1942 United States Senate election in South Dakota
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| | | Nominee | Harlan J. Bushfield | Tom Berry | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 106,704 | 74,945 | Percentage | 58.74% | 41.26% | |
County results Bushfield: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Berry: 50–60% 60–70% No Vote: |
U.S. senator before election William J. Bulow Democratic | Elected U.S. Senator Harlan J. Bushfield Republican | |
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The 1942 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator William J. Bulow ran for re-election to a third term. During the primary, Bulow was attacked for being insufficiently supportive of President Franklin Roosevelt's foreign policy and war preparedness. Former Governor Tom Berry, Bulow's chief opponent, drew a contrast between Bulow's isolationism and his support for Roosevelt's policies.[1] In the end, Berry defeated Bulow in a landslide, and advanced to the general election, where he faced Harlan J. Bushfield, the incumbent Republican Governor of South Dakota. As Republicans gained ground nationwide, Bushfield defeated Berry in a landslide to pick up the seat for the Republican Party. Bushfield did not serve his full term, however; shortly before the 1948 U.S. Senate election, he died.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tom Berry, former Governor of South Dakota
- William J. Bulow, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Edward Prchal, former member of the South Dakota Board of Regents[2]
Results
Democratic primary[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tom Berry | 25,454 | 64.60% |
| Democratic | William J. Bulow (inc.) | 10,956 | 27.80% |
| Democratic | Edward Prchal | 2,994 | 7.60% |
Total votes | 39,404 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Harlan J. Bushfield, Governor of South Dakota
- Olive A. Ringsrud, Secretary of State of South Dakota
Results
Republican primary[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Harlan J. Bushfield | 52,342 | 63.32% |
| Republican | Olive A. Ringsrud | 30,325 | 36.68% |
Total votes | 82,667 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1942 United States Senate election in South Dakota[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Harlan J. Bushfield | 106,704 | 58.74% | +12.00% |
| Democratic | Tom Berry | 74,945 | 41.26% | −7.57% |
Majority | 31,759 | 17.48% | +15.40% |
Turnout | 181,649 | 100.00% | |
| Republican gain from Democratic |
References
- ^ Mikkelson, Gordon; Milner, Harold S. (May 2, 1942). "Bulow-Berry Isolationism Fight And Four-Way Gubernatorial Tilt Highlight S. D. Political Battle". Evening Huronite. Huron, S.D. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Prchal to Run Against Bulow: Former Board of Regents Member to Seek Democratic Nomination". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. January 14, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 631.
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