1954 United States Senate election in Montana explained

Election Name:1954 United States Senate election in Montana
Country:Montana
Flag Year:1905
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1948 United States Senate election in Montana
Previous Year:1948
Next Election:1960 United States Senate election in Montana
Next Year:1960
Election Date:November 2, 1954
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Nominee1:James E. Murray
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:114,591
Percentage1:50.38%
Nominee2:Wesley A. D'Ewart
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:112,863
Percentage2:49.62%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:James E. Murray
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:James E. Murray
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1954 United States Senate election in Montana took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent United States Senator James E. Murray, who was first elected to the Senate in a special election in 1934 and was re-elected in 1936, 1942, and 1948, ran for re-election. After winning the Democratic primary against trivial opponents, he advanced to the general election, where he was opposed by Wesley A. D'Ewart, the Republican nominee and the United States Congressman from Montana's 2nd congressional district. A contentious and close election ensued, but ultimately, Murray was able to narrowly win re-election over D'Ewart to a final term in the Senate.

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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