1950 United States Senate election in Ohio explained

Election Name:1950 United States Senate election in Ohio
Country:Ohio
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 United States Senate election in Ohio
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1954 United States Senate special election in Ohio
Next Year:1954 (special)
Election Date:November 7, 1950
Image1:RobertATaft83rdCongress (1).png
Nominee1:Robert A. Taft
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,645,643
Percentage1:57.54%
Nominee2:Joe Ferguson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,214,459
Percentage2:42.46%
Map Size:210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Robert A. Taft
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert A. Taft
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1950 United States Senate election in Ohio took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Senator Robert A. Taft was elected to a third term in office, easily defeating Democratic State Auditor and 1944 presidential candidate Joseph T. Ferguson.

Background

Senator Taft unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination in 1940 and 1948 and was a national leader of the party's conservative wing.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

See also