:Burt H. Clingan
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:25,378
Percentage2:23.48%
Map Size:210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Carl Hayden
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Carl Hayden
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1938 United States Senate elections in Arizona took place on November 3, 1938. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Carl Hayden ran for reelection to a third term, defeating Republican nominee Burt H. Clingan in the general election.

In contrast to previous elections, Hayden was easily reelected, receiving only token opposition from a relatively unknown Republican challenger.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

See also