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The 1926 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Senator Peter Norbeck ran for re-election to a second term. In the Republican primary, he faced former State Senator George J. Danforth, who had the support of Governor Carl Gunderson in an intra-party split between Norbeck and Gunderson.[1] Norbeck defeated Danforth by a wide margin, and then faced former State Representative Charles J. Gunderson in the general election. Norbeck defeated Gunderson in a landslide to win re-election.
Democratic primary
Former State Representative Charles J. Gunderson[2] won the Democratic nomination unopposed.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Peter Norbeck, incumbent U.S. Senator
- George J. Danforth, former State Senator[4]
Results
Republican primary[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Peter Norbeck (inc.) | 52,937 | 68.56% |
| Republican | George J. Danforth | 24,271 | 31.44% |
Total votes | 77,208 | 100.00% |
General election
Results
1920 United States Senate election in South Dakota[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Peter Norbeck (inc.) | 105,756 | 59.52% | +9.42% |
| Democratic | Carl J. Gunderson | 59,128 | 33.28% | +13.28% |
| Farmer–Labor | Howard Platt | 12,797 | 7.20% | — |
Majority | 46,628 | 26.24% | +0.20% |
Turnout | 177,681 | | |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ "Governor Continues at Wheel After Year of Stormy Driving". Lead Daily Call. Lead, S.D. January 2, 1926. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Charles J. Gunderson". Historical Listing. South Dakota Legislature Legislative Research Council. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Incomplete Returns Show Four Gundersons Running for Offices". Lead Daily Call. Lead, S.D. December 26, 1925. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "George Johnathan Danforth". 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. 626.
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