1940 United States Senate election in Washington explained

Election Name:1940 United States Senate election in Washington
Country:Washington
Flag Image:Flag of Washington (1923–1967).svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 United States Senate election in Washington
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1946 United States Senate election in Washington
Next Year:1946
Election Date:November 5, 1940
Image1:File:Governor Monrad Charles Wallgren (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Monrad Wallgren
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:404,718
Percentage1:54.16%
Nominee2:Stephen F. Chadwick
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:342,589
Percentage2:45.84%
Map Size:270px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 1940 United States Senate election in Washington was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democrat Lewis Schwellenbach did not run for a second term in office. He was succeeded by Democratic U.S. Representative Monrad C. Wallgren, who defeated Republican Stephen Foster Chadwick for the open seat.

Blanket primary

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results

General election

Results

See also