1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota

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1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota
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Nominee William J. Bulow William H. McMaster
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote106,31799,595
Percentage51.63%48.37%
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County results
Bulow:     50–60%     60–70%     >90%
McMaster:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
U.S. senator before election

William H. McMaster
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

William J. Bulow
Democratic

The 1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Senator William H. McMaster ran for re-election to a second term. After beating back a challenge in the Republican primary from former State Senator George J. Danforth, McMaster faced Democratic nominee William J. Bulow, the incumbent Governor, in the general election. As the Democratic Party performed well nationwide, Bulow narrowly defeated McMaster.

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Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic William J. Bulow 16,520 73.88%
Democratic James McNamara5,84026.12%
Total votes22,360 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican William H. McMaster (inc.) 64,331 55.92%
Republican George J. Danforth50,71744.08%
Total votes115,048 100.00%

General election

Results

1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic William J. Bulow 106,317 51.63% +20.39%
Republican William H. McMaster (inc.)99,59548.37%+4.24%
Majority 6,7223.26%−9.62%
Turnout 205,912
Democratic gain from Republican

References

  1. ↑ "Anti-Bulow Demos Gather: McNamara, Davenport And Everson Believed Likely Material For Senate Race". Evening Huronite. Huron, S.D. March 17, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 627.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ↑ "Danforth Announces Candidacy for Senate Nomination: Sioux Falls Man Issues Official Statement Today". Argus Leader . Sioux Falls, S.D. February 11, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
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