Английская Википедия:1940 United States Senate election in Tennessee
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The 1940 United States Senate election in Tennessee was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democratic Senator Kenneth D. McKellar was re-elected to a fifth term in office, defeating Republican Howard Baker.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Kenneth McKellar, incumbent senator since 1917
- John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney, academic, and perennial candidate
- Claude C. Tolen
Results
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General election
Candidates
- Howard Baker Sr., former state representative and candidate for governor in 1938 (Republican)
- Kenneth McKellar, incumbent senator since 1917 (Democratic)
- John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney, academic, and perennial candidate (independent)
Results
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See also
References
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