1928 United States Senate election in Massachusetts

The 1928 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held on November 6, 1928, with Democratic incumbent David I. Walsh defeating his challengers.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• David I. Walsh, incumbent Senator

Results

Senator Walsh was unopposed for renomination.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Butler Ames, former U.S. Representative from Lowell
• Eben S. Draper Jr., former State Senator from Hopedale and son of former Governor Eben Draper
• Benjamin Loring Young, Weston selectman and former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

Withdrawn

• Robert M. Washburn, former State Senator (endorsed Ames)

Results

General election

Candidates

• John J. Ballam, founding member of the Communist Party of America (Workers')
• Alfred Baker Lewis, candidate for Senate in 1926 (Socialist)
• David I. Walsh, incumbent Senator (Democratic)
• Benjamin Loring Young, Weston selectman and former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (Republican)

Results

References