1942 United States Senate election in Colorado
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The 1942 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Edwin C. Johnson was re-elected to second term over Republican Governor Ralph L. Carr. The major issue in this race was Carr's dual ambitions for both Senate seats. As Governor, he appointed Eugene Milliken following the death of Senator Alva B. Adams and then wanted to get elected himself over Senator Johnson. Carr's efforts resulted in Milliken winning the special election, but Carr himself was unsuccessful at getting elected. Senator Johnson won a narrow victory and remained in the Senate.
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November 3, 1942
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 Results by county Johnson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Carr: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Benjamin Hilliard, Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court and former U.S. Representative
- Edwin C. Johnson, incumbent Senator since 1937
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edwin C. Johnson (incumbent) | 41,080 | 61.99% | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Hilliard | 25,187 | 38.01% | |
| Total votes | 66,267 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Ralph L. Carr, Governor of Colorado
Results
Carr was unopposed for the Republican nomination.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ralph L. Carr | 44,683 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 44,683 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- James Allander (Communist)
- Ralph L. Carr, Governor of Colorado (Republican)
- Edwin C. Johnson, incumbent Senator since 1937 (Democratic)
- Carle Whitehead (Socialist)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edwin C. Johnson (incumbent) | 174,612 | 50.23% |  13.22 | |
| Republican | Ralph L. Carr | 170,970 | 49.19% |  13.94 | |
| Socialist | Carle Whitehead | 1,387 | 0.40% | 0.54 | |
| Communist | James Allander | 627 | 0.27% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 347,596 | 100.00% | |||