1928 United States Senate election in Delaware
The 1928 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Thomas F. Bayard Jr. ran for a second term in office, but was defeated by Republica former Governor John G. Townsend Jr. in a landslide.
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Elections in Delaware |
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General election
Candidates
- Thomas F. Bayard Jr., incumbent Senator since 1923 (Democratic)
- John G. Townsend Jr., former Governor of Delaware from 1917 to 1921 (Republican)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John G. Townsend Jr. | 63,725 | 60.95% | 11.57 | |
Democratic | Thomas F. Bayard Jr. (incumbent) | 40,828 | 39.05% | 10.76 | |
Total votes | 104,553 | 100.00% | |||
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See also
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