1936 United States Senate election in Wyoming
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| |  |  | | Nominee | Harry Schwartz | Robert D. Carey | | | Party | Democratic | Republican | | Popular vote | 53,919 | 45,483 | | Percentage | 53.83% | 45.40% | |
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Robert D. Carey
Republican | Elected U.S. Senator
Harry Schwartz
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The 1936 United States Senate election in Wyoming was held on November 3, 1936. First-term Republican Senator Robert D. Carey ran for re-election. In a rematch of the 1930 race, he once again faced Harry Schwartz, who had since been elected to the State Senate. Carey's fortunes turned considerably from six years prior; he lost re-election to Schwartz by a decisive margin as President Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Republican presidential nominee Alf Landon in Wyoming in a landslide.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary[4] | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Harry Schwartz | 12,308 | 39.18% |
| | Democratic | John D. Clark | 7,400 | 23.56% |
| | Democratic | J. Kirk Baldwin | 7,073 | 22.52% |
| | Democratic | Anthony V. Radalj | 3,235 | 10.30% |
| | Democratic | Charles Trenary | 1,397 | 4.45% |
| Total votes | 31,413 | 100.00% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary[4] | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert D. Carey (inc.) | 25,152 | 72.44% |
| | Republican | A. F. Brubaker | 9,571 | 27.56% |
| Total votes | 34,723 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1936 United States Senate election in Wyoming[4] | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Democratic | Harry Schwartz | 53,919 | 53.83% | +12.87% |
| | Republican | Robert D. Carey (inc.) | 45,483 | 45.40% | -13.64% |
| | Union | George E. Geier | 682 | 0.68%% | — |
| | Communist | Merton Willer | 88 | 0.09% | — |
| Majority | 8,436 | 8.42% | -9.67% |
| Turnout | 100,172 | | |
| | Democratic gain from Republican |
References
- ^ a b "Five-Man Race Said Probable: Senatorial Campaign Stirs Discussion". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 28, 1936. p. 7.
- ^ "Rock Springs Labor Leader Enters Senatorial Contest". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. May 7, 1936. p. 1.
- ^ "Casper to be Center of State Political Stage Three Days: Young Republicans and Democrats Meet Tomorrow; State Conventions of Two Parties Will Be Held Here Monday". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. May 8, 1936. pp. 1, 11.
- ^ a b c Hunt, Lester C. (1937). 1937 Official Directory of Wyoming and Election Returns for 1936. Sheridan, Wyo.: The Mills Company. pp. 58–61.
- ^ "Townsendites to Make Race for Congress: A. F. And E. L. Brubaker of Glenrock Declare Candidacies". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. May 17, 1936. p. 1.
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