1932 United States Senate election in Kentucky

The 1932 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 8, 1932. Democratic Senator and Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley was re-elected to a second term in office over Republican Maurice H. Thatcher.

Primary election

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Alben W. Barkley, incumbent U.S. Senator
• George B. Martin, former U.S. Senator (1918–1919)
• J. E. Wright

Results

General election

Candidates

• Alben W. Barkley, incumbent Senator since 1927 (Democratic)
• W. E. Sandefur (Socialist)
• Maurice H. Thatcher, U.S. Representative from Louisville (Republican)

Results

See also

• 1932 United States Senate elections

References

Bibliography