1950 United States Senate election in South Dakota|
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County results
Case: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
Engel: 50–60% 70–80% |
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The 1950 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican senator Chan Gurney ran for re-election to a third term. He was challenged in the Republican primary by Congressman Francis H. Case, who had represented the 2nd District since 1939. In the general election, Case faced John A. Engel, an attorney and the 1948 Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. As the Republican Party was making significant gains nationwide, Case defeated Engel in a landslide.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John A. Engel, attorney, 1948 Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate[1]
- John S. Tschetter, Mayor of Huron[2]
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Results
References
- ^ "Engel Seeks Demo Senate Nomination". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, S.D. April 5, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Engel-Tschetter Fight". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, S.D. May 7, 1950. p. 36. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 628.
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