1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Nominee
William J. Bulow
William H. McMaster
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
106,317
99,595
Percentage
51.63%
48.37%
U.S. senator before election
William H. McMaster
Republican
Elected U.S. Senator
William J. Bulow
Democratic
The 1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Senator William H. McMaster ran for re-election to a second term. After beating back a challenge in the Republican primary from former State Senator George J. Danforth, McMaster faced Democratic nominee William J. Bulow , the incumbent Governor, in the general election. As the Democratic Party performed well nationwide , Bulow narrowly defeated McMaster.
Democratic Primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
William J. Bulow , Governor of South Dakota
James McNamara, former State Senator from Beadle County [1]
Results [ ]
Republican Primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
William H. McMaster , incumbent U.S. Senator
George J. Danforth, former State Senator from Minnehaha County [3]
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Results [ ]
References [ ]
^ "Anti-Bulow Demos Gather: McNamara, Davenport And Everson Believed Likely Material For Senate Race" . Evening Huronite . Huron, S.D. March 17, 1930. p. 1. 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. 627.
^ "Danforth Announces Candidacy for Senate Nomination: Sioux Falls Man Issues Official Statement Today" . Argus Leader . Sioux Falls, S.D. February 11, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved June 10, 2021 .
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