1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma|
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County results
Thomas: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Glasser: 40–50% 50–60% |
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The 1938 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 8, 1938. Incumbent Democratic Senator Elmer Thomas ran for re-election to a third term. He faced a spirited challenge in the Democratic primary from Congressman Gomer Smith and Governor E. W. Marland, but won the nomination with a slim plurality. In the general election, Thomas faced former State Senator Harry O. Glasser, the Republican nominee. Despite the nationwide trend favoring Republicans, Thomas overwhelmingly won re-election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Harry O. Glasser, former State Senator[2]
- James D. Davidson, real estate salesman[3]
- William O. Cromwell, former Oklahoma Attorney General, 1914 Progressive nominee for the U.S. Senate[4]
- Wilfred Marion Leise
Results
Prohibition primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
References
- ^ a b c d "1934-1938 Election Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "G.O.P. in State Rally Irked by Marland's Slur". Miami Daily News-Record. Miami, Okla. May 5, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Republican is Filed for Senate Position". Stillwater Daily Press. Stillwater, Okla. April 11, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "More Big Names File for Office". Blackwater Daily Journal. Blackwell, Okla. May 3, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021.