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United States elections · 1926 · 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
Hugo BlackDemocratic—80.90%Elected
E. H. DryerRepublican—19.10%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hugo Black (Democratic) 80.9%

▌E. H. Dryer (Republican) 19.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arizona — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Carl HaydenDemocratic4459158.34%Elected
Ralph H. CameronRepublican3184541.47%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Carl Hayden (Democratic) 58.3%

▌Ralph H. Cameron (Republican) 41.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arkansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thaddeus H. CarawayDemocratic—82.80%Elected
R. A. JonesRepublican—17.20%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thaddeus H. Caraway (Democratic) 82.8%

▌R. A. Jones (Republican) 17.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

California — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Samuel M. ShortridgeRepublican67012863.11%Elected
John B. ElliottDemocratic39159936.88%—
ScatteringNone1270.01%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Samuel M. Shortridge (Republican) 63.1%

▌John B. Elliott (Democratic) 36.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Colorado — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Charles W. WatermanRepublican14958550.25%Elected
William E. SweetDemocratic13811346.39%—
Morton AlexanderFarmer–Labor58291.96%—
Frank H. RiceSocialist22180.75%—
James A. OwnbeyPeoples Constitutional Rights10910.37%—
James A. AyresWorkers (Communist)8590.29%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles W. Waterman (Republican) 50.3%

▌William E. Sweet (Democratic) 46.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Connecticut — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Hiram Bingham IIIRepublican19140163.31%Elected
Rollin U. TylerDemocratic10775335.64%—
RiceIndependent31731.05%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hiram Bingham III (Republican) 63.3%

▌Rollin U. Tyler (Democratic) 35.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Florida — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Duncan U. FletcherDemocratic—77.90%Elected
John M. LindsayIndependent—12.80%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Duncan U. Fletcher (Democratic) 77.9%

▌John M. Lindsay (Independent) 12.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Georgia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Walter F. GeorgeDemocratic47366100.00%Elected

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Walter F. George (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Idaho — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank R. GoodingRepublican5684745.41%Elected
H. F. SamuelsProgressive Party (US, 1924)3704729.60%—
John F. NugentDemocratic3128524.99%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank R. Gooding (Republican) 45.4%

▌H. F. Samuels (Progressive) 29.6%

▌John F. Nugent (Democratic) 25.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Illinois — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank L. SmithRepublican84227346.86%Elected
George E. BrennanDemocratic77494343.12%—
Hugh S. MagillIndependent1562458.69%—
Parley P. ChristensenProgressive Party (US, 1924)65260.36%—
Raymond T. O’KeefeLight Wines and Beer45960.26%—
James H. KirbyIndependent Democratic42030.23%—
John T. WhitlockSocialist29980.17%—
G. A. JenningSocialist Labor19770.11%—
J. Louis EngdahlWorkers (Communist)13090.07%—
James A. LoganHigh Life11610.06%—
Samuel C. IrvingIndependent7010.04%—
Morris LynchenheimCommonwealth Land4270.02%—

Incumbent lost renomination, then died. New senator elected. Winner appointed to finish term, but was not seated for either appointment or for next term. Republican hold, although the Senate did not consider the winner to be a senator. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank L. Smith (Republican) 46.9%

▌George E. Brennan (Democratic) 43.1%

▌Hugh S. Magill (Independent) 8.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Indiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James E. WatsonRepublican52283750.04%Elected
Albert StumpDemocratic51145448.95%—
William H. HarrisProhibition54200.52%—
Forrest WallaceSocialist51060.49%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James E. Watson (Republican) 50.0%

▌Albert Stump (Democratic) 48.9%

▌William H. Harris (Prohibition) 0.5%

▌Forrest Wallace (Socialist) 0.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Indiana — Senate (Class 1) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Arthur Raymond RobinsonRepublican51940150.62%Elected
Evans WoollenDemocratic49654048.40%—
Albert StanleyProhibition52050.51%—
William O. FoglesonSocialist48640.47%—

Interim appointee elected November 2, 1926. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Arthur Raymond Robinson (Republican) 50.6%

▌Evans Woollen (Democratic) 48.4%

▌Albert Stanley (Prohibition) 0.5%

▌William O. Fogleson (Socialist) 0.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Smith W. BrookhartRepublican32340956.61%Elected
Claude R. PorterDemocratic24786943.39%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Winner did not run to finish the term, see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Smith W. Brookhart (Republican) 56.6%

▌Claude R. Porter (Democratic) 43.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
David W. StewartRepublican336410100.00%Elected

Interim appointee elected November 2, 1926. Winner did not seek election to the next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y David W. Stewart (Republican)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Charles CurtisRepublican30822263.57%Elected
Charles StephensDemocratic16844634.74%—
M. L. PhillipsSocialist82081.69%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles Curtis (Republican), 63.6%

▌Charles Stephens (Democratic) 34.7%

▌M. L. Phillips (Socialist) 1.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kentucky — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Alben W. BarkleyDemocratic28699751.84%Elected
Richard P. ErnstRepublican26665748.16%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Alben W. Barkley (Democratic) 51.8%

▌Richard P. Ernst (Republican) 48.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Louisiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Edwin S. BroussardDemocratic54180100.00%Elected

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

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maine — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Arthur R. GouldRepublican7949871.80%Elected
Fulton J. RedmanDemocratic3122528.20%—

Incumbent died August 23, 1926. New senator elected September 13, 1926. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Arthur R. Gould (Republican) 71.8%

▌Fulton J. Redman (Democratic) 28.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maryland — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Millard TydingsDemocratic19541057.51%Elected
Ovington WellerRepublican14069541.41%—
William A. TooleSocialist36591.08%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Millard Tydings (Democratic) 57.5%

▌Ovington Weller (Republican) 41.4%

▌William A. Toole (Socialist) 1.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Massachusetts — Senate (Class 1) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
David I. WalshDemocratic52530352.01%Elected
William M. ButlerRepublican46998946.54%—
John J. BallamWorkers51670.51%—
Washington CookModification Volstead Act47660.47%—
Alfred Baker LewisSocialist47300.47%—
ScatteringNone110.00%—

Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected November 2, 1926. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y David I. Walsh (Democratic) 52.0%

▌William M. Butler (Republican) 46.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Missouri — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Harry B. HawesDemocratic50601551.30%Elected
George H. WilliamsRepublican47065447.71%—
Herman P. FarisProhibition75400.76%—
Robert D. MorrisonSocialist18070.18%—
William Wesley CoxSocialist Labor4640.05%—

Incumbent appointee lost election. Winner also elected to finish the current term; see above. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Harry B. Hawes (Democratic) 51.3%

▌George H. Williams (Republican) 47.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Missouri — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Harry B. HawesDemocratic50601551.30%Elected
George H. WilliamsRepublican47065447.71%—
Herman P. FarisProhibition75400.76%—
Robert D. MorrisonSocialist18070.18%—
William Wesley CoxSocialist Labor4640.05%—

Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected November 2, 1926. Democratic gain. Winner also elected to the next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Harry B. Hawes (Democratic) 52.1%

▌George H. Williams (Republican) 47.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nevada — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Tasker OddieRepublican1743055.78%Elected
Raymond T. BakerDemocratic1327342.48%—
George A. BiceIndependent5431.74%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Tasker Oddie (Republican), 55.8%

▌Raymond T. Baker (Democratic) 42.5%

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. MosesRepublican7927962.32%Elected
Robert C. MurchieDemocratic4793537.68%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George H. Moses (Republican), 62.3%

▌Robert C. Murchie (Democratic) 37.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New York — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert F. WagnerDemocratic132146346.48%Elected
James W. Wadsworth Jr.Republican120524642.40%—
Franklin W. CristmanIndependent Republican2319068.16%—
Jessie W. HughanSocialist734122.58%—
William F. DunneWorkers64440.23%—
Joseph BrandonSocialist Labor43420.15%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert F. Wagner (Democratic) 46.5%

▌James Wadsworth (Republican) 42.4%

▌Franklin W. Cristman (Ind. Republican) 8.2%

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—60.50%Elected
Johnson Jay HayesRepublican—39.50%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Lee S. Overman (Democratic), 60.5%

▌Johnson Jay Hayes (Republican) 39.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Dakota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Gerald NyeRepublican10792169.58%Elected
Norris H. NelsonIndependent1895112.22%—
F. F. BurchardDemocratic135198.72%—
C. P. StoneIndependent97386.28%—
William LemkeIndependent49773.21%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Gerald Nye (Republican), 69.6%

▌Norris H. Nelson (Independent) 12.2%

▌F. F. Burchard (Democratic) 8.7%

▌C. P. Stone (Independent) 6.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Dakota — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Gerald NyeRepublican10792169.58%Elected
Norris H. NelsonIndependent1895112.22%—
F. F. BurchardDemocratic135198.72%—
C. P. StoneIndependent97386.28%—
William LemkeIndependent49773.21%—

Interim appointee elected June 30, 1926. Winner was also elected to the next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Gerald Nye (Republican-NPL) 50.2%

▌ L. B. Hanna (Republican) 37.5%

▌ C. P. Stone (Independent Republican) 12.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Ohio — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank B. WillisRepublican71135953.19%Elected
Atlee PomereneDemocratic62322146.60%—
GoerkeSocialist Labor28460.21%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank B. Willis (Republican), 53.2%

▌Atlee Pomerene (Democratic) 46.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oklahoma — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Elmer ThomasDemocratic19558755.35%Elected
John W. HarreldRepublican15582944.10%—
J. A. HartSocialist10090.29%—
J. Edwin SpurrFarmer–Labor7810.22%—
Thomas P. HopleyIndependent1430.04%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Elmer Thomas (Democratic) 54.8%

▌John W. Harreld (Republican) 44.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oregon — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frederick SteiwerRepublican8900739.79%Elected
Bert E. HaneyDemocratic8130136.34%—
Robert N. StanfieldIndependent5024622.46%—
W. P. AdamsIndependent31451.41%—

Incumbent lost renomination, then ran as an Independent but lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frederick Steiwer (Republican) 39.8%

▌Bert E. Haney (Democratic) 36.3%

▌Robert N. Stanfield (Independent) 22.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Pennsylvania — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William S. VareRepublican—54.60%Elected
William B. WilsonDemocratic—43.10%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Senate refused to qualify winner due to charges of corruption and fraud concerning the election. Republican hold, but the Senate would later unseat the winner and declare the seat vacant. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William S. Vare (Republican) 54.6%

▌William B. Wilson (Democratic) 43.1%

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. SmithDemocratic14560100.00%Elected

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 NorbeckRepublican10561959.57%Elected
C. J. GundersonDemocratic5909433.33%—
Howard PlattFarmer–Labor125847.10%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Peter Norbeck (Republican), 59.5%

▌C. J. Gunderson (Democratic) 33.3%

▌Howard Platt (Independent) 7.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Utah — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Reed SmootRepublican8810161.51%Elected
Ashby SnowDemocratic5380937.57%—
C. T. StoneySocialist13100.91%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Reed Smoot (Republican), 61.5%

▌Ashby Snow (Democratic) 37.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Vermont — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Porter H. DaleRepublican5228673.41%Elected
James E. KennedyDemocratic1889026.52%—
ScatteringNone520.07%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Porter H. Dale (Republican), 73.4%

▌James E. Kennedy (Democratic) 26.5%

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—51.30%Elected
A. Scott BullittDemocratic—46.50%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Wesley L. Jones (Republican), 51.3%

▌A. Scott Bullitt (Democratic) 46.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wisconsin — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John J. BlaineRepublican29975954.92%Elected
Charles D. RosaIndependent Progressive11112220.36%—
Thomas M. KearneyDemocratic6667212.22%—
Leo KrzyckiSocialist313175.74%—
J. N. TittemoreIndependent238224.36%—
Ella T. SanfordProhibition98851.81%—
Richard KoeppelIndependent30610.56%—
ScatteringNone1300.02%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John J. Blaine (Republican) 55.0%

▌Charles D. Rosa (Independent) 20.3%

▌Thomas M. Kearney (Democratic) 12.2%

▌Leo Krzycki (Socialist) 5.7%

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
Hugo Black · Alabama——1—
Carl Hayden · Arizona——1—
Thaddeus H. Caraway · Arkansas——1—
Samuel M. Shortridge · California——1—
Charles W. Waterman · Colorado——1—
Hiram Bingham III · Connecticut——1—
Duncan U. Fletcher · Florida——1—
Walter F. George · Georgia——1—
Frank R. Gooding · Idaho——1—
Frank L. Smith · Illinois——1—
James E. Watson · Indiana——1—
Smith W. Brookhart · Iowa——1—
Charles Curtis · Kansas——1—
Alben W. Barkley · Kentucky——1—
Edwin S. Broussard · Louisiana——1—
Millard Tydings · Maryland——1—
Harry B. Hawes · Missouri——1—
Tasker Oddie · Nevada——1—
George H. Moses · New Hampshire——1—
Robert F. Wagner · New York——1—
Lee S. Overman · North Carolina——1—
Gerald Nye · North Dakota——1—
Frank B. Willis · Ohio——1—
Elmer Thomas · Oklahoma——1—
Frederick Steiwer · Oregon——1—
William S. Vare · Pennsylvania——1—
Ellison D. Smith · South Carolina——1—
Peter Norbeck · South Dakota——1—
Reed Smoot · Utah——1—
Porter H. Dale · Vermont——1—
Wesley L. Jones · Washington——1—
John J. Blaine · 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