1950 United States Senate election in Louisiana

The 1950 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Russell B. Long won re-election to a second term.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary was held on July 25, 1950.

Candidates

• Malcolm E. LaFargue, attorney, former U.S. district attorney
• Russell B. Long, incumbent U.S. Senator
• Newt V. Mills, real estate dealer, former U.S. Representative

Withdrew

• J. Y. Fauntleroy, member of the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1950 United States Senate elections

References

Bibliography