1924 United States Senate election in South Dakota explained

Election Name:1924 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Country:South Dakota
Flag Year:1909
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1918 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Previous Year:1918
Next Election:1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Next Year:1930
Election Date:November 4, 1924
Nominee1:William H. McMaster
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:90,006
Percentage1:44.13%
Nominee2:Ulysses Cherry
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:63,728
Percentage2:31.24%
Nominee4:Tom Ayres
Party4:Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote4:20,952
Percentage4:10.27%
Nominee5:George W. Egan
Party5:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote5:14,484
Percentage5:7.10%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas Sterling
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William H. McMaster
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1924 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Senator Thomas Sterling ran for re-election to a third term, but he was defeated in the Republican primary by Governor William H. McMaster. In the general election, McMaster was opposed by attorney Ulysses Simpson Grant Cherry, the Democratic nominee, and several independent candidates. McMaster defeated his opponents by a wide margin, but fell far short of a majority, winning only 44% of the vote.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Farmer–Labor Primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tingley, Ralph R.. Pressler. Larry. U.S. Senators from the Prairie. South Dakota Press. 1982. 316–336. The Crowded Field: Eight Men for the Senate. 9780882490335.