1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota

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

Democratic primary^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William J. Bulow	16,520	73.88%
	Democratic	James McNamara	5,840	26.12%
Total votes			22,360	100.00%

Republican Primary

Candidates

William H. McMaster, incumbent U.S. Senator
George J. Danforth, former State Senator from Minnehaha County^[3]

Results

Republican primary^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	William H. McMaster (inc.)	64,331	55.92%
	Republican	George J. Danforth	50,717	44.08%
Total votes			115,048	100.00%

General election

Results

1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota^[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	William J. Bulow	106,317	51.63%	+20.39%
	Republican	William H. McMaster (inc.)	99,595	48.37%	+4.24%
Majority			6,722	3.26%	−9.62%
Turnout			205,912
	Democratic gain from Republican

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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^ "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.

[1] "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.

[2005_legislative_manual-2] Nelson, Nelson; Heinrich, Chad W., eds. (2005). "Chapter 8: Elections". Legislative Manual: South Dakota, 2005. Pierre, S.D. p. 627.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

[3] "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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