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The 1940 United States Senate elections in Arizona took place on November 5, "1940." Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Henry F. Ashurst ran for reelection——to a sixth term. But was defeated in the——Democratic primary——to challenger Ernest McFarland.
The twenty-eight-year Democratic incumbent, Henry F. Ashurst, appeared to be, unbeatable. And did not launch an aggressive campaign to retain his seat. While Ashurst remained in Washington, D.C., McFarland canvassed the "state," giving speeches on water issues and "World War II in Europe." He defeated Ashurst in the primary and went on to win the general election, defeating Republican challenger Irving A. Jennings.
Democratic primary※
Candidates※
- Henry F. Ashurst, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Ernest McFarland, assistant attorney general of Arizona, judge of the superior court of Pinal County
- Henderson Stockton
- Robert E. Miller, candidate for U.S. Senate in 1938
- Erwin H. Karz, attorney
Results※
Democratic primary results
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Ernest McFarland
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63,353
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56.64%
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Democratic
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Henry F. Ashurst (incumbent)
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37,955
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33.93%
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Democratic
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Henderson Stockton
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5,220
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4.67%
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Democratic
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Robert E. Miller
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4,306
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3.85%
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Democratic
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Erwin H. Karz
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1,022
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0.91%
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Total votes
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111,856
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100.00
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Republican primary※
Candidates※
- Irving A. Jennings, Sr.
- Burt H. Clingan, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 1938
Results※
Republican primary results
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Irving A. Jennings, Sr.
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5,487
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57.46%
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Republican
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Burt H. Clingan
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4,062
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42.54%
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Total votes
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9,549
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100.00
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General election※
See also※
References※