1942 United States Senate election in Wyoming
The 1942 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 3, 1942. Democratic Senator Harry Schwartz ran for re-election to his second term. He was challenged by businessman Edward V. Robertson, who emerged from a close and hotly contested Republican primary as the narrow winner. Aided in part by the national swing toward Republicans in 1942, Robertson defeated Schwartz for re-election by a decisive margin.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Harry Schwartz, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Harry Schwartz (inc.) | 19,838 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 19,838 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Edward V. Robertson, businessman[2]
- Arthur G. Crane, former President of the University of Wyoming
- Tim McCoy, actor[3]
- Walter A. Muir, former Mayor of Rock Springs[3]
- Ralph R. Crow, former State Representative, 1940 Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate[4]
- Alonzo M. Clark, former Governor of Wyoming
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward V. Robertson | 8,128 | 27.77% | |
| Republican | A. G. Crane | 7,614 | 26.02% | |
| Republican | Tim McCoy | 6,854 | 23.42% | |
| Republican | Walter A. Muir | 3,467 | 11.85% | |
| Republican | Ralph R. Crow | 1,796 | 6.14% | |
| Republican | Alonzo M. Clark | 1,408 | 4.81% | |
| Total votes | 29,267 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward V. Robertson | 41,486 | 54.59% | +9.19% | |
| Democratic | Harry Schwartz (inc.) | 45,483 | 45.41% | -8.42% | |
| Majority | 6,983 | 9.19% | +0.77% | ||
| Turnout | 75,989 | ||||
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References
- Hunt, Lester C. (1943). 1937 Wyoming Official Directory and 1942 Election Returns. Casper, Wyo.: Prairie Publishing Co. pp. 76–83.
- "E.V. Robertson ofCody Is Candidate for Senate Seat: Former Republican National Committeeman Files for Nomination". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. May 11, 1942. p. 1.
- "Col. Tim M'Coy Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. March 30, 1942. pp. 1, 4.
- "Saratoga Man Out for Senate". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. June 17, 1942. p. 1.
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