1942 United States Senate election in Iowa explained

Election Name:1942 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Image:Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1936 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1936
Next Election:1948 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1948
Election Date:November 3, 1942
Nominee1:George A. Wilson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:410,383
Percentage1:57.98%
Nominee2:Clyde Herring
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:295,194
Percentage2:41.70%
Map Size:220px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Clyde Herring
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George A. Wilson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1942 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Clyde Herring ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Republican Governor George A. Wilson.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

After losing the primary, Seemann entered the general election on the "Progressive New Dealer" ticket.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also