1934 United States Senate elections

The 1934 United States Senate elections were held in the middle of Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term. The 32 seats of Class 1 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies. During the Great Depression, voters strongly backed Roosevelt's New Deal and his allies in the Senate, with Democrats picking up a net of nine seats, giving them a supermajority (which required 64 seats, two-thirds of the total 96 seats in 1934).[1] Republicans later lost three more seats due to mid-term vacancies (one to Farmer-Labor and two to Democrats); however, a Democrat in Iowa died and the seat remained vacant until the next election. The Democrats entered the next election with a 70-22-2-1 majority.

1934 United States Senate elections

← 1932November 6, 1934[a]1936 →

36 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
49 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
 
LeaderJoseph RobinsonCharles McNary
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Leader sinceDecember 3, 1923March 4, 1933
Leader's seatArkansasOregon
Seats before6035
Seats after6925
Seat changeIncrease 9Decrease 10
Seats up1718
Races won268

 Third partyFourth party
 
PartyFarmer–LaborProgressive
Seats before10
Seats after11
Seat changeSteadyIncrease 1
Seats up10
Races won11

1934 United States Senate special election in Montana1934 United States Senate special election in New Mexico1934 United States Senate special election in Tennessee1934 United States Senate special election in Vermont1934 United States Senate election in Arizona1934 United States Senate election in California1934 United States Senate election in Connecticut1934 United States Senate election in Delaware1934 United States Senate election in Florida1934 United States Senate election in Indiana1934 United States Senate election in Maine1934 United States Senate election in Maryland1934 United States Senate election in Massachusetts1934 United States Senate election in Michigan1934 United States Senate election in Minnesota1934 United States Senate election in Mississippi1934 United States Senate election in Missouri1934 United States Senate election in Montana1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska1934 United States Senate election in Nevada1934 United States Senate election in New Jersey1934 United States Senate election in New Mexico1934 United States Senate election in New York1934 United States Senate election in North Dakota1934 United States Senate election in Ohio1934 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania1934 United States Senate election in Rhode Island1934 United States Senate election in Tennessee1934 United States Senate election in Texas1934 United States Senate election in Utah1934 United States Senate election in Vermont1934 United States Senate election in Virginia1934 United States Senate election in Washington1934 United States Senate election in West Virginia1934 United States Senate election in Wisconsin1934 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Results of the elections:
     Democratic gain      Democratic hold
     Republican hold
     Progressive gain
     Farmer–Labor hold
     No election

Majority Leader before election

Joseph Robinson
Democratic

Elected Majority Leader

Joseph Robinson
Democratic

This marked the first time that an incumbent president's party gained seats in both houses of Congress in midterm election cycles, followed by 1998 and 2002.[2] This was also the second of three times in American history that the opposition party failed to flip any Senate seats, alongside 1914 and 2022.

Gains, losses, and holds

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Retirements

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Three Democrats and one Republican retired instead of seeking re-election.

StateSenatorReplaced by
MarylandPhillips Lee GoldsboroughGeorge L. P. Radcliffe
Nebraska (special)William H. ThompsonRichard C. Hunter
NebraskaWilliam H. ThompsonEdward R. Burke
WashingtonClarence DillLewis B. Schwellenbach

Defeats

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Eight Republicans and two Democrats sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election.

StateSenatorReplaced by
ConnecticutFrederic C. WalcottFrancis T. Maloney
IndianaArthur Raymond RobinsonSherman Minton
MississippiHubert D. StephensTheodore G. Bilbo
MissouriRoscoe C. PattersonHarry S. Truman
Montana (special)John E. EricksonJames E. Murray
New JerseyHamilton F. KeanA. Harry Moore
OhioSimeon D. FessVic Donahey
PennsylvaniaDavid A. ReedJoseph F. Guffey
Rhode IslandFelix HebertPeter G. Gerry
West VirginiaHenry D. HatfieldRush Holt Sr.

Party Switches

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One Republican won re-election as a Progressive.

StateSenatorReplaced by
WisconsinRobert M. La Follette Jr.Robert M. La Follette Jr.

Post-election changes

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StateSenatorReplaced by
New MexicoBronson M. CuttingDennis Chavez
Florida (class 1)Park TrammellScott Loftin
Florida (class 1)Scott LoftinCharles O. Andrews
Florida (class 3)Duncan U. FletcherWilliam Luther Hill
Florida (class 3)William Luther HillClaude Pepper
LouisianaHuey LongRose McConnell Long
MichiganJames J. CouzensPrentiss M. Brown
MinnesotaThomas D. SchallElmer Austin Benson

Change in composition

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Before the elections

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At the beginning of 1934.

D1D2D3D4D5D6D7D8
D18D17D16D15D14D13D12D11D10D9
D19D20D21D22D23D24D25D26D27D28
D38D37D36D35D34D33D32D31D30D29
D39D40D41D42D43D44
Ariz.
Ran
D45
Fla.
Ran
D46
Mass.
Ran
D47
Miss.
Ran
D48
Mont. (reg)
Ran
Majority →D49
Mont. (sp)
Ran
D58
Va.
Ran
D57
Utah
Ran
D56
Texas
Ran
D55
Tenn. (sp)
Ran
D54
Tenn. (reg)
Ran
D53
N.Y.
Ran
D52
N.M. (sp)
Ran
D51
Nev.
Ran
D50
Neb. (reg)
Neb. (sp)
Retired
D59
Wash.
Retired
D60
Wyo. (reg)
Wyo. (sp)
Ran
FL1
Minn.
Ran
R35
Wis.
Ran
R34
W.Va.
Ran
R33
Vt. (reg)
Ran
R32
R.I.
Ran
R31
Pa.
Ran
R30
Ohio
Ran
R29
N.Dak.
Ran
R19
Calif.
Ran
R20
Conn.
Ran
R21
Del.
Ran
R22
Ind.
Ran
R23
Maine
Ran
R24
Md.
Ran
R25
Mich.
Ran
R26
Mo.
Ran
R27
N.J.
Ran
R28
N.M. (reg)
Ran
R18
Vt. (sp)
Ran
R17R16R15R14R13R12R11R10R9
R1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8

Elections result

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D1D2D3D4D5D6D7D8
D18D17D16D15D14D13D12D11D10D9
D19D20D21D22D23D24D25D26D27D28
D38D37D36D35D34D33D32D31D30D29
D39D40D41D42D43D44
Ariz.
Re-elected
D45
Fla.
Re-elected
D46
Mass.
Re-elected
D47
Miss.
Hold
D48
Mont. (reg)
Re-elected
Majority →D49
Mont. (sp)
Hold
D58
Va.
Re-elected
D57
Utah
Re-elected
D56
Texas
Re-elected
D55
Tenn. (sp)
Elected[b]
D54
Tenn. (reg)
Re-elected
D53
N.Y.
Re-elected
D52
N.M. (sp)
Elected[b]
D51
Nev.
Re-elected
D50
Neb. (reg)
Neb. (sp)
Hold
D59
Wash.
Hold
D60
Wyo. (reg)
Wyo. (sp)
Elected[b]
D61
Conn.
Gain
D62
Ind.
Gain
D63
Md.
Gain
D64
Mo.
Gain
D65
N.J.
Gain
D66
Ohio
Gain
D67
Pa.
Gain
D68
R.I.
Gain
R19
Del.
Re-elected
R20
Maine
Re-elected
R21
Mich.
Re-elected
R22
N.M. (reg)
Re-elected
R23
N.Dak.
Re-elected
R24
Vt. (reg)
Re-elected
R25
Vt. (sp)
Elected[b]
P1
Wis.
Re-elected
new party
FL1
Minn.
Re-elected
D69
W.Va.
Gain
R18
Calif.
Re-elected
R17R16R15R14R13R12R11R10R9
R1R2R3R4R5R6R7R8
Key
D#Democratic
FL#Farmer–Labor
P#Progressive
R#Republican

Race summaries

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Elections during the 73rd Congress

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In these special elections, the winners were seated during 1934; ordered by election date then by state.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
Vermont
(Class 3)
Ernest W. GibsonRepublican1933 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected January 16, 1934.
Montana
(Class 2)
John E. EricksonDemocratic1933 (Appointed)Interim appointee lost nomination.
New senator elected November 6, 1934.
Democratic hold.
Nebraska
(Class 1)
William H. ThompsonDemocratic1933 (Appointed)Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected November 6, 1934.
Democratic hold.
Winner was not elected to the next term, see below.
New Mexico
(Class 2)
Carl HatchDemocratic1933 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected November 6, 1934.
Tennessee
(Class 2)
Nathan L. BachmanDemocratic1933 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected November 6, 1934.
Wyoming
(Class 1)
Joseph C. O'MahoneyDemocratic1933 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected November 6, 1934.
Winner was also elected to the next term, see below.

Elections leading to the 74th Congress

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In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 1935; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 1 seats.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
ArizonaHenry F. AshurstDemocratic1912
1916
1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
CaliforniaHiram JohnsonRepublican1916
1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
ConnecticutFrederic C. WalcottRepublican1928Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
DelawareJohn G. Townsend Jr.Republican1928Incumbent re-elected.
FloridaPark TrammellDemocratic1916
1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
IndianaArthur Raymond RobinsonRepublican1925 (Appointed)
1926 (special)
1928
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
MaineFrederick HaleRepublican1916
1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
MarylandPhillips Lee GoldsboroughRepublican1928Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Maryland.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
MassachusettsDavid I. WalshDemocratic1926 (special)
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
MichiganArthur VandenbergRepublican1928 (Appointed)
1928 (special)
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
MinnesotaHenrik ShipsteadFarmer–Labor1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
MississippiHubert D. StephensDemocratic1922
1928
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
MissouriRoscoe C. PattersonRepublican1928Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
MontanaBurton K. WheelerDemocratic1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
NebraskaWilliam H. ThompsonDemocratic1933 (Appointed)Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
Winner was not elected to finish the current term; see above.
NevadaKey PittmanDemocratic1913 (special)
1916
1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
New JerseyHamilton F. KeanRepublican1928Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
New MexicoBronson M. CuttingRepublican1927 (Appointed)
1928 (Retired)
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
New YorkRoyal S. CopelandDemocratic1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
North DakotaLynn FrazierRepublican1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
  • Y Lynn Frazier (Republican) 58.2%
  • Henry Holt (Democratic) 40.2%
OhioSimeon D. FessRepublican1922
1928
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
PennsylvaniaDavid A. ReedRepublican1922 (Appointed)
1922 (special)
1922
1928
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
Rhode IslandFelix HebertRepublican1928Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
TennesseeKenneth McKellarDemocratic1916
1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
TexasTom ConnallyDemocratic1928Incumbent re-elected.
UtahWilliam H. KingDemocratic1916
1922
1928
Incumbent re-elected.
VermontWarren AustinRepublican1931 (special)Incumbent re-elected.
VirginiaHarry F. ByrdDemocratic1933 (Appointed)
1933 (special)
Incumbent re-elected.
WashingtonClarence DillDemocratic1922
1928
Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
West VirginiaHenry D. HatfieldRepublican1928Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain. Winner was seated late on June 21, 1935 when he turned 30, due to not having satisfied the constitutional requirement to serve.
WisconsinRobert M. La Follette Jr.Republican1925 (special)
1928
Incumbent re-elected as a Progressive.
Progressive gain.
WyomingJoseph C. O'MahoneyDemocratic1933 (Appointed)Interim appointee elected.
Winner was also elected to finish the current term; see above.

Closest races

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Ten races had a margin of victory under 10%:

StateParty of winnerMargin
MaineRepublican0.4%
New MexicoRepublican0.8%
VermontRepublican2.6%
ConnecticutDemocratic (flip)3.5%
IndianaDemocratic (flip)4.0%
MichiganRepublican4.3%
PennsylvaniaDemocratic (flip)4.3%
UtahDemocratic7.7%
DelawareRepublican7.1%
New Mexico (special)Democratic9.5%

Virginia was the tipping point state with a margin of 55.1%.

Arizona

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1934 United States Senate election in Arizona

← 1928November 3, 19341940 →
 
NomineeHenry F. AshurstJoseph Edward Thompson
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote67,64824,075
Percentage72.03%25.63%

County results
Ashurst:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

United States Senator before election

Henry F. Ashurst
Democratic

Elected United States Senator

Henry F. Ashurst
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Arizona[4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticHenry F. Ashurst (incumbent) 67,648 72.03%
RepublicanJoseph Edward Thompson24,07525.63%
SocialistCharles D. Pinkerton1,5911.69%
CommunistRamon Garcia6060.65%
Majority43,57346.40%
Turnout93,920
Democratic hold

California

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1934 United States Senate election in California

← 1928November 5, 19341940 →
 
NomineeHiram JohnsonGeorge Ross Kirkpatrick
PartyRepublicanSocialist
AllianceDemocratic
Popular vote1,946,572108,748
Percentage94.66%5.29%

County results
Johnson:      90–100%

U.S. senator before election

Hiram Johnson
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Hiram Johnson
Republican

1934 United States Senate election in California [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanHiram Johnson (Incumbent) 1,946,572 94.54%
SocialistGeorge Ross Kirkpatrick108,7485.28%
Write-InPat Chambers1,0250.05%
NoneScattering2,5950.13%
Majority1,837,82489.26%
Turnout2,058,940
Republican hold

Connecticut

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1934 United States Senate election in Connecticut[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticFrancis T. Maloney 265,552 51.75%
RepublicanFrederic C. Walcott (Incumbent)247,62348.25%
Majority17,9293.50%
Turnout513,175
Democratic gain from Republican

Delaware

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1934 United States Senate election in Delaware[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanJohn G. Townsend Jr. (Incumbent) 52,829 53.27%
DemocraticWilbur L. Adams45,77146.16%
SocialistFred W. Whiteside4970.50%
CommunistJohn T. Wlodkoski690.07%
Majority7,0587.11%
Turnout99,166
Republican hold

Florida

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1934 United States Senate election in Florida[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPark Trammell (Incumbent) 131,780 100.00%
Democratic hold

Indiana

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1934 United States Senate election in Indiana

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeSherman MintonArthur Robinson
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote758,801700,103
Percentage51.46%47.48%

County results
Minton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Robinson:      40–50%      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Arthur Raymond Robinson
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Sherman Minton
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Indiana[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticSherman Minton 758,801 51.46%
RepublicanArthur Raymond Robinson (Incumbent)700,10347.48%
SocialistForrest Wallace9,4140.64%
ProhibitionAlbert Jackman4,9870.34%
CommunistWenzel Stocker1,3070.09%
Majority58,6983.98%
Turnout1,474,612
Democratic gain from Republican

Maine

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1934 United States Senate election in Maine[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanFrederick Hale (Incumbent) 139,773 50.14%
DemocraticF. Harold Dubord138,57349.71%
CommunistHans Nelson4220.15%
Majority1,2000.43%
Turnout278,768
Republican hold

Maryland

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1934 United States Senate election in Maryland

← 1928November 5, 19341940 →
 
NomineeGeorge L. P. RadcliffeJoseph I. France
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote264,279197,643
Percentage56.10%41.95%

County results
France:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Radcliffe:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

George L. P. Radcliffe
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Maryland[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticGeorge L. P. Radcliffe 264,279 56.10%
RepublicanJoseph I. France197,64341.95%
SocialistElisabeth Gilman6,0671.29%
American LaborAda Smith Lang1,9350.41%
CommunistSamuel Gale1,1880.25%
Majority66,63614.15%
Turnout471,112
Democratic gain from Republican

Massachusetts

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1934 United States Senate election in Massachusetts

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeDavid I. WalshRobert M. Washburn
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote852,776536,692
Percentage59.39%37.38%

Map key
Walsh:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Washburn:      50–60%      60–70%

Senator before election

David I. Walsh
Democratic

Elected Senator

David I. Walsh
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Massachusetts[6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticDavid I. Walsh (incumbent) 852,776 59.39%
RepublicanRobert M. Washburn536,69237.38%
SocialistAlbert Sprague Coolidge22,0921.54%
ProhibitionBarnard Smith10,3630.72%
Socialist LaborAlbert L. Waterman8,2450.57%
CommunistPaul C. Wicks5,7570.40%
Majority316,08422.01%
Turnout1,435,932
Democratic hold

Michigan

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1934 United States Senate election in Michigan

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeArthur VandenbergFrank Picard
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote626,017573,574
Percentage51.32%47.03%

County results
Vandenberg:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Picard:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Arthur Vandenberg
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Arthur Vandenberg
Republican

1934 United States Senate election in Michigan[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanArthur Vandenberg (Incumbent) 626,017 51.32%
DemocraticFrank Albert Picard573,57447.02%
SocialistJohn Monarch10,6440.87%
CommunistPhilip Raymond5,6340.46%
Farmer–LaborW. Ralph Jones2,0420.17%
Socialist LaborJohn Vonica9390.08%
Commonwealth LandJay W. Slaughter7350.06%
NationalChester A. Shewalter1470.01%
NoneScattering20.00%
Majority52,4434.30%
Turnout1,219,734
Republican hold

Minnesota

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1934 United States Senate election in Minnesota

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeHenrik ShipsteadEinar HoidaleN. J. Holmberg
PartyFarmer–LaborDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote503,379294,757200,083
Percentage49.87%29.20%19.82%

County results

U.S. senator before election

Henrik Shipstead
Farmer–Labor

Elected U.S. Senator

Henrik Shipstead
Farmer–Labor

1934 United States Senate election in Minnesota[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Farmer–LaborHenrik Shipstead (Incumbent) 503,379 49.87%
DemocraticEinar Hoidale294,75729.20%
RepublicanN. J. Holmberg200,08319.82%
CommunistAldred Tiala5,6200.56%
SocialistMorris Kaplan5,6180.56%
Majority409,62220.67%
Turnout1,009,457
Farmer–Labor hold

Mississippi

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1934 United States Senate election in Mississippi[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticTheodore G. Bilbo (Incumbent) 51,609 100.00%
Democratic hold

Missouri

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1934 United States Senate election in Missouri

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeHarry S. TrumanRoscoe C. Patterson
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote787,110524,954
Percentage59.55%39.71%

County Results
Truman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
     70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Patterson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

Roscoe C. Patterson
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Harry S. Truman
Democratic

1934 Missouri United States Senate election[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticHarry S. Truman 787,110 59.54%
RepublicanRoscoe C. Patterson (Incumbent)524,95439.71%
SocialistW. C. Meyer9,0100.68%
CommunistFrank Brown4180.03%
Socialist LaborWilliam Wesley Cox3840.03%
Majority262,15619.83%
Turnout1,321,876
Democratic gain from Republican

Montana

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Montana (regular)

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1934 United States Senate election in Montana

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeBurton K. WheelerGeorge Bourquin
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote142,82358,519
Percentage70.14%28.74%

County results
Wheeler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
     No data

U.S. senator before election

Burton K. Wheeler
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Burton K. Wheeler
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Montana[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticBurton K. Wheeler (Incumbent) 142,823 70.14% +16.94%
RepublicanGeorge M. Bourquin58,51928.74%-18.06%
SocialistWilliam F. Held1,3810.68%
CommunistRaymond F. Gray9030.44%
Majority84,30441.40%+35.00%
Turnout203,626
Democratic hold

Montana (special)

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1934 United States Senate special election in Montana

← 1930November 6, 19341936 →
 
NomineeJames E. MurrayScott Leavitt
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote116,96577,307
Percentage59.66%39.43%

County results
Murray:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Leavitt:      50–60%
     No data

U.S. senator before election

John E. Erickson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

James E. Murray
Democratic

1934 United States Senate special election in Montana[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJames E. Murray 116,965 59.66% -0.67%
RepublicanScott Leavitt77,30739.43%+1.56%
SocialistJohn F. Duffy1,7790.91%+0.34%
Majority39,65820.23%-2.22%
Turnout196,051
Democratic hold

Nebraska

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Nebraska (regular)

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1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska

← 1934 (special)November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeEdward R. BurkeRobert G. Simmons
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote305,958237,126
Percentage55.30%42.86%

County results
Burke:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Simmons:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Richard C. Hunter
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Edward R. Burke
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Nebraska[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticEdward R. Burke 305,958 55.30%
RepublicanRobert G. Simmons237,12642.86%
By PetitionHenry Hoffman7,6701.39%
Write-InE. D. O’Sullivan2,5010.45%
N/AScattering440.01%
Majority68,83212.44%
Turnout553,299
Democratic hold

Nebraska (special)

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1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska

← 1928November 6, 19341934 (regular) →
 
NomineeRichard C. HunterJ. H. Kemp
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote281,421217,106
Percentage56.45%43.55%

County results
Hunter:      50–60%      60–70%
Kemp:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

William Henry Thompson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Richard C. Hunter
Democratic

1934 United States Senate special election in Nebraska[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticRichard C. Hunter (Incumbent) 281,421 56.45%
RepublicanJ. H. Kemp217,10643.55%
N/AScattering24<0.01%
Majority64,31512.90%
Turnout498,551
Democratic hold

Nevada

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1934 United States Senate election in Nevada

← 1928
1940 →
 
NomineeKey PittmanGeorge W. Malone
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote27,58114,273
Percentage64.51%33.38%

County results
Pittman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Malone:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Key Pittman
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Key Pittman
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Nevada[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticKey Pittman (Incumbent) 27,581 64.51%
RepublicanGeorge W. Malone14,27333.38%
IndependentJohn P. Reynolds9012.11%
Majority13,30831.13%
Turnout42,755
Democratic hold

New Jersey

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New Jersey election

 
NomineeA. Harry MooreHamilton Fish Kean
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote785,971554,483
Percentage57.90%40.85%

County Results
Moore:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Kean:      50-60%

U.S. senator before election

Hamilton Fish Kean
Republican

Elected U.S. senator

A. Harry Moore
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in New Jersey[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticA. Harry Moore 785,971 57.90%
RepublicanHamilton Fish Kean (Incumbent)554,48340.85%
SocialistJohn S. Martin9,7210.72%
CommunistRebecca Grecht2,8740.21%
ProhibitionElwood Hollingshead2,0720.15%
Socialist LaborJohn C. Butterworth1,6400.12%
Independent VeteranWilliam L. Detmering6480.05%
Majority231,48817.05%
Turnout1,357,409
Democratic gain from Republican

New Mexico

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New Mexico (regular)

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1934 United States Senate election in New Mexico[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanBronson M. Cutting (Incumbent) 76,228 50.20%
DemocraticDennis Chávez74,94449.35%
SocialistW. C. Thorp5680.37%
CommunistAlphonso Ray1220.08%
Majority1,2840.85%
Turnout151,862
Republican hold

New Mexico (special)

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1934 United States Senate special election in New Mexico[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticCarl Hatch (Incumbent) 81,934 54.76%
RepublicanRichard C. Dillon66,95644.75%
SocialistT. N. Hotchinson6130.41%
CommunistC. G. Plater1340.09%
Majority14,97810.01%
Turnout149,637
Democratic hold

New York

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1934 United States Senate election in New York

← 1928November 6, 19341938 (special) →
 
NomineeRoyal S. CopelandE. Harold CluettNorman Thomas
PartyDemocraticRepublicanSocialist
Popular vote2,046,3771,363,440194,952
Percentage55.34%36.87%5.27%

County Results
Copeland:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Cluett:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Royal S. Copeland
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Royal S. Copeland
Democratic

In New York, the whole Democratic ticket was elected in the third landslide in a row.

1934 United States Senate election[7]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticRoyal S. Copeland (incumbent) 2,046,377 55.21% +6.13%
RepublicanE. Harold Cluett1,363,44036.87%-11.02%
SocialistNorman Thomas194,9525.27%+2.65%
CommunistMax Bedacht45,3961.23%+0.95%
ConstitutionalHenry Skillman Breckinridge24,2410.66%N/A
ProhibitionMichael Bartell16,7690.45%+0.45%
Socialist LaborOlive Johnson6,6220.18%+0.05%
Total votes3,727,797 100.00%

North Dakota

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1934 United States Senate election in North Dakota[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanLynn Frazier (Incumbent) 151,205 58.24%
DemocraticHenry Holt104,47740.24%
Farmer–LaborAlfred S. Dale3,2691.26%
Communist-Workers-Farmers’ GovernmentArvo F. Husa6560.25%
Majority46,72818.00%
Turnout259,607
Republican hold

Ohio

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1934 United States Senate election in Ohio[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticA. Victor Donahey 1,276,206 59.95%
RepublicanSimeon D. Fess (Incumbent)839,06839.41%
CommunistW. C. Sandberg13,5460.64%
NoneScattering230.00%
Majority437,13820.54%
Turnout2,128,843
Democratic gain from Republican

Pennsylvania

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1934 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeJoseph F. GuffeyDavid A. Reed
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote1,494,0101,366,872
Percentage50.78%46.46%

County results

Guffey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Martin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

David A. Reed
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Joseph F. Guffey
Democratic

General election[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJoseph F. Guffey 1,494,010 50.78% +16.78%
RepublicanDavid A. Reed (Incumbent)1,366,87246.46%-17.92%
SocialistJames H. Maurer50,4440.39%-0.37%
ProhibitionEdwin J. Fithian19,9850.68%+0.19%
CommunistHarry M. Wicks6,1700.21%+0.21%
Socialist LaborGeorge W. Ohls4,6650.16%+0.12%
N/AOther1290.00%N/A
Majority127,9484.32%
Turnout2,942,275
Democratic gain from Republican

Rhode Island

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1934 United States Senate election in Rhode Island[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticPeter G. Gerry 140,700 57.12%
RepublicanFelix Hebert (Incumbent)105,54542.85%
NoneScattering680.03%
Majority35,15514.27%
Turnout246,313
Democratic gain from Republican

Tennessee

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There were two elections due to a resignation.

Tennessee (regular)

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1934 United States Senate election in Tennessee

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeKenneth McKellarBen W. Hooper
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote195,430110,401
Percentage63.40%35.81%

U.S. senator before election

Kenneth McKellar
Democratic

Elected U.S. senator

Kenneth McKellar
Democratic

Three-term Democrat Kenneth D. McKellar was easily re-elected.

1934 United States Senate election in Tennessee[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticKenneth D. McKellar (Incumbent) 195,430 63.39%
RepublicanBen W. Hooper110,40135.81%
IndependentC. W. Holsington2,4430.79%
Majority85,02927.58%
Turnout
Democratic hold

Tennessee (special)

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1934 United States Senate special election in Tennessee

← 1930November 6, 19341936 →
 
NomineeNathan L. BachmanJohn Randolph Neal Jr.
PartyDemocraticIndependent
Popular vote200,24949,773
Percentage80.09%19.91%

Senator before election

Nathan L. Bachman
Democratic

Elected Senator

Nathan L. Bachman
Democratic

One-term Democrat Cordell Hull resigned March 3, 1933 to become U.S. Secretary of State.

Democrat Nathan L. Bachman was appointed to continue Hull's term, pending a special election which Bachman easily won.

1934 United States Senate special election in Tennessee[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticNathan L. Bachman (incumbent) 200,249 80.09%
IndependentJohn Randolph Neal Jr.49,77319.91%
Majority150,47660.18%
Turnout250,022
Democratic hold

Texas

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Texas election

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeTom Connally
PartyDemocratic
AllianceRepublican
Popular vote439,375
Percentage96.69%

County results
Daniel:      60–70%      70–80%     80–90%      90–100%

U.S. senator before election

Tom Connally
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Tom Connally
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Texas[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticTom Connally (Incumbent) 439,375 96.69
RepublicanUlysses S. Goen12,8952.84
SocialistW. B. Starr1,8280.40
CommunistL. C. Keel3100.07
Majority426,48093.85
Turnout454,408
Democratic hold

Utah

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1934 United States Senate election in Utah[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticWilliam H. King (Incumbent) 95,931 53.06%
RepublicanDon B. Colton82,15445.44%
SocialistJohn O. Waters1,4970.83%
CommunistCornelia B. Johnson1,2070.67%
Majority13,7777.92%
Turnout180,792
Democratic hold

Vermont

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Vermont (regular)

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1934 United States Senate election in Vermont[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanWarren Austin (Incumbent) 67,146 51.0%
DemocraticFred C. Martin63,63248.4%
SocialistCharles R. Butler7710.0%
N/AOther30.0%
Total votes131,552 100

Vermont (special)

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1934 United States Senate special election in Vermont[8]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanErnest W. Gibson (incumbent) 28,436 58.2%
DemocraticHarry W. Witters20,38241.7%
N/AOther120.1%
Total votes48,830 100.0%

Virginia

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1934 United States Senate election in Virginia[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticHarry F. Byrd Sr. (Incumbent) 109,963 75.96% +4.65%
RepublicanLawrence C. Page30,28920.92%-5.75%
IndependentJ. L. Litz1,5031.04%
SocialistHerman R. Ansell1,1270.78%+0.10%
IndependentJohn G. Bowman1,0460.72%
CommunistAlexander Wright4310.30%+0.30%
ProhibitionHewman H. Raymond3910.27%-0.15%
Write-ins220.02%+0.02%
Majority79,67455.03%+10.39%
Turnout144,772
Democratic hold

Washington

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1934 United States Senate election in Washington

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeLewis SchwellenbachReno Odlin
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote302,606168,994
Percentage60.93%34.02%

County results
Schwellenbach:      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      40–50%

U.S. senator before election

Clarence Dill
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Lewis Schwellenbach
Democratic

1934 United States Senate election in Washington[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticLewis B. Schwellenbach 302,606 60.92%
RepublicanReno Odlin168,99434.02%
Cincinnatus Nonpartisan MovementWilliam J. Wilkins11,8662.39%
SocialistJohn F. McKay7,1921.45%
CommunistGeorge Edward Bradley3,4700.70%
ProhibitionChester H. Thompson1,5510.31%
Socialist LaborEdward Kriz5560.11%
Washington State American Liberty LeagueGlen S. Corkery4530.09%
Majority133,61226.90%
Turnout496,688
Democratic hold

West Virginia

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1934 United States Senate election in West Virginia[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticRush Holt Sr. 349,882 55.14%
RepublicanHenry D. Hatfield (Incumbent)281,75644.40%
ProhibitionJohn Wesley McDonald2,9310.46%
Majority68,12610.74%
Turnout634,569
Democratic gain from Republican

Wisconsin

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1934 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

← 1928November 6, 19341940 →
 
NomineeRobert La Follette Jr.John M. CallahanJohn B. Chapple
PartyProgressiveDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote440,513223,438210,569
Percentage47.78%24.24%22.84%

County results
La Follete Jr.:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Callahan:      30–40%      40–50%
Chapple:      30–40%      40–50%

U.S. senator before election

Robert La Follette Jr.
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Robert La Follette Jr.
Progressive

1934 United States Senate election in Wisconsin[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
ProgressiveRobert M. La Follette Jr. (Incumbent) 440,513 47.78%
DemocraticJohn M. Callahan223,43824.24%
RepublicanJohn B. Chapple210,56922.84%
SocialistJames P. Sheehan44,4534.82%
Independent CommunistFern Dobbins2,1270.23%
Independent ProhibitionTheodore Lee8260.09%
NoneScattering230.00%
Majority217,07523.54%
Turnout921,949
Progressive gain from Republican

Wyoming

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Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney

There were two elections to the same seat due to the November 3, 1933 death of Democrat John B. Kendrick. Democrat Joseph C. O'Mahoney was appointed to continue the term, pending a special election. O'Mahoney won both the special election and the regular election to the next term.

Wyoming (regular)

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1934 United States Senate election in Wyoming[9]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJoseph C. O'Mahoney (inc.) 53,806 56.62% +3.13%
RepublicanVincent Carter40,81942.96%-3.14%
SocialistJoseph N. Lunn4010.42%+0.01%
Majority12,98713.67%+6.26%
Turnout95,026
Democratic hold

Wyoming (special)

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1934 United States Senate special election in Wyoming[9]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJoseph C. O'Mahoney (inc.) 53,859 56.88% +3.39%
RepublicanVincent Carter40,82543.12%-2.97%
Majority13,03413.77%+6.36%
Turnout94,684
Democratic hold

O'Mahoney would be re-elected twice and serve until his 1952 defeat.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ There was a regular election September 10 in Maine and a January 16 special election in Vermont.
  2. ^ a b c d Appointee elected

References

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  1. ^ Arthur Krock (November 7, 1934). "Tide Sweeps Nation". New York Times. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1934" (PDF). U.S. House of Reps, Office of the Clerk. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
  3. ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Monacelli to Monro". politicalgraveyard.com.
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - AZ US Senate Race - Nov 03, 1934". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1934" (PDF). Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  6. ^ "Our Campaigns - MA US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1934". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  7. ^ "NY US Senate". Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "General Election Results - U.S. Senator - 1914-2014" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Hunt, Lester C. (1935). 1935 Official Directory of Wyoming and Election Returns for 1934. Sheridan, Wyo.: The Mills Company. pp. 49–55.