1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee Edward H. Moore Joshua B. Lee
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 204,163 166,653
Percentage 54.83% 44.76%
U.S. senator before election

Joshua B. Lee
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Senator

Edward H. Moore
Republican

The 1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Joshua B. Lee ran for re-election to a second consecutive term. After winning the Democratic primary against several strong opponents, Lee advanced to the general election, where he was originally set to face former Republican Senator William B. Pine. However, shortly after winning the Republican primary, Pine died; the state Republican Party tapped businessman Edward H. Moore as its replacement nominee. In a favorable Republican environment, Moore defeated Lee by a wide margin to win his first and only term in the U.S. Senate.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joshua B. Lee (inc.) 188,279 53.31%
Democratic Orel Busby 96,647 27.36%
Democratic William H. Murray 36,925 10.45%
Democratic Wilbur Wright 7,799 2.21%
Democratic Dan Nelson 5,428 1.54%
Democratic Paul V. Beck 5,014 1.42%
Democratic Mark Long 4,707 1.33%
Democratic George H. Brasler 3,200 0.91%
Democratic Lily Allen Lasley 2,855 0.81%
Democratic Clay Woodrow England 2,328 0.66%
Total votes 353,182 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William B. Pine 27,817 77.15%
Republican S. M. Stauffer 4,536 12.58%
Republican Frank A. Anderson 3,703 10.27%
Total votes 36,056 100.00%

After he won the Republican primary, William B. Pine died, leaving a vacancy on the Republican ticket.[4] The Republican Party selected wealthy businessman Edward H. Moore as its replacement nominee.[5]

General election

Results

1942 United States Senate election in Oklahoma[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Edward H. Moore 204,163 54.83% +23.28%
Democratic Joshua B. Lee (inc.) 166,653 44.76% -23.21%
Prohibition Oliver W. Lawton 1,549 0.42% +0.28%
Majority 37,510 10.07% -26.35%
Turnout 372,365
Republican gain from Democratic

References

  1. 1 2 "Busby Criticizes 40-Hour Week in Defense Plants". El Reno Daily Tribune. El Reno, Okla. March 10, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "1940-1944 Election Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  3. ↑ "701 State Candidates as Filings Close; Congressman Nichols Draws 5 Opponents". Wagoner Tribuner. Wagoner, Okla. May 12, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  4. ↑ "W. B. Pine is Dead at Okmulgee". Seminole Producer. Seminole, Okla. August 26, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Republicans Name Democrat to Ticket". Harper County Journal. Buffalo, Okla. September 10, 1942. p. 6. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
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