1938 United States Senate election in Missouri explained

Election Name:1938 United States Senate election in Missouri
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 United States Senate election in Missouri
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1944 United States Senate election in Missouri
Next Year:1944
Image1:Bennet Champ Clark.jpg
Nominee1:Bennett Champ Clark
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:757,587
Percentage1:60.69%
Nominee2:Henry S. Caulfield
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:488,687
Percentage2:39.15%
Map Size:270px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Bennett Champ Clark
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Bennett Champ Clark
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1938 United States Senate election in Missouri took place on November 8, 1938 in Missouri. The incumbent Democratic Senator, Bennett Champ Clark, was re-elected with 60.69% of the vote. He defeated Republican candidate and former Governor of Missouri Henry S. Caulfield.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: FORCES ORGANIZED AT MASS MEETING TO ELECT DOUGLAS . 20 May 1938 . . 16 December 2022. . 8A . State Historical Society of Missouri.
  2. Web site: Historical Missouri State Legislators: M . Missouri Secretary of State . 16 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Officers of the Missouri Senate and House 1820-2011 . Missouri Secretary of State . 16 December 2022.
  4. News: Who's Who in Senate Race in State's August Primary . 20 May 1938 . . 16 December 2022. . 8C . State Historical Society of Missouri.