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1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota

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1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota

← 1924 November 4, 1930 1936 →
 
Nominee William J. Bulow William H. McMaster
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 106,317 99,595
Percentage 51.63% 48.37%

County results
Bulow:      50–60%      60–70%      >90%
McMaster:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

William H. McMaster
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

William J. Bulow
Democratic

The 1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Senator William H. McMaster ran for re-election to a second term. After beating back a challenge in the Republican primary from former State Senator George J. Danforth, McMaster faced Democratic nominee William J. Bulow, the incumbent Governor, in the general election. As the Democratic Party performed well nationwide, Bulow narrowly defeated McMaster.

Democratic primary

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Results

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Democratic primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William J. Bulow 16,520 73.88%
Democratic James McNamara 5,840 26.12%
Total votes 22,360 100.00%

Republican primary

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Republican primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William H. McMaster (inc.) 64,331 55.92%
Republican George J. Danforth 50,717 44.08%
Total votes 115,048 100.00%

General election

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Results

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1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William J. Bulow 106,317 51.63% +20.39%
Republican William H. McMaster (inc.) 99,595 48.37% +4.24%
Majority 6,722 3.26% −9.62%
Turnout 205,912
Democratic gain from Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Anti-Bulow Demos Gather: McNamara, Davenport And Everson Believed Likely Material For Senate Race". Evening Huronite. Huron, S.D. March 17, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 627.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. ^ "Danforth Announces Candidacy for Senate Nomination: Sioux Falls Man Issues Official Statement Today". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. February 11, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.