Results of Election by State Across the Nation
A long state by state tally shows Alabama reelecting Gordon Persons as governor and Sister Hil to the Senate, with nine Democratic House wins. California and New York feature tight races as Nixon, Roosevelt, and Dewey figures arise. nationwide results tilt toward Democrats in many House seats while governors and senators shift in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Persons
Sister Hil
Senate
Arizona
Washington
Political shifts in midterm ballot across several states
The report notes Republicans winning Senate seats in North Dakota and Oregon with Brunsdale and Morse re-elected, while Taft also clinches a Senate seat. Governors shift with Lausche and Pastore winning in Ohio and Rhode Island. House results favor Republicans in several states, with variations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and state lineups reflecting a conservative trend.
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Robert A. Taft
Frank J. Lausche
Rhode Island
John ©. Pastore
Dennis J. Roberts
Democrats sweep governors and House as parties hold lines
The report lists results by state: South Carolina reelects James Byrnes as governor and preserves six House seats for Republicans, with Ol Johnston reelected to the Senate and Francis Case also in Senate. Tennessee and Texas voters confirm governors, Utah, Vermont, Washington and other states show varied gains. Overall, Democrats hold several governorships and Senate seats while Republicans gain a House seat in Wisconsin and retain or capture various state races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourke B. Hickenlooper
Senate
William F. Beardsley
House
Edward F. ‘Ann
Frank Carlson
Luther W. Youngdahl
Lneup
Sena
Russell Ory
Gove
Rair
Pat McCarran
New Hampshire
Charles W. Tobey
Sherman
New Mexico
James F. Byrnes
Olin D. Johnston
Francis Case
Siguard Anderson
Tennessee
Gordon Browning
Texas
Warren G. Magnuson
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Crommelin Try at Election Fails
Retired Navy Adm. John G. Crommelin, who sought an independent bid against Democratic Sen. Lister Hill, was defeated by about three to one as returns came in from Birmingham Alabama. Crommelin had entered politics after his Navy retirement last spring criticizing armed forces unification policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Navy
John G. Crommelin
Crommelin
Lister Hill
Warren Grateful for Victory Receives Roosevelt Telegram
Sacramento reports that Governor Warren thanked California voters for a third term as opponent James Roosevelt sent congratulations from Los Angeles. Warren pledged to serve all Californians and keep the Democratic program moving with party workers praised for their effort amid opposition.
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Sacramento
UPI
Warren
California
James Roosevelt
Ime
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Earl Warren
State Capitol
Democratic National Committee
Governors Elected Across States in Latest Ballots
List of governors elected yesterday across Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Nebraska New Hampshire New Mexico New York Nevada North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Wisconsin with party affiliations and incumbency notes.
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Georgia
Herman E. Talmadge
Ydaho
Len
B. Jordan
Yowa—William
Beardsley
Kansas
Edward F. Arn
Maine
Frederick G. Payne
Maryland
Theodore R. McKeldin
Massachusette
Paul A. Dever
Minnesota
Luther W. Youngdahl
Nebraska
Val Peterson
New
South Caroline
James F. Byrne
South Dakota
Sigurd Anderson
Yeineer -Gordon Browning
Texas
Allan Shivers
Vermont
Lee E. Emerson
Wisconsin
Walter J. Kohler
Tobey
New York
Herbert H. Lehman
North Carolina
Willis Smith
Clyde R. Hoel
North Dakota
Milton R.J .Young
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Oklahoma
A. S
Mike) Monroney
D.J
Oregon
Wayne Morse
Pennsylvania
James H Dutt
John O. Pastore
South Carolina
Olin D. Johnston
Francis Case
Aish-Wallace F. Bennett
George D. Aiken
Washington
Warren G. Magnusoh
Alexander Wiley
Ris
New House
Alabama
Broykin
Grant
Andrews
Roberts
Rains
Degrat
Fearled
Elliott
Jones
Battie
Arkansas
Gathings
Milla
Trimble
Tackett
Hays
Norrell
Harris
Arizona
Murdock
Patton
California
Engle
Havemner
Shelley
Miller
King
Hallfield
Yorty
McKinnon
Democrata
Johnson
Hillings
Jackson
Allen
Scudder
Anderson
Poulson
Werdel
McDonough
Hinshaw
Phillips
Colorado
Rogers
Aspinall
Hill
Chenworth
Connecticut
Ribbott
McGuire
Sadlak
Seeier- Brown
Morano
Patterson
Republilcans
Jaware—Boggs
Florida
McMullen
Bennett
Sikes
Lantaff
Herlong
Freston
Cox
Lancester
Camp
Davis
Vinson
Lanham
Wheeler
Wood
Brown
Idaho
Budge
Illinois
Canson
Kluczynski
O'Brien
Yates
Sabath
Gordon
Mack
Price
Hoffman
Jonas
Church
Reed
Mason
Arends
Wall
Velde
Chipperfield
Simpson
Sheehan
Bushey
McVey
Sit
Bishop
Henison
Vurse
Indiana
Madden
Denton
Halleck
Crumpacker
Adair
Beamer
Bray
Harden
Wilson
Harvey
Brownson
Towa
Martin
Talle
Gross
Lecompte
Cunningham
Dolliver
Jensen
Hoeven
Cole
Rees
Hope
Potter
McCarthy
Andresen
Hagen
Youngdahl
Judd
O'Hara
Mississippi
Rankin
Whitten
Smith
Abernethy
Winatead
Colmer
Williams
Missouri
Magee
Moulder
Irving
Bolling
Cannon
Sullivan
Karaten
Shorts
Curtis
Montana
Mansfield
D’ewart
Buffet
Stefan
New Hampshire
Merrow
Cotton
New Jersey
Howell
Rodino
Addonizio
Steminski
Wolverton
Hand
Auchincloss
Eaton
Case
Widnall
Canfield
Towe
Kean
New Mexico
Fernandez
Dempsey
Clemente
Quinn
Delaney
Helier
Anfuso
Keogh
Jel Heffernan
Rooney
O'Toole
Multer
Celler
Murphy
Klein
Roosevelt
Powell
Fine
Dollinger
Buckley
MceGrath Byrne
Donovan
Leonard W. Hall
Latham
Coudert
Javits
Gwinn
Gamble
St. George
Wharton
Kearney
Taylor
Kilburn
Riehman
Edwin A. Hall
Taber
Keating
Osterag
Millern
Radwan
Macy
Butler
Bonner
Kerr
Barden
Cooley
Chatham
Durham
Carlyle
Deane
Doughton
Hamilton C. Jones
Woodrow W
Redden
Randah
Burdick
Breen
Secrest
Polk
Kirwan
Feighan
Crosser
Bender
Elston
McCulloch
Clevenger
Bowl Brown
Betts
Jenkins
Brehm
Vorks
Weichel
Hess
Ayres
Mel
Gregor
Bolton
I Freams
Stigler
Albert
Steed
Jarman
Morris
Wickersham
Belcher
Schwabe
Norblad
Angell
Saylor
Kearns
Denny
Parte
Fulton
Repub
Rayburn
Tague
Pickett
Homas
Thompson
Thornberry
Poage
Lucas
Gossett
Lyle
Bentsen
Regan
Burlegan
Mahon
Kilday
Fisher
Republican Gains Freeze Fair Deal in Postwar Power Shift
Early returns show Republicans and southern anti Truman Democrats poised to control Congress in January. Senate margin 49 47, House majority around 20. vacancies and a defection list shape a lame duck session with tax and rent control looming. The shift raises questions on foreign policy and ongoing Fair Deal programs and may alter Truman era policy before new lawmakers convene.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
82Nd
House
Senate
American Labor Party
Rep
Marcantonio
New York
Four Republican Presidential Possibilities Win
Four Republican prospects swept to victory while three Democratic White House contenders fell short. Dewey won a third term as New York governor and courting term limits. Warren also secured a third term as California governor. Taft won a third term in the Senate from Ohio. Duff rose by unseating Maryland’s Senate aide leader Myers, despite lacking party backing.
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Washington
White House
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Earl Warren
Dewey
California
Robert A. Taft
U. S
Ohio
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
Senate
Francis J. Myers
The
Ledger
Scott W. Lucas
Illinois
Millard
EB. Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Maryland
Chester Bowles
OPA
New Dealer
Connecticut
Truman
California voters approve state appellate judges in landslide
In San Francisco on November 84 three state supreme court justices and six appellate justices were overwhelmingly retained. Chief Justice Homer R. Spence and Roger J. Traynor were kept on the Supreme Court, along with Justices Fred B. Wood Ames P. White Louis C. Drapeau Paul Vallee B. F. Van Dyke and Charles R. Barnard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
State Supreme Court
California
Homer R. Spence
Roger J. Traynor
Supreme Court
District Court of Apa
Fred B. Wood
Ames P. White
Louis, C. Drapeau
Paul Vallee
B. F. van Dyke
Charles R. Barnard
Tobey Tops 6.0.P. Victories in N.H.
In New Hampshire, Tobey wins a third term by a wide margin over Emmet J. Kelley as Republicans prevail in four top contests. Governor Sherman Adams is reelected, and Norris Cotton and Chester Merrow secure easy victories in the Second and Third Districts. Powell runs a write-in bid but trails Tobey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Charles W. Tobey
Emmet J
Tobey
Wesley Powell
Kelley
Powell
Styles Bridges
Sherman Adams
Lincoln
Robert P. Bingham
Norris Cotton
Chester Merrow
Veteran Sheriff McGrath Defeated in San Mateo County
In Redwood City on November 8 1932 incomplete returns show James J McGrath longtime sheriff of San Mateo County losing to Earl Whitmore a 32 year old Redwood City police officer Whitmore leads 25 904 to 9 032 as results trickle in from the county.
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Redwood City
James J. McGrath
San Mateo County
McGrath
Earl B. Whitmore
State Vote on Propositions 237 670 353 319 454
Voters statewide cast ballots on propositions numbered 237 670 353 and 319 454. The results showed varying support across districts with final tallies to be certified by election officials. Representative figures indicate mixed approvals and rejections reflecting regional differences.
Senators Elected in the Recent Balloting
Washington reports the completion of senatorial elections with multiple incumbents and new winners listed by state. Notable names include Nixon in California, Dirksen in Illinois, Tobey in New Hampshire, Lehman in New York, and Aiken in Vermont, among others, with party and term details noted.
Senator Thomas Defeated in Utah by Wallace Bennett
Salt Lake City November 8 Republican businessman Wallace F. Bennett defeated veteran Democrat Elbert D. Thomas in Utah Senate race. Thomas served 18 years and conceded amid calls to unite behind the United Nations. Granger challenged in the 1st district with narrow GOP gain. Bosone won reelection in the 2nd district in Utah all woman race.
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Salt Lake City
U. A
Utah
Elbert D. Thomas
Democrat Today
Wallace F. Bennett
Utsh
House
Thomas
Senate
Democratic Party
United Nations
Lake Tribune-Telegram
Bennett
Walter K. Granger
Granger
Preston L. Jones
Candidates who won House seats across the states
U.S. election results show Democrats winning numerous House seats led by Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia and New York. Republicans also secure many districts including California Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine and Ohio.
Bowles Out McMahon Keeps His Senate Seat
In New Haven Connecticut voters split ticket with two Democrats winning Senate seats while the governorship shifted to Republican John Lodge. Gen Brien McMahon won the state’s largest margin as he defeated Joseph Talbot, and Willem Benton narrowly beat Prescott Bust for the other Senate seat amid a record turnout. Bowles lost reelection as governor to Lodge, ending his bid for a 1952 presidential run and reshaping state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Brien McMahon
Joint
Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
Joseph E. Talbot
Willem Benton
Prescott Bust
Chester Bowles
OPA
John Lodge
Massachusetts
Bowles
No ¢ Go
Bridge
Tahette
Goat
McLavy
Mechem Wins New Mexico Governorship in Tight Race
Rep Edwin L Mechem leads as election returns show 78 782 to 68 430 over Rep John E Miles with 877 of 910 precincts reporting Mechem ahead by about 10 352 votes Miles conceded as Mechem poised to become NM s first Republican governor since 1990 Democratic candidates hold strong leads in other races with A M Fernandez and John J Dempsey winning at large seats in Congress Jose Armijo and Steiner Mason lose to Dempsey and Dempsey previously a congressman and governor
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Albuquerque
N. M
John E. Miles
D.N. M
Edwin L Mechem
New Mexico
Mechem
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bilean
Merrit C. Mechem
A. M. Fernandez
John J. Dempsey
Congress
Steiner Mason
Jose Armijo
Dempsey
Hanley Letter dispute taints New York campaign clash
In Islip New York Republicans claim a narrow win for W Kingsland Macy by about 30 votes amid disputes over absentee ballots in the Hanley letter episode. Democrat Ernest Greenwood contends a 76 118 tie with two uncounted ballots likely Democratic. The letter linked Macy and Lt Gov Hanley to potential debts and Dewey denial follows.
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Islip
N. Y
W. Kingsland Macy
Ernest Greenwood
Greenwood
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Howard Pyle
Ann Frohmilier
Carl Haysen
Sidney Xe
Math
J. Wiliam Fulbright
Goy
Richard M. Nixon
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Eugene Milligin
der Fhornion
Walter W.W. Johnson
Republcana
John Davis Lodge
Chester Bowies
Bur Trene
McMahen
Williar
Delaware
George A. S. Mathers
Walter F. George
Henry C- Dworshak
Herman Welker
Len B. Jordan
Ilinois
Everett M_ Dirksen
Republians
Kentucky
Earle C. Clements
Louisiana
Russell & Long
John Marshall Butler
Millard E. Tydings
William Preston Lane Jr
Michigan
Harry F. Kelly
G. Mennen Williams
Thomas C. Hennings Jr
Forrest C. Donnell GR
Repurats
Democrats
Val N RK
Ion
Nevade
Eawin L. Mechem
Joh E. Miles
Clyde R. Hoey
Wilis Smith
Milton R. Young
C. Norman Brunsdale
A. S Monteney
Johnston Murray
Repubicans
Douglas McKay
John
Sen
Elbert D. Thomas D
Virginia
Walter J. Kohler Jr
Republlicans
Wyoming
Frank A. Barrett
Sidneys. McMath
Dan Thornton
Joan Davis Lodge
Fura
U.S. Senate
Kas Acre
D Okla
Teras
Roe
U. S. Senate
Republcans
A. P
South
Francis M. LE May
N.H
Associated Press
Neeone
Gamblin
State
Lister Hui
Carl Hayden
J. William Fulbright
Eugene Dp. Millikin
Bere Connecticut
William Benton
George A. Smathers
Henry
Dworshak
Everett Dirksen
Homer E. Capehart
Iowa
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Barley Clements
Russell B. Long
John M. Butler
Tele
Thomas C. Hennings
Nevada
Charles W
Bowne Granger
Prouty
Ribeson
Hardy
Gary
Abbitt Stanley
Burton Harrison
Fugate
Tollefson
Holmes
Horan
Estema Eeeers
Rapey
Kee
Niedrick
Zablocki
Wee Erat
da Kersten
van Pelt
Nine Thee
O'Konaki
Harrison
McMahon
Hanley
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