1954 United States Senate election in Kansas
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November 2, 1954
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 County results Schoeppel: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% McGill: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1954 United States Senate election in Kansas took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Senator Andrew F. Schoeppel ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by George McGill, the Democratic nominee and a former U.S. Senator, whom he had defeated in 1948. Despite a favorable national environment for Democrats, Schoeppel increased his margin of victory over McGill, defeating him with 56% of the vote.
Candidates
- George McGill, former U.S. Senator
- Ewell Stewart, perennial candidate[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George McGill | 66,995 | 74.81% | |
| Democratic | Ewell Stewart | 22,559 | 25.19% | |
| Total votes | 89,554 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Andrew F. Schoeppel, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Walter H. Peery, retired farmer[3]
- Abraham Joseph H. Lincoln[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew J. Schoeppel (inc.) | 180,839 | 80.97% | |
| Republican | Walter H. Peery | 30,443 | 13.63% | |
| Republican | Abraham Joseph H. Lincoln | 12,051 | 5.40% | |
| Total votes | 223,333 | 100.00% | ||
Prohibition primary
Candidates
- David C. White, 1952 Prohibition Party nominee for Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Prohibition | David C. White | 217 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 217 | 100.00% | ||