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United States elections · 1932 · 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
Hugo BlackDemocratic20961586.25%Elected
J. Theodore JohnsonRepublican3342513.75%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hugo Black (Democratic) 86.3%

▌J. Theodore Johnson (Republican) 13.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arizona — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Carl HaydenDemocratic—66.70%Elected
Ralph H. CameronRepublican—32.10%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Carl Hayden (Democratic) 66.7%

▌Ralph H. Cameron (Republican) 32.1%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arkansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Hattie CarawayDemocratic—89.50%Elected
John W. WhiteRepublican—10.50%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hattie Caraway (Democratic) 89.5%

▌John W. White (Republican) 10.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arkansas — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Hattie CarawayDemocratic—91.60%Elected
Rex FloydIndependent—5.20%—
Sam D. CarsonIndependent—3.20%—

Interim appointee elected January 12, 1932. Democratic hold. Winner was subsequently re-elected in November. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hattie Caraway (Democratic) 91.6%

▌Rex Floyd (Independent) 5.2%

▌Sam D. Carson (Independent) 3.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

California — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William Gibbs McAdooDemocratic94316443.39%Elected
Tallant TubbsRepublican66967630.81%—
Robert P. ShulerProhibition56008825.76%—
George Ross KirkpatrickWrite-In4660.02%—
ScatteringNone4400.02%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Gibbs McAdoo (Democratic) 43.4%

▌Tallant Tubbs (Republican) 30.8%

▌Robert P. Shuler (Prohibition) 25.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Colorado — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Alva B. AdamsDemocratic—52.20%Elected
Karl C. SchuylerRepublican—45.80%—
Carle WhiteheadSocialist—2.00%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Winner was not elected to finish the term, see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Alva B. Adams (Democratic) 52.2%

▌Karl C. Schuyler (Republican) 45.8%

▌Carle Whitehead (Socialist) 2.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Colorado — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Karl C. SchuylerRepublican20754048.76%Elected
Walter WalkerDemocratic20647548.51%—
Carle WhiteheadSocialist116192.73%—

Interim appointee lost election to finish the term. New senator elected November 8, 1932. Republican gain. Winner was not elected to the next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Karl C. Schuyler (Republican) 48.76%

▌Walter Walker (Democratic) 48.51%

▌Carle Whitehead (Socialist) 2.73%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Connecticut — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Augustine LonerganDemocratic28232747.50%Elected
Hiram Bingham IIIRepublican27806146.78%—
Devere AllenSocialist197743.33%—
Milton ConoverIndependent Republican106211.79%—
John L. GrennanSocialist Labor22430.38%—
William SeckerCommunist13760.23%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Augustine Lonergan (Democratic) 48.5%

▌Hiram Bingham III (Republican) 47.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Florida — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Duncan U. FletcherDemocratic204651100.00%Elected

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Duncan U. Fletcher (Democratic) 99.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Georgia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Walter F. GeorgeDemocratic23449092.82%Elected
James W. ArnoldRepublican181517.18%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Walter F. George (Democratic) 92.8%

▌James W. Arnold (Republican) 7.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Georgia — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Richard Russell Jr.Democratic244031100.00%Elected

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 8, 1932. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Richard Russell Jr. (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Idaho — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James P. PopeDemocratic10302055.64%Elected
John ThomasRepublican7832542.30%—
Earl A. OliasonLiberty38012.05%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James P. Pope (Democratic) 55.7%

▌John Thomas (Republican) 42.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Illinois — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William H. DieterichDemocratic167046652.23%Elected
Otis F. GlennRepublican147184146.02%—
Charles PogorelecSocialist379221.19%—
William E. BrowderCommunist133180.42%—
G. A. JenningSocialist Labor33790.11%—
William. J. BakerIndependent12090.04%—
ScatteringNone160.00%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William H. Dieterich (Democratic) 52.2%

▌Otis F. Glenn (Republican) 46.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Indiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frederick Van NuysDemocratic—55.60%Elected
James E. WatsonRepublican—42.30%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frederick Van Nuys (Democratic) 55.6%

▌James E. Watson (Republican) 42.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Louis MurphyDemocratic—54.90%Elected
Henry FieldRepublican—40.80%—

Incumbent lost renomination. Incumbent lost re-election as an Independent. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Louis Murphy (Democratic) 54.9%

▌Henry Field (Republican) 40.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kansas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George McGillDemocratic—45.70%Elected
Benjamin S. PaulenRepublican—42.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George McGill (Democratic) 45.7%

▌Benjamin S. Paulen (Republican) 42.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kentucky — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Alben W. BarkleyDemocratic—59.20%Elected
Maurice ThatcherRepublican—40.50%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Alben W. Barkley (Democratic) 59.2%

▌Maurice Thatcher (Republican) 40.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Louisiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John H. OvertonDemocratic249189100.00%Elected
ScatteringNone30.00%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John H. Overton (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maryland — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Millard TydingsDemocratic29338966.18%Elected
Wallace WilliamsRepublican13853631.25%—
William A. TooleSocialist81051.83%—
Noah S. TwiggSocialist Labor18590.42%—
Carl BradleyCommunist14490.33%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Millard Tydings (Democratic) 66.2%

▌Wallace Williams (Republican) 31.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Missouri — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bennett Champ ClarkDemocratic101704663.26%Elected
Henry KielRepublican57517435.77%—
J. G. HodgesSocialist114410.71%—
Herman P. FarisProhibition31470.20%—
Julius PollackCommunist5330.03%—
Karl L. OberhueSocialist Labor4170.03%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Incumbent then resigned and winner was appointed to finish the current term. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bennett Champ Clark (Democratic) 63.2%

▌Henry Kiel (Republican) 35.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nevada — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Pat McCarranDemocratic2139852.06%Elected
Tasker OddieRepublican1970647.94%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Pat McCarran (Democratic) 52.1%

▌Tasker Oddie (Republican) 47.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Hampshire — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Fred H. BrownDemocratic9876650.35%Elected
George H. MosesRepublican9664949.27%—
Charles W. GreeneIndependent5330.27%—
Fred B. ChaseIndependent2280.12%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Fred H. Brown (Democratic) 50.4%

▌George H. Moses (Republican) 49.3%

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
W. Warren BarbourRepublican74173449.61%Elected
Percy Hamilton StewartDemocratic72551148.52%—
Herman F. NiessnerSocialist190601.27%—
Esther Hill ElfethProhibition29660.20%—
James L. CreekmurCommunist22560.15%—
Russell Y. PagePersonal Choice21100.14%—
John C. ButterworthSocialist Labor16010.11%—

Interim appointee elected November 8, 1932. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y W. Warren Barbour (Republican) 49.6%

▌Percy Hamilton Stewart (Democratic) 48.5%

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. WagnerDemocratic253290555.77%Elected
George Z. MedalieRepublican175118638.56%—
Charles SolomonSocialist1432823.16%—
D. Leigh ColvinProhibition746111.64%—
William WeinstoneCommunist290520.64%—
Jeremiah D. CrowleySocialist Labor103280.23%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert F. Wagner (Democratic) 55.8%

▌George Z. Medalie (Republican) 38.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Carolina — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert R. ReynoldsDemocratic—68.60%Elected
Jake F. NewellRepublican—31.40%—

Interim appointee lost nomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Winner was also elected to finish the current term, see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert R. Reynolds (Democratic) 68.6%

▌Jake F. Newell (Republican) 31.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Carolina — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert R. ReynoldsDemocratic—68.70%Elected
Jake F. NewellRepublican—31.30%—

Interim appointee lost nomination to finish the term. New senator elected November 8, 1932. Democratic hold. Winner was also elected to next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert R. Reynolds (Democratic) 68.7%

▌Jake F. Newell (Republican) 31.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Dakota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Gerald NyeRepublican17279672.30%Elected
P. W. LanierDemocratic6561227.45%—
Frank WittyIndependent5890.25%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Gerald Nye (Republican) 72.3%

▌P. W. Lanier (Democratic) 27.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Ohio — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert J. BulkleyDemocratic129317552.53%Elected
Gilbert BettmanRepublican112683245.77%—
Frank M. MecartneyProhibition347601.41%—
I. O. FordCommunist72270.29%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert J. Bulkley (Democratic) 52.5%

▌Gilbert Bettman (Republican) 45.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oklahoma — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Elmer ThomasDemocratic42613065.61%Elected
Wirt FranklinRepublican21885433.70%—
James I. WhiddenIndependent13950.21%—
J. W. HouchinIndependent12450.19%—
John FraningIndependent10610.16%—
Thomas P. HopleyIndependent8190.13%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Elmer Thomas (Democratic) 65.6%

▌Wirt Franklin (Republican) 33.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oregon — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frederick SteiwerRepublican18621052.72%Elected
Walter B. GleasonDemocratic13723738.86%—
Joe A. ThomasSocialist122663.47%—
F. E. CoulterIndependent118593.36%—
Sverre JacobsonSocialist Labor30670.87%—
A. G. KruegerCommunist25550.72%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frederick Steiwer (Republican) 52.7%

▌Walter B. Gleason (Democratic) 38.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Pennsylvania — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James J. DavisRepublican137548949.46%Elected
Lawrence H. RuppDemocratic120076043.18%—
Edwin J. FithianProhibition1066023.83%—
William J. Van EssenSocialist914563.29%—
Harry M. WicksCommunist64260.23%—
OthersN/A1450.01%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James J. Davis (Republican) 49.3%

▌Lawrence H. Rupp (Democratic) 43.2%

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. SmithDemocratic10447298.10%Elected
Clara HarrigalRepublican19761.90%—

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 NorbeckRepublican15184553.83%Elected
U. S. G. CherryDemocratic12573144.57%—
Howard PlattLiberty38731.37%—
Oscar LuttioIndependent4050.14%—
L. J. ManbeckIndependent2380.08%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Peter Norbeck (Republican) 53.8%

▌U. S. G. Cherry (Democratic) 44.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Utah — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Elbert D. ThomasDemocratic11688956.66%Elected
Reed SmootRepublican8604641.71%—
John O. WattersSocialist24641.19%—
Joseph E. WattsCommunist8830.43%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Elbert D. Thomas (Democratic) 56.7%

▌Reed Smoot (Republican) 41.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Vermont — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Porter H. DaleRepublican7431955.10%Elected
Fred C. MartinDemocratic6045544.90%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Porter H. Dale (Republican) 55.1%

▌Fred C. Martin (Democratic) 44.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Washington — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Homer BoneDemocratic—60.60%Elected
Wesley L. JonesRepublican—32.70%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Incumbent then died November 19, 1932, and Elijah S. Grammer (R) was appointed to finish the current term. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Homer Bone (Democratic) 60.6%

▌Wesley L. Jones (Republican) 32.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wisconsin — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
F. Ryan DuffyDemocratic61023656.97%Elected
John B. ChappleRepublican38766836.19%—
Emil SeidelSocialist658076.14%—
Harvey A. KnappProhibition43640.41%—
Ray HansboroughIndependent Communist29210.27%—
ScatteringNone690.00%—

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y F. Ryan Duffy (Democratic) 57.0%

▌John B. Chapple (Republican) 36.2%

▌Emil Seidel (Socialist) 6.1%

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—
Hattie Caraway · Arkansas——1—
William Gibbs McAdoo · California——1—
Alva B. Adams · Colorado——1—
Augustine Lonergan · Connecticut——1—
Duncan U. Fletcher · Florida——1—
Walter F. George · Georgia——1—
James P. Pope · Idaho——1—
William H. Dieterich · Illinois——1—
Frederick Van Nuys · Indiana——1—
Louis Murphy · Iowa——1—
George McGill · Kansas——1—
Alben W. Barkley · Kentucky——1—
John H. Overton · Louisiana——1—
Millard Tydings · Maryland——1—
Bennett Champ Clark · Missouri——1—
Pat McCarran · Nevada——1—
Fred H. Brown · New Hampshire——1—
Robert F. Wagner · New York——1—
Robert R. Reynolds · North Carolina——1—
Gerald Nye · North Dakota——1—
Robert J. Bulkley · Ohio——1—
Elmer Thomas · Oklahoma——1—
Frederick Steiwer · Oregon——1—
James J. Davis · Pennsylvania——1—
Ellison D. Smith · South Carolina——1—
Peter Norbeck · South Dakota——1—
Elbert D. Thomas · Utah——1—
Porter H. Dale · Vermont——1—
Homer Bone · Washington——1—
F. Ryan Duffy · 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