1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma explained

Election Name:1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Image:Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1936 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:1936
Next Election:1948 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:1948
Election Date:November 3, 1942
Image1:File:Edward Hall Moore.jpg
Nominee1:Edward H. Moore
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:204,163
Percentage1:54.83%
Nominee2:Joshua B. Lee
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:166,653
Percentage2:44.76%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joshua B. Lee
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Edward H. Moore
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Joshua B. Lee ran for re-election to a second consecutive term. After winning the Democratic primary against several strong opponents, Lee advanced to the general election, where he was originally set to face former Republican Senator William B. Pine. However, shortly after winning the Republican primary, Pine died; the state Republican Party tapped businessman Edward H. Moore as its replacement nominee. In a favorable Republican environment, Moore defeated Lee by a wide margin to win his first and only term in the U.S. Senate.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

After he won the Republican primary, William B. Pine died, leaving a vacancy on the Republican ticket.[3] The Republican Party selected wealthy businessman Edward H. Moore as its replacement nominee.[4]

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: March 10, 1942. Busby Criticizes 40-Hour Week in Defense Plants. El Reno Daily Tribune. El Reno, Okla.. 1. June 17, 2021.
  2. News: May 12, 1942. 701 State Candidates as Filings Close; Congressman Nichols Draws 5 Opponents. Wagoner Tribuner. Wagoner, Okla.. 1. June 17, 2021.
  3. News: August 26, 1942. W. B. Pine is Dead at Okmulgee. Seminole Producer. Seminole, Okla.. 1. June 17, 2021.
  4. News: September 10, 1942. Republicans Name Democrat to Ticket. Harper County Journal. Buffalo, Okla.. 6. June 17, 2021.