1950 United States Senate election in Colorado

1950 United States Senate election in Colorado

←  1944 November 7, 1950 1956  →

Nominee Eugene Millikin John A. Carroll Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 239,724 210,442 Percentage 53.25% 46.75%

Results by county Millikin:      50–60%     60–70% Carroll:     50–60%     60–70%

U.S. senator before election Eugene Millikin Republican Elected U.S. Senator Eugene Millikin Republican

The 1950 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican Senator Eugene Millikin ran for re-election to his second full term. He faced a strong challenge from Congressman John A. Carroll, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Carroll ultimately lost, but despite facing considerable headwinds nationwide, held Millikin to the narrowest victory of his career.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• John A. Carroll, U.S. Congressman from Colorado's 1st congressional district ^[1]

Results

Democratic primary results ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John A. Carroll	66,507	100.00
Total votes			66,507	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Eugene Millikin, incumbent U.S. Senator

Results

Republican primary results ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Eugene D. Millikin (inc.)	70,953	100.00
Total votes			70,953	100.00

General election

Results

1950 United States Senate election in Colorado ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Eugene Millikin (inc.)	239,724	53.25%	−2.80%
	Democratic	John A. Carroll	210,442	46.75%	+3.44%
Majority			29,282	6.50%	−6.24%
Turnout			450,166
	Republican hold

References

1. "State Assembly of Democrats Held at Pueblo". Steamboat Pilot. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. July 27, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
2. Baker, George J. (1950). State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast at the Primary Election Held on the Twelfth Day of September, A. D. 1950 and at the General Election Held on the Seventh Day of November, A. D. 1950 (PDF). Denver, Colorado: Colorado Secretary of State.