1940 United States Senate election in Massachusetts explained

Election Name:1940 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Country:Massachusetts
Flag Year:1908
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1946 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Next Year:1946
Election Date:November 5, 1940
Image1:File:Sen. David I. Walsh 1939 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:David I. Walsh
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,088,838
Percentage1:55.64%
Nominee2:Henry Parkman Jr.
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:838,122
Percentage2:42.38%
Map Size:250px
Senator
Before Election:David I. Walsh
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:David I. Walsh
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1940 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held on November 5, 1940, with Democratic incumbent David I. Walsh defeating his challengers.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Senator Walsh was unopposed for renomination.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Parkman was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

General election

Candidates