The 1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Happy Chandler was re-elected to a full term in office over Republican Richard J. Colbert.
Primary elections
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Charles Chandler
- Richard J. Colbert
- G. Tom Hawkins
- Hector Johnson
Results
General election
Candidates
- Happy Chandler, incumbent Senator since 1939 and former Governor (Democratic)
- Richard J. Colbert, Lexington attorney (Republican)
Results
See also
Notes
References