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United States elections · 1918 · held

State Senate races in this midterm cycle, with separate candidate results and election-era ideology attribution.

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Alabama — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John H. BankheadDemocratic54880100.00%Elected

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John H. Bankhead (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arkansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joseph T. RobinsonDemocratic78377100.00%Elected

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joseph T. Robinson (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Colorado — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Lawrence C. PhippsRepublican10772649.49%Elected
John F. ShafrothDemocratic10434747.94%—
P. A. RichardsonProhibition56062.58%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Lawrence C. Phipps (Republican) 49.49%

▌John F. Shafroth (Democratic) 47.94%

▌P. A. Richardson (Prohibition) 2.58%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Delaware — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
L. Heisler BallRepublican—51.17%Elected
Willard Saulsbury Jr.Democratic—47.83%—
William H. ConnorSocialist—1.00%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y L. Heisler Ball (Republican) 51.17%

▌Willard Saulsbury Jr. (Democratic) 47.83%

▌William H. Connor (Socialist) 1.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Georgia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William J. HarrisDemocratic—88.34%Elected
G. H. WilliamsRepublican—11.66%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William J. Harris (Democratic) 88.34%

▌G. H. Williams (Republican) 11.66%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Idaho — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William BorahRepublican—67.21%Elected
Frank L. MooreDemocratic—32.79%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Borah (Republican) 67.21%

▌Frank L. Moore (Democratic) 32.79%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Idaho — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John F. NugentDemocratic—50.50%Elected
Frank R. GoodingRepublican—49.50%—

Interim appointee elected November 5, 1918. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John F. Nugent (Democratic) 50.5%

▌Frank R. Gooding (Republican) 49.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Illinois — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Medill McCormickRepublican47998350.50%Elected
James Hamilton LewisDemocratic42694344.92%—
William Bross LloydSocialist371673.91%—
John M. FrancisSocialist Labor32680.34%—
Frank B. VennumProhibition31510.33%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Medill McCormick (Republican) 50.5%

▌J. Hamilton Lewis (Democratic) 44.92%

▌William B. Lloyd (Socialist) 3.91%

▌John M. Francis (Socialist Labor) 0.34%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William S. KenyonRepublican—65.40%Elected
Charles Rollin KeyesDemocratic—34.60%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William S. Kenyon (Republican) 65.4%

▌Charles Rollin Keyes (Democratic) 34.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Arthur CapperRepublican—63.69%Elected
William H. ThompsonDemocratic—33.73%—
Eva HardingSocialist—2.58%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Arthur Capper (Republican) 63.69%

▌William H. Thompson (Democratic) 33.73%

▌Eva Harding (Socialist) 2.58%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kentucky — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Augustus O. StanleyDemocratic—50.77%Elected
Ben BrunerRepublican—49.23%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Augustus O. Stanley (Democratic) 50.77%

▌Ben Bruner (Republican) 49.23%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Louisiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joseph E. RansdellDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joseph E. Ransdell (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Louisiana — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Edward J. GayDemocratic——Elected

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1918. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edward J. Gay (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maine — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bert M. FernaldRepublican—55.40%Elected
Elmer E. NewbertDemocratic—44.60%—

Incumbent re-elected September 9, 1918. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bert M. Fernald (Republican) 55.4%

▌Elmer E. Newbert (Democratic) 44.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Massachusetts — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
David I. WalshDemocratic—49.67%Elected
John W. WeeksRepublican—45.07%—
Thomas W. LawsonIndependent—5.26%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y David I. Walsh (Democratic) 49.67%

▌John W. Weeks (Republican) 45.07%

▌Thomas W. Lawson (Independent) 5.26%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Michigan — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Truman H. NewberryRepublican—50.19%Elected
Henry FordDemocratic—48.47%—
E. O. FossSocialist—1.09%—
William FaullProhibition—0.26%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Truman H. Newberry (Republican) 50.19%

▌Henry Ford (Democratic) 48.47%

Others

▌E. O. Foss (Socialist) 1.09%

▌William Faull (Prohibition) 0.26%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Minnesota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Knute NelsonRepublican—60.05%Elected
Willis G. CalderwoodNational—39.95%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Knute Nelson (Republican) 60.05%

▌Willis G. Calderwood (National) 39.95%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Mississippi — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Pat HarrisonDemocratic—95.04%Elected
Summer W. RoseSocialist—4.96%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Pat Harrison (Democratic) 95.04%

▌Summer W. Rose (Socialist) 4.96%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Missouri — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Selden P. SpencerRepublican—52.39%Elected
Joseph W. FolkDemocratic—46.29%—
Caleb LipscombSocialist—1.16%—
William Wesley CoxSocialist Labor—0.16%—

Interim appointee lost nomination. New senator elected November 5, 1918. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Selden P. Spencer (Republican) 52.39%

▌Joseph W. Folk (Democratic) 46.29%

Others

▌Caleb Lipscomb (Socialist) 1.16%

▌William Wesley Cox (Socialist Labor) 0.16%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Montana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas J. WalshDemocratic—41.07%Elected
Oscar LanstrumRepublican—35.79%—
Jeannette RankinNational—23.14%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas J. Walsh (Democratic) 41.07%

▌Oscar Lanstrum (Republican) 35.79%

▌Jeannette Rankin (National) 23.14%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nebraska — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George W. NorrisRepublican—54.52%Elected
John H. MoreheadDemocratic—45.49%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George W. Norris (Republican) 54.52%

▌John H. Morehead (Democratic) 45.49%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nevada — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Charles HendersonDemocratic—47.71%Elected
Edwin E. RobertsRepublican—31.50%—
Anne Henrietta MartinIndependent—18.01%—
Martin ScanlanSocialist—2.78%—

Interim appointee elected November 5, 1918. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles Henderson (Democratic), 47.71%

▌Edwin E. Roberts (Republican) 31.5%

▌Anne Henrietta Martin (Independent) 18.01%

▌Martin Scanlan (Socialist) 2.78%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Hampshire — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Henry W. KeyesRepublican—53.54%Elected
Eugene E. ReedDemocratic—46.46%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Henry W. Keyes (Republican) 53.54%

▌Eugene E. Reed (Democratic) 46.46%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Hampshire — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George H. MosesRepublican—50.76%Elected
John B. JamesonDemocratic—49.24%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1918. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George H. Moses (Republican) 50.76%

▌John B. Jameson (Democratic) 49.24%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Jersey — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Walter E. EdgeRepublican—50.34%Elected
George M. La MonteDemocratic—43.23%—
James M. ReillySocialist—4.14%—
Grafton DayProhibition—1.62%—
William J. WallaceSingle Tax—0.66%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Interim appointee (Baird) was elected to finish the current term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Walter E. Edge (Republican) 50.34%

▌George M. La Monte (Democratic) 43.23%

▌James M. Reilly (Socialist) 4.14%

Others

▌Grafton Day (Prohibition) 1.62%

▌William J. Wallace (Single Tax) 0.66%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Jersey — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
David BairdRepublican—49.17%Elected
Charles O. HennessyDemocratic—44.64%—
James M. ReillySocialist—3.82%—
Grafton DayProhibition—2.38%—

Interim appointee elected November 5, 1918. Interim appointee was not a candidate for the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y David Baird (Republican) 49.17%

▌Charles O. Hennessy (Democratic) 44.64%

▌James M. Reilly (Socialist) 3.82%

▌Grafton Day (Prohibition) 2.38%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Mexico — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Albert B. FallRepublican—51.40%Elected
William B. WaltonDemocratic—47.48%—
W. P. MetcalfSocialist—1.12%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Albert B. Fall (Republican) 51.4%

▌William B. Walton (Democratic) 47.48%

▌W. P. Metcalf (Socialist) 1.12%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Carolina — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
F. M. SimmonsDemocratic—60.50%Elected
John M. MoreheadRepublican—39.50%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y F. M. Simmons (Democratic) 60.5%

▌John M. Morehead (Republican) 39.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oklahoma — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert L. OwenDemocratic—55.44%Elected
W. B. JohnsonRepublican—40.73%—
C. M. GreenlandSocialist—3.83%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert L. Owen (Democratic) 55.44%

▌W. B. Johnson (Republican) 40.73%

▌C. M. Greenland (Socialist) 3.83%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oregon — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Charles L. McNaryRepublican—54.17%Elected
Oswald WestDemocratic—42.30%—
Albert SlaughterSocialist—3.53%—

Interim appointee elected to the next term but not to finish the term. Winner appointed to begin next term early when winner of the special election (see above) resigned. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles L. McNary (Republican) 54.17%

▌Oswald West (Democratic) 42.3%

▌Albert Slaughter (Socialist) 3.53%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oregon — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frederick W. MulkeyRepublican—84.53%Elected
Martha BeanSocialist—15.47%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 5, 1918. Republican hold. Interim appointee was instead elected to the next term; see below. Mulkey took the seat but subsequently resigned so McNary could be re-appointed ahead of the term. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frederick W. Mulkey (Republican) 84.53%

▌Martha Bean (Socialist) 15.47%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Rhode Island — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
LeBaron B. ColtRepublican—51.76%Elected
George F. O'ShaunessyDemocratic—46.24%—
Frederick W. HuntSocialist—2.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y LeBaron B. Colt (Republican) 51.76%

▌George F. O'Shaunessy (Democratic) 46.24%

▌Frederick W. Hunt (Socialist) 2.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Carolina — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Nathaniel B. DialDemocratic6506458.70%Elected
Cole L. BleaseDemocratic4045636.50%—
James F. RiceDemocratic53174.80%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Neither the interim appointee nor the winner were elected to finish the current term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Nathaniel B. Dial (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Carolina — Senate (Class 2) — First round

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William P. PollockDemocratic3881634.91%Advancing to runoff
Thomas H. PeeplesDemocratic3756733.79%Advancing to runoff
Christie BenetDemocratic3480731.30%—

First round of this seat election. The elected candidate is recorded in the separate runoff race. Excluded from the Senate diagram to avoid counting the same seat twice.

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Carolina — Senate (Class 2) — Runoff

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William P. PollockDemocratic4992062.43%Elected
Thomas H. PeeplesDemocratic3004437.57%—

Interim appointee lost renomination. New senator elected November 5, 1918. Democratic hold. Neither the interim appointee nor the winner were elected to the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William P. Pollock (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Dakota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas SterlingRepublican—55.07%Elected
W. T. RinehartDemocratic—38.95%—
Orville RaffertyIndependent—5.98%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas Sterling (Republican) 55.07%

▌W. T. Rinehart (Democratic) 38.95%

▌Orville Rafferty (Independent) 5.98%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Tennessee — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John K. ShieldsDemocratic—62.17%Elected
H. Clay EvansRepublican—37.83%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John K. Shields (Democratic) 62.17%

▌H. Clay Evans (Republican) 37.83%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Texas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Morris SheppardDemocratic—86.69%Elected
J. Webster FlanaganRepublican—12.41%—
M. A. SmithSocialist—0.90%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Morris Sheppard (Democratic) 86.69%

▌J. Webster Flanagan (Republican) 12.41%

▌M. A. Smith (Socialist) 0.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas S. MartinDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas S. Martin (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

West Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Davis ElkinsRepublican—53.53%Elected
Clarence W. WatsonDemocratic—45.40%—
D. M. S. HoltSocialist—1.06%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Davis Elkins (Republican) 53.53%

▌Clarence W. Watson (Democratic) 45.4%

▌D. M. S. Holt (Socialist) 1.06%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wisconsin — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Irvine LenrootRepublican16398338.73%Elected
Joseph E. DaviesDemocratic14892335.12%—
Victor L. BergerSocialist11048726.09%—
Anthony J. BenjaminProhibition2330.06%—
ScatteringWrite-in3710.06%—

Incumbent died October 21, 1917. New senator elected April 2, 1918. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Irvine Lenroot (Republican) 38.73%

▌Joseph E. Davies (Democratic) 35.12%

▌Victor L. Berger (Socialist) 26.09%

▌Anthony J. Benjamin (Prohibition) 0.06%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wyoming — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Francis E. WarrenRepublican—57.77%Elected
John Eugene OsborneDemocratic—42.23%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Francis E. Warren (Republican) 57.77%

▌John Eugene Osborne (Democratic) 42.23%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Results: final · partial coverage · Elected candidates in regular races; continuing senators are not included

Senate — recorded results
Party / candidateVotesVote shareSeatsElectoral votes
John H. Bankhead · Alabama——1—
Joseph T. Robinson · Arkansas——1—
Lawrence C. Phipps · Colorado——1—
L. Heisler Ball · Delaware——1—
William J. Harris · Georgia——1—
William Borah · Idaho——1—
Medill McCormick · Illinois——1—
William S. Kenyon · Iowa——1—
Arthur Capper · Kansas——1—
Augustus O. Stanley · Kentucky——1—
Joseph E. Ransdell · Louisiana——1—
Bert M. Fernald · Maine——1—
David I. Walsh · Massachusetts——1—
Truman H. Newberry · Michigan——1—
Knute Nelson · Minnesota——1—
Pat Harrison · Mississippi——1—
Thomas J. Walsh · Montana——1—
George W. Norris · Nebraska——1—
Henry W. Keyes · New Hampshire——1—
Walter E. Edge · New Jersey——1—
Albert B. Fall · New Mexico——1—
F. M. Simmons · North Carolina——1—
Robert L. Owen · Oklahoma——1—
Charles L. McNary · Oregon——1—
LeBaron B. Colt · Rhode Island——1—
Nathaniel B. Dial · South Carolina——1—
Thomas Sterling · South Dakota——1—
John K. Shields · Tennessee——1—
Morris Sheppard · Texas——1—
Thomas S. Martin · Virginia——1—
Davis Elkins · West Virginia——1—
Francis E. Warren · Wyoming——1—

The seat diagram shows only regular seats contested in this cycle, not the full Senate. Special races remain available in the state selector. Early cycles span two years and use legislative selection; missing or non-comparable vote totals are left blank. Candidate ideology is used where sourced; otherwise the broad election-era party tradition is used. Unassessed candidates are not assigned an ideology.

Sources & further reading

U.S. Senate historical party divisions

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab: Senate returns