1920 United States Senate election in Missouri
The 1920 United States Senate election in Missouri took place on November 2, 1920 in Missouri. The incumbent Republican Senator, Selden P. Spencer, was re-elected to a full term, having won a special election in 1918. He defeated Breckinridge Long of the Democratic Party. Spencer underperformed Republican presidential nominee Warren G. Harding, who won 54.6% of the vote in the concurrent presidential election.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Charles M. Hay, former State Representative for Callaway County[1]
- John C. Higdon, lawyer[2]
- Arthur N. Lindsey, pastor[1]
- Breckinridge Long, former Assistant Secretary of State
- George H. Scruton, editor of the Sedalia Democrat[1]
- Henry Samuel Priest, former judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Breckinridge Long | 65,825 | 37.40 | |
| Democratic | Charles M. Hay | 44,504 | 25.29 | |
| Democratic | Henry Samuel Priest | 40,637 | 23.09 | |
| Democratic | Arthur N. Lindsey | 15,631 | 8.88 | |
| Democratic | John C. Higdon | 5,998 | 3.41 | |
| Democratic | George H. Scruton | 3,407 | 1.94 | |
| Total votes | 176,002 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Dwight F. Davis, adjutant and former Olympic tennis player
- James L. Minnis, former attorney[1]
- Selden P. Spencer, the incumbent Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Selden P. Spencer | 95,867 | 49.74 | |
| Republican | Dwight F. Davis | 73,541 | 38.16 | |
| Republican | James L. Minnis | 23,341 | 12.11 | |
| Total votes | 192,729 | 100 | ||
Other candidates
Farmer–Worker
The Farmer–Worker Party nominated carpenter W. J. Mallett.[4]
Socialist
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist | Elias F. Hodges | 1,515 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 1,515 | 100 | ||
Socialist Labor
The Socialist Labor Party nominated Andrew Trudell.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Selden P. Spencer (Incumbent) | 711,161 | 53.65% | +1.26 | |
| Democratic | Breckinridge Long | 589,498 | 44.47% | -1.82 | |
| Socialist | Elias F. Hodges | 1,807 | 0.18% | -1.33 | |
| Farmer–Worker | W. J. Mallett | 3,158 | 0.24% | +0.24 | |
| Socialist Labor | Andrew Trudell | 1,675 | 0.13% | -0.03 | |
| Majority | 121,663 | 9.18% | |||
| Turnout | 1,325,494 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "RECORD OF CANDIDATES WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SENATORIAL HONORS". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. August 1, 1920. pp. 1B–4B. Retrieved July 23, 2023 – via State Historical Society of Missouri.
- "Higdon Runs as a "Wet"". Farmington Times. Farmington, Missouri. April 23, 1920. p. 2. Retrieved July 23, 2023 – via State Historical Society of Missouri.
- Official Manual of the State of Missouri 1921 - 1922. Missouri Secretary of State's Office. 1922. p. 490. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- "MONETT MAN ON FARMER–LABOR TICKET". Monett Times. Monett, Missouri. August 20, 1920. p. 4. Retrieved July 23, 2023 – via State Historical Society of Missouri.
- "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 1920" (PDF). Clerk.house.gov. p. 9. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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