1938 United States Senate elections

none March 2026 August 2020 1938 United States Senate elections United States 1912 legislative no 1936 United States Senate elections 1936 1932 United States Senate elections 1932 1944 United States Senate elections 1944 1940 United States Senate elections 1940 Class 3 35 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate 160x180px 49 November 8, 1938 Seats up Races won Democratic Party (United States) File:Alben Barkley at desk cropped.jpg Alben Barkley July 22, 1937 Kentucky 77 69 8 32 24 Republican Party (United States) Charles Linza McNary cph.3b18950 (cropped 3x4).jpg Charles McNary March 4, 1933 Oregon 15 23 8 3 11 Farmer–Labor Party (United States) 2 2 0 0 National Progressives of America 1 1 0 0 Independent 1 1 0 0 320px Results of the elections:#92C5DE Democratic hold#CA0120 Republican gain #F48882 Republican hold#D3D3D3 No election Majority Leader Alben Barkley Democratic Party (United States) Alben Barkley Democratic Party (United States) The 1938 United States Senate elections occurred in the middle of Franklin D. Roosevelt's second term. The 32 seats of Class 3 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies. The Republicans gained eight seats from the Democrats, though this occurred after multiple Democratic gains since the 1932 elections. As a result, despite the Republican gains, the Democrats retained a commanding lead over them with more than two-thirds of the legislative chamber. However, there were around twenty unreliable Democratic votes for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which allowed the conservatives to block some of his policies.Murphy Paul 1974 Political Parties In American History, Volume 3, 1890-present G. P. Putnam's Sons Events of the election A contemporary account1939 Britannica Book of the Year, "Democratic Party" 205–206 cited a number of reasons for the losses suffered by the Democrats. The Recession of 1937–1938 had continued into the first half of 1938 and had arguably weakened public confidence in the administration's New Deal economic policies, along with controversy over the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937, Roosevelt's "court-packing" plan. More broadly, Roosevelt had faced opposition from the conservative Democrats and the Republicans in Congress since the beginning of his presidency, with Vice President John Nance Garner making a push for Roosevelt to support more conservative policies. There were, in addition, strains between the more liberal New Deal supporters and the conservative wing of the Democratic party centered in the Southern United States, which were exacerbated by an effort led by Roosevelt to target certain conservative senators for defeat in Democratic primaries, including Walter George of Georgia, Millard Tydings of Maryland, Robert Rice Reynolds of North Carolina, and Ellison Smith of South Carolina. While a number of New Deal supporters won primary elections, such as Alben Barkley in Kentucky, who defeated Governor Happy Chandler, James P. Pope of Idaho, a prominent New Deal supporter, lost his bid for re-nomination, as did California's William McAdoo — though McAdoo's Democratic opponent, Sheridan Downey, had campaigned as a liberal New Dealer on many issues who would also do more to improve pension plans.https://archive.org/details/life0000geor LIFE Time Inc 1994 13 978-0-88682-602-4 0024-3019 October 5, 2014 registration The National Progressives of America emerged out of the Wisconsin Progressive Party as a national party on April 18, 1938.Clark Delbert 1938-05-22 A THIRD PARTY ARRIVES: WHAT DOES IT PORTEND?; Washington Re-examines the Political Stage, Looking Ahead to the Election Drama of 1940 A THIRD PARTY ARRIVES https://www.nytimes.com/1938/05/22/archives/a-third-party-arrives-what-does-it-portend-washington-reexamines.html 2026-03-25 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Gains, losses, and holds Retirements One Democrat retired instead of seeking re-election, one Democrat retired instead of seeking election to finish the unexpired term and one Democrat retired instead of seeking election to finish the unexpired term and election to a full term. StateSenatorReplaced by Illinois William H. Dieterich Scott W. Lucas Oregon (special) Alfred E. Reames Alexander G. Barry Oregon Alfred E. Reames Rufus C. Holman South Dakota (special)Herbert E. HitchcockGladys Pyle Defeats Seven Democrats sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election. One Democrat sought election to a full term but lost in the primary election and one Democrat sought election to finish the unexpired term but lost in the primary election. StateSenatorReplaced by California William Gibbs McAdoo Sheridan Downey Connecticut Augustine Lonergan John A. Danaher Idaho James P. Pope D. Worth Clark Kansas George McGill Kansas politician Clyde M. Reed New Hampshire Fred H. Brown Charles W. Tobey Ohio Robert J. Bulkley Robert A. Taft South Dakota Herbert E. Hitchcock Chan Gurney Tennessee George L. Berry Tom Stewart Tom Stewart (politician) Wisconsin F. Ryan Duffy Alexander Wiley Death One Democrat died on June 17, 1938, and his seat remained vacant until the election. StateSenatorReplaced by New York (special) Royal S. Copeland James M. Mead Post-election changes StateSenatorReplaced by Idaho William Edgar Borah John Thomas John Thomas (Idaho politician) Illinois James Hamilton Lewis James M. Slattery Kentucky Marvel Mills Logan Happy Chandler Vermont Ernest Willard Gibson Ernest W. Gibson Jr. Change in composition Before the elections   D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D19 D20 D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D38 D37 D36 D35 D34 D33 D32 D31 D30 D29 D39 D40 D41 D42 D43 D44 D45 D46Ala. (reg) Alabama (Regular)Ala. (sp) Alabama (special)Ran"Alabama note" On the day of the special election, the interim appointee, Dixie Bibb Graves had resigned and been replaced by a new interim appointee — J. Lister Hill — who then won the special election ("Hold") and was re-elected in November ("Re-elected"). D47Ariz. ArizonaRan D48Ark. ArkansasRan Majority → D49Calif. CaliforniaRan D58Kan. KansasRan D57IowaRan D56Ind. IndianaRan D55Ill. IllinoisRetired D54IdahoRan D53Ga. GeorgiaRan D52Fla. FloridaRan D51Conn. ConnecticutRan D50Colo. ColoradoRan D59Ky. KentuckyRan D60La. LouisianaRan D61Md. MarylandRan D62Mo. MissouriRan D63Nev. NevadaRan D64N.H. New HampshireRan D65N.J. (sp) New Jersey (special)Retired D66N.Y. (reg) New York (Regular)Ran D67N.Y. (sp) New York (special)Died D68N.C. North CarolinaRan FL2 D77Wisc. WisconsinRan D76Wash. WashingtonRan D75UtahRan D74Tenn. (sp) Tennessee (special)Ran D73S.D. (reg) South Dakota (Regular) Ran S.D. (sp) South Dakota (special)Retired D72S.C. South CarolinaRan D71Ore. (reg) Oregon (Regular)Ore. (sp) Oregon (special)Retired D70Okla. OklahomaRan D69OhioRan FL1 I1 P1 R15Vt. VermontRan R14Pa. PennsylvaniaRan R13N.D. North DakotaRan R12 R11 R10 R9 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 Result of the elections   D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D19 D20 D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D38 D37 D36 D35 D34 D33 D32 D31 D30 D29 D39 D40 D41 D42 D43 D44 D45 D46Ala. (sp) Alabama (special)Elected"Appointee elected" Appointee elected"Alabama note"Ala. (reg) Alabama (Regular)Re-elected"Alabama note" D47Ariz. ArizonaRe-elected D48Ark. ArkansasRe-elected Majority → D49Calif. CaliforniaHold D58La. LouisianaRe-elected D57Ky. KentuckyRe-elected D56IowaRe-elected D55Ind. IndianaRe-elected D54Ill. IllinoisHold D53IdahoHold D52Ga. GeorgiaRe-elected D51Fla. FloridaRe-elected D50Colo. ColoradoRe-elected D59Md. MarylandRe-elected D60Mo. MissouriRe-elected D61Nev. NevadaRe-elected D62N.Y. (reg) New York (Regular)Re-elected D63N.Y. (sp) New York (special)Hold D64N.C. North CarolinaRe-elected D65Okla. OklahomaRe-elected D66S.C. South CarolinaRe-elected D67Tenn. (sp) Tennessee (special)Hold D68UtahRe-elected R19N.J. (sp) New Jersey (special)Gain R20OhioGain R21Ore. (reg) Oregon (Regular)Ore. (sp) Oregon (special)Gain R22S.D. (reg) South Dakota (Regular)S.D. (sp) South Dakota (special)Gain R23Wisc. WisconsinGain P1 I1 FL1 FL2 D69Wash. WashingtonRe-elected R18N.H. New HampshireGain R17Kan. KansasGain R16Conn. ConnecticutGain R15Vt. VermontRe-elected R14Pa. PennsylvaniaRe-elected R13N.D. North DakotaRe-elected R12 R11 R10 R9 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 Key: D# Democratic FL# Farmer–Labor I# Independent P# Progressive R# Republican Race summaries Special elections during the 75th Congress In these special elections, the winner was seated during 1938 or before January 3, 1939; ordered by election date. State Incumbent Results Candidates Senator Party Electoral history Alabama(Class 3) J. Lister Hill Democratic 1938 (Appointed) Interim appointee elected April 26, 1938. Democratic Party (United States) J. Lister Hill (Democratic) Unopposed New Jersey(Class 1) John Milton Democratic 1938 (Appointed) Interim appointee retired.Winner elected November 8, 1938.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) W. Warren Barbour (Republican) 53.0% Democratic Party (United States)William H. J. Ely (Democratic) 45.7% New York(Class 1) Royal S. Copeland Democratic 192219281934 Incumbent died June 17, 1938.Winner elected November 8, 1938.Democratic hold. Democratic Party (United States) James M. Mead (Democratic) 53.6% Republican Party (United States)Edward F. Corsi (Republican) 45.8% Oregon(Class 3) Alfred E. Reames Democratic 1938 (Appointed) Interim appointee retired.Winner elected November 8, 1938.Republican gain.Winner did not run for the next term, however; see below. Republican Party (United States) Alexander G. Barry (Republican) 54.2% Democratic Party (United States)Robert A. Miller (Democratic) 45.8% South Dakota(Class 3) Herbert E. Hitchcock Democratic 1936 (Appointed) Interim appointee retired.Winner elected November 8, 1938.Republican gain.Winner did not run for the next term, however; see below. Republican Party (United States) Gladys Pyle (Republican) 58.1% Democratic Party (United States)John T. McCullen (Democratic) 41.9% Tennessee(Class 2) George L. Berry Democratic 1937 (Appointed) Interim appointee lost nomination to finish the term.Winner elected November 8, 1938.Democratic hold.Winner delayed his term until January 16, 1939, to finish his term as district attorney. Democratic Party (United States) Tom Stewart (Democratic) 70.5% Republican Party (United States)Harley G. Fowler (Republican) 26.2% Races leading to the 76th Congress In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning January 3, 1939; ordered by state. All of the elections involved the Class 3 seats. State Incumbent Results Candidates Senator Party Electoralhistory Alabama J. Lister Hill Democratic 1938 (Appointed)1938 (special) Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) J. Lister Hill (Democratic) 86.4% Republican Party (United States)J. M. Pennington (Republican) 13.6% Arizona Carl Hayden Democratic 19261932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Carl Hayden (Democratic) 76.5% Republican Party (United States)B. H. Clingan (Republican) 23.5% Arkansas Hattie Caraway Democratic 1931 (Appointed)1932 (special) Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Hattie Caraway (Democratic) 89.6% Republican Party (United States)C. D. Atkinson (Republican) 10.4% California William Gibbs McAdoo Democratic 1932 Incumbent lost renomination.New senator elected.Democratic hold.Incumbent then resigned and Thomas M. Storke (D) was appointed to finish the term. Democratic Party (United States) Sheridan Downey (Democratic) 54.4% Republican Party (United States)Philip Bancroft (Republican) 44.7% Socialist Party (United States)Lillain Symes Clements (Socialist) 0.9% Colorado Alva B. Adams Democratic 1923 (Appointed)1924 (Retired)1932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Alva B. Adams (Democratic) 58.2% Republican Party (United States)Archibald A. Lee (Republican) 40.2% Connecticut Augustine Lonergan Democratic 1932 Incumbent lost re-election.New senator elected.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) John A. Danaher (Republican) 42.9% Democratic Party (United States)Augustine Lonergan (Democratic) 40.0% Socialist Party (United States)Bellani Trombley (Socialist) 15.8% Florida Claude Pepper Democratic 1936 (special) Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Claude Pepper (Democratic) 82.5% Republican Party (United States)Thomas E. Swanson (Republican) 17.6% Georgia Walter F. George Democratic 1922 (special)19261932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Walter F. George (Democratic) 95.1% IndependentCharles A. Jiles (Independent) 4.9% Idaho James P. Pope Democratic 1932 Incumbent lost renomination.New senator elected.Democratic hold. Democratic Party (United States) D. Worth Clark (Democratic) 54.7% Republican Party (United States)Donald A. Callahan (Republican) 44.9% Illinois William H. Dieterich Democratic 1932 Incumbent retired.New senator elected.Democratic hold. Democratic Party (United States) Scott W. Lucas (Democratic) 51.3% Republican Party (United States)Richard J. Lyons (Republican) 48.3% Indiana Frederick Van Nuys Democratic 1932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Frederick Van Nuys (Democratic) 49.8% Republican Party (United States)Raymond E. Willis (Republican) 49.5% Others Prohibition PartyHerman L. Seeger (Prohibition) 0.4% Socialist Party (United States)Louis E. Roebuck (Socialist) 0.1% Communist Party (United States)Miles Blansett (Communist) 0.1% Iowa Guy Gillette Democratic 1936 (special) Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Guy Gillette (Democratic) 49.7% Republican Party (United States)L. J. Dickinson (Republican) 49.4% Kansas George McGill Democratic 1930 (special)1932 Incumbent lost re-election.New senator elected.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) Clyde M. Reed (Republican) 56.2% Democratic Party (United States)George McGill (Democratic) 43.8% Kentucky Alben W. Barkley Democratic 19261932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Alben W. Barkley (Democratic) 62.0% Republican Party (United States)John P. Haswell (Republican) 38.0% Louisiana John H. Overton Democratic 1932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) John H. Overton (Democratic) Unopposed Maryland Millard Tydings Democratic 19261932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Millard Tydings (Democratic) 68.3% Republican Party (United States)Oscar Lesser (Republican) 29.3% Missouri Bennett Champ Clark Democratic 19321933 (Appointed) Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Bennett Champ Clark (Democratic) 60.7% Republican Party (United States)Henry S. Caulfield (Republican) 39.2% Nevada Pat McCarran Democratic 1932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Pat McCarran (Democratic) 59.0% Republican Party (United States)Tasker Oddie (Republican) 41.0% New Hampshire Fred H. Brown Democratic 1932 Incumbent lost re-election.New senator elected.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) Charles W. Tobey (Republican) 54.2% Democratic Party (United States)Fred H. Brown (Democratic) 45.8% New York Robert F. Wagner Democratic 19261932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Robert F. Wagner (Democratic) 54.5% Republican Party (United States)John Lord O'Brian (Republican) 45.0% North Carolina Robert R. Reynolds Democratic 1932 (special)1932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Robert R. Reynolds (Democratic) 63.8% Republican Party (United States)Charles A. Jonas (Republican) 36.2% North Dakota Gerald Nye Republican 1925 (Appointed)1926 (special)1932 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (United States) Gerald Nye (Republican) 50.1% IndependentWilliam Langer (Independent) 42.6% Democratic Party (United States)J. J. Nygard (Democratic) 7.3% Ohio Robert J. Bulkley Democratic 1930 (special)1932 Incumbent lost re-election.New senator elected.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) Robert A. Taft (Republican) 53.6% Democratic Party (United States)Robert J. Bulkley (Democratic) 46.4% Oklahoma Elmer Thomas Democratic 19261932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Elmer Thomas (Democratic) 65.4% Republican Party (United States)Harry G. Glasser (Republican) 33.9% Oregon Alfred E. Reames Democratic 1938 (Appointed) Interim appointee retired.New senator elected.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) Rufus C. Holman (Republican) 54.9% Democratic Party (United States)Willis Mahoney (Democratic) 45.1% Pennsylvania James J. Davis Republican 1930 (special)1932 Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (United States) James J. Davis (Republican) 54.7% Democratic Party (United States)George Howard Earle III (Democratic) 44.4% South Carolina Ellison D. Smith Democratic 19091914192019261932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Ellison D. Smith (Democratic) Unopposed South Dakota Herbert E. Hitchcock Democratic 1936 (Appointed) Interim appointee lost nomination to next term.New senator elected.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) Chan Gurney (Republican) 52.5% Democratic Party (United States)Tom Berry (Democratic) 47.5% Utah Elbert D. Thomas Democratic 1932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Elbert D. Thomas (Democratic) 55.8% Republican Party (United States)Franklin S. Harris (Republican) 44.2% Vermont Ernest W. Gibson Republican 1933 (Appointed)1934 (special) Incumbent re-elected. Republican Party (United States) Ernest W. Gibson (Republican) 65.7% Democratic Party (United States)John McGrath (Democratic) 34.3% Washington Homer Bone Democratic 1932 Incumbent re-elected. Democratic Party (United States) Homer Bone (Democratic) 62.6% Republican Party (United States)Ewing D. Colvin (Republican) 37.1% Socialist Labor Party of AmericaEugene Solie (Socialist Labor) 0.3% Wisconsin F. Ryan Duffy Democratic 1932 Incumbent lost re-election.New senator elected.Republican gain. Republican Party (United States) Alexander Wiley (Republican) 47.7% Progressive Party (United States)Herman Ekern (Progressive) 26.6% Democratic Party (United States)F. Ryan Duffy (Democratic) 24.7% Closest races Thirteen races had a margin of victory under 10%: State Party of winner Margin Indiana Democratic 0.3% Iowa Democratic 0.3% Connecticut Republican (flip) 2.9% Illinois Democratic 3.0% South Dakota Republican (flip) 5.0% Ohio Republican (flip) 7.2% New Jersey Republican (flip) 7.3% North Dakota Democratic 7.5% New Hampshire Republican (flip) 8.4% New York Democratic 9.5% California Democratic 9.7% Idaho Democratic 9.8% Oregon Republican (flip) 9.8% There is no tipping point state. Alabama 1938 United States Senate election in Alabama List of United States senators from Alabama 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama There were 2 elections due to the August 19, 1937, resignation of two-term Democrat Hugo Black. Democrat Dixie Bibb Graves was appointed August 20, 1937 (by her husband, the governor) to finish Black's term. Alabama (special) 1938 United States Senate Democratic primary special election in Alabama Alabama 1912 Presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Alabama 1932 1938 United States Senate election in Alabama 1938 (regular) January 4, 1938 125px Listerhill (1) (retouched).jpg Lister Hill Democratic Party (United States) 90,601 61.81% HEFLIN, J. THOMAS. SENATOR LCCN2016861288 (cropped).jpg James Thomas Heflin Democratic Party (United States) 50,189 34.24% 1938 United States Senate Primary special election in Alabama results map by county.svg 250px County resultsHill: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Heflin: #51C2C2 50–60% #2AACAC 60–70% U.S. Senator Dixie Bibb Graves Democratic Party (United States) J. Lister Hill Democratic Party (United States) Alabama special Democratic primary, January 4, 1938AL US Senate - Special D Primary Race - Jan 04, 1938 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=238796 2020-07-17 Our Campaigns Democratic Party (United States) J. Lister Hill 90,601 61.81% Democratic Party (United States) James Thomas Heflin 50,189 34.24% Democratic Party (United States) Charles W. Williams 5,783 3.95% 1.87% Democratic Party (United States) 40,412 27.57% After congressman J. Lister Hill won the January 4, 1938, Democratic primary, Graves resigned and Hill was appointed to continue the term until the April 26, 1938, special election, which he won unopposed. Alabama special election, April 26, 1938AL US Senate - Special Election Race - Apr 26, 1938 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=3402 2020-07-17 Our Campaigns Democratic Party (United States) J. Lister Hill (Incumbent) 49,429 100.00% 1.87% Democratic Party (United States) Hill was then easily re-elected in November to the next term. Alabama (regular) 1938 United States Senate Election in Alabama Alabama 1912 Presidential no 1938 United States Senate special election in Alabama 1938 (special) 1944 United States Senate election in Alabama 1944 November 8, 1938 125px Listerhill (1) (retouched).jpg Lister Hill Democratic Party (United States) 113,413 86.38% J. M. Pennington Republican Party (United States) 17,885 13.62% 1938 United States Senate election in Alabama results map by county.svg 250px County resultsHill: #7996E2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 90–100%Heflin: #E27F7F 50–60% U.S. Senator J. Lister Hill Democratic Party (United States) J. Lister Hill Democratic Party (United States) Alabama electionStatistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1938 http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1938election.pdf July 14, 2019 Clerk.house.govAL US Senate Race - Nov 08, 1938 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=3401 2020-07-17 Our Campaigns Democratic Party (United States) J. Lister Hill (Incumbent) 113,413 86.38% Republican Party (United States) J. M. Pennington 17,885 13.62% None Scattering 1 0.00% 95,528 72.76% 131,299 4.96% Democratic Party (United States) Arizona 1938 United States Senate election in Arizona Arizona Presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Arizona 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Arizona 1944 November 8, 1938 125px Carl Hayden Democratic Party (United States) 82,714 76.52% 125px Burt H. Clingan Republican Party (United States) 25,378 23.48% File:1938 United States Senate election in Arizona results map by county.svg 210px County resultsHayden: #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c >90% U.S. Senator Carl Hayden Democratic Party (United States) Carl Hayden Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Arizona List of United States senators from Arizona Incumbent Democrat Carl Hayden was re-elected to a third term, defeating Republican nominee Burt H. Clingan, chairman of the Arizona Industrial Commission, in the general election. In contrast to previous elections, Hayden was easily reelected, receiving only token opposition from a relatively unknown Republican challenger. Arizona Democratic primaryAZ US Senate - D Primary Race - Sep 13, 1938 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=268957 July 16, 2019 Our Campaigns Democratic Party (United States) Carl T. Hayden (Incumbent) 68,328 65.48% Democratic Party (United States) Robert E. Miller 22,154 21.23% Democratic Party (United States) Whit I. Hughes 13,867 13.29% 104,349 100.00 Arizona general electionAZ US Senate Race - Nov 08, 1938 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=3300 July 15, 2019 Our Campaigns Democratic Party (United States) Carl T. Hayden (Incumbent) 82,714 76.52% Republican Party (United States) Burt H. Clingan 25,378 23.48% 57,336 53.04% 108,092 Democratic Party (United States) Arkansas 1938 United States Senate election in Arkansas List of United States senators from Arkansas 1938 United States Senate election in Arkansas Arkansas 1924 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Arkansas 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Arkansas 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px File:Senator hcaraway.jpg Hattie Caraway Democratic Party (United States) 122,883 89.58% File:3x4.svg C. D. Atkinson Republican Party (United States) 14,290 10.42% 1938 United States Senate election in Arkansas results map by county.svg 210px County resultsCaraway: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Senator Hattie Caraway Democratic Party (United States) Hattie Caraway Democratic Party (United States) Arkansas election Democratic Party (United States) Hattie Wyatt Caraway (Incumbent) 122,883 89.58% Republican Party (United States) C. T. Atkinson 14,290 10.42% 108,593 79.16% 137,173 Democratic Party (United States) California 1938 United States Senate election in California California Flag of California (1924–1953).png presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in California 1932 1944 United States Senate election in California 1944 November 8, 1938 Sheridan Downey Gabriel Moulin Portrait 1945 Trim Edit.jpg Sheridan Downey ProgressiveTownsend Democratic Party (United States) 1,372,314 54.43% Philip Bancroft.jpg Philip Bancroft Republican Party (United States) 1,126,240 44.67% 1938 United States Senate election in California results map by county.svg 250px County resultsDowney: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Bancroft: #FFB2B2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #D72F30 70–80% U.S. Senator William Gibbs McAdoo Democratic Party (United States) Sheridan Downey Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in California List of United States senators from California California election Democratic Party (United States) Sheridan Downey 1,372,314 54.41% Republican Party (United States) Philip Bancroft 1,126,240 44.65% Socialist Party of America Lillian Symes Clements 22,569 0.89% None Scattering 1,019 0.04% 246,074 9.76% 2,522,142 Democratic Party (United States) Colorado 1938 United States Senate election in Colorado Colorado presidential no 1932 United States Senate elections in Colorado 1932 1942 United States Senate special election in Colorado 1942 (special) November 8, 1938 x150px Alva B. Adams cph.3b20175.jpg Alva B. Adams Democratic Party (United States) 262,806 58.24% Archibald A. Lee Republican Party (United States) 181,297 40.18% 250px 1938 United States Senate election in Colorado results map by county.svg Results by county Adams: #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80%Lee: #FFB2B2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. Senator Alva B. Adams Democratic Party (United States) Alva B. Adams Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Colorado List of United States senators from Colorado Colorado election Democratic Party (United States) Alva B. Adams (Incumbent) 262,786 58.24% Republican Party (United States) Archibald A. Lee 181,297 40.18% Socialist Party of America Carle Whitehead 3,604 0.80% Independent Progressive James Allander 3,522 0.78% 81,489 18.06% 451,209 Democratic Party (United States) Connecticut 1938 United States Senate election in Connecticut Connecticut presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Connecticut 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Connecticut 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px File:John A. Danaher.jpg John A. Danaher Republican Party (United States) 270,413 42.89% File:AugustineLonergan.jpg Augustine Lonergan Democratic Party (United States) Union Party (United States) 252,426 40.04% File:3x4.svg Bellani Trombley Socialist Party (United States) 99,282 15.75% 220px County results 220px Municipality results 200px Danaher: #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Lonergan: #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70%Trombley: #F8581E 40–50% Tie: #DECDE6 30–40% U.S. Senator Augustine Lonergan Democratic Party (United States) John A. Danaher Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Connecticut List of United States senators from Connecticut Connecticut election Republican Party (United States) John A. Danaher 270,413 42.89% Democratic Party (United States) Augustine Lonergan (Incumbent) 252,426 40.04% Socialist Party of America Bellani Trombley 99,282 15.75% Socialist Labor Party of America Joseph Mackey 6,931 1.10% American Labor Party Philip Brainard 766 0.12% Communist Party USA Michael A. Russo 615 0.10% 17,987 2.85% 630,433 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Florida 1938 United States Senate election in Florida Florida presidential no 1936 United States Senate special election in Florida (Class 3) 1936 (special) 1944 United States Senate election in Florida 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px Portrait of U.S. Senator Claude Pepper, ca. 1940.jpg Claude Pepper Democratic Party (United States) 145,757 82.45% 3x4.svg Thomas E. Swanson Republican Party (United States) 31,035 17.55% 1938 United States Senate election in Florida results map by county.svg x300px County resultsPepper: #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c 90–100% Senator Claude Pepper Democratic Party (United States) Claude Pepper Democratic Party (United States) List of United States senators from Florida Florida election Democratic Party (United States) Claude Pepper (Incumbent) 145,757 82.45% Republican Party (United States) Thomas E. Swanson 31,035 17.55% 114,722 64.90% 176,792 Democratic Party (United States) Georgia 1938 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) 1920 Presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Georgia 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Georgia 1944 September 14, 1938 Sen. Walter F. George (cropped).jpg Walter F. George Democratic Party (United States) 141,235 43.96% 242 Eugene Talmadge circa 1935.jpg Eugene Talmadge Democratic Party (United States) 103,075 32.08% 148 3x4.svg Lawrence Camp Democratic Party (United States) 122,152 19.69% 20 1938 United States Senate primary election in Georgia results map by county.svg 250px County resultsGeorge: #bdd3ff 30–40% #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Talmadge: #f1e9c5 30–40% #e9ddaf 40–50% #d3bc5f 50–60% #c8ab37 60–70%Camp: #ffe9ff 30–40% #ffd4ff 40–50% #ffbce3 50–60% #ffabff 60–70% U.S. Senator Walter F. George Democratic Party (United States) Walter F. George Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Georgia List of United States senators from Georgia Georgia election Democratic Party (United States) Walter F. George (Incumbent) 66,987 95.09% Independent Charles A. Jiles 3,442 4.89% Independent Eugene Talmadge 14 0.02% 63,545 90.20% 70,443 Democratic Party (United States) Idaho 1938 United States Senate election in Idaho Idaho presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Idaho 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Idaho 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px File:D Worth Clark.jpg D. Worth Clark Democratic Party (United States) 99,801 54.66% Donald A. Callahan Republican Party (United States) 81,939 44.88% 200px 1938 United States Senate election in Idaho results map by county.svg County resultsClark: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Callahan: #e27f7f 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% U.S. Senator James P. Pope Democratic Party (United States) D. Worth Clark Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Idaho List of United States senators from Idaho Idaho election Democratic Party (United States) David Worth Clark 99,801 54.66% Republican Party (United States) Donald A. Callahan 81,939 44.88% National Progressives of America V. A. Verhei 845 0.46% 17,862 9.78% 182,585 Democratic Party (United States) Illinois 1938 United States Senate election in Illinois Illinois 1915 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Illinois 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Illinois 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px ScottWikeLucas (1).jpg Scott W. Lucas Democratic Party (United States) 1,638,162 51.32% Richard J. Lyons (193211).jpg Richard J. Lyons Republican Party (United States) 1,542,574 48.33% 1938 United States Senate election in Illinois results map by county.svg 300px County resultsLucas: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% Lyons: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% U.S. senator William H. Dieterich Democratic Party (United States) Scott W. Lucas Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Illinois List of United States senators from Illinois Incumbent Democrat William H. Dieterich retired, making this an open-seat. Illinois election Democratic Party (United States) Scott W. Lucas 1,638,162 51.32% Republican Party (United States) Richard J. Lyons 1,542,574 48.33% Prohibition Party (United States) Enoch A. Holtwick 10,707 0.34% None Scattering 569 0.02% 95,588 2.99% 3,192,012 Democratic Party (United States) Indiana 1938 United States Senate election in Indiana Indiana Presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Indiana 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Indiana 1944 November 8, 1938 125px x150px Frederick Van Nuys Democratic Party (United States) 788,386 49.85% x150px Raymond E. Willis Republican Party (United States) 783,189 49.52% 1938 United States Senate election in Indiana results map by county.svg 250px County resultsVan Nuys: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Willis: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. Senator Frederick Van Nuys Democratic Party (United States) Frederick Van Nuys Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Indiana List of United States senators from Indiana Indiana election Democratic Party (United States) Frederick Van Nuys (Incumbent) 788,386 49.85% Republican Party (United States) Raymond E. Willis 783,189 49.52% Prohibition Party (United States) Herman L. Seeger 6,905 0.44% Socialist Party of America Louis E. Roebuck 2,026 0.13% Communist Party USA Miles Blansett 984 0.06% 5,197 0.33% 1,581,490 Democratic Party (United States) Iowa 1938 United States Senate election in Iowa Iowa Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg presidential no 1936 United States Senate special election in Iowa 1936 (special) 1944 United States Senate election in Iowa 1944 November 8, 1938 x145px Guy M. Gillette Democratic Party (United States) 413,788 49.74% x145px Lester J. Dickinson Republican Party (United States) 410,983 49.41% 1938 United States Senate election in Iowa results map by county.svg 250px Gillette: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Dickinson: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. Senator Guy M. Gillette Democratic Party (United States) Guy M. Gillette Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Iowa List of United States senators from Iowa Iowa election Democratic Party (United States) Guy Gillette (Incumbent) 413,788 49.74% Republican Party (United States) Lester J. Dickinson 410,983 49.41% Farmer–Labor Party (United States) George F. Buresch 4,723 0.57% National Progressives of America Raymond E. Hanke 1,525 0.18% Prohibition Party (United States) G. W. Bauseman 820 0.10% 2,805 0.33% 831,839 Democratic Party (United States) Kansas 1938 United States Senate election in Kansas Kansas 1927 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Kansas 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Kansas 1944 November 8, 1938 x100px File:ClydeMartinReed.jpg Clyde M. Reed Republican Party (United States) 419,532 56.21% File:GeorgeMcGill.jpg George McGill Democratic Party (United States) 326,774 43.78% 1938 United States Senate election in Kansas results map by county.svg 250px County resultsReed: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%McGill: #7996E2 50–60% U.S. Senator George McGill Democratic Party (United States) Clyde M. Reed Republican Party (United States)1938 United States Senate election in Kansas List of United States senators from Kansas This is the last time that a Senator from Kansas lost re-election. Republicans have not lost a Senate election in the state since. Kansas election Republican Party (United States) Clyde M. Reed 419,532 56.21% Democratic Party (United States) George McGill (Incumbent) 326,774 43.78% Independent Joe Corpstein 99 0.01% 92,758 12.43% 746,405 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Kentucky 1938 United States Senate election in Kentucky Kentucky Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Kentucky 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Kentucky 1944 November 8, 1938 x135px AlbenBarkley.jpg Alben W. Barkley Democratic Party (United States) 346,735 62.03% x135px|link= John P. Haswell Republican Party (United States) 212,266 37.97% 1938 United States Senate election in Kentucky results map by county.svg 300px County resultsBarkley: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5ff 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Haswell: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% U.S. senator Alben W. Barkley Democratic Party (United States) Alben W. Barkley Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Kentucky List of United States senators from Kentucky Kentucky election Democratic Party (United States) Alben W. Barkley (Incumbent) 346,735 62.03% Republican Party (United States) John P. Haswell 212,266 37.97% Democratic Party (United States) Happy Chandler (write-in) 20 0.00% 134,469 22.06% 559,021 Democratic Party (United States) Louisiana List of United States senators from Louisiana Louisiana election Democratic Party (United States) John H. Overton (Incumbent) 151,582 99.84% Independent Maurice E. Clark 250 0.16% 151,332 99.68% 151,832 Democratic Party (United States) Maryland 1938 United States Senate election in Maryland Maryland presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Maryland 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Maryland 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px File:Millardetydings.jpg Millard Tydings Democratic Party (United States) 357,245 68.28% File:3x4.svg Oscar Leser Republican Party (United States) 153,253 29.29% 1938 United States Senate election in Maryland results map by county.svg 275px County resultsTydings: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% U.S. Senator Millard Tydings Democratic Party (United States) Millard Tydings Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Maryland List of United States senators from Maryland Maryland election Democratic Party (United States) Millard Tydings (Incumbent) 357,245 68.28% Republican Party (United States) Oscar Lesser 153,253 29.29% Union Party (United States) George W. Hunt 5,784 1.11% Socialist Party of America Elisabeth Gilman 3,311 0.63% American Labor Party Frank N. H. Lang 2,330 0.45% Communist Party USA Harry Straw 1,301 0.25% 203,992 38.99% 523,238 Democratic Party (United States) Missouri 1938 United States Senate election in Missouri Missouri presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Missouri 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Missouri 1944 November 8, 1938 x136px Bennet Champ Clark.jpg Bennett Champ Clark Democratic Party (United States) 757,587 60.69% Henry Stewart Caulfield.jpg Henry S. Caulfield Republican Party (United States) 488,687 39.15% 1938 United States Senate election in Missouri results map by county.svg 270px County resultsClark: #7a97e3 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Caulfield: #e38080 50–60% #d85d5d 60–70% #d82b2c 70–80% U.S. senator Bennett Champ Clark Democratic Party (United States) Bennett Champ Clark Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Missouri List of United States senators from Missouri Missouri election Democratic Party (United States) Bennett Champ Clark (Incumbent) 757,587 60.69% Republican Party (United States) Henry S. Caulfield 488,687 39.15% Socialist Party of America J. G. Hodges 1,712 0.14% Socialist Labor Party of America Karl L. Oberhue 292 0.02% 268,900 21.54% 1,248,278 Democratic Party (United States) Nevada 1938 United States Senate election in Nevada List of United States senators from Nevada 1938 United States Senate election in Nevada New Hampshire 1931 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Nevada 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Nevada 1944 November 8, 1938 x140px McCARRAN, PAT. SENATOR. PORTRAIT LCCN2016870530 (cropped).jpg Pat McCarran Democratic Party (United States) 27,406 58.96% ODDIE, TASKER. SENATOR LCCN2016860954 (cropped).jpg Tasker Oddie Republican Party (United States) 19,078 41.04% 1938 United States Senate election in Nevada results map by county.svg 250px County resultsMcCarran: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90%Oddie: #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. Senator Pat McCarran Democratic Party (United States) Pat McCarran Democratic Party (United States) Nevada election Democratic Party (United States) Pat McCarran (Incumbent) 27,406 58.96% Republican Party (United States) Tasker Oddie 19,078 41.04% 8,328 17.92% 46,484 Democratic Party (United States) New Hampshire 1938 United States Senate election in New Hampshire New Hampshire presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in New Hampshire 1932 1944 United States Senate election in New Hampshire 1944 November 8, 1938 x100px File:US SENATOR CHARLES TOBEY DIES OF A HEART ATTACK WASHINGTON 1953 Photo Y 324 (4x5).jpg Charles W. Tobey Republican Party (United States) 100,633 54.23% File:GFHBrown.jpg Fred H. Brown Democratic Party (United States) 84,920 45.77% x240px County results x240px Municipality results Tobey: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #A80000 90-100%Brown: #7996E2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #3933E5 80–90% Senator Fred H. Brown Democratic Party (United States) Charles W. Tobey Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in New Hampshire List of United States senators from New Hampshire New Hampshire election Republican Party (United States) Charles W. Tobey 100,633 54.23% Democratic Party (United States) Fred H. Brown (Incumbent) 84,920 45.77% 15,713 8.46% 185,553 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey (special) 1938 United States Senate election in New Jersey New Jersey 1896 presidential no 1934 United States Senate election in New Jersey 1934 1940 United States Senate election in New Jersey 1940 November 8, 1938 160x180px William Warren Barbour.jpg William Warren Barbour Republican Party (United States) 816,667 52.98% 3x4.svg William H. J. Ely Democratic Party (United States) 704,159 45.68% 250px 1938 United States Senate special election in New Jersey results map by county.svg County results Barbour: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Ely: #7996e2 50–60% #584cde 70–80% U.S. senator John Gerald Milton Democratic Party (United States) W. Warren Barbour Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate special election in New Jersey List of United States senators from New Jersey New Jersey special election Republican Party (United States) William Warren Barbour 816,667 52.98% Democratic Party (United States) William H. J. Ely 704,159 45.68% Prohibition Party (United States) Louis H. Kelley 8,201 0.53% Socialist Party of America John Palangio 3,671 0.24% Townsend Party Fred Turner 3,521 0.23% Communist Party USA William Norman 3,515 0.23% Socialist Labor Party of America John C. Butterworth 1,873 0.12% 112,508 7.30% 1,541,607 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) New York List of United States senators from New York There were 2 elections due to the June 17, 1938, death of three-term Democrat Royal S. Copeland. New York (regular) 1938 United States Senate election in New York New York Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in New York 1932 1944 United States Senate election in New York 1944 November 8, 1938 x170px Robert F. Wagner.jpg Robert F. Wagner Democratic Party (United States) American Labor Party 2,497,029 54.48% John Lord O'Brian in 1920.jpg John Lord O'Brian Republican Party (United States) Independent Progressive 2,058,615 44.92% 1938 United States Senate election in New York results map by county.svg 270px County ResultsWagner: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80%O'Brian: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Senator Robert F. Wagner Democratic Party (United States) Robert F. Wagner Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in New York New York Republicans nominated John Lord O'Brian for the U.S. Senate.Hagerty James A. September 30, 1938 DEWEY NOMINATED BY REPUBLICANS; ATTACKES TAMMANY; CHOICE BY ACCLAMATION Dewey Defends Decision to Run Points to Prosecuting Staff HAILED IN OVATION Prosecutor Promises to Rid State of 'Corruption' in 'Bigger Job' O'Brian and Corsi Nominated for Senate--A. V. McDermott for Attorney General DEWEY NOMINATED BY REPUBLICANS Republican Mayor Gets Bid to Inauguration Delay in Completing Ticket Criticizes Farm Legislation Politics the Biggest Racket https://www.nytimes.com/1938/09/30/archives/dewey-nominated-by-republicans-attackes-tammany-choice-by.html July 15, 2019 The New York Times Democrats re-nominated the incumbent Wagner.Warren Moscow October 1, 1938 LEHMAN IS DRAFTED FOR FOURTH TERM; HE ATTACKS DEWEY; POLETTI ON TICKET Yielding to Pleas to Run, Governor Insists on Justice as Aide CALLS RIVAL UNQUALIFIED Rochester Platform Hits Republican's Crime Issue--Wagner, Mead Are Nominated Calls Dewey Inexperienced Dewey Crime Speech a Factor LEHMAN DRAFTED FOR FOURTH TERM Platform Strong for New Deal La Guardia a Meed Champion Farley Predicts a Big Victory Hailed as https://www.nytimes.com/1938/10/01/archives/lehman-is-drafted-for-fourth-term-he-attacks-dewey-poletti-on.html July 16, 2019 The New York Times The American Labor Party endorsed Wagner.Hagerty James A. October 4, 1938 LABORITES NAME LEHMAN WAGNER; ADOPT PLATFORM; OVATION FOR BOTH Governor, Accepting, Stresses Policy of Law Enforcement POLETTI ALSO NOMINATED Endorsement Efforts Fall Wagner Cites Record La Guardia is Acclaimed as He Urges Candidates Friendly to Roosevelt LABORITIES NAME LEHMAN, WAGNER Yields to Dubinsky Lehman Is Acclaimed Hillman Offers Wagner's Name Vladeck in Seconding Speech https://www.nytimes.com/1938/10/04/archives/laborites-name-lehman-wagner-adopt-platform-ovation-for-both.html July 16, 2019 The New York Times 1938 United States Senate election in New YorkNY US Senate https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=36433 March 11, 2020 Our Campaigns Democratic Party (United States) Robert F. Wagner (Incumbent) 2,098,919 45.80% American Labor Party Robert F. Wagner (Incumbent) 398,410 8.69% Total Robert F. Wagner (Incumbent) 2,497,029 54.48% Republican Party (United States) John Lord O'Brian 2,046,794 44.66% Independent Progressive John Lord O'Brian 11,821 0.26% Total John Lord O'Brian 2,058,615 44.92% Socialist Party of America Herman J. Hahn Rev. Herman J. Hahn, of Buffalo, ran also for Lieutenant Governor in 1928 and 1936. 23,553 0.51% Socialist Labor Party of America O. Martin Olson O. Martin Olson, of Jamestown, ran also for Comptroller in 1934 3,851 0.08% 4,583,048 100.00% New York (special) 1938 United States Senate special election in New York New York Flag of New York (1901-2020).svg presidential no 1934 United States Senate election in New York 1934 1940 United States Senate election in New York 1940 November 8, 1938 x150px File:JamesMMead.jpg James M. Mead Democratic Party (United States) American Labor Party 2,438,904 53.93% Edward F. Corsi Republican Party (United States) Ind. Progressive 2,083,666 46.08% Mead: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% Corsi: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% U.S. Senator Vacant James M. Mead Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate special election in New York results map by county.svg 270px 1938 United States Senate special election in New York New York Republicans nominated Edward Corsi for the short term to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Royal S. Copeland. Democrats nominated James M. Mead. The American Labor party endorsed Mead. Democratic ticket Republican ticket American Labor ticket Socialist ticket James M. Mead 2,060,876 Edward F. Corsi 2,083,666 James M. Mead 378,028 Harry W. Laidler 27,161 North Carolina 1938 United States Senate election in North Carolina List of United States senators from North Carolina 1938 United States Senate election in North Carolina North Carolina Presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in North Carolina 1932 1944 United States Senate election in North Carolina 1944 November 7, 1938 x180px 1885 File:Robert Rice Reynolds.jpg Robert R. Reynolds Democratic Party (United States) 316,685 63.83% 3x4.svg Charles A. Jonas Republican Party (United States) 179,461 36.17% 1938 United States Senate election in North Carolina results by county map.svg 325px Results by countyReynolds: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Jonas: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Senator Robert Rice Reynolds Democratic Party (United States) Robert Rice Reynolds Democratic Party (United States) North Carolina election Democratic Party (United States) Robert Rice Reynolds (Incumbent) 316,685 63.80% Republican Party (United States) Charles A. Jonas 179,650 36.20% 137,035 27.60% 496,335 Democratic Party (United States) North Dakota 1938 United States Senate election in North Dakota North Dakota 1914 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in North Dakota 1932 1944 United States Senate election in North Dakota 1944 November 8, 1938 NYE, G.P. LCCN2016862330 (3x4a).jpg Gerald Nye Republican Party (United States) 131,907 50.12% William Langer (3x4 cropped).jpg William Langer Independent politician 65,612 42.56% 3x4.svg J. J. Nygaard Democratic Party (United States) 19,244 7.31% 250px 1938 United States Senate election in North Dakota results map by county.svg County resultsNye: #FFB2B2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Langer: #D9D9D9 40–50% #BDBDBD 50–60% #969696 60–70% U.S. Senator Gerald Nye Republican Party (United States) Gerald Nye Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in North Dakota List of United States senators from North Dakota North Dakota election Republican Party (United States) Gerald Nye (Incumbent) 131,907 50.12% Independent William Langer 112,007 42.56% Democratic Party (United States) J. J. Nygard 19,244 7.31% 19,900 7.56% 263,158 Republican Party (United States) Ohio 1938 United States Senate election in Ohio Ohio presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Ohio 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Ohio 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px Robert Taft 1939 stands at microphone (cropped) (3x4).jpg Robert A. Taft Republican Party (United States) 1,255,414 53.62% Robert J. Bulkley, 1930 (3x4).jpg Robert J. Bulkley Democratic Party (United States) 1,085,792 46.38% File:1938 United States Senate election in Ohio results by county map.svg 200px County resultsTaft: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D40000 70–80%Bulkley: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. Senator Robert J. Bulkley Democratic Party (United States) Robert A. Taft Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Ohio List of United States senators from Ohio Ohio election Republican Party (United States) Robert A. Taft 1,255,414 53.62% Democratic Party (United States) Robert J. Bulkley (Incumbent) 1,085,792 46.38% 169,622 7.24% 2,341,206 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Oklahoma 1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma Oklahoma 1925 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Oklahoma 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Oklahoma 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px File:Oklahoma Senator. Washington, D.C., April 19, 1939 A new informal picture of Senator Elmer Thomas, Democrat of Oklahoma LCCN2016875466 (cropped).jpg Elmer Thomas Democratic Party (United States) 307,936 65.37% 3x4.svg Harry O. Glasser Republican Party (United States) 159,734 33.91% 300px 1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma results map by county.svg County resultsThomas: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7a97e3 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Glasser: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas Democratic Party (United States) Elmer Thomas Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma List of United States senators from Oklahoma Oklahoma election Democratic Party (United States) Elmer Thomas (Incumbent) 307,936 65.37% Republican Party (United States) Harry G. Glasser 159,734 33.91% Prohibition Party (United States) P. C. Nelson 2,220 0.47% Independent Raymond B. Clark 603 0.13% Independent Herndon J. Thompson 573 0.12% 148,202 31.46% 471,066 Democratic Party (United States) Oregon List of United States senators from Oregon There were 2 elections for the same seat, due to the January 31, 1938, resignation of two-term Republican Frederick Steiwer. Democratic businessman Alfred E. Reames was appointed February 1, 1938, to continue the term, pending a special election, but he did not run in either the special or the general elections. Oregon (special) 1938 United States Senate special election in Oregon Oregon presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Oregon 1932 1938 United States Senate election in Oregon 1938 (regular) November 8, 1938 150x150px File:Alexander Grant Barry.jpg Alexander G. Barry Republican Party (United States) 180,815 54.20% 3x4.svg Robert A. Miller Democratic Party (United States) 152,773 45.80% 1938 United States Senate special election in Oregon results map by county.svg 250px County results Barry: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% Miller: #7996E2 50–60% U.S. Senator Alfred E. Reames Democratic Party (United States) Alexander G. Barry Republican Party (United States) Republican Alexander G. Barry was elected to finish the term, but was not a candidate for the next term. Oregon special election Republican Party (United States) Alexander G. Barry 180,815 54.20% Democratic Party (United States) Robert A. Miller 152,773 45.80% None Scattering 3 0.00% 28,042 8.40% 333,591 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Oregon (regular) 1938 United States Senate election in Oregon Oregon presidential no 1938 United States Senate special election in Oregon 1938 (special) 1944 United States Senate election in Oregon 1944 November 8, 1938 150x150px File:Senator Rufus C. Holman of Oregon. Washington, D.C., March 12, 1940 A new informal picture of Senator Rufus C. Holman, Republican or Oregon LCCN2016877258 (cropped).jpg Rufus C. Holman Republican Party (United States) 203,120 54.86% File:Willis Mahoney Crop.jpg Willis Mahoney Democratic Party (United States) 167,135 45.14% 1938 United States Senate election in Oregon results map by county.svg 250px County results Holman: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Mahoney: #7996E2 50–60% U.S. Senator Alfred Reames Democratic Party (United States) Rufus C. Holman Republican Party (United States) Oregon general election Republican Party (United States) Rufus C. Holman 203,120 54.86% Democratic Party (United States) Willis Mahoney 167,135 45.14% None Scattering 6 0.00% 35,985 9.72% 370,261 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Pennsylvania 1938 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px Jjdavis.jpg James J. Davis Republican Party (United States) 2,086,931 54.70% GeorgeHEarle.jpg George Howard Earle III Democratic Party (United States) 1,694,367 44.41% 1938 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania results map by county.svg 250px County Results:Davis: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Earle: #7996E2 50–60% U.S. Senator James J. Davis Republican Party (United States) James J. Davis Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania List of United States senators from Pennsylvania General election results Republican Party (United States) James J. Davis (incumbent) 2,086,931 54.70% Democratic Party (United States) George H. Earle 1,694,367 44.41% Socialist Party of America David H. H. Felix 20,155 0.53% Prohibition Party (United States) Forest S. Van Valin 9,327 0.24% Pathfinders Reginald B. Naugle 2,508 0.07% Communist Party USA Pat Toohey 1,530 0.04% None Scattering 104 0.00% 392,564 10.29% 3,814,922 Republican Party (United States) South Carolina 1938 Democratic Senate primary election in South Carolina South Carolina presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in South Carolina 1932 1944 United States Senate election in South Carolina 1944 August 30, 1938 x150px Senator Ellison DuRant Smith.jpg Ellison D. Smith Democratic Party (United States) 186,579 55.36% Johnston Olin.jpg Olin D. Johnston Democratic Party (United States) 150,437 44.64% 1938 United States Senate Primary election in South Carolina results map by county.svg County resultsSmith: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Johnston: #d3bc5f 50–60% #c8ab37 60–70% 230px U.S. Senator Ellison D. Smith Democratic Party (United States) Ellison D. Smith Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in South Carolina List of United States senators from South Carolina South Carolina election Democratic Party (United States) Ellison D. Smith (Incumbent) 45,351 98.89% Republican Party (United States) J. D. E. Meyer 508 1.11% None Scattering 2 0.00% 44,843 97.78% 45,861 Democratic Party (United States) South Dakota List of United States senators from South Dakota 1938 United States House of Representatives elections in South Dakota There were 2 elections for the same seat due to the December 20, 1936, death of three-term Republican Peter Norbeck. Democrat Herbert Hitchcock was appointed December 29, 1936, to continue the term, pending a special election. South Dakota (special) 1938 United States Senate special election in South Dakota South Dakota 1909 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in South Dakota 1932 1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px File:Gladys Pyle.jpg Gladys Pyle Republican Party (United States) 155,292 58.06% John T. McCullen Democratic Party (United States) 112,177 41.94% 260px 1938 United States Senate special election in South Dakota results map by county.svg County resultsPyle: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%McCullen: #7996e2 50–60%Tie: #ae8bb1 50%No Vote: #808080 U.S. Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock Democratic Party (United States) Gladys Pyle Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate elections in South Dakota South Dakota election Republican Party (United States) Gladys Pyle 155,292 58.06% Democratic Party (United States) John T. McCullen 112,177 41.94% 43,115 16.12% 267,469 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) South Dakota (regular) 1938 United States Senate election in South Dakota South Dakota 1909 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in South Dakota 1932 1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota 1944 November 8, 1938 x150px John Chandler Gurney.jpg Chan Gurney Republican Party (United States) 146,813 52.46% Tom Berry.jpg Tom Berry Democratic Party (United States) 133,064 47.54% 260px 1938 United States Senate election in South Dakota results map by county.svg County resultsGurney: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Berry: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%No Vote: #808080 U.S. Senator Herbert E. Hitchcock Democratic Party (United States) Chan Gurney Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate elections in South Dakota Hitchcock lost the Democratic May 3, 1938, primary for the next term to Governor of South Dakota Tom Berry.SD US Senate - D Primary Race - May 03, 1938 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=610397 2020-07-17 Our Campaigns South Dakota general election Republican Party (United States) John Chandler GurneySD US Senate - R Primary Race - May 03, 1938 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=610398 2020-07-17 Our Campaigns 146,813 52.46% Democratic Party (United States) Tom Berry 133,064 47.54% 13,749 4.92% 279,877 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Tennessee (special) 1938 United States Senate special election in Tennessee Tennessee presidential no 1936 United States Senate election in Tennessee 1936 1942 United States Senate election in Tennessee 1942 November 8, 1938 x180px File:Arthur Thomas Stewart (1892–1972) - S000901.jpg Tom Stewart Democratic Party (United States) 194,028 70.50% Harvey G. Fowler Republican Party (United States) 72,098 26.20% Senator George L. Berry Democratic Party (United States) Tom Stewart Democratic Party (United States)1938 United States Senate special election in Tennessee List of United States senators from Tennessee Tennessee special election Democratic Party (United States) Tom Stewart 194,028 70.50% Republican Party (United States) Harley G. Fowler 72,098 26.20% Independent John Randolph Neal Jr. 9,106 3.31% 21,930 44.30% 275,232 Democratic Party (United States) Utah List of United States senators from Utah 1938 United States Senate election in Utah Utah 1922 presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Utah 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Utah 1944 November 8, 1938 Elbert D. Thomas, 1940 (cropped).jpg 150x150px Elbert D. Thomas Democratic Party (United States) 102,353 55.80% Franklin S Harris.jpg Franklin S. Harris Republican Party (United States) 81,071 44.20% 1938 United States Senate election in Utah results map by county.svg 230px County resultsThomas: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Harris: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. Senator Elbert D. Thomas Democratic Party (United States) Elbert D. Thomas Democratic Party (United States) Utah election Democratic Party (United States) Elbert D. Thomas (Incumbent) 102,353 55.80% Republican Party (United States) Franklin S. Harris 81,071 44.20% 21,282 11.60% 183,424 Democratic Party (United States) Vermont 1938 United States Senate election in Vermont Vermont presidential 1938 11 8 x136px no 1934 United States Senate special election in Vermont 1934 1940 United States Senate special election in Vermont 1940 Ernest W. Gibson, Vermont LCCN2016848430 (cropped).jpg Ernest W. Gibson Sr. Republican Party (United States) 73,990 65.7% 3x4.svg Democratic Party (United States) John McGrath 38,673 34.3% U.S. Senator Ernest W. Gibson Sr. Republican Party (United States) Ernest W. Gibson Sr. Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Vermont List of United States senators from Vermont Vermont election Republican Party (United States) Ernest Willard Gibson (Incumbent) 73,990 65.58% Democratic Party (United States) John McGrath 38,673 34.28% None Scattering 161 0.14% 35,317 31.30% 112,824 Republican Party (United States) Washington 1938 United States Senate election in Washington Washington presidential no 1932 United States Senate election in Washington 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Washington 1944 November 8, 1938 x145px Homer Bone Democratic Party (United States) 371,535 62.62% x145px Ewing D. Colvin Republican Party (United States) 220,204 37.12% 1938 United States Senate election in Washington results map by county.svg 275px Results by countyBone: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80%Colvin: #E27F7F 50–60% U.S. Senator Homer Bone Democratic Party (United States) Homer Bone Democratic Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Washington List of United States senators from Washington Washington election Democratic Party (United States) Homer Bone (Incumbent) 371,535 62.62% Republican Party (United States) Ewing D. Colvin 220,204 37.12% Socialist Labor Party of America Eugene Solie 1,553 0.26% 151,331 25.50% 593,292 Democratic Party (United States) Wisconsin 1938 United States Senate election in Wisconsin Wisconsin 1913 presidential Yes 1932 United States Senate election in Wisconsin 1932 1944 United States Senate election in Wisconsin 1944 November 8, 1938 x155px Alexander Wiley Republican Party (United States) 446,770 47.66% x155px Herman L. Ekern National Progressives of America 249,209 26.58% x155px F. Ryan Duffy Democratic Party (United States) 231,976 24.74% 1938 United States Senate election in Wisconsin results map by county.svg 250px County resultsWiley: #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Ekern: #87de87 40–50%Duffy: #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% U.S. Senator F. Ryan Duffy Democratic Party (United States) Alexander Wiley Republican Party (United States) 1938 United States Senate election in Wisconsin List of United States senators from Wisconsin Wisconsin election Republican Party (United States) Alexander Wiley 416,770 45.92% National Progressives of America Herman Ekern 249,209 27.46% Democratic Party (United States) F. Ryan Duffy (Incumbent) 231,976 25.56% Townsend Party John B. Chapple 7,251 0.80% Independent Communist Fred Basset Blair 1,283 0.14% Independent Socialist Labor Party (United States) Joseph Erhardt 1,014 0.11% None Scattering 31 0.00% 167,561 18.46% 907,534 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Further reading Dunn, Susan. Roosevelt's Purge: How FDR Fought to Change the Democratic Party (2010) excerpt and text search Hixson, Walter L. "The 1938 Kentucky Senate Election: Alben W. Barkley, "Happy" Chandler, and The New Deal." Register of the Kentucky Historical Society (1982): 309–329. in JSTOR Plesur, Milton. "The Republican Congressional Comeback of 1938", Review of Politics Vol. 24, No. 4 (October 1962), pp. 525–562 in JSTOR Official New York result: LEHMAN PLURALITY OFFICIALLY 64,394; State Board Puts His Vote Finally at 2,391,286, With 2,326,892 for Dewey LABOR'S POLL AT 419,979 Blank, Void and Scattered Ballots Totaled 75,047; Poletti Won by 229,361 in NYT on December 8, 1938 (subscription required) See also 1938 United States elections 1938 United States gubernatorial elections 1938 United States House of Representatives elections 75th United States Congress 76th United States Congress Notes References