The 1950 United States Senate election in Colorado took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican Senator Eugene Millikin ran for re-election to his second full term. He faced a strong challenge from Congressman John A. Carroll, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Carroll ultimately lost, but despite facing considerable headwinds nationwide, held Millikin to the narrowest victory of his career.
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 Results by county Millikin: 50–60% 60–70% Carroll: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
editCandidates
edit- John A. Carroll, U.S. Congressman from Colorado's 1st congressional district[1]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John A. Carroll | 66,507 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 66,507 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
editCandidates
edit- Eugene Millikin, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Eugene D. Millikin (inc.) | 70,953 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 70,953 | 100.00 | ||
General election
editResults
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Eugene Millikin (inc.) | 239,724 | 53.25% | −2.80% | |
| Democratic | John A. Carroll | 210,442 | 46.75% | +3.44% | |
| Majority | 29,282 | 6.50% | −6.24% | ||
| Turnout | 450,166 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
edit- ^ "State Assembly of Democrats Held at Pueblo". Steamboat Pilot. Steamboat Springs, Colorado. July 27, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ a b c Baker, George J. (1950). State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast at the Primary Election Held on the Twelfth Day of September, A. D. 1950 and at the General Election Held on the Seventh Day of November, A. D. 1950 (PDF). Denver, Colorado: Colorado Secretary of State.