1938 United States Senate election in Illinois

The 1938 United States Senate election in Illinois took place on November 8, 1938. Incumbent first-term Democrat William H. Dieterich retired. Fellow Democrat Scott W. Lucas was elected to succeed him.

Background

The primaries and general election coincided with those for House and those for state elections.

Primaries were held April 12, 1938.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Michael L. Igoe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and former U.S. congressman
• Newton Jenkins, perennial candidate
• Albert Lagerstedt, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
• Scott W. Lucas, U.S. congressman
• John J. Sullivan, resident of New Lenox

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• William J. Baker
• Richard J. Lyons, U.S. congressman
• Clarence P. Parker

Results

General election

See also

• 1938 United States Senate elections

References