1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
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| | | Nominee | Elmer Thomas | John W. Harreld | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 195,312 | 159,287 | Percentage | 54.78% | 44.67% | |
U.S. senator before election John W. Harreld Republican | Elected U.S. Senator Elmer Thomas Democratic | |
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The 1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator John W. Harreld ran for re-election to a second term. After facing many challengers in a crowded Republican primary, he advanced to the general election. In the Democratic primary, Congressman Elmer Thomas beat out a similarly crowded field, which included former Governor Jack C. Walton, to win his party's nomination with a plurality. In the general election, Thomas defeated Herrald in a landslide, winning his first of four terms in the U.S. Senate.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Elmer Thomas | 85,490 | 42.60% |
| Democratic | Jack C. Walton | 66,684 | 33.23% |
| Democratic | W. A. Ledbetter | 26,615 | 13.26% |
| Democratic | Lamar Looney | 18,270 | 9.10% |
| Democratic | M. L. Misenheimer | 3,616 | 1.80% |
Total votes | 200,675 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | John W. Harreld (inc.) | 30,307 | 53.96% |
| Republican | U. S. Stone | 8,377 | 14.87% |
| Republican | Joe C. Fox | 5,319 | 9.44% |
| Republican | John A. Buckles | 4,151 | 7.37% |
| Republican | B. G. Bingham | 3,155 | 5.60% |
| Republican | Preston A. Shinn | 2,796 | 4.96% |
| Republican | D. Lafe Hubler | 2,146 | 3.81% |
Total votes | 56,351 | 100.00% |
Socialist Primary
Candidates
Results
Socialist primary[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Socialist | J. A. Hart | 131 | 100.00% |
Total votes | 131 | 100.00% |
Farmer–Labor Primary
Candidates
Results
Farmer–Labor primary[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Farmer–Labor | J. Edwin Spurr | 37 | 100.00% |
Total votes | 37 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1926 United States Senate election in Oklahoma[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Elmer Thomas | 195,312 | 54.78% | +10.26% |
| Republican | John W. Harreld (inc.) | 159,287 | 44.67% | -5.97% |
| Socialist | J. A. Hart | 1,012 | 0.28% | -4.55% |
| Farmer–Labor | J. Edwin Spurr | 791 | 0.22% | — |
| Independent | Thomas P. Hopley | 152 | 0.04% | — |
Majority | 36,025 | 10.10% | +3.98% |
Turnout | 356,554 | | |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
References
- ^ "Ledbetter Talked for Senate". Harlow's Weekly. Oklahoma City, Okla. March 6, 1926. p. 15. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "A Woman Files for U.S. Senator". Chickasha Star. Chickasha, Okla. April 29, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Lexington Publisher Would Change Dry Law". Norman Transcript. Norman, Okla. March 4, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "1922-1926 Election Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Gore Follows Harris, Tilting Political Pot". Standard-Sentinel. Stilwell, Okla. June 17, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Harreld Has New Opponent: Joe C. Fox, Eucha, Files in U. S. Senatorial Race". Oklahoma News. Oklahoma City, Okla. May 29, 1926. p. 7. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "John Buckles Visits the Old Home Town". Enid Events. Enid, Okla. July 15, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Logan Farmer in Senate Race: B. G. Bingham Files on Anti-Volstead Platform". Oklahoma News. Oklahoma City, Okla. June 1, 1926. p. 10. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
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