1944 United States Senate election in Connecticut

The 1944 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 7, 1944.

Incumbent Republican Senator John A. Danaher ran for re-election to a second term in office but was defeated by Democratic attorney Brien McMahon.

Republican nomination

Candidates

• John A. Danaher, incumbent Senator since 1939

Convention

Senator Danaher was re-nominated by acclamation at the August 8 convention in Hartford. In his acceptance speech, he accused President Roosevelt of attempting to institute "one-man government."

Democratic nomination

Candidates

• Brien McMahon, attorney and former assistant to U.S. Attorney General Homer Cummings

Convention

McMahon was nominated by acclamation at the August 5 convention in Hartford.

General election

Candidates

• Spencer Anderson (Socialist)
• Brien McMahon, attorney and former assistant to U.S. Attorney General Homer Cummings (Democratic)
• John A. Danaher, incumbent Senator since 1939 (Republican)

Results

See also

• 1944 United States Senate elections

References