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United States elections · 1930 · 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. Bankhead IIDemocratic—59.70%Elected
J. Thomas HeflinIndependent—40.30%—

Incumbent lost renomination. Incumbent lost general election as an independent. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John H. Bankhead II (Democratic) 59.7%

▌J. Thomas Heflin (Independent) 40.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arkansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joseph T. RobinsonDemocratic141906100.00%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
Edward P. CostiganDemocratic18002855.85%Elected
George H. ShawRepublican13748742.65%—
Morton AlexanderSocialist17450.54%—
H. H. MarrsFarmer–Labor13670.42%—
James AllanderCommunist9240.29%—
Frank H. RiceLiberal Party (US)4510.14%—
August LuttekenCommonwealth Land3390.11%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edward P. Costigan (Democratic) 55.9%

▌George H. Shaw (Republican) 42.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Delaware — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Daniel O. HastingsRepublican4790954.49%Elected
Thomas F. Bayard Jr.Democratic3988145.36%—
Nicholas MinutellaIndependent1350.15%—

Interim appointee elected. Winner was also elected on the same ballot to finish the current term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Daniel O. Hastings (Republican) 54.5%

▌Thomas F. Bayard Jr. (Democratic) 45.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Delaware — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Daniel O. HastingsRepublican4790954.49%Elected
Thomas F. Bayard Jr.Democratic3988145.36%—
Nicholas MinutellaIndependent1350.15%—

Interim appointee elected November 4, 1930. Winner was also elected on the same ballot to the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Daniel O. Hastings (Republican) 54.5%

▌Thomas F. Bayard Jr. (Democratic) 45.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Georgia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William J. HarrisDemocratic56502100.00%Elected
Wallace MillerIndependent10.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William J. Harris (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Idaho — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William BorahRepublican9493872.42%Elected
Joseph M. TylerDemocratic3616227.58%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Borah (Republican)72.4%

▌Joseph M. Tyler (Democratic) 27.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Illinois — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
J. Hamilton LewisDemocratic143221664.02%Elected
Ruth Hanna McCormickRepublican68746930.73%—
Lottie Holman O'NeillIndependent Republican994854.45%—
George KoopSocialist111920.50%—
Freeman ThompsonCommunist31180.14%—
Louis WarnerPeace and Prosperity10780.05%—
Ernest StoutAmerican National10600.05%—
C. Emmet SmithAnti-League World Court, Anti-Foreign Entanglements7630.03%—
James J. McGrathLiberty7230.03%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y J. Hamilton Lewis (Democratic) 64.0%

▌Ruth Hanna McCormick (Republican) 30.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
L. J. DickinsonRepublican—56.30%Elected
Daniel F. SteckDemocratic—43.00%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y L. J. Dickinson (Republican) 56.3%

▌Daniel F. Steck (Democratic) 43.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Arthur CapperRepublican36454861.09%Elected
Jonathan M. DavisDemocratic23216138.91%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Arthur Capper (Republican) 61.1%

▌Jonathan M. Davis (Democratic) 38.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kansas — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George McGillDemocratic—50.00%Elected
Henry J. AllenRepublican—48.00%—

Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected November 4, 1930. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George McGill (Democratic) 50.0%

▌Henry J. Allen (Republican) 48.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kentucky — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
M. M. LoganDemocratic33671852.13%Elected
John M. RobsionRepublican30918047.87%—

Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y M. M. Logan (Democratic) 52.1%

▌John M. Robsion (Republican) 47.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kentucky — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ben M. WilliamsonDemocratic32672352.34%Elected
John M. RobsionRepublican29751047.66%—

Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected November 4, 1930. Democratic gain. Winner was not elected to the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ben M. Williamson (Democratic) 52.3%

▌John M. Robsion (Republican) 47.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Louisiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Huey LongDemocratic13053699.98%Elected
ScatteringNone240.02%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Huey Long (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maine — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Wallace H. WhiteRepublican—60.90%Elected
Frank W. HaskellDemocratic—39.10%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Wallace H. White (Republican) 60.9%

▌Frank W. Haskell (Democratic) 39.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Massachusetts — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Marcus A. CoolidgeDemocratic65193954.01%Elected
William M. ButlerRepublican53922644.67%—
Sylvester J. McBrideSocialist72440.60%—
Oscar KinsalasSocialist Labor46400.38%—
Max LernerCommunist39620.34%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Marcus A. Coolidge (Democratic) 54.0%

▌William M. Butler (Republican) 44.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Michigan — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James CouzensRepublican—78.20%Elected
Thomas A. E. WeadockDemocratic—20.90%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James Couzens (Republican) 78.2%

▌Thomas A. E. Weadock (Democratic) 20.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Minnesota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas D. SchallRepublican29362637.61%Elected
Einar HoidaleDemocratic28201836.13%—
Ernest LundeenFarmer–Labor17867122.89%—
Charles A. LundIndependent206692.65%—
Rudolph HarjuCommunist56450.72%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas D. Schall (Republican) 37.6%

▌Einar Hoidale (Democratic) 36.1%

▌Ernest Lundeen (Farmer–Labor) 22.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Mississippi — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Pat HarrisonDemocratic33953100.00%Elected

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Pat Harrison (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Montana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas J. WalshDemocratic10627460.33%Elected
Albert J. GalenRepublican6672437.88%—
Charles E. TaylorFarmer–Labor17891.02%—
John F. McKaySocialist10060.57%—
Willis L. WrightCommunist3680.21%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas J. Walsh (Democratic) 60.3%

▌Albert J. Galen (Republican) 37.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nebraska — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George W. NorrisRepublican24711856.84%Elected
Gilbert HitchcockDemocratic17279539.74%—
Beatrice Fenton CraigBy Petition148843.42%—
ScatteringN/A7——

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George W. Norris (Republican) 56.8%

▌Gilbert Hitchcock (Democratic) 39.7%

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. KeyesRepublican7222557.88%Elected
Albert W. NooneDemocratic5228441.90%—
Henry C. IramCommunist2820.23%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Henry W. Keyes (Republican) 57.9%

▌Albert W. Noone (Democratic) 41.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Jersey — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Dwight MorrowRepublican60149758.50%Elected
Alexander SimpsonDemocratic40100739.00%—
Esther Hill ElfethProhibition189031.84%—
Henry JagerSocialist45190.44%—
Dozier W. GrahamCommunist16270.16%—
Alexander KudlikSocialist Labor6700.07%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Winner also elected to finish the term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dwight Morrow (Republican) 58.5%

▌Alexander Simpson (Democratic) 39.0%

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
Dwight MorrowRepublican60149758.50%Elected
Alexander SimpsonDemocratic40100739.00%—
Esther Hill ElfethProhibition189031.84%—
Henry JagerSocialist45190.44%—
Dozier W. GrahamCommunist16270.16%—
Alexander KudlikSocialist Labor6700.07%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 4, 1930. Republican hold. Winner also elected to the next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dwight Morrow (Republican) 59.1%

▌Alexander Simpson (Democratic) 38.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Mexico — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Sam G. BrattonDemocratic6936258.62%Elected
Herbert B. HoltRepublican4869941.16%—
R. B. CochranSocialist2560.22%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Sam G. Bratton (Democratic) 58.6%

▌Herbert B. Holt (Republican) 41.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Carolina — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Josiah BaileyDemocratic32439360.61%Elected
George M. PritchardRepublican21076139.38%—
F. M. SimmonsIndependent260.00%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Josiah Bailey (Democratic) 60.6%

▌George M. Pritchard (Republican) 39.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Ohio — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert J. BulkleyDemocratic104656154.78%Elected
Roscoe C. McCullochRepublican86394445.22%—

Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected November 4, 1930. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert J. Bulkley (Democratic) 54.8%

▌Roscoe C. McCulloch (Republican) 45.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oklahoma — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas GoreDemocratic25583852.29%Elected
William B. PineRepublican23258947.54%—
Edward D. EvansIndependent6140.13%—
Thomas P. HopleyIndependent2180.04%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas Gore (Democratic) 52.3%

▌William B. Pine (Republican) 47.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oregon — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Charles L. McNaryRepublican13723158.06%Elected
Elton WatkinsDemocratic6602827.93%—
Llewellyn A. BanksIndependent174887.40%—
H. H. StallardIndependent105734.47%—
O. D. TeelIndependent Socialist Labor50512.14%—
All OthersNone50.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles L. McNary (Republican) 58.1%

▌Elton Watkins (Democratic) 27.9%

▌L. A. Banks (Independent) 7.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Pennsylvania — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James J. DavisRepublican146218671.54%Elected
Sedgwick KistlerDemocratic52333825.61%—
William J. Van EssenSocialist267961.31%—
S. W. BiererProhibition244981.20%—
Emmett Patrick CushCommunist69600.34%—

Interim appointee lost nomination. New senator elected November 4, 1930. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James J. Davis (Republican) 71.5%

▌Sedgwick Kistler (Democratic) 25.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Rhode Island — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jesse H. MetcalfRepublican11220250.30%Elected
Peter G. GerryDemocratic10968749.17%—
Charles F. BishopSocialist Labor11950.54%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jesse H. Metcalf (Republican) 50.3%

▌Peter G. Gerry (Democratic) 49.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Carolina — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James F. ByrnesDemocratic16211100.00%Elected

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James F. Byrnes (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
William J. BulowDemocratic10631751.63%Elected
William H. McMasterRepublican9959548.37%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William J. Bulow (Democratic) 51.6%

▌William H. McMaster (Republican) 48.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Tennessee — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Cordell HullDemocratic15413171.30%Elected
Paul E. DivineRepublican5865027.13%—
Sherman BellCommunist33921.57%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Cordell Hull (Democratic) 71.3%

▌Paul E. Divine (Republican) 27.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Tennessee — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William E. BrockDemocratic14401974.40%Elected
F. Todd MeachamRepublican4955425.60%—

Interim appointee elected November 4, 1930. Winner was not elected to the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William E. Brock (Democratic) 74.4%

▌F. Todd Meacham (Republican) 25.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Texas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Morris SheppardDemocratic26655086.91%Elected
D. J. HaeslyRepublican3904712.73%—
Guy L. SmithSocialist8080.26%—
W. A. BerryCommunist2960.10%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Morris Sheppard (Democratic) 86.9%

▌D. J. Haesly (Republican) 12.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Carter GlassDemocratic11200276.67%Elected
J. Cloyd ByarsIndependent Democratic2609117.86%—
Joe C. MorganSocialist79445.44%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Carter Glass (Democratic) 76.7%

▌J. Cloyd Byars (Independent) 17.9%

▌Joe C. Morgan (Socialist) 5.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

West Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Matthew M. NeelyDemocratic—61.90%Elected
James E. JonesRepublican—37.90%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Matthew M. Neely (Democratic) 61.9%

▌James E. Jones (Republican) 37.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wyoming — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert D. CareyRepublican—59.10%Elected
Harry SchwartzDemocratic—41.00%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Republican hold. Winner was also elected to finish the term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert D. Carey (Republican) 59.1%

▌Harry Schwartz (Democratic) 41.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wyoming — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert D. CareyRepublican—58.80%Elected
Harry SchwartzDemocratic—41.20%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 4, 1930. Republican hold. Winner also elected to the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert D. Carey (Republican) 58.8%

▌Harry Schwartz (Democratic) 41.2%

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 II · Alabama——1—
Joseph T. Robinson · Arkansas——1—
Edward P. Costigan · Colorado——1—
Daniel O. Hastings · Delaware——1—
William J. Harris · Georgia——1—
William Borah · Idaho——1—
J. Hamilton Lewis · Illinois——1—
L. J. Dickinson · Iowa——1—
Arthur Capper · Kansas——1—
M. M. Logan · Kentucky——1—
Huey Long · Louisiana——1—
Wallace H. White · Maine——1—
Marcus A. Coolidge · Massachusetts——1—
James Couzens · Michigan——1—
Thomas D. Schall · Minnesota——1—
Pat Harrison · Mississippi——1—
Thomas J. Walsh · Montana——1—
George W. Norris · Nebraska——1—
Henry W. Keyes · New Hampshire——1—
Dwight Morrow · New Jersey——1—
Sam G. Bratton · New Mexico——1—
Josiah Bailey · North Carolina——1—
Thomas Gore · Oklahoma——1—
Charles L. McNary · Oregon——1—
Jesse H. Metcalf · Rhode Island——1—
James F. Byrnes · South Carolina——1—
William J. Bulow · South Dakota——1—
Cordell Hull · Tennessee——1—
Morris Sheppard · Texas——1—
Carter Glass · Virginia——1—
Matthew M. Neely · West Virginia——1—
Robert D. Carey · 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