1928 United States Senate election in New York

The 1928 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democratic Senator Royal S. Copeland was re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican Alanson B. Houghton.

Democratic nomination

Candidates

• Royal S. Copeland, incumbent Senator since 1923

Convention

After speeches celebrating Copeland's support for tolerance for Catholics and immigration reform, his renomination was carried by acclamation.

Republican nomination

Candidates

• George R. Fearon, State Senator from Onondaga County
• Alanson B. Houghton, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Convention

General election

Candidates

• McAlister Coleman, activist and author (Socialist)
• Royal S. Copeland, incumbent Senator (Democratic)
• Alanson B. Houghton, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom (Republican)
• Henry Kuhn, perennial candidate (Socialist Labor)
• Robert Minor, cartoonist and journalist (Workers)

Results

References