1940 United States Senate election in Michigan

The 1940 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 5, 1940.

Republican Senator Arthur Vandenberg was re-elected to a third consecutive term over Democratic judge Frank FitzGerald.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Bowen R. Gover, perennial candidate
• Arthur Vandenberg, incumbent Senator since 1928

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Sid A. Erwin
• Frank FitzGerald, Wayne County Circuit Court Commissioner
• Michael J. Hart, U.S. Representative from Saginaw
• Ralph W. Liddy
• Louis B. Ward, editor of Social Justice and candidate for Senate in 1936

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1940 United States Senate elections

References