United States Senate election in Arizona, 1938
United States Senate election in Arizona, 1938
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The 1938 United States Senate elections in Arizona took place on November 3, 1938. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Carl Hayden ran for reelection to a third term, defeating Republican nominee Burt H. Clingan in the general election.
In contrast to previous elections, Hayden was easily reelected, receiving only token opposition from a relatively unknown Republican challenger.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Carl T. Hayden, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Robert E. Miller
- Whit I. Hughes
Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Carl T. Hayden |
68,328 |
65.48% |
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Democratic |
Robert E. Miller |
22,154 |
21.23% |
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Democratic |
Whit I. Hughes |
13,867 |
13.29% |
Total votes |
104,349 |
100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Burt H. Clingan, chairman of the Arizona Industrial Commission
General election
See also
References