Senate
United States elections · 1952 · held
State Senate races in this election 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
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Goldwater | Republican | 132063 | 51.31% | Elected |
| Ernest McFarland | Democratic | 125338 | 48.69% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Barry Goldwater (Republican) 51.3%
▌Ernest McFarland (Democratic) 48.7%
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California — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Knowland | Republican | 3982448 | 87.79% | Elected |
| Reuben W. Borough | Progressive | 542270 | 11.95% | — |
| Helen Gahagan Douglas | Write-in | 11812 | 0.26% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Knowland (Republican) 87.7%
▌Reuben W. Borough (Ind. Progressive) 11.9%
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Connecticut — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A. Purtell | Republican | 573854 | 52.48% | Elected |
| William Benton | Democratic | 485066 | 44.36% | — |
| Vivien Kellems | Independent Republican | 22268 | 2.04% | — |
| Jasper McLevy | Socialist | 12279 | 1.12% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William A. Purtell (Republican) 52.5%
▌William Benton (Democratic) 44.4%
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Connecticut — Senate (Class 3) — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Bush | Republican | — | 51.20% | Elected |
| Abraham Ribicoff | Democratic | — | 48.50% | — |
Interim appointee retired to run for the Class 1 seat. New senator elected November 4, 1952. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Prescott Bush (Republican) 51.2%
▌Abraham Ribicoff (Democratic) 48.5%
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Delaware — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Williams | Republican | 93020 | 54.49% | Elected |
| Alexis I. du Pont Bayard | Democratic | 77685 | 45.51% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John J. Williams (Republican) 54.5%
▌Alexis I. du Pont Bayard (Democratic) 45.5%
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Florida — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spessard Holland | Democratic | 616665 | 99.82% | Elected |
| Write-ins | Write-in | 1135 | 0.18% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Spessard Holland (Democratic) 99.8%
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Indiana — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Jenner | Republican | 1020605 | 52.44% | Elected |
| Henry F. Schricker | Democratic | 911169 | 46.82% | — |
| Carl W. Thompson | Prohibition | 12734 | 0.65% | — |
| Carl Leon Eddy | Progressive | 891 | 0.05% | — |
| John Marion Morris | Socialist Labor | 719 | 0.04% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William E. Jenner (Republican) 52.4%
▌Henry F. Schricker (Democratic) 46.8%
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Kentucky — Senate (Class 2) — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Sherman Cooper | Republican | 494576 | 51.51% | Elected |
| Thomas R. Underwood | Democratic | 465652 | 48.49% | — |
Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected November 4, 1952. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Sherman Cooper (Republican) 51.5%
▌Thomas R. Underwood (Democratic) 48.5%
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Maine — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick G. Payne | Republican | 139205 | 58.70% | Elected |
| Roger P. Dube | Democratic | 82665 | 34.86% | — |
| Earl S. Grant | Independent Democratic | 15294 | 6.45% | — |
Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Republican hold. Incumbent resigned December 31, 1952. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frederick G. Payne (Republican) 58.7%
▌Roger P. Dube (Democratic) 34.9%
▌Earl S. Grant (Independent) 6.4%
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Maryland — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Glenn Beall | Republican | 449823 | 52.54% | Elected |
| George P. Mahoney | Democratic | 406370 | 47.46% | — |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y J. Glenn Beall (Republican) 52.5%
▌George P. Mahoney (Democratic) 47.5%
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Massachusetts — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy | Democratic | 1211984 | 51.34% | Elected |
| Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. | Republican | 1141247 | 48.35% | — |
| Thelma Ingersoll | Socialist Labor | 4683 | 0.20% | — |
| Mark R. Shaw | Prohibition | 2508 | 0.11% | — |
| Scattering | None | 3 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John F. Kennedy (Democratic) 51.4%
▌Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. (Republican) 48.4%
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Michigan — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E. Potter | Republican | 1428352 | 50.63% | Elected |
| Blair Moody | Democratic | 1383416 | 49.04% | — |
| LeRoy M. Lowell | Prohibition | 7435 | 0.26% | — |
| James Sim | Socialist Labor | 1202 | 0.04% | — |
| Genora Dollinger | Socialist Workers | 726 | 0.03% | — |
| Scattering | None | 2 | 0.00% | — |
Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected. Republican gain Winner was also elected to finish the term; see above. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles E. Potter (Republican) 50.6%
▌Blair Moody (Democratic) 49.0%
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Michigan — Senate (Class 1) — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E. Potter | Republican | 1428352 | 50.63% | Elected |
| Blair Moody | Democratic | 1383416 | 49.04% | — |
| LeRoy M. Lowell | Prohibition | 7435 | 0.26% | — |
| James Sim | Socialist Labor | 1202 | 0.04% | — |
| Genora Dollinger | Socialist Workers | 726 | 0.03% | — |
| Scattering | None | 2 | 0.00% | — |
Interim appointee lost election. New senator elected November 4, 1952. Republican gain. Winner was also elected to the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles E. Potter (Republican) 51.2%
▌Blair Moody (Democratic) 48.7%
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Minnesota — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Thye | Republican | — | 56.60% | Elected |
| William E. Carlson | DFL | — | 42.50% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edward J. Thye (Republican) 56.6%
▌William E. Carlson (DFL) 42.5%
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Mississippi — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Stennis | Democratic | 233919 | 100.00% | Elected |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John C. Stennis (Democratic)
Unopposed
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Missouri — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Symington | Democratic | 1008521 | 53.99% | Elected |
| James P. Kem | Republican | 858170 | 45.94% | — |
| Haven P. Perkins | Progressive | 883 | 0.05% | — |
| Joseph G. Hodges | Socialist | 219 | 0.01% | — |
| Christian Frederick | Christian Nationalist | 161 | 0.01% | — |
| Henry W. Genck | Socialist Labor | 145 | 0.01% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Stuart Symington (Democratic) 54.0%
▌James P. Kem (Republican) 45.9%
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Montana — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Mansfield | Democratic | — | 50.80% | Elected |
| Zales Ecton | Republican | — | 48.60% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Mike Mansfield (Democratic) 50.8%
▌Zales Ecton (Republican) 48.6%
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Nebraska — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh A. Butler | Republican | — | 69.10% | Elected |
| Stanley D. Long | Democratic | — | 27.80% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Hugh A. Butler (Republican) 69.1%
▌Stanley D. Long (Democratic) 27.8%
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Nebraska — Senate (Class 2) — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Griswold | Republican | 369841 | 63.57% | Elected |
| William Ritchie | Democratic | 211898 | 36.42% | — |
| Scattering | None | 11 | — | — |
Interim appointee retired. New senator elected November 4, 1952. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dwight Griswold (Republican) 63.6%
▌William Ritchie (Democratic) 36.4%
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Nevada — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Malone | Republican | 41906 | 51.68% | Elected |
| Thomas B. Mechling | Democratic | 39184 | 48.32% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George W. Malone (Republican) 51.7%
▌Thomas B. Mechling (Democratic) 48.3%
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New Jersey — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Alexander Smith | Republican | — | 55.50% | Elected |
| Archibald S. Alexander | Democratic | — | 43.60% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y H. Alexander Smith (Republican) 55.5%
▌Archibald S. Alexander (Democratic) 43.6%
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New Mexico — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Chávez | Democratic | — | 51.10% | Elected |
| Patrick J. Hurley | Republican | — | 48.90% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Dennis Chávez (Democratic) 51.1%
▌Patrick J. Hurley (Republican) 48.9%
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New York — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Ives | Republican | — | 55.20% | Elected |
| John Cashmore | Democratic | — | 36.10% | — |
| George Counts | Liberal | — | 7.00% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Irving Ives (Republican) 55.2%
▌John Cashmore (Democratic) 36.1%
▌George Counts (Liberal) 7.0%
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North Dakota — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Langer | Republican | 157907 | 66.35% | Elected |
| Harold A. Morrison | Democratic | 55347 | 23.26% | — |
| Fred G. Aandahl (Write-in) | Independent | 24741 | 10.40% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Langer (Republican) 66.4%
▌Harold A. Morrison (Democratic) 23.3%
▌Fred G. Aandahl (Independent) 10.4%
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Ohio — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W. Bricker | Republican | — | 54.60% | Elected |
| Michael DiSalle | Democratic | — | 45.40% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John W. Bricker (Republican) 54.6%
▌Michael DiSalle (Democratic) 45.4%
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Pennsylvania — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Martin | Republican | — | 51.60% | Elected |
| Guy K. Bard | Democratic | — | 48.00% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Edward Martin (Republican) 51.6%
▌Guy K. Bard (Democratic) 48.0%
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Rhode Island — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pastore | Democratic | — | 54.80% | Elected |
| Bayard Ewing | Republican | — | 45.20% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Pastore (Democratic) 54.8%
▌Bayard Ewing (Republican) 45.2%
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Tennessee — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Gore Sr. | Democratic | 545432 | 74.19% | Elected |
| Hobart F. Atkins | Republican | 153479 | 20.88% | — |
| Richard M. Barber | Independent | 22169 | 3.02% | — |
| John Randolph Neal Jr. | Good Government and Clean Elections | 14132 | 1.92% | — |
| Write-Ins | Write-in | 7 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Albert Gore Sr. (Democratic) 74.2%
▌Hobart F. Atkins (Republican) 20.9%
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Texas — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Daniel | Democratic | 1895192 | 100.00% | Elected |
Incumbent retired. New senator elected. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Price Daniel (Democratic)
Unopposed
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Utah — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur V. Watkins | Republican | 177435 | 54.26% | Elected |
| Walter K. Granger | Democratic | 149598 | 45.74% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Arthur V. Watkins (Republican) 54.3%
▌Walter K. Granger (Democratic) 45.7%
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Vermont — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Flanders | Republican | 111406 | 72.30% | Elected |
| Allan R. Johnston | Democratic | 42630 | 27.70% | — |
| Other | N/A | 16 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ralph Flanders (Republican) 72.3%
▌Allan R. Johnston (Democratic) 27.7%
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Virginia — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry F. Byrd | Democratic | 398677 | 73.35% | Elected |
| H. M. Vise Sr. | Independent Democratic | 69133 | 12.72% | — |
| Clarke T. Robb | Social Democratic | 67281 | 12.38% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Harry F. Byrd (Democratic) 73.4%
▌H. M. Vise Sr. (Independent) 12.7%
▌Clarke T. Robb (Independent) 12.4%
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Washington — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry M. Jackson | Democratic | 595288 | 56.23% | Elected |
| Harry P. Cain | Republican | 460884 | 43.53% | — |
| Thomas C. Rabbitt | Progressive | 1912 | 0.18% | — |
| Henry Killman | Socialist Labor | 651 | 0.06% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Henry M. Jackson (Democratic) 56.2%
▌Harry P. Cain (Republican) 43.5%
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West Virginia — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley M. Kilgore | Democratic | 470019 | 53.62% | Elected |
| Chapman Revercomb | Republican | 406554 | 46.38% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Harley M. Kilgore (Democratic) 53.6%
▌Chapman Revercomb (Republican) 46.4%
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Wisconsin — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McCarthy | Republican | 870444 | 54.23% | Elected |
| Thomas E. Fairchild | Democratic | 731402 | 45.56% | — |
| Alfred L. Easterday | Independent | 1879 | 0.12% | — |
| James E. Boulton | Independent | 1442 | 0.09% | — |
| Scattering | None | 61 | 0.00% | — |
Incumbent re-elected. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joseph McCarthy (Republican) 54.2%
▌Thomas E. Fairchild (Democratic) 45.6%
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Wyoming — Senate — General
Popular election. Popular votes in this state contest
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank A. Barrett | Republican | 67176 | 51.64% | Elected |
| Joseph C. O'Mahoney | Democratic | 62921 | 48.36% | — |
Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank A. Barrett (Republican) 51.6%
▌Joseph C. O'Mahoney (Democratic) 48.4%
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Results: final · partial coverage · Elected candidates in regular races; continuing senators are not included
| Party / candidate | Votes | Vote share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Goldwater · Arizona | — | — | 1 | — |
| William Knowland · California | — | — | 1 | — |
| William A. Purtell · Connecticut | — | — | 1 | — |
| John J. Williams · Delaware | — | — | 1 | — |
| Spessard Holland · Florida | — | — | 1 | — |
| William E. Jenner · Indiana | — | — | 1 | — |
| Frederick G. Payne · Maine | — | — | 1 | — |
| J. Glenn Beall · Maryland | — | — | 1 | — |
| John F. Kennedy · Massachusetts | — | — | 1 | — |
| Charles E. Potter · Michigan | — | — | 1 | — |
| Edward J. Thye · Minnesota | — | — | 1 | — |
| John C. Stennis · Mississippi | — | — | 1 | — |
| Stuart Symington · Missouri | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mike Mansfield · Montana | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hugh A. Butler · Nebraska | — | — | 1 | — |
| George W. Malone · Nevada | — | — | 1 | — |
| H. Alexander Smith · New Jersey | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dennis Chávez · New Mexico | — | — | 1 | — |
| Irving Ives · New York | — | — | 1 | — |
| William Langer · North Dakota | — | — | 1 | — |
| John W. Bricker · Ohio | — | — | 1 | — |
| Edward Martin · Pennsylvania | — | — | 1 | — |
| John Pastore · Rhode Island | — | — | 1 | — |
| Albert Gore Sr. · Tennessee | — | — | 1 | — |
| Price Daniel · Texas | — | — | 1 | — |
| Arthur V. Watkins · Utah | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ralph Flanders · Vermont | — | — | 1 | — |
| Harry F. Byrd · Virginia | — | — | 1 | — |
| Henry M. Jackson · Washington | — | — | 1 | — |
| Harley M. Kilgore · West Virginia | — | — | 1 | — |
| Joseph McCarthy · Wisconsin | — | — | 1 | — |
| Frank A. Barrett · 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.
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