1950 United States Senate election in Connecticut
The 1950 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 7, 1950.
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Incumbent Democratic Senator Brien McMahon was re-elected to a second term in office over Republican former U.S. Representative Joseph E. Talbot.
General election
Candidates
- Anthony R. Martino (Socialist)
- Brien McMahon, incumbent Senator since 1945 (Democratic)
- Joseph E. Talbot, former U.S. Representative from Naugatuck and State Treasurer (Republican)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Brien McMahon (incumbent) | 453,646 | 51.68% | ||
Republican | Joseph E. Talbot | 409,053 | 46.60% | ||
Socialist | Anthony R. Martino | 15,128 | 1.72% | ||
Total votes | 877,827 | 100.0% | |||
Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
See also
References
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