1954 United States Senate election in Iowa
The 1954 United States Senate election in Iowa took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democratic Senator Guy Gillette ran for re-election to a second term but was defeated by Republican U.S. Representative Thomas E. Martin.
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This was the fifth consecutive election in which the incumbent lost and this seat changed parties.
General election
Candidates
- Guy Gillette, incumbent Senator (Democratic)
- Thomas E. Martin, U.S. Representative from Des Moines (Republican)
- Ernest J. Seemann, perennial candidate (Republicsons)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Thomas E. Martin | 442,409 | 52.21% | ![]() | |
Democratic | Guy Gillette (incumbent) | 402,712 | 47.53% | ![]() | |
Republicsons | Ernest J. Seemann | 2,234 | 0.26% | N/A | |
Total votes | 847,355 | 100.00% |
See also
References
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