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The 1922 United States Senate elections in Arizona took place on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Henry F. Ashurst ran for reelection to a third term, defeating Republican nominee James H. McClintock in the general election by a wide margin.
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1922.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry F. Ashurst | 30,408 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 30,408 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James P. Boyle | 839 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 839 | |||
Boyle resigned. The Republican State Central Committee selected James H. McClintock, State Historian to fill the vacancy. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry F. Ashurst (incumbent) | 39,722 | 65.03% | +9.67% | |
| Republican | James H. McClintock | 21,358 | 34.97% | −4.43% | |
| Majority | 18,364 | 30.06% | +14.10% | ||
| Turnout | 61,080 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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