1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota explained

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Country:South Dakota
Flag Year:1909
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Bulowwilliam.jpg
Nominee1:William J. Bulow
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:106,317
Percentage1:51.63%
Nominee2:William H. McMaster
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:99,595
Percentage2:48.37%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William H. McMaster
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William J. Bulow
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Senator William H. McMaster ran for re-election to a second term. After beating back a challenge in the Republican primary from former State Senator George J. Danforth, McMaster faced Democratic nominee William J. Bulow, the incumbent Governor, in the general election. As the Democratic Party performed well nationwide, Bulow narrowly defeated McMaster.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: March 17, 1930. Anti-Bulow Demos Gather: McNamara, Davenport And Everson Believed Likely Material For Senate Race. Evening Huronite. Huron, S.D.. 1. June 10, 2021.
  2. News: February 11, 1930. Danforth Announces Candidacy for Senate Nomination: Sioux Falls Man Issues Official Statement Today. Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D.. 1. June 10, 2021.