1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky

1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky

November 3, 1942

Nominee Happy Chandler Richard J. Colbert Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 216,958 175,081 Percentage 55.34% 44.66%

County results Chandler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Colbert:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. senator before election Happy Chandler Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Happy Chandler Democratic

The 1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Happy Chandler was re-elected to a full term in office over Republican Richard J. Colbert.

General election

Candidates

• Happy Chandler, incumbent Senator since 1939 and former Governor (Democratic)
• Richard J. Colbert, Lexington attorney (Republican)

Results

1942 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Happy Chandler (incumbent)	216,958	55.34%
	Republican	Richard J. Colbert	175,081	44.66%
Total votes			392,039	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing

See also

• 1942 United States Senate elections