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United States elections · 1934 · held

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

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Arizona — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Henry F. AshurstDemocratic—72.00%Elected
J. E. ThompsonRepublican—25.60%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Henry F. Ashurst (Democratic) 72.0%

▌J. E. Thompson (Republican) 25.6%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

California — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Hiram JohnsonRepublican194657294.54%Elected
George Ross KirkpatrickSocialist1087485.28%—
Pat ChambersWrite-In10250.05%—
ScatteringNone25950.13%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hiram Johnson (Republican) 94.5%

▌George Ross Kirkpatrick (Socialist) 5.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Connecticut — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Francis T. MaloneyDemocratic26555251.75%Elected
Frederic C. WalcottRepublican24762348.25%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Francis T. Maloney (Democratic) 40.41%

▌Frederic C. Walcott (Republican) 40.14%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Delaware — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John G. Townsend Jr.Republican5282953.27%Elected
Wilbur L. AdamsDemocratic4577146.16%—
Fred W. WhitesideSocialist4970.50%—
John T. WlodkoskiCommunist690.07%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John G. Townsend Jr. (Republican) 53.3%

▌Wilbur L. Adams (Democratic) 46.2%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Florida — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Park TrammellDemocratic131780100.00%Elected

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

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Indiana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Sherman MintonDemocratic75880151.46%Elected
Arthur Raymond RobinsonRepublican70010347.48%—
Forrest WallaceSocialist94140.64%—
Albert JackmanProhibition49870.34%—
Wenzel StockerCommunist13070.09%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Sherman Minton (Democratic) 51.5%

▌Arthur Raymond Robinson (Republican) 47.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maine — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frederick HaleRepublican13977350.14%Elected
F. Harold DubordDemocratic13857349.71%—
Hans NelsonCommunist4220.15%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frederick Hale (Republican) 50.1%

▌F. Harold Dubord (Democratic) 49.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maryland — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George L. P. RadcliffeDemocratic26427956.10%Elected
Joseph I. FranceRepublican19764341.95%—
Elisabeth GilmanSocialist60671.29%—
Ada Smith LangAmerican Labor19350.41%—
Samuel GaleCommunist11880.25%—

Incumbent retired to run for Governor of Maryland. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George L. P. Radcliffe (Democratic) 56.1%

▌Joseph I. France (Republican) 42.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Massachusetts — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
David I. WalshDemocratic85277659.39%Elected
Robert M. WashburnRepublican53669237.38%—
Albert Sprague CoolidgeSocialist220921.54%—
Barnard SmithProhibition103630.72%—
Albert L. WatermanSocialist Labor82450.57%—
Paul C. WicksCommunist57570.40%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y David I. Walsh (Democratic) 59.4%

▌Robert M. Washburn (Republican) 37.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Michigan — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Arthur VandenbergRepublican62601751.32%Elected
Frank Albert PicardDemocratic57357447.02%—
John MonarchSocialist106440.87%—
Philip RaymondCommunist56340.46%—
W. Ralph JonesFarmer–Labor20420.17%—
John VonicaSocialist Labor9390.08%—
Jay W. SlaughterCommonwealth Land7350.06%—
Chester A. ShewalterNational1470.01%—
ScatteringNone20.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Arthur Vandenberg (Republican) 51.3%

▌Frank Albert Picard (Democratic) 47.0%

▌John Monarch (Socialist) 1.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Minnesota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Henrik ShipsteadFarmer–Labor50337949.87%Elected
Einar HoidaleDemocratic29475729.20%—
N. J. HolmbergRepublican20008319.82%—
Aldred TialaCommunist56200.56%—
Morris KaplanSocialist56180.56%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌ Y Henrik Shipstead (Farmer–Labor) 49.9%

▌Einar Hoidale (Democratic) 29.2%

▌N. J. Holmberg (Republican) 19.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Mississippi — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Theodore G. BilboDemocratic51609100.00%Elected

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Theodore G. Bilbo (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Missouri — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Harry S. TrumanDemocratic78711059.54%Elected
Roscoe C. PattersonRepublican52495439.71%—
W. C. MeyerSocialist90100.68%—
Frank BrownCommunist4180.03%—
William Wesley CoxSocialist Labor3840.03%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Harry S. Truman (Democratic) 59.5%

▌Roscoe C. Patterson (Republican) 39.7%

▌W. C. Meyer (Socialist) 0.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Montana — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Burton K. WheelerDemocratic14282370.14%Elected
George M. BourquinRepublican5851928.74%—
William F. HeldSocialist13810.68%—
Raymond F. GrayCommunist9030.44%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Burton K. Wheeler (Democratic) 70.1%

▌George M. Bourquin (Republican) 28.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Montana — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James E. MurrayDemocratic11696559.66%Elected
Scott LeavittRepublican7730739.43%—
John F. DuffySocialist17790.91%—

Interim appointee lost nomination. New senator elected November 6, 1934. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James E. Murray (Democratic) 59.6%

▌Scott Leavitt (Republican) 39.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nebraska — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Edward R. BurkeDemocratic30595855.30%Elected
Robert G. SimmonsRepublican23712642.86%—
Henry HoffmanIndependent76701.39%—
E. D. O'Sullivan (write-in)Independent25010.45%—
Write-inWrite-in440.01%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Winner was not elected to finish the current term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edward R. Burke (Democratic) 55.3%

▌Robert G. Simmons (Republican) 42.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nebraska — Senate (Class 1) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Richard C. HunterDemocratic28142156.45%Elected
J. H. KempRepublican21710643.55%—
Write-inWrite-in240.00%—

Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 6, 1934. Democratic hold. Winner was not elected to the next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Richard C. Hunter (Democratic) 56.45%

▌J. H. Kemp (Republican) 43.55%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nevada — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Key PittmanDemocratic2758164.51%Elected
George W. MaloneRepublican1427333.38%—
John P. ReynoldsIndependent9012.11%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Key Pittman (Democratic) 64.5%

▌George W. Malone (Republican) 33.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Jersey — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
A. Harry MooreDemocratic—57.90%Elected
Hamilton F. KeanRepublican—40.90%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y A. Harry Moore (Democratic) 57.9%

▌Hamilton F. Kean (Republican) 40.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Mexico — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Bronson M. CuttingRepublican7622850.20%Elected
Dennis ChávezDemocratic7494449.35%—
W. C. ThorpSocialist5680.37%—
Alphonso RayCommunist1220.08%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Bronson M. Cutting (Republican) 50.2%

▌Dennis Chávez (Democratic) 49.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Mexico — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Carl HatchDemocratic8193454.76%Elected
Richard C. DillonRepublican6695644.75%—
T. N. HotchinsonSocialist6130.41%—
C. G. PlaterCommunist1340.09%—

Interim appointee elected November 6, 1934. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Carl Hatch (Democratic) 54.5%

▌Richard C. Dillon (Republican) 45.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New York — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Royal S. CopelandDemocratic204637755.21%Elected
E. Harold CluettRepublican136344036.87%—
Norman ThomasSocialist1949525.27%—
Max BedachtCommunist453961.23%—
Henry Skillman BreckinridgeConstitutional242410.66%—
Michael BartellProhibition167690.45%—
Olive JohnsonSocialist Labor66220.18%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Royal S. Copeland (Democratic) 55.3%

▌E. Harold Cluett (Republican) 36.9%

▌Norman Thomas (Socialist) 5.3%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Dakota — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Lynn FrazierRepublican—58.20%Elected
Henry HoltDemocratic—40.20%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Lynn Frazier (Republican) 58.2%

▌Henry Holt (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
Vic DonaheyDemocratic—60.00%Elected
Simeon D. FessRepublican—39.40%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Vic Donahey (Democratic) 60.0%

▌Simeon D. Fess (Republican) 39.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Pennsylvania — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joseph F. GuffeyDemocratic149401050.78%Elected
David A. ReedRepublican136687246.46%—
James H. MaurerSocialist504440.39%—
Edwin J. FithianProhibition199850.68%—
Harry M. WicksCommunist61700.21%—
George W. OhlsSocialist Labor46650.16%—
OtherN/A1290.00%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joseph F. Guffey (Democratic) 50.8%

▌David A. Reed (Republican) 46.5%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Rhode Island — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Peter G. GerryDemocratic14070057.12%Elected
Felix HebertRepublican10554542.85%—
ScatteringNone680.03%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Peter G. Gerry (Democratic) 57.1%

▌Felix Hebert (Republican) 42.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Tennessee — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Kenneth McKellarDemocratic—63.40%Elected
Ben W. HooperRepublican—35.80%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Kenneth McKellar (Democratic) 63.4%

▌Ben W. Hooper (Republican) 35.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Tennessee — Senate (Class 2) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Nathan L. BachmanDemocratic20024980.09%Elected
John Randolph Neal Jr.Independent4977319.91%—

Interim appointee elected November 6, 1934. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Nathan L. Bachman (Democratic) 80.1%

▌John Randolph Neal Jr. (Independent) 19.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Texas — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Tom ConnallyDemocratic43937596.69%Elected
Ulysses S. GoenRepublican128952.84%—
William Burr StarrSocialist18280.40%—
L. C. KeelCommunist3100.07%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Tom Connally (Democratic) 96.7%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Utah — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William H. KingDemocratic9593153.06%Elected
Don B. ColtonRepublican8215445.44%—
John O. WatersSocialist14970.83%—
Cornelia B. JohnsonCommunist12070.67%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William H. King (Democratic) 53.1%

▌Don B. Colton (Republican) 45.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Vermont — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Warren AustinRepublican6714651.00%Elected
Fred C. MartinDemocratic6363248.40%—
Charles R. ButlerSocialist7710.00%—
OtherN/A30.00%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Warren Austin (Republican) 51.0%

▌Fred C. Martin (Democratic) 48.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Vermont — Senate (Class 3) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ernest W. GibsonRepublican2843658.20%Elected
Harry W. WittersDemocratic2038241.70%—
OtherN/A120.10%—

Interim appointee elected January 16, 1934. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ernest W. Gibson (Republican) 58.2%

▌Harry W. Witters (Democratic) 41.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Harry F. ByrdDemocratic—76.00%Elected
Lawrence C. PageRepublican—20.90%—

Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Harry F. Byrd (Democratic) 76.0%

▌Lawrence C. Page (Republican) 20.9%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Washington — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Lewis B. SchwellenbachDemocratic30260660.92%Elected
Reno OdlinRepublican16899434.02%—
William J. WilkinsCincinnatus Nonpartisan Movement118662.39%—
John F. McKaySocialist71921.45%—
George Edward BradleyCommunist34700.70%—
Chester H. ThompsonProhibition15510.31%—
Edward KrizSocialist Labor5560.11%—
Glen S. CorkeryWashington State American Liberty League4530.09%—

Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Lewis B. Schwellenbach (Democratic) 60.9%

▌Reno Odlin (Republican) 34.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

West Virginia — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Rush Holt Sr.Democratic34988255.14%Elected
Henry D. HatfieldRepublican28175644.40%—
John Wesley McDonaldProhibition29310.46%—

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Winner was seated late on June 21, 1935, when he turned 30, due to not having satisfied the constitutional requirement to serve. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Rush Holt Sr. (Democratic) 55.1%

▌Henry D. Hatfield (Republican) 44.4%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wisconsin — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Robert M. La Follette Jr.Progressive44051347.78%Elected
John M. CallahanDemocratic22343824.24%—
John B. ChappleRepublican21056922.84%—
James P. SheehanSocialist444534.82%—
Fern DobbinsIndependent Communist21270.23%—
Theodore LeeIndependent Prohibition8260.09%—
ScatteringNone230.00%—

Incumbent re-elected as a Progressive. Progressive gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Robert M. La Follette Jr. (Progressive) 47.8%

▌John M. Callahan (Democratic) 24.2%

▌John B. Chapple (Republican) 22.8%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wyoming — Senate — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joseph C. O'MahoneyDemocratic—56.60%Elected
Vincent CarterRepublican—43.00%—

Interim appointee elected. Winner was also elected to finish the current term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joseph C. O'Mahoney (Democratic) 56.6%

▌Vincent Carter (Republican) 43.0%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wyoming — Senate (Class 1) — General

Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joseph C. O'MahoneyDemocratic—56.88%Elected
Vincent CarterRepublican—43.12%—

Interim appointee elected November 6, 1934. Winner was also elected to the next term, see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joseph C. O'Mahoney (Democratic) 56.88%

▌Vincent Carter (Republican) 43.12%

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
Henry F. Ashurst · Arizona——1—
Hiram Johnson · California——1—
Francis T. Maloney · Connecticut——1—
John G. Townsend Jr. · Delaware——1—
Park Trammell · Florida——1—
Sherman Minton · Indiana——1—
Frederick Hale · Maine——1—
George L. P. Radcliffe · Maryland——1—
David I. Walsh · Massachusetts——1—
Arthur Vandenberg · Michigan——1—
Henrik Shipstead · Minnesota——1—
Theodore G. Bilbo · Mississippi——1—
Harry S. Truman · Missouri——1—
Burton K. Wheeler · Montana——1—
Edward R. Burke · Nebraska——1—
Key Pittman · Nevada——1—
A. Harry Moore · New Jersey——1—
Bronson M. Cutting · New Mexico——1—
Royal S. Copeland · New York——1—
Lynn Frazier · North Dakota——1—
Vic Donahey · Ohio——1—
Joseph F. Guffey · Pennsylvania——1—
Peter G. Gerry · Rhode Island——1—
Kenneth McKellar · Tennessee——1—
Tom Connally · Texas——1—
William H. King · Utah——1—
Warren Austin · Vermont——1—
Harry F. Byrd · Virginia——1—
Lewis B. Schwellenbach · Washington——1—
Rush Holt Sr. · West Virginia——1—
Robert M. La Follette Jr. · Wisconsin——1—
Joseph C. O'Mahoney · 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