1950 United States Senate election in Indiana
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The 1950 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Homer Capehart was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democrat Alex Campbell.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Lester N. Abel (Prohibition)
- Alexander M. Campbell (Democratic)
- Homer Capehart, incumbent Senator since 1945 (Republican)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Homer Capehart (incumbent) | 844,303 | 52.81% |  1.58
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| Democratic | Alexander M. Campbell | 741,025 | 46.35% |  2.56
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| Prohibition | Lester N. Abel | 13,396 | 0.84% | 0.10
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| Total votes | 1,598,724 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
See also
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