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United States elections · 1920 · held

State Senate races in this election 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
Oscar UnderwoodDemocratic15466466.10%Elected
L. H. ReynoldsRepublican7733733.05%—
A. M. ForsmanSocialist19840.85%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Oscar Underwood (Democratic) 66.1%

▌L. H. Reynolds (Republican) 33.1%

▌A. M. Forsman (Socialist) 0.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Alabama — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
J. Thomas HeflinDemocratic16068069.27%Elected
C. P. LunsfordRepublican6846029.51%—
W. H. ChichesterSocialist28201.22%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 2, 1920. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y J. Thomas Heflin (Democratic) 69.3%

▌C. P. Lunsford (Republican) 29.5%

▌W. H. Chichester (Socialist) 1.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arizona — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ralph H. CameronRepublican3589355.17%Elected
Marcus A. SmithDemocratic2916944.83%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ralph H. Cameron (Republican) 55.2%

▌Marcus A. Smith (Democratic) 44.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arkansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thaddeus H. CarawayDemocratic12647765.92%Elected
Charles F. ColeRepublican6538134.08%—

Incumbent lost renomination. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thaddeus H. Caraway (Democratic) 65.9%

▌Charles F. Cole (Republican) 34.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

California — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Samuel M. ShortridgeRepublican44783549.01%Elected
James D. PhelanDemocratic37158040.67%—
James S. EdwardsProhibition577686.32%—
Elvina S. BealsSocialist365454.00%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Samuel M. Shortridge (Republican) 49.0%

▌James D. Phelan (Democratic) 40.7%

▌James S. Edwards (Prohibition) 6.3%

▌Elvina S. Beals (Socialist) 4.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Colorado — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Samuel D. NicholsonRepublican15657754.52%Elected
Tully ScottDemocratic11289039.31%—
G. F. StevensFarmer–Labor90413.15%—
Charles S. ThomasIndependent86653.02%—

Incumbent lost re-election as a Nationalist. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Samuel D. Nicholson (Republican) 54.5%

▌Tully Scott (Democratic) 39.3%

▌G. F. Stevens (Farmer–Labor) 3.1%

▌Charles S. Thomas (National) 3.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Connecticut — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank B. BrandegeeRepublican21679259.36%Elected
Augustine LonerganDemocratic13182436.10%—
Martin F. PlunkettSocialist101182.77%—
Emil L. G. HohenthalProhibition28920.79%—
Josephine B. BennettFarmer–Labor20760.57%—
Charles J. BackofenSocialist Labor14860.41%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank B. Brandegee (Republican) 59.3%

▌Augustine Lonergan (Democratic) 36.1%

▌Martin F. Plunkett (Socialist) 2.8%

Others

▌Emil L. G. Hohenthal (Prohibition) 0.8%

▌Josephine B. Bennett (Farmer–Labor) 0.6%

▌Charles J. Backofen (Socialist Labor) 0.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Florida — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Duncan U. FletcherDemocratic9895769.50%Elected
John Moses CheneyRepublican3706526.03%—
M. J. MartinSocialist35252.48%—
G. A. KlockWhite Republican28472.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Duncan U. Fletcher (Democratic) 69.5%

▌John Moses Cheney (Republican) 26.0%

▌M. J. Martin (Socialist) 2.5%

▌G. A. Klock (White Republican) 2.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Georgia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas E. WatsonDemocratic—94.90%Elected
Harvey S. EdwardsIndependent—5.10%—

Incumbent lost renomination. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas E. Watson (Democratic) 94.9%

▌Harvey S. Edwards (Independent) 5.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Idaho — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank R. GoodingRepublican7598554.08%Elected
John F. NugentDemocratic6451345.92%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. Incumbent resigned January 14, 1921 to give successor preferential seniority. Winner appointed January 15, 1921. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank R. Gooding (Republican) 54.1%

▌John F. Nugent (Democratic) 45.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Illinois — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William B. McKinleyRepublican138138466.83%Elected
Peter A. WallerDemocratic55437226.82%—
Gustave T. FraenckelSocialist664633.22%—
John FitzpatrickFarmer–Labor507492.46%—
Frank B. VennumProhibition101860.49%—
Joseph B. MoodySocialist Labor31070.15%—
George Dodd Carrington Jr.Single Tax7840.04%—

Incumbent retired. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William B. McKinley (Republican) 66.8%

▌Peter A. Waller (Democratic) 26.8%

▌Gustave T. Fraenckel (Socialist) 3.2%

Others

▌John Fitzpatrick (Farmer–Labor) 2.4%

▌Frank B. Vennum (Prohibition) 0.5%

▌Joseph B. Moody (Socialist Labor) 0.15%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Indiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James E. WatsonRepublican—54.60%Elected
Thomas TaggartDemocratic—41.10%—
Francis M. WamplerSocialist—1.90%—
Francis J. DillonFarmer–Labor—1.30%—
Oulla BayhingerProhibition—1.10%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James E. Watson (Republican) 54.6%

▌Thomas Taggart (Democratic) 41.1%

Others

▌Francis M. Wampler (Socialist) 1.9%

▌Francis J. Dillon (Farmer–Labor) 1.3%

▌Oulla Bayhinger (Prohibition) 1.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Albert B. CumminsRepublican52849961.42%Elected
Claude R. PorterDemocratic32201537.42%—
H. W. CowlesFarmer–Labor90201.05%—
Arthur S. DowlerSocialist Labor9330.11%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Albert B. Cummins (Republican) 61.4%

▌Claude R. Porter (Democratic) 37.4%

Others

▌H. W. Cowles (Farmer–Labor) 1.0%

▌Arthur S. Dowler (Socialist Labor) 0.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Charles CurtisRepublican32707264.01%Elected
George H. HodgesDemocratic17044333.36%—
Dan BeedySocialist134172.63%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles Curtis (Republican) 64.0%

▌George H. Hodges (Democratic) 33.4%

▌Dan Beedy (Socialist) 2.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kentucky — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Richard P. ErnstRepublican45422650.28%Elected
J. C. W. BeckhamDemocratic44924449.72%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Richard P. Ernst (Republican) 50.3%

▌J. C. W. Beckham (Democratic) 49.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Louisiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Edwin S. BroussardDemocratic94944100.00%Elected

Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edwin S. Broussard (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maryland — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ovington WellerRepublican18499947.29%Elected
John Walter SmithDemocratic16920043.25%—
G. D. Iverson Jr.Independent213455.46%—
William A. TooleSocialist65591.68%—
William A. HawkinsIndependent65381.67%—
Frank N. H. LangLabor25690.66%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ovington Weller (Republican) 47.3%

▌John W. Smith (Democratic) 43.3%

▌G. D. Iverson Jr. (Independent) 5.4%

Others

▌William A. Toole (Socialist) 1.7%

▌William A. Hawkins (Independent) 1.7%

▌Frank N. H. Lang (Labor) 0.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Missouri — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Selden P. SpencerRepublican71116153.65%Elected
Breckinridge LongDemocratic58949844.47%—
Elias F. HodgesSocialist200021.51%—
W. J. MallettFarmer–Worker31580.24%—
Andrew TrudellSocialist Labor16750.13%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Selden P. Spencer (Republican) 53.7%

▌Breckinridge Long (Democratic) 44.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nevada — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Tasker OddieRepublican—42.10%Elected
Charles HendersonDemocratic—37.90%—
Anne MartinIndependent—18.20%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Tasker Oddie (Republican) 42.1%

▌Charles Henderson (Democratic) 37.9%

▌Anne Martin (Independent) 18.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Hampshire — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George H. MosesRepublican9017357.72%Elected
Raymond Bartlett StevensDemocratic6503841.63%—
William H. WilkinsSocialist10040.64%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George H. Moses (Republican) 57.7%

▌Raymond B. Stevens (Democratic) 41.6%

▌William H. Wilkins (Socialist) 0.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New York — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James W. Wadsworth Jr.Republican—52.40%Elected
Harry C. WalkerDemocratic—32.90%—
Jacob PankenSocialist—7.80%—
Ella A. BooleProhibition—5.80%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James W. Wadsworth Jr. (Republican) 52.4%

▌Harry C. Walker (Democratic) 32.9%

▌Jacob Panken (Socialist) 7.8%

▌Ella A. Boole (Prohibition) 5.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Carolina — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Lee S. OvermanDemocratic—57.50%Elected
A. E. HoltonRepublican—42.50%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Lee S. Overman (Democratic) 57.5%

▌A. E. Holton (Republican) 42.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Dakota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Edwin F. LaddRepublican—59.80%Elected
Hector H. PerryDemocratic—40.20%—

Incumbent lost renomination. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edwin F. Ladd (Republican) 59.8%

▌Hector H. Perry (Democratic) 40.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Ohio — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank B. WillisRepublican113495359.10%Elected
William Alexander JulianDemocratic78265040.76%—
Henry B. StrongIndependent26470.14%—

Incumbent retired to run for U.S. President. Republican hold. Incumbent resigned January 13, 1921, having won the Presidency. Winner appointed January 14, 1921. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank B. Willis (Republican) 59.1%

▌William Alexander Julian (Democratic) 40.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oklahoma — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John W. HarreldRepublican24771950.64%Elected
Scott FerrisDemocratic21778344.52%—
A. A. BagwellSocialist236644.84%—

Incumbent lost renomination. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John W. Harreld (Republican) 50.6%

▌Scott Ferris (Democratic) 44.5%

▌A. A. Bagwell (Socialist) 4.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oregon — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert N. StanfieldRepublican—50.70%Elected
George E. ChamberlainDemocratic—43.50%—

Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert N. Stanfield (Republican) 50.7%

▌George E. Chamberlain (Democratic) 43.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Pennsylvania — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Boies PenroseRepublican106798959.94%Elected
John A. FarrellDemocratic48436227.18%—
Leah Cobb MarionProhibition1326107.44%—
Birch WilsonSocialist673163.78%—
Robert J. WheelerLabor274011.54%—
Joseph E. JenningsSingle Tax21100.12%—
ScatteringNone550.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Boies Penrose (Republican) 59.9%

▌John A. Farrell (Democratic) 27.2%

▌Leah C. Marion (Prohibition) 7.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Carolina — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ellison D. SmithDemocratic64388100.00%Elected
George WarrenIndependent10.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ellison D. Smith (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
Peter NorbeckRepublican9226750.10%Elected
Tom AyresIndependent4430924.06%—
U. S. G. CherryDemocratic3683320.00%—
Richard Olsen RichardsIndependent100325.45%—
L. J. ManbeckIndependent7380.40%—

Incumbent retired. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Peter Norbeck (Republican) 50.1%

▌Tom Ayres (Independent) 24.1%

▌U. S. G. Cherry (Democratic) 20.0%

▌Richard Olsen Richards (Independent) 5.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Utah — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Reed SmootRepublican8256656.57%Elected
Milton H. WellingDemocratic5628038.56%—
J. Alex BevenSocialist71124.87%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Reed Smoot (Republican) 56.6%

▌Milton H. Welling (Democratic) 38.5%

▌J. Alex Beven (Socialist Farmer Labor) 4.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Vermont — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William P. DillinghamRepublican6965078.02%Elected
Howard E. ShawDemocratic1958021.93%—
ScatteringNone410.05%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William P. Dillingham (Republican) 78.0%

▌Howard E. Shaw (Democratic) 21.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Virginia — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Carter GlassDemocratic18464691.31%Elected
J. R. PollardRepublican175768.69%—

Interim appointee elected November 2, 1920. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Carter Glass (Democratic) 91.3%

▌J. R. Pollard (Republican) 8.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Washington — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Wesley L. JonesRepublican—56.40%Elected
C. L. FranceFarmer–Labor—25.40%—
George F. CotterillDemocratic—17.80%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Wesley L. Jones (Republican) 56.4%

▌C. L. France (Farmer–Labor) 25.4%

▌George F. Cotterill (Democratic) 17.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wisconsin — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Irvine LenrootRepublican28157641.58%Elected
James ThompsonIndependent23502934.71%—
Paul Samuel ReinschDemocratic8926513.18%—
Frank J. WeberSocialist661729.77%—
Clyde D. MeadProhibition51070.75%—
ScatteringNone30.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Irvine Lenroot (Republican) 41.6%

▌James Thompson (Independent) 34.7%

▌Paul S. Reinsch (Democratic) 13.2%

▌Frank J. Weber (Socialist) 9.8%

▌Clyde D. Mead (Prohibition) 0.8%

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
Oscar Underwood · Alabama——1—
Ralph H. Cameron · Arizona——1—
Thaddeus H. Caraway · Arkansas——1—
Samuel M. Shortridge · California——1—
Samuel D. Nicholson · Colorado——1—
Frank B. Brandegee · Connecticut——1—
Duncan U. Fletcher · Florida——1—
Thomas E. Watson · Georgia——1—
Frank R. Gooding · Idaho——1—
William B. McKinley · Illinois——1—
James E. Watson · Indiana——1—
Albert B. Cummins · Iowa——1—
Charles Curtis · Kansas——1—
Richard P. Ernst · Kentucky——1—
Edwin S. Broussard · Louisiana——1—
Ovington Weller · Maryland——1—
Selden P. Spencer · Missouri——1—
Tasker Oddie · Nevada——1—
George H. Moses · New Hampshire——1—
James W. Wadsworth Jr. · New York——1—
Lee S. Overman · North Carolina——1—
Edwin F. Ladd · North Dakota——1—
Frank B. Willis · Ohio——1—
John W. Harreld · Oklahoma——1—
Robert N. Stanfield · Oregon——1—
Boies Penrose · Pennsylvania——1—
Ellison D. Smith · South Carolina——1—
Peter Norbeck · South Dakota——1—
Reed Smoot · Utah——1—
William P. Dillingham · Vermont——1—
Wesley L. Jones · Washington——1—
Irvine Lenroot · Wisconsin——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