Summary
The 1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Joshua B. Lee ran for re-election to a second consecutive term. After winning the Democratic primary against several strong opponents, Lee advanced to the general election, where he was originally set to face former Republican Senator William B. Pine. However, shortly after winning the Republican primary, Pine died; the state Republican Party tapped businessman Edward H. Moore as its replacement nominee. In a favorable Republican environment, Moore defeated Lee by a wide margin to win his first and only term in the U.S. Senate.
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Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Joshua B. Lee, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Orel Busby, former Justice on the Oklahoma Supreme Court[1]
- William H. Murray, former Governor of Oklahoma[1]
- Wilbur Wright
- Dan Nelson
- Paul V. Beck
- Mark Long
- George H. Brasler
- Lilly Allen Lasley
- Clay Woodrow England
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joshua B. Lee (inc.) | 188,279 | 53.31% | |
| Democratic | Orel Busby | 96,647 | 27.36% | |
| Democratic | William H. Murray | 36,925 | 10.45% | |
| Democratic | Wilbur Wright | 7,799 | 2.21% | |
| Democratic | Dan Nelson | 5,428 | 1.54% | |
| Democratic | Paul V. Beck | 5,014 | 1.42% | |
| Democratic | Mark Long | 4,707 | 1.33% | |
| Democratic | George H. Brasler | 3,200 | 0.91% | |
| Democratic | Lily Allen Lasley | 2,855 | 0.81% | |
| Democratic | Clay Woodrow England | 2,328 | 0.66% | |
| Total votes | 353,182 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- William B. Pine, former U.S. Senator[3]
- S. M. Stauffer
- Frank A. Anderson
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William B. Pine | 27,817 | 77.15% | |
| Republican | S. M. Stauffer | 4,536 | 12.58% | |
| Republican | Frank A. Anderson | 3,703 | 10.27% | |
| Total votes | 36,056 | 100.00% | ||
After he won the Republican primary, William B. Pine died, leaving a vacancy on the Republican ticket.[4] The Republican Party selected wealthy businessman Edward H. Moore as its replacement nominee.[5]
General election edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward H. Moore | 204,163 | 54.83% | +23.28% | |
| Democratic | Joshua B. Lee (inc.) | 166,653 | 44.76% | -23.21% | |
| Prohibition | Oliver W. Lawton | 1,549 | 0.42% | +0.28% | |
| Majority | 37,510 | 10.07% | -26.35% | ||
| Turnout | 372,365 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
References edit
- ^ a b "Busby Criticizes 40-Hour Week in Defense Plants". El Reno Daily Tribune. El Reno, Okla. March 10, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c "1940-1944 Election Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "701 State Candidates as Filings Close; Congressman Nichols Draws 5 Opponents". Wagoner Tribuner. Wagoner, Okla. May 12, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "W. B. Pine is Dead at Okmulgee". Seminole Producer. Seminole, Okla. August 26, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Republicans Name Democrat to Ticket". Harper County Journal. Buffalo, Okla. September 10, 1942. p. 6. Retrieved June 17, 2021.