1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma explained

Election Name:1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1920 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:1920
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 2, 1926
Image1:File:Rep. Elmer Thomas of Okl. LCCN2016841959 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Elmer Thomas
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:195,312
Percentage1:54.78%
Nominee2:John W. Harreld
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:159,287
Percentage2:44.67%
Map Size:200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John W. Harreld
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Elmer Thomas
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator John W. Harreld ran for re-election to a second term. After facing many challengers in a crowded Republican primary, he advanced to the general election. In the Democratic primary, Congressman Elmer Thomas beat out a similarly crowded field, which included former Governor Jack C. Walton, to win his party's nomination with a plurality. In the general election, Thomas defeated Herrald in a landslide, winning his first of four terms in the U.S. Senate.

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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Socialist Primary

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Farmer–Labor Primary

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General election

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Notes and References

  1. News: March 6, 1926. Ledbetter Talked for Senate. Harlow's Weekly. Oklahoma City, Okla.. 15. June 14, 2021.
  2. News: April 29, 1926. A Woman Files for U.S. Senator. Chickasha Star. Chickasha, Okla.. 1. June 14, 2021.
  3. News: March 4, 1926. Lexington Publisher Would Change Dry Law. Norman Transcript. Norman, Okla.. 1. June 14, 2021.
  4. News: June 17, 1926. Gore Follows Harris, Tilting Political Pot. Standard-Sentinel. Stilwell, Okla.. 1. June 14, 2021.
  5. News: May 29, 1926. Harreld Has New Opponent: Joe C. Fox, Eucha, Files in U. S. Senatorial Race. Oklahoma News. Oklahoma City, Okla.. 7. June 14, 2021.
  6. News: July 15, 1926. John Buckles Visits the Old Home Town. Enid Events. Enid, Okla.. 1. June 14, 2021.
  7. News: June 1, 1926. Logan Farmer in Senate Race: B. G. Bingham Files on Anti-Volstead Platform. Oklahoma News. Oklahoma City, Okla.. 10. June 14, 2021.