The 1932 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Senator Chan Gurney ran for re-election to a second term. He faced a strong challenge in the Republican primary from Lieutenant Governor A. C. Miller, who claimed that Gurney was too friendly to New Deal policies, but was defeated by Gurney by a wide margin.[1] In the general election, Gurney faced former State Senator George M. Bradshaw, whom he defeated in a landslide as Thomas E. Dewey was decisively winning the state over President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the presidential election.
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Democratic primary edit
Former State Senator George M. Bradshaw[2] was the only Democratic candidate to file for the U.S. Senate, removing the race from the ballot.[1]
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- Chan Gurney, incumbent U.S. Senator
- A. C. Miller, Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chan Gurney (inc.) | 35,960 | 56.18% | |
| Republican | A. C. Miller | 28,052 | 43.82% | |
| Total votes | 64,012 | 100.00% | ||
General election edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chan Gurney (inc.) | 145,248 | 63.86% | +5.80% | |
| Democratic | George M. Bradshaw | 82,199 | 36.14% | -5.80% | |
| Majority | 63,049 | 27.72% | +11.60% | ||
| Turnout | 227,447 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References edit
- ^ a b "Gurney Victor; Dewey Favored: Hildebrandt-Led Delegates Win; Balloting Light". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. May 3, 1944. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "George M. Bradshaw". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 632.
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