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The 1950 United States Senate election in Nevada was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Pat McCarran was re-elected to a fourth term in office over Republican George E. Marshall.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pat McCarran (incumbent) | 35,829 | 58.01% | ||
| Republican | George E. Marshall | 25,933 | 41.99% | ||
| Turnout | 61,762 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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