1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota
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| | | Nominee | William J. Bulow | William H. McMaster | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 106,317 | 99,595 | Percentage | 51.63% | 48.37% | |
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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | William J. Bulow | 16,520 | 73.88% |
| Democratic | James McNamara | 5,840 | 26.12% |
Total votes | 22,360 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | William H. McMaster (inc.) | 64,331 | 55.92% |
| Republican | George J. Danforth | 50,717 | 44.08% |
Total votes | 115,048 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | William J. Bulow | 106,317 | 51.63% | +20.39% |
| Republican | William H. McMaster (inc.) | 99,595 | 48.37% | +4.24% |
Majority | 6,722 | 3.26% | -9.62% |
Turnout | 205,912 | | |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 627.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "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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