1942 United States Senate election in Iowa

The 1942 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Clyde Herring ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Republican Governor George A. Wilson.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Clyde Herring, incumbent Senator since 1937 and former Governor
• Ernest J. Seemann, perennial candidate

Results

After losing the primary, Seemann entered the general election on the "Progressive New Dealer" ticket.

Republican primary

Candidates

• G. Scott Davies
• James I. Dolliver, member of the Fort Dodge Board of Education, former County Attorney for Webster County, and nephew of former Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver
• Mark G. Thornburg, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture since 1939
• George A. Wilson, Governor of Iowa since 1939

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1942 United States Senate elections

References