1922 United States Senate election in Arizona
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The 1922 United States Senate elections in Arizona was held on Tuesday ,November 7, to elect one United States Senator. Democratic candidate United States Senator Incumbent Henry F. Ashurst ran for reelection to a third term, defeating Republican candidate James H. McClintock in the general election by a wide margin.
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November 7, 1922
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1922.
Democratic primary
Candidate
- Henry F. Ashurst, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry F. Ashurst | 30,408 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 30,408 | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
- James P. Boyle
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James P. Boyle | 839 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 839 | |||
Boyle resigned. The Republican State Central Committee selected James H. McClintock, State Historian to fill the vacancy.[2]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry F. Ashurst (incumbent) | 39,722 | 65.03% | +9.67% | |
| Republican | James H. McClintock | 21,358 | 34.97% | â4.43% | |
| Majority | 18,364 | 30.06% | +14.10% | ||
| Turnout | 61,080 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
See also
Biography
- Kerby, James H. (1923). State of Arizona. Election Returns for Primary Election, September 12, 1922 and General Election, November 7, 1922. Mesa, Arizona: The Tribune Print.