1944 United States Senate election in Oklahoma explained

Election Name:1944 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1941
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:1938
Next Election:1950 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:1950
Election Date:November 7, 1944
Image1:File:Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19, 1939 A new informal picture of Senator Elmer Thomas, Democrat of Oklahoma LCCN2016875466 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Elmer Thomas
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:390,851
Percentage1:55.65%
Nominee2:William J. Otjen
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:309,222
Percentage2:44.02%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Elmer Thomas
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Elmer Thomas
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1944 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Democratic Senator Elmer Thomas ran for re-election to a fourth term. Thomas once again faced a stiff challenge in the Democratic primary, this time from Congressman Wesley E. Disney and Lieutenant Governor James E. Berry. As was the case in 1938, Thomas won renomination only with a narrow plurality. In the general election, he faced former State Senator William J. Otjen, the 1942 Republican nominee for Governor. Though Thomas's performance was much reduced compared to six years prior, he still defeated Otjen by a wide margin.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: February 10, 1944. GOP Senatorial Scramble Seen: Lew Wentz Leaves Field Wide Open. Okmulgee Daily Times. Okmulgee, Okla.. 1. June 14, 2021.
  2. News: February 17, 1944. Glasser First GOP Candidate. Okmulgee Daily Times. Okmulgee, Okla.. 1. June 14, 2021.