1946 United States Senate elections explained

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate elections
Country:	United States
Flag Year:	1912
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1944 United States Senate elections
Previous Year:	1944
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate elections
Next Year:	1948
Seats For Election:	36 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
Majority Seats:	49
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Elected Members:	1947 (MS)
1Blank:	Seats up
2Blank:	Races won
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Image1:	Wallace White of Maine LCCN2016848772 (3x4a).jpg
Leader1:	Wallace White
Leader Since1:	February 25, 1944
Leaders Seat1:	Maine
Seats Before1:	39
Seats1:	51
Seat Change1:	12
Popular Vote1:	15,489,926
Percentage1:	54.0%
1Data1:	11
2Data1:	23
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Leader2:	Alben Barkley
Leader Since2:	July 22, 1937
Leaders Seat2:	Kentucky
Seats Before2:	56
Seats2:	45
Seat Change2:	11
Popular Vote2:	12,062,433
Percentage2:	42.0%
1Data2:	24
2Data2:	13
Party4:	Progressive Party (Wisconsin)
Seats Before4:	1
Seats4:	0
Seat Change4:	1
1Data4:	1
2Data4:	0
Map Size:	320px
Majority Leader
Before Election:	Alben Barkley
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Wallace White
After Party:	Republican Party (US)
Image1 Size:	142px
Image2 Size:	151px

The 1946 United States Senate elections were held November 5, 1946, in the middle of Democratic President Harry S. Truman's first term after Roosevelt's passing. The 32 seats of Class 1 were contested in regular elections, and four special elections were held to fill vacancies. The Republicans took control of the Senate by picking up twelve seats, mostly from the Democrats. This was the first time since 1932 that the Republicans had held the Senate, recovering from a low of 16 seats following the 1936 Senate elections.

The vote was largely seen as a referendum on Truman, whose approval rating had sunk to 32%^[1] over the president's controversial handling of a wave of post-war labor strikes, such as a nationwide railroad strike in May, at a time when Americans depended on train service for both commuter and long-distance travel. Just as damaging was Truman's back-and-forth over whether to end unpopular wartime price controls to handle shortages, particularly in foodstuffs. For example, price controls on beef had led to a "hamburger famine," but when Truman, in a surprise move, lifted the controls on October 14—just weeks before the election—meat prices shot up to record levels.

This is only one of two occasions in U.S. history that 10 or more Senate seats changed hands in a midterm election (the other being in 1958), and also one of five occasions where 10 or more Senate seats changed hands in any election, with the other occasions being in 1920, 1932, 1958, and 1980.

The president's lack of popular support is widely seen as the reason for the Democrats' congressional defeat, the largest since they were trounced in the 1928 pro-Republican wave that brought Herbert Hoover to power.^{[2] [3]} And for the first time since before the Great Depression, Republicans were seen as the party which could best handle the American economy.

However, the Republicans also benefited from what today would be called "a good map," meaning that of the one-third of Senate seats up for election, the majority were held by Democrats. Besides the Republicans being able to hold onto all of their seats, this was the party's largest senate gain since 1920.

Results summary

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45	51
Democratic	Republican

Colored shading indicates party with largest share of that row.

Parties				Total
Democratic	Republican	Other
Last elections (1944)			57	38	1	96
Before these elections			56	39	1	96
Not up		32	28	0	60
Up		24	11	1	36
<	-- Gap for "Up" -->			21	10	1	32
			3	1	—	4
Incumbent retired	4	4	—	8
		3		4	—	7
		1 Democrat replaced by 1 Republican<	--NY-->	—	1
		3		5	0	8
Incumbent ran		20	7	1	28
<	--gap for "Incumbent ran"-->			9	6	0	16
		7 Democrats replaced by 7 Republicans<	--DE, MA, MO, OH, PA, UT, WA-->	—	7
		1	1	—	2
		3 Democrats replaced by 3 Republicans<	--ID special, MT, NV--> 1 Progressive replaced by 1 Republican	4
		10		18	0	28
Total elected		13		23	0	36
Net change		11		12	1	12
Nationwide vote	12,062,433		15,489,926	1,142,765	28,695,124
	Share	42.04%		53.98%	3.98%	100%
Result		45		51	0	96

Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives^[4]

Gains, losses, and holds

Retirements

Three Republicans and five Democrats retired instead of seeking re-election.

Defeats

One Republican, one Progressive, and ten Democrats sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election.

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Race summaries

Special elections during the 79th Congress

In these special elections, the winner was seated during 1946, ordered by election date, then state.

State	Incumbent			Results	Candidates
	Senator	Party	Electoral history
North Dakota (Class 3)			Republican	1945	Interim appointee elected June 25, 1946.	nowrap
Alabama (Class 2)			Democratic	1946		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1946. Democratic hold.	nowrap
California (Class 1)			Republican	1945	Interim appointee elected November 5, 1946. Winner also elected to next term; see below.	nowrap
Connecticut (Class 1)			Republican	1945		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1946. Republican hold. Winner also elected to next term; see below.	nowrap
Idaho (Class 2)			Democratic	1945		Interim appointee lost nomination. New senator elected November 5, 1946. Republican gain.	nowrap
Kentucky (Class 2)			Republican	1945		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1946. Republican hold.	nowrap
Ohio (Class 1)			Democratic	1945		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1946. Republican gain. Winner was not elected to the next term; see below.	nowrap
Virginia (Class 2)			Democratic	1946		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1946. Democratic hold.	nowrap

Races leading to the 80th Congress

In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 1947; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 1 seats.

State	Incumbent			Results	Candidates
	Senator	Party	Electoral history
Arizona			Democratic	1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
California			Republican	1945	Interim appointee elected. Winner also elected to finish term; see above.	nowrap
Connecticut			Republican	1945		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Winner also elected to finish term; see above.	nowrap
Delaware			Democratic	1940		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Florida			Democratic	1946	Interim appointee elected.	nowrap
Indiana			Republican	1940		Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican hold.	nowrap
Maine			Republican	1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Maryland			Democratic	1934 1940		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold.	nowrap
Massachusetts			Democratic	1918 1924 1926 1928 1934 1940		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Michigan			Republican	1928 1928 1934 1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Minnesota			Republican	1922 1928 1934 1940		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican hold.	nowrap
Mississippi			Democratic	1934 1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Missouri			Democratic	1945		Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Montana			Democratic	1922 1928 1934 1940		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Nebraska			Republican	1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Nevada			Democratic	1945		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
New Jersey			Republican	1944	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
New Mexico			Democratic	1935 1936 1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
New York			Democratic	1940		Incumbent retired to run for New York Governor. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
North Dakota			Republican	1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Ohio			Democratic	1945		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican gain. Winner was not elected to finish the term; see above.	nowrap
Pennsylvania			Democratic	1934 1940		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Rhode Island			Democratic	1934 1940		Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold.	nowrap
Tennessee			Democratic	1916 1922 1928 1934 1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Texas			Democratic	1928 1934 1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Utah			Democratic	1940		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Vermont			Republican	1946	Interim appointee elected.	nowrap
Virginia			Democratic	1933 1933 1934 1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Washington			Democratic	1945		Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Incumbent resigned December 25, 1946. Winner appointed December 26, 1946, to finish term.	nowrap
West Virginia			Democratic	1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Wisconsin			Progressive	1925 1928 1934 1940		Incumbent lost renomination as a Republican. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Wyoming			Democratic	1933 1934 1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap

Closest races

Ten races had a margin of victory under 10%:

State	Party of winner	Margin
Maryland	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic	0.4%
West Virginia	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic	0.6%
Utah	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	2.4%
New Mexico	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic	3.0%
New York	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	5.0%
Missouri	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	5.6%
Kentucky	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican	6.8%
Montana	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	8.1%
Washington	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	9.1%
California	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican	9.9%

Alabama (special)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate special election in Alabama
Country:	Alabama
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate election in Alabama
Previous Year:	1942
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate election in Alabama
Next Year:	1948
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	JohnSparkman-1952Portrait-.jpg
Nominee1:	John Sparkman
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	163,217
Percentage1:	100%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	John Bankhead II
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	John Sparkman
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate special election in Alabama.

See also: List of United States senators from Alabama.

Arizona

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Arizona
Country:	Arizona
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Arizona
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Arizona
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	Ernest McFarland
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	80,415
Percentage1:	69.18%
Nominee2:	Ward S. Powers
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	35,022
Percentage2:	30.13%
Map Size:	210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Ernest McFarland
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Ernest McFarland
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Arizona.

See also: List of United States senators from Arizona. Incumbent Democrat Ernest McFarland ran for re-election to a second term, easily defeating Republican Ward S. Powers in the general election.

California

See also: List of United States senators from California.

California (special)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate special election in California.

Results

California (regular)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in California.

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in California
Country:	California
Flag Image:	Flag of California (1924–1953).pngborder
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	Portrait of California Senator William F. Knowland (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	William F. Knowland
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	1,428,067
Percentage1:	54.10%
Nominee2:	Will Rogers Jr.
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	1,167,161
Percentage2:	44.22%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	William F. Knowland
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	William F. Knowland
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

Connecticut

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Connecticut.

See also: List of United States senators from Connecticut. There were 2 elections for the same seat due to the January 16, 1945, death of Democrat Francis T. Maloney. Republican Thomas C. Hart was appointed February 15, 1945, to continue the term, pending a special election. Republican Governor of Connecticut Raymond E. Baldwin won both elections, but resigned only three years after the election to become a state judge.

Connecticut (regular)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Country:	Connecticut
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate special election in Connecticut
Next Year:	1950 (special)
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Raymond Earl Baldwin.jpg
Nominee1:	Raymond E. Baldwin
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	381,328
Percentage1:	55.84%
Nominee2:	Joseph M. Tone
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	276,424
Percentage2:	40.48%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Thomas C. Hart
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Raymond E. Baldwin
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

Connecticut (special)

Delaware

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Delaware
Country:	Delaware
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Delaware
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Delaware
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	John J. Williams
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	62,603
Percentage1:	55.15%
Nominee2:	James M. Tunnell
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	50,910
Percentage2:	44.85%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	James M. Tunnell
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	John J. Williams
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Delaware.

See also: List of United States senators from Delaware.

Florida

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Florida
Country:	Florida
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Florida
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Florida
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	Spessard Holland.JPG
Nominee1:	Spessard Holland
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	156,232
Percentage1:	78.65%
Nominee2:	J. Harry Schad
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	42,408
Percentage2:	21.35%
Map Size:	280px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Spessard Holland
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Spessard Holland
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)
Flag Year:	1900

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Florida.

See also: List of United States senators from Florida.

Idaho (special)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate special election in Idaho
Country:	Idaho
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate election in Idaho
Previous Year:	1942
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate election in Idaho
Next Year:	1948
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Henry Dworshak.jpg
Nominee1:	Henry Dworshak
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	105,523
Percentage1:	58.57%
Nominee2:	George E. Donart
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	74,629
Percentage2:	41.43%
Map Size:	200px
Senator
Before Election:	Charles Gossett
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Henry Dworshak
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Idaho.

Indiana

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Indiana
Country:	Indiana
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Indiana
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Indiana
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:WilliamJenner (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	William E. Jenner
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	739,807
Percentage1:	54.91%
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	584,288
Percentage2:	43.36%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Indiana.

See also: List of United States senators from Indiana.

Kentucky (special)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate special election in Kentucky
Country:	Kentucky
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Previous Year:	1942
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Next Year:	1948
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	John Sherman Cooper
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	327,652
Percentage1:	53.27%
Nominee2:	John Y. Brown
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	285,829
Percentage2:	46.47%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	William A. Stanfill
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	John Sherman Cooper
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate special election in Kentucky.

See also: List of United States senators from Kentucky.

Maine

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Maine
Country:	Maine
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Maine
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Maine
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	September 9, 1946
Image1:	File:Owen Brewster 4a.jpg
Nominee1:	Owen Brewster
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	111,215
Percentage1:	63.55%
Nominee2:	Peter McDonald
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	82,665
Percentage2:	36.45%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Owen Brewster
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Owen Brewster
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Maine.

See also: List of United States senators from Maine.

Maryland

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Maryland
Country:	Maryland
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Maryland
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Maryland
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Governor herbert oconor of maryland.jpg
Nominee1:	Herbert O'Conor
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	237,232
Percentage1:	50.24%
Nominee2:	D. John Markey
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	235,000
Percentage2:	49.76%
Map Size:	275px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	George L. P. Radcliffe
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Herbert O'Conor
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Maryland.

See also: List of United States senators from Maryland.

Massachusetts

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Country:	Massachusetts
Flag Year:	1908
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	HenryCabotLodgeJr (1).jpg
Nominee1:	Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	989,736
Percentage1:	59.55%
Nominee2:	David I. Walsh
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	660,200
Percentage2:	39.72%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	David I. Walsh
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.

See also: List of United States senators from Massachusetts. Republican Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. defeated incumbent David I. Walsh.

Michigan

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Michigan
Country:	Michigan
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Michigan
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Michigan
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Arthur H. Vandenberg.jpg
Nominee1:	Arthur Vandenberg
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	1,085,570
Percentage1:	67.06%
Nominee2:	James H. Lee
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	517,923
Percentage2:	32.00%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Arthur Vandenberg
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Arthur Vandenberg
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Michigan.

See also: List of United States senators from Michigan.

Minnesota

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Country:	Minnesota
Flag Year:	1893
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	EdwardThye.jpg
Nominee1:	Edward J. Thye
Party1:	Republican Party of Minnesota
Popular Vote1:	517,775
Percentage1:	58.92%
Nominee2:	Theodore Jorgenson
Party2:	Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote2:	349,520
Percentage2:	39.78%
Map Size:	270px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Henrik Shipstead
Before Party:	Republican Party of Minnesota
After Election:	Edward J. Thye
After Party:	Republican Party of Minnesota

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Minnesota.

See also: List of United States senators from Minnesota.

Mississippi

Election Name:	1946 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Mississippi
Country:	Mississippi
Flag Image:	Flag of Mississippi (1894-1996).svg
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Previous Year:	1940
Election Date:	July 2, 1946
Next Election:	1947 United States Senate special election in Mississippi
Next Year:	1947 (special)
Image1:	File:TheodoreBilbo.jpg
Nominee1:	Theodore G. Bilbo
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	97,820
Percentage1:	51.00%
Nominee2:	Tom Ellis
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	58,005
Percentage2:	30.24%
Image4:	File:RossACollins.jpg
Nominee4:	Ross A. Collins
Party4:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote4:	18,875
Percentage4:	9.84%
Image5:	File:3x4.svg
Nominee5:	Nelson T. Levings
Party5:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote5:	15,720
Percentage5:	8.20%
Map Size:	255px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Theodore G. Bilbo
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Theodore G. Bilbo
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Mississippi.

See also: List of United States senators from Mississippi.

Missouri

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Missouri
Country:	Missouri
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Missouri
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Missouri
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Jamespkem.jpg
Nominee1:	James P. Kem
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	572,556
Percentage1:	52.71%
Nominee2:	Frank P. Briggs
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	511,544
Percentage2:	47.09%
Map Size:	270px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Frank P. Briggs
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	James P. Kem
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Missouri.

See also: List of United States senators from Missouri.

Montana

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Montana
Country:	Montana
Flag Year:	1905
Type:	presidential
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Montana
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Montana
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	Zales Ecton
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	101,901
Percentage1:	53.47%
Nominee2:	Leif Erickson
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	86,476
Percentage2:	45.38%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Burton K. Wheeler
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Zales Ecton
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Montana.

See also: List of United States senators from Montana.

Nebraska

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Country:	Nebraska
Flag Year:	1925
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	BUTLER, Hugh Alfred,.jpg
Nominee1:	Hugh A. Butler
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	271,208
Percentage1:	70.82%
Nominee2:	John E. Mekota
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	111,751
Percentage2:	29.18%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Nebraska.

See also: List of United States senators from Nebraska.

Nevada

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Nevada
Country:	Nevada
Flag Year:	1929
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate special election in Nevada
Previous Year:	1942 (special)
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Nevada
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	George W. Malone
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	27,801
Percentage1:	55.21%
Nominee2:	Berkeley L. Bunker
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	22,553
Percentage2:	44.79%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Edward P. Carville
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	George W. Malone
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Nevada.

New Jersey

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Country:	New Jersey
Flag Year:	1896
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1944 United States Senate special election in New Jersey
Previous Year:	1944 (special)
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	H. Alexander Smith
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	799,808
Percentage1:	58.50%
Nominee2:	George E. Brunner
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	548,458
Percentage2:	40.12%
Map Size:	280px
Senator
Before Election:	H. Alexander Smith
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	H. Alexander Smith
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in New Jersey.

See also: List of United States senators from New Jersey.

New Mexico

Election Name:	1954 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Country:	New Mexico
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Dennis Chavez cph.3b20083.jpg
Nominee1:	Dennis Chavez
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	68,650
Percentage1:	51.51%
Nominee2:	Patrick J. Hurley
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	64,632
Percentage2:	48.49%
Map Size:	215px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Dennis Chavez
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Dennis Chavez
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from New Mexico.

New York

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in New York
Country:	New York
Flag Image:	Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in New York
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in New York
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	Irving Ives (R-NY) (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Irving Ives
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	2,559,365
Percentage1:	52.58%
Nominee2:	Herbert Lehman
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Alliance2:	Liberal American Labor
Popular Vote2:	2,308,112
Percentage2:	47.42%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	James M. Mead
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Irving M. Ives
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in New York.

See also: List of United States senators from New York. The New York state election was held on November 5, 1946.

The Socialist Labor state convention met on April 7 and nominated Eric Hass for the U.S.Senate.^[5] The party filed a petition to nominate candidates under the name "Industrial Government Party."

The Liberal Party gathered 51,015 signatures and filed a petition to nominate candidates with the Secretary of State on September 2.^[6]

The Republican state convention met on September 4 at Saratoga Springs, New York. They nominated Assembly Majority Leader Irving M. Ives.^[7]

The Democratic state convention met on September 4 at Albany, New York, and nominated Ex-Governor Herbert H. Lehman (in office 1933–1942) for the U.S. Senate.^[8]

The American Labor state convention met on September 3 and endorsed Lehman.^[9] Fielding, Chapman and Abt were withdrawn from the ticket on September 5, and Democrats Corning, Young and Epstein substituted on the ticket.^[10]

The Socialist Workers Party filed a petition to nominate candidates headed by Farrell Dobbs for Governor.

The Industrial Government, Socialist and Socialist Workers tickets were not allowed on the ballot because of "defective nominating petitions." The Court of Appeals upheld the decisions of the lower courts.^[11]

The whole Republican ticket was elected in a landslide.

Obs.:

• "Blank, void and scattering" votes: 178,694

North Dakota

See also: List of United States senators from North Dakota.

North Dakota (special)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate special election in North Dakota
Country:	North Dakota
Flag Year:	1914
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1944 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Previous Year:	1944
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	June 25, 1946
Nominee1:	Milton Young
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	75,998
Percentage1:	55.54%
Nominee2:	P. W. "Bill" Lanier
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	37,507
Percentage2:	27.41%
Nominee3:	Gerald Nye
Party3:	Independent (politician)
Popular Vote3:	20,848
Percentage3:	15.24%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Milton Young
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Milton Young
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate special election in North Dakota. Newly-elected Democrat John Moses had died March 3, 1945, and Republican state senator Milton Young was appointed March 12, 1945, to continue the term, pending a special election.

Young was elected June 25, 1946, to finish the term that would end in 1951.

Young would go on to be elected 5 more times, serving until his 1975 retirement.

North Dakota (regular)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Country:	North Dakota
Flag Year:	1914
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1944 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Previous Year:	1944
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:William Langer.jpg
Nominee1:	William Langer
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	88,210
Percentage1:	53.34%
Nominee2:	Arthur E. Thompson
Party2:	Independent (politician)
Popular Vote2:	38,804
Percentage2:	23.46%
Nominee3:	Abner B. Larson
Party3:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:	38,368
Percentage3:	23.20%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	William Langer
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	William Langer
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

First-term Republican William Langer was re-elected to a second term.

Langer would be re-elected twice more, serving until his 1959 death.

Ohio

See also: List of United States senators from Ohio. There were 2 elections to the same seat due to the September 30, 1945, resignation of Republican Harold H. Burton.

Democrat James W. Huffman was appointed to continue the term, pending a special election in which Huffman was not a candidate. Huffman was, however, nominated to the regular election,^[12] which he lost.

Ohio (special)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate special election in Ohio.

Ohio (regular)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Ohio
Country:	Ohio
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Ohio
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Ohio
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:John W. Bricker cph.3b31299.jpg
Nominee1:	John W. Bricker
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	1,275,774
Percentage1:	57.02%
Nominee2:	James W. Huffman
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	947,610
Percentage2:	42.36%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	James W. Huffman
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	John W. Bricker
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Ohio.

Pennsylvania

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Country:	Pennsylvania
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	EdwardMartinPA.jpg
Nominee1:	Edward Martin
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	1,853,458
Percentage1:	59.26%
Nominee2:	Joseph F. Guffey
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	1,245,338
Percentage2:	39.81%
Map Size:	240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Joseph F. Guffey
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Edward Martin
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania.

See also: List of United States senators from Pennsylvania. Incumbent Democrat Joseph F. Guffey lost re-election to Republican Edward Martin.

Rhode Island

See also: List of United States senators from Rhode Island.

Tennessee

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Country:	Tennessee
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	Kenneth McKellar
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	145,654
Percentage1:	66.60%
Nominee2:	William B. Ladd
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	57,237
Percentage2:	26.17%
Nominee3:	John Randolph Neal Jr.
Party3:	Independent (politician)
Popular Vote3:	11,516
Percentage3:	5.27%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:	Kenneth McKellar
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Kenneth McKellar
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Tennessee.

See also: List of United States senators from Tennessee.

Texas

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Texas
Country:	Texas
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Texas
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Texas
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	Tom Connally
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	336,931
Percentage1:	88.51%
Nominee2:	Murray Sells
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	43,750
Percentage2:	11.49%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Tom Connally
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Tom Connally
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Texas.

See also: List of United States senators from Texas.

Utah

See also: List of United States senators from Utah.

Vermont

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Vermont
Country:	Vermont
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Vermont
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Vermont
Next Year:	1952
Image1:	FLANDERS, RALPH. SENATOR LCCN2016862620 (composed).jpg
Nominee1:	Ralph Flanders
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	54,729
Percentage1:	74.64%
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:	Charles McDevitt
Popular Vote2:	18,594
Percentage2:	25.36%
Map Size:	220px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Ralph Flanders
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Ralph Flanders
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Vermont.

See also: List of United States senators from Vermont. Incumbent Republican Ralph Flanders successfully ran for re-election to a full term in the United States Senate, defeating Democratic candidate Charles P. McDevitt.

Virginia

See also: List of United States senators from Virginia and 1946 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia.

Virginia (regular)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Virginia
Country:	Virginia
Flag Year:	1931
Type:	presidential
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	Harry F. Byrd.jpg
Nominee1:	Harry F. Byrd Sr.
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	163,960
Percentage1:	64.8%
Nominee2:	Lester S. Parsons
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	77,005
Percentage2:	30.5%
U.S. Senator
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Virginia. Incumbent Harry F. Byrd Sr. was re-elected to a fourth term after defeating Republican Lester S. Parsons.

Virginia (special)

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate special election in Virginia
Country:	Virginia
Flag Year:	1931
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:	1942
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:	1948
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Nominee1:	Absalom Willis Robertson
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	169,680
Percentage1:	68.15%
Nominee2:	Robert H. Woods
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	72,253
Percentage2:	29.02%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Thomas G. Burch
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Absalom Willis Robertson
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate special election in Virginia.

Appointed Democrat Thomas G. Burch retired after filling the vacancy caused by the May 28, 1946, death of Democrat Carter Glass. Democrat Absalom Willis Robertson defeated Republican Robert H. Woods and was elected to finish Glass's term.

Washington

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Washington
Country:	Washington
Flag Image:	Flag of Washington (1923–1967).svg
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Washington
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Washington
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:HP Cain Senate (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Harry Cain
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	358,847
Percentage1:	54.34%
Nominee2:	Hugh Mitchell
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	298,683
Percentage2:	45.23%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Hugh Mitchell
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Harry Cain
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Washington.

See also: List of United States senators from Washington.

West Virginia

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Country:	West Virginia
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Harley M. Kilgore.jpg
Nominee1:	Harley M. Kilgore
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	273,151
Percentage1:	50.33%
Nominee2:	Thomas Sweeney
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	269,617
Percentage2:	49.67%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Harley M. Kilgore
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Harley M. Kilgore
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from West Virginia.

Wisconsin

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Country:	Wisconsin
Flag Year:	1913
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	JosephMcCarthyMilitary.jpg
Nominee1:	Joseph McCarthy
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	620,430
Percentage1:	61.28%
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	378,772
Percentage2:	37.41%
U.S. Senator
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Party:	Republican Party (US)
Map Size:	250px

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Wisconsin.

See also: List of United States senators from Wisconsin. Three-term incumbent Republican Robert La Follette Jr. lost renomination to Joseph McCarthy, who then won the general election.

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Wyoming

Election Name:	1946 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Country:	Wyoming
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1952 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Next Year:	1952
Election Date:	November 5, 1946
Image1:	File:Sen. Joseph O'Mahoney, LCCN2016876768 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	45,843
Percentage1:	56.21%
Nominee2:	Harry B. Henderson
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	35,714
Percentage2:	43.79%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Joseph C. O'Mahoney
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1946 United States Senate election in Wyoming.

See also: List of United States senators from Wyoming.

See also

• 1946 United States elections
  • 1946 United States gubernatorial elections
  • 1946 United States House of Representatives elections
• 79th United States Congress
• 80th United States Congress

References

• New York: News: December 14, 1946 . RECORD FOR DEWEY IN OFFICIAL COUNT; His 687,151 Majority Topped Lehman's 627,388 in 1932; Won in 1942 by 173,254 . . subscription.

Notes and References

1. Leuchtenburg, William E. (November 2006). "New Faces of 1946: An unpopular president. A war-weary people. In the midterm elections of 60 years ago, voters took aim at incumbents". Smithsonian (magazine). Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution. p. 2 of 5. Retrieved May 12, 2009. "On October 14, scarcely more than three weeks before midterm elections, Truman bit the bullet. Even when his approval rating dropped to 32 percent, he had told reporters that controls were indispensable. On this night, however, speaking to the largest radio audience since the end of the war, Truman lashed out at "the few men in Congress who, in the service of selfish interests, have been determined for some time to wreck price controls no matter what the cost might be to our people." Then he stunned the nation by announcing that he was lifting controls on meat. With the lid off, prices skyrocketed. The New York Daily News headlined: PRICES SOAR, BUYERS SORE/STEERS JUMP OVER THE MOON. Brickbats flew at the president. "Brother," said Ohio's Clarence J. Brown, chair of the Republican Congressional Committee, "the tide is sweepin' our way.""
2. News: Dominant Cause Seen for Republican Sweep . New York Times . November 10, 1946. Arthur Krock . January 18, 2023 .
3. News: Three Republicans Who Will Lead the Next Congress . New York Times . November 10, 1946. January 18, 2023 .
4. Web site: . 1947-02-01 . Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1946 . 1, 7, 12, 38, 43. U.S. Government Printing Office.
5. News: April 8, 1946 . Socialist Labor Party Ticket . . subscription.
6. News: September 2, 1946 . LIBERALS TO FILE PETITIONS TODAY . . subscription.
7. News: September 5, 1946 . ALBANY 'TEAM' KEPT . . subscription.
8. News: September 5, 1946 . DEWEY IS ASSAILED; ...MEAD SPURNS ANY RED AID . . subscription.
9. News: September 4, 1946 . DEMOCRATIC DEAL IRKS LABOR PARTY . . subscription.
10. News: September 6, 1946 . ALP WITHDRAWS 3 FROM STATE TICKET . . subscription.
11. News: October 26, 1946 . MINOR PARTIES RULED OFF BALLOT IN STATE . . subscription.
12. Web site: Our Campaigns - OH US Senate - D Primary Race - May 07, 1946 . August 25, 2020 . www.ourcampaigns.com.