1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota

1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota
	November 7, 1944
	County results; Gurney: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%; Bradshaw: 50–60% 70–80%
U.S. senator before election; Chan Gurney; Republican	Elected U.S. Senator ; Chan Gurney; Republican

The 1932 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Senator Chan Gurney ran for re-election to a second term. He faced a strong challenge in the Republican primary from Lieutenant Governor A. C. Miller, who claimed that Gurney was too friendly to New Deal policies, but was defeated by Gurney by a wide margin.^[1] In the general election, Gurney faced former State Senator George M. Bradshaw, whom he defeated in a landslide as Thomas E. Dewey was decisively winning the state over President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the presidential election.

Democratic primary

Former State Senator George M. Bradshaw^[2] was the only Democratic candidate to file for the U.S. Senate, removing the race from the ballot.^[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Chan Gurney, incumbent U.S. Senator
A. C. Miller, Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

Results

Republican primary^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Chan Gurney (inc.)	35,960	56.18%
	Republican	A. C. Miller	28,052	43.82%
Total votes			64,012	100.00%

General election

Results

1944 United States Senate election in South Dakota^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Chan Gurney (inc.)	145,248	63.86%	+5.80%
	Democratic	George M. Bradshaw	82,199	36.14%	−5.80%
Majority			63,049	27.72%	+11.60%
Turnout			227,447
	Republican hold

References

^ ^a ^b "Gurney Victor; Dewey Favored: Hildebrandt-Led Delegates Win; Balloting Light". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. May 3, 1944. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^ "George M. Bradshaw". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 632.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

[gurney_victory-1] "Gurney Victor; Dewey Favored: Hildebrandt-Led Delegates Win; Balloting Light". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. May 3, 1944. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 10, 2021.

[2] "George M. Bradshaw". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 10, 2021.

[2005_legislative_manual-3] Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 632.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

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