1950 United States Senate election in Oklahoma explained

Election Name:1950 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1941
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1956 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:1956
Election Date:November 7, 1950
Image1:File:Mike Monroney.jpg
Nominee1:Mike Monroney
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:345,953
Percentage1:54.81%
Nominee2:Bill Alexander
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:285,224
Percentage2:45.19%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Elmer Thomas
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Mike Monroney
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1950 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democratic Senator Elmer Thomas ran for re-election to a fifth term. However, though he had successfully beat back primary challengers in past elections, he was ultimately defeated by Congressman Mike Monroney. Monroney advanced to the general election, where he faced Reverend Bill Alexander, the Republican nominee. Despite the national Republican landslide, Monroney defeated Alexander by a wide margin, holding the seat for the Democratic Party.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Runoff election results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: January 6, 1950. Rev. Bill Alexander Ponders Decision In Senate Campaign. Sapulpa Daily Herald. Sapulpa, Okla.. 1. June 14, 2021.
  2. News: April 9, 1950. Raymond Fields May Enter GOP Race for Senate. Norman Transcript. Norman, Okla.. 5. June 14, 2021.