1934 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

The 1934 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator David A. Reed sought re-election to another term, but was defeated by Democratic nominee Joseph F. Guffey.

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1934 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

← 1928 November 6, 1934 1940 â†’

Nominee Joseph F. Guffey David A. Reed Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,494,010 1,366,872 Percentage 50.78% 46.46%

County results Guffey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Martin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election David A. Reed Republican Elected U.S. Senator Joseph F. Guffey Democratic

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This was the first time Democrats won a Senate seat in the state since 1881. As of 2023, this is the last time the following counties have voted Democratic in a Senate election: Adams, Blair, Bedford, Cumberland, Franklin, Juniata, and Pike.