1946 United States Senate election in New Jersey

The 1946 United States Senate election in New Jersey was held on November 5, 1946.

Republican incumbent H. Alexander Smith, who had been elected in a 1944 special election to complete the unexpired term of the late William Warren Barbour, was re-elected over Democrat George Brunner, the mayor of Camden.

As of , this is the most recent time New Jersey held multiple elections for statewide office on the same day; Alfred E. Driscoll was elected governor in a simultaneous election.

Republican primary

Candidates

• H. Alexander Smith, incumbent Senator since 1944

Results

Senator Smith was unopposed for re-nomination.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• George E. Brunner, Mayor of Camden

Results

General election

Candidates

• George Breitman (Socialist Workers), activist and editor of The Militant
• George E. Brunner (Democrat), Mayor of Camden
• John C. Butterworth (Socialist Labor)
• Frederick W. Collins (Anti Medical Trust Federation)
• Mark M. Jones (Independent American)
• George W. Ridout (Prohibition)
• Arthur Riley (Socialist)
• H. Alexander Smith (Republican), incumbent Senator since 1944

Results

See also

• 1946 United States Senate elections

References

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