1944 United States Senate elections explained

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate elections
Country:	United States
Flag Year:	1912
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate elections
Previous Year:	1942
Next Election:	1946 United States Senate elections
Next Year:	1946
Seats For Election:	35 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
Majority Seats:	49
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
1Blank:	Seats up
2Blank:	Races won
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Image1:	AlbenBarkley.jpg
Leader1:	Alben Barkley
Leader Since1:	July 22, 1937
Leaders Seat1:	Kentucky
Seats Before1:	58
Seats After1:	57
Seat Change1:	1
Popular Vote1:	19,360,257
Percentage1:	49.4%
1Data1:	22
2Data1:	21
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Leader2:	Wallace White
Leader Since2:	February 25, 1944
Leaders Seat2:	Maine
Seats Before2:	37
Seats After2:	38
Seat Change2:	1
Popular Vote2:	18,557,087
Percentage2:	47.3%
1Data2:	13
2Data2:	14
Party4:	Wisconsin Progressive Party
Seats Before4:	1
Seats After4:	1
Popular Vote4:	73,089
Percentage4:	0.2%
1Data4:	0
2Data4:	0
Map Size:	320px
Majority Leader
Before Election:	Alben Barkley
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Alben Barkley
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

The 1944 United States Senate elections coincided with the re-election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to his fourth term as president. The 32 seats of Class 3 were contested in regular elections, and three special elections were held to fill vacancies.

The Democrats retained their large majority, although they lost a net of one seat to the Republicans. Republicans won open seats in Indiana, New Jersey, and Missouri, and defeated an incumbent in Iowa. However, Democrats defeated incumbents in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. The Democratic majority was further reduced to 56-39-1 throughout mid-term appointments.

Results summary

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57	1	38
Democratic	P	Republican

Colored shading indicates party with largest share of that row.

Parties					Total
Democratic	Republican	Progressive	Other
Last elections (1942)			57	38	1	0	96
Before these elections			58	37	1	0	96
Not up		36	24	1	—	61
Up		22	13	0	—	35
<	-- Gap for "Up" -->			21	11	0	—	32
			1	0	—	—	1
		0		2	—	—	2
Incumbent retired		4	1	—	—	5
			2	1	—	—	3
		2 Democrats replaced by 2 Republicans<	--IN, NJ-->	—	—	2
		2		3	0	0	5
Incumbent ran		18	12	—	—	30
<	--gap for "Incumbent ran"-->			13	8	—	—	21
		3 Republicans replaced by 3 Democrats<	--CT, ND, PA--> 1 Democrat replaced by 1 Republican	—	—	4
			3	1	—	—	4
		1 Democrat replaced by 1 Republican<	--MO-->	—	—	1
			19	11	0	0	30
Total elected			21	14	0	0	35
Net change		1		1			1
Nationwide vote		19,360,257	18,557,087	73,089	1,211,148	39,201,581
	Share		49.39%	47.34%	0.19%	3.09%	100%
Result			57	38	1	0	96

Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives^[1]

Gains, losses, and holds

Retirements

One Republican retired instead of seeking election to finish the unexpired term, one Democrat retired instead of seeking election to finish the unexpired term, one Democrat retired instead of seeking election to finish the unexpired term and election to a full term and two Democrats retired instead of seeking re-election.

Defeats

Four Republicans and five Democrats sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election.

Post election changes

Change in composition

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Race summaries

Special elections during the 78th Congress

In these special elections, the winner was seated during 1944 or before January 3, 1945; ordered by election date.

State	Incumbent			Results	Candidates
	Senator	Party	Electoral history
Indiana Class 3			Democratic	1944		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 7, 1944. Republican gain. Winner did not run for the next term, see below.	nowrap
Massachusetts Class 2			Republican	1944		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 7, 1944. Republican hold.	nowrap
New Jersey Class 1			Democratic	1943		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 7, 1944. Republican gain.	nowrap
Oregon Class 2			Republican	1944	Interim appointee elected November 7, 1944.	nowrap

Races leading to the 79th Congress

In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 1945; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 3 seats.

State	Incumbent			Results	Candidates
	Senator	Party	Electoral history
Alabama			Democratic	1938 1938 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Arizona			Democratic	1926 1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Arkansas			Democratic	1931 1932 1932 1938		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold.	nowrap
California			Democratic	1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Colorado			Republican	1941 1942	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Connecticut			Republican	1938		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain.	nowrap
Florida			Democratic	1936 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Georgia			Democratic	1922 1926 1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Idaho			Democratic	1938		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold.	nowrap
Illinois			Democratic	1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Indiana			Democratic	1944		Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican gain. Winner did not run to finish the term, see above.	nowrap
Iowa			Democratic	1936 1938		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Kansas			Republican	1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Kentucky			Democratic	1926 1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Louisiana			Democratic	1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Maryland			Democratic	1926 1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Missouri			Democratic	1932 1933 1938		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican gain.	nowrap
Nevada			Democratic	1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
New Hampshire			Republican	1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
New York			Democratic	1926 1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
North Carolina			Democratic	1932 1932 1938		Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold.	nowrap
North Dakota			Republican	1925 1926 1932 1938		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain.	nowrap
Ohio			Republican	1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Oklahoma			Democratic	1926 1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Oregon			Republican	1938		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican hold.	nowrap
Pennsylvania			Republican	1930 1932 1938		Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain.	nowrap
South Carolina			Democratic	1909 1914 1920 1926 1932 1938		Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Incumbent died November 17, 1944. Wilton E. Hall appointed just to finish the term.	nowrap
South Dakota			Republican	1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Utah			Democratic	1932 1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Vermont			Republican	1940	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap
Washington			Democratic	1932 1938		Incumbent retired to become Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Incumbent resigned November 13, 1944, and winner was appointed December 14 to finish the term.	nowrap
Wisconsin			Republican	1938	Incumbent re-elected.	nowrap

Closest races

Fourteen races had a margin of victory under 10%:

State	Party of winner	Margin
Missouri	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	0.1%
Ohio	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican	0.6%
Pennsylvania	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic (flip)	0.6%
Indiana (regular)	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican	1.3%
New Jersey (special)	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	1.6%
New Hampshire	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican	1.8%
Idaho	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic	2.2%
Iowa	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	2.9%
Connecticut	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic (flip)	4.4%
California	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic	4.6%
Indiana (special)	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican (flip)	5.0%
New York	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic	6.4%
Wisconsin	data-sort-value=-0.5	Republican	7.7%
Kentucky	data-sort-value=-0.5	Democratic	9.9%

Utah was the tipping point state with a margin of 19.8%.

Alabama

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Alabama
Country:	Alabama
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Alabama
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Alabama
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:Listerhill (1) (retouched) (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	J. Lister Hill
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	202,604
Percentage1:	81.78%
Nominee2:	John A. Posey
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	41,983
Percentage2:	16.95%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	J. Lister Hill
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	J. Lister Hill
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Alabama.

Arizona

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Arizona
Country:	Arizona
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Arizona
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Arizona
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	Carl Hayden.jpg
Nominee1:	Carl Hayden
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	90,335
Percentage1:	69.37%
Nominee2:	Fred Wildon Fickett Jr.
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	39,891
Percentage2:	30.63%
Map Size:	205px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Carl Hayden
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Carl Hayden
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Arizona.

See also: List of United States senators from Arizona and 1944 United States House of Representatives election in Arizona.

Three-term Democrat Carl T. Hayden was easily re-elected.

Hayden would be re-elected three more times before retiring in 1962.

Arkansas

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Arkansas.

See also: List of United States senators from Arkansas.

Election Name:	1944 U.S. Senate election in Arkansas
Country:	Arkansas
Flag Year:	1924
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:JWFulbright.jpg
Nominee1:	J. William Fulbright
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	182,499
Percentage1:	85.10%
Nominee2:	Victor Wade
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	31,942
Percentage2:	14.90%
Map Size:	210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Hattie Caraway
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	J. William Fulbright
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

California

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in California
Country:	California
Flag Image:	Flag of California (1924–1953).pngborder
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	Washington, D.C., November 21, 1939 - A new informal photograph of Senator Sheridan Downey of California LCCN2016876632 (cropped).tif
Nominee1:	Sheridan Downey
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	1,728,155
Percentage1:	52.29%
Nominee2:	Frederick F. Houser
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Alliance2:	Prohibition Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	1,576,553
Percentage2:	47.71%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Sheridan Downey
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Sheridan Downey
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in California.

See also: List of United States senators from California and 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in California.

Colorado

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Colorado
Country:	Colorado
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate special election in Colorado
Previous Year:	1942 (special)
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Colorado
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	Eugene Millikin.jpg
Nominee1:	Eugene Millikin
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	277,410
Percentage1:	56.06%
Nominee2:	Barney L. Whatley
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	214,335
Percentage2:	43.31%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Eugene Millikin
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Eugene Millikin
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Colorado.

See also: List of United States senators from Colorado.

Connecticut

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Country:	Connecticut
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:SenBMcMahon.jpg
Nominee1:	Brien McMahon
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	430,716
Percentage1:	51.99%
Nominee2:	John A. Danaher
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	391,748
Percentage2:	47.28%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	John A. Danaher
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Brien McMahon
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Connecticut.

See also: List of United States senators from Connecticut.

Florida

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Florida
Country:	Florida
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Florida
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Florida
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	Portrait of U.S. Senator Claude Pepper, ca. 1940.jpg
Nominee1:	Claude Pepper
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	335,685
Percentage1:	71.28%
Nominee2:	Miles H. Draper
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	135,258
Percentage2:	28.72%
Map Size:	x300px
Senator
Before Election:	Claude Pepper
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Claude Pepper
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Florida.

See also: List of United States senators from Florida.

Georgia

See also: List of United States senators from Georgia.

Idaho

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Idaho
Country:	Idaho
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Idaho
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Idaho
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:Glen Taylor (D-ID) 1954.jpg
Nominee1:	Glen H. Taylor
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	107,096
Percentage1:	51.13%
Nominee2:	C. A. Bottolfsen
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	102,373
Percentage2:	48.87%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	D. Worth Clark
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Glen H. Taylor
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Idaho and 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho.

Illinois

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Illinois
Country:	Illinois
Flag Year:	1915
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Illinois
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Illinois
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	ScottWikeLucas (1).jpg
Nominee1:	Scott W. Lucas
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	2,059,023
Percentage1:	52.61%
Nominee2:	Richard J. Lyons
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	1,841,793
Percentage2:	47.06%
Map Size:	300px
Senator
Before Election:	Scott W. Lucas
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Scott W. Lucas
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Illinois.

See also: List of United States senators from Illinois.

Indiana

See also: List of United States senators from Indiana.

There were 2 elections in Indiana, due to the January 25, 1944, death of Democrat Frederick Van Nuys.

Democrat Samuel D. Jackson was appointed to continue the term, pending a special election. Republican William E. Jenner won the special election to finish the term, and Republican Homer E. Capehart won the general election to the next term.

Indiana (special)

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Indiana
Country:	Indiana
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:WilliamJenner.jpg
Nominee1:	William E. Jenner
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	857,250
Percentage1:	52.11%
Nominee2:	Cornelius O’Brien
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	775,417
Percentage2:	47.14%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Samuel D. Jackson
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	William E. Jenner
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate special election in Indiana.

Indiana (regular)

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Indiana
Country:	Indiana
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Indiana
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Indiana
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	Homer Capehart
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	829,489
Percentage1:	50.23%
Nominee2:	Henry F. Schricker
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	807,766
Percentage2:	48.91%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Samuel D. Jackson
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Homer Capehart
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Indiana.

Iowa

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Iowa.

See also: List of United States senators from Iowa.

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:	Iowa
Flag Image:	Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	523,963
Percentage1:	51.28%
Nominee2:	Guy M. Gillette
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	494,229
Percentage2:	48.37%
Map Size:	220px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Guy M. Gillette
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Bourke B. Hickenlooper
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

Kansas

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Kansas
Country:	Kansas
Flag Year:	1927
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Kansas
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Kansas
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:ClydeMartinReed.jpg
Nominee1:	Clyde M. Reed
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	387,090
Percentage1:	57.84%
Nominee2:	Thurman Hill
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	272,053
Percentage2:	40.65%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Clyde M. Reed
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Clyde M. Reed
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Kansas.

Kentucky

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Kentucky.

See also: List of United States senators from Kentucky.

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Country:	Kentucky
Flag Image:	Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	AlbenBarkley.jpg
Nominee1:	Alben W. Barkley
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	464,053
Percentage1:	54.81%
Nominee2:	James Park
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	380,425
Percentage2:	44.93%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:	Alben W. Barkley
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Alben W. Barkley
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

Louisiana

Election Name:	1944 Democratic Senate primary election in Louisiana
Country:	Louisiana
Flag Year:	1912
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Louisiana
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate special election in Louisiana
Next Year:	1948 (special)
Election Date:	September 12, 1944
Nominee1:	John H. Overton
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	151,886
Percentage1:	61.64%
Nominee2:	E. A. Stephens
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	68,408
Percentage2:	27.76%
Nominee3:	Griffin Hawkins
Party3:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:	19,067
Percentage3:	7.74%
Map Size:	285px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	John H. Overton
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	John H. Overton
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Louisiana.

See also: List of United States senators from Louisiana and 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana.

Maryland

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Maryland
Country:	Maryland
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Maryland
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Maryland
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:Millardetydings.jpg
Nominee1:	Millard Tydings
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	344,725
Percentage1:	61.73%
Nominee2:	Blanchard Randall
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	213,705
Percentage2:	38.27%
Map Size:	275px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Millard Tydings
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Millard Tydings
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Maryland.

See also: List of United States senators from Maryland.

Massachusetts (special)

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts
Country:	Massachusetts
Flag Year:	1908
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Previous Year:	1942
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Next Year:	1948
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:Leverett Saltonstall cph.3b10555.jpg
Nominee1:	Leverett Saltonstall
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	1,228,754
Percentage1:	64.29%
Nominee2:	John H. Corcoran
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	667,086
Percentage2:	34.90%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Sinclair Weeks
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Leverett Saltonstall
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts.

See also: List of United States senators from Massachusetts.

Republican Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. resigned February 3, 1944, to return to active duty in the U.S. Army during World War II. Republican Sinclair Weeks was appointed February 8 to continue the term until an election was held. A special election was held on November 7 with Republican Massachusetts Governor Leverett Saltonstall defeating his challengers. He didn't take office until January 4, 1945, when his term as Governor ended.

Missouri

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Missouri
Country:	Missouri
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Missouri
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Missouri
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	Forrest C. Donnell.jpg
Nominee1:	Forrest C. Donnell
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	778,778
Percentage1:	49.95%
Nominee2:	Roy McKittrick
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	776,790
Percentage2:	49.82%
Map Size:	270px
U.S. senator
Before Election:	Bennett Champ Clark
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Election:	Forrest C. Donnell
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Missouri.

See also: List of United States senators from Missouri.

Nevada

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Nevada
Country:	Nevada
Flag Year:	1929
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Nevada
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Nevada
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	Pat McCarran
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	30,595
Percentage1:	58.38%
Nominee2:	George W. Malone
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	21,816
Percentage2:	41.62%
Map Size:	200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Pat McCarran
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Pat McCarran
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Nevada.

New Hampshire

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Country:	New Hampshire
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:US SENATOR CHARLES TOBEY DIES OF A HEART ATTACK WASHINGTON 1953 Photo Y 324 (4x5).jpg
Nominee1:	Charles W. Tobey
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	110,549
Percentage1:	50.93%
Nominee2:	Joseph J. Betley
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	106,508
Percentage2:	49.07%
Map Size:	250px
Senator
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from New Hampshire.

New Jersey (special)

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate special election in New Jersey
Country:	New Jersey
Flag Year:	1896
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Previous Year:	1940
Next Election:	1946 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Next Year:	1946
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	Howardalexandersmith.jpg
Nominee1:	H. Alexander Smith
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	939,987
Percentage1:	50.44%
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	910,096
Percentage2:	48.84%
Map Size:	280px
Senator
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate special election in New Jersey.

See also: List of United States senators from New Jersey.

New York

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in New York
Country:	New York
Flag Image:	Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in New York
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1949 United States Senate special election in New York
Next Year:	1949 (special)
Election Date:	November 8, 1944
Image1:	File:Robert F. Wagner.jpg
Nominee1:	Robert F. Wagner
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	3,294,576
Percentage1:	53.06%
Nominee2:	Thomas J. Curran
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	2,899,497
Percentage2:	46.70%
Map Size:	300px
Senator
Before Election:	Robert F. Wagner
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Robert F. Wagner
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in New York.

See also: List of United States senators from New York.

The Socialist Labor state convention met on April 2 at the Cornish Arms Hotel, the corner of Eighth Avenue and Twenty-eighth Street, in New York City. They nominated Eric Hass for the U.S. Senate.^[2] At that time, the party used the name "Industrial Government Party" on the ballot, but was also referred to as the "Industrial Labor Party".

The Liberal Party was organized by a state convention with about 1,100 delegates who met on May 19 and 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. They endorsed the incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert F. Wagner for re-election.^[3] The party filed a petition to nominate candidates which was allowed by Secretary of State Curran on August 25.^[4]

The Republican State Committee met on August 8 at Albany, New York. They nominated Secretary of State Thomas J. Curran for the U.S. Senate.^[5]

The Democratic State Committee met on August 8 at the National Democratic Club at 233, Madison Avenue in New York City. They re-nominated the incumbent U.S. Senator Robert F. Wagner.^[6]

The American Labor state convention met on August 10. They endorsed the Democratic nominee Wagner.^[7]

The Democratic/American Labor/Liberal ticket was elected and incumbent Wagner was re-elected.

Democratic		Robert F. Wagner	2,485,735
Republican	Thomas J. Curran	2,899,497
American Labor		Robert F. Wagner	483,785
Liberal		Robert F. Wagner	325,056
Industrial Government	Eric Hass	15,244

North Carolina

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Flag Year:	1885
Image1:	File:Clyde Hoey.jpg
Nominee1:	Clyde R. Hoey
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	533,813
Percentage1:	70.25%
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	226,037
Percentage2:	29.75%
Map Size:	300px
Senator
Before Party:	Democratic Party (US)
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in North Carolina.

See also: List of United States senators from North Carolina and 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina.

North Dakota

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Country:	North Dakota
Flag Year:	1914
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1946 United States Senate special election in North Dakota
Next Year:	1946 (special)
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	John Moses
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	95,102
Percentage1:	45.20%
Nominee2:	Gerald Nye
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	69,530
Percentage2:	33.04%
Nominee3:	Lynn Stambaugh
Party3:	Independent Republican (United States)
Popular Vote3:	44,596
Percentage3:	21.19%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Gerald Nye
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	John Moses
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in North Dakota.

See also: List of United States senators from North Dakota.

Ohio

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Ohio
Country:	Ohio
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Ohio
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Ohio
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	Robert A. Taft
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	1,500,609
Percentage1:	50.30%
Nominee2:	William Pickrel
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	1,482,610
Percentage2:	49.70%
Map Size:	210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Robert A. Taft
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Robert A. Taft
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Ohio.

See also: List of United States senators from Ohio.

Oklahoma

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:	Oklahoma
Flag Year:	1941
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19, 1939 A new informal picture of Senator Elmer Thomas, Democrat of Oklahoma LCCN2016875466 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Elmer Thomas
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	390,851
Percentage1:	55.65%
Nominee2:	William J. Otjen
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	309,222
Percentage2:	44.02%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Elmer Thomas
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Elmer Thomas
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Oklahoma.

See also: List of United States senators from Oklahoma.

Oregon

See also: List of United States senators from Oregon and 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in Oregon.

Oregon (special)

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate special election in Oregon
Country:	Oregon
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1942 United States Senate election in Oregon
Previous Year:	1942
Next Election:	1948 United States Senate election in Oregon
Next Year:	1948
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:Guy Cordon.jpg
Nominee1:	Guy Cordon
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	260,631
Percentage1:	57.54%
Nominee2:	Willis Mahoney
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	192,305
Percentage2:	42.46%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Guy Cordon
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Guy Cordon
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

Oregon (regular)

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Oregon
Country:	Oregon
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Oregon
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Oregon
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	Wayne Morse.jpg
Nominee1:	Wayne Morse
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	269,095
Percentage1:	60.71%
Nominee2:	Edgar W. Smith
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	174,140
Percentage2:	39.29%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Rufus C. Holman
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Wayne Morse
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

Incumbent Republican Rufus C. Holman ran for re-election, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Wayne Morse.

Pennsylvania

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Country:	Pennsylvania
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	M001127.jpg
Nominee1:	Francis J. Myers
Party1:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	1,864,622
Percentage1:	49.99%
Party2:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	1,840,938
Percentage2:	49.35%
Map Size:	260px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Party:	Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania.

See also: List of United States senators from Pennsylvania.

South Carolina

Election Name:	1944 Democratic Senate primary election in South Carolina
Country:	South Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in South Carolina
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in South Carolina
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	July 25, 1944
Image1:	Olin D. Johnston, seated portrait.jpg
Nominee1:	Olin D. Johnston
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	138,440
Percentage1:	55.20%
Nominee2:	Ellison D. Smith
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	88,085
Percentage2:	35.12%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Ellison D. Smith
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Olin D. Johnston
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in South Carolina.

See also: List of United States senators from South Carolina and 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina.

South Dakota

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Country:	South Dakota
Flag Year:	1909
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate elections in South Dakota
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	Chan Gurney
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	145,248
Percentage1:	63.86%
Nominee2:	George M. Bradshaw
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	82,199
Percentage2:	36.14%
Map Size:	240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Chan Gurney
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Chan Gurney
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota.

See also: List of United States senators from South Dakota.

Utah

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Utah
Country:	Utah
Flag Year:	1922
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Utah
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Utah
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Image1:	File:Elbert D. Thomas, 1940 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Elbert D. Thomas
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	148,748
Percentage1:	59.91%
Nominee2:	Adam S. Bennion
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	99,532
Percentage2:	40.09%
Map Size:	220px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Elbert D. Thomas
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Elbert D. Thomas
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Utah and 1944 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah. Incumbent Democratic Senator Elbert D. Thomas won a third term. As of 2024, this is the last time that a Democrat was elected to Utah's class 3 Senate seat.

Vermont

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Vermont
Country:	Vermont
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1940 United States Senate special election in Vermont
Previous Year:	1940 (special)
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Vermont
Next Year:	1950
Image1:	File:GeorgeAiken-VTSEN- (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	George Aiken
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	81,094
Percentage1:	65.81%
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:	Harry Witters
Popular Vote2:	42,136
Percentage2:	34.19%
Map Size:	219px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	George Aiken
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	George Aiken
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Vermont.

See also: List of United States senators from Vermont and 1944 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont.

Washington

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Washington
Country:	Washington
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Washington
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Washington
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	Warren Magnuson
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	397,719
Percentage1:	55.13%
Nominee2:	Harry P. Cain
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	342,464
Percentage2:	44.44%
Map Size:	275px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Homer Bone
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Warren Magnuson
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Washington.

See also: List of United States senators from Washington.

Wisconsin

Election Name:	1944 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Country:	Wisconsin
Flag Year:	1913
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	Yes
Previous Election:	1938 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:	1938
Next Election:	1950 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Next Year:	1950
Election Date:	November 7, 1944
Nominee1:	Alexander Wiley
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	634,513
Percentage1:	50.50%
Nominee2:	Howard J. McMurray
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	537,144
Percentage2:	42.75%
Nominee3:	Harry Sauthoff
Party3:	Wisconsin Progressive Party
Popular Vote3:	73,089
Percentage3:	5.82%
Map Size:	250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:	Alexander Wiley
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Alexander Wiley
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1944 United States Senate election in Wisconsin.

See also: List of United States senators from Wisconsin.

See also

• 1944 United States elections
  • 1944 United States presidential election
  • 1944 United States gubernatorial elections
  • 1944 United States House of Representatives elections
• 78th United States Congress
• 79th United States Congress

Notes and References

1. Web site: . 1945-03-01 . Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 7, 1944 . 16 - 17, 25 - 26, 36, 54. U.S. Government Printing Office.
2. News: April 3, 1944 . 2 CANDIDATES NAMED BY SOCIALIST LABOR . . subscription.
3. News: May 21, 1944 . NEW PARTY FIXES 400,000-VOTE GOAL FOR ROOSEVELT . . subscription.
4. News: August 26, 1944 . LIBERAL PARTY WINS; Curran Overrules Objections by O'Connor to Petitions . . subscription.
5. News: August 9, 1944 . CURRAN IS NAMED . . subscription.
6. News: August 9, 1944 . DEMOCRATS NAME WAGNER AND DYE . . subscription.
7. News: August 11, 1944 . ROOSEVELT NAMED AT ALP CONVENTION; Wagner, Also Renominated . . subscription.