Английская Википедия:1938 United States Senate election in California
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The 1938 United States Senate election in California was held on November 2, 1938. Incumbent Democratic Senator William Gibbs McAdoo ran for a second term, but was defeated by Sheridan Downey in the Democratic primary. Downey went on to defeat Philip Bancroft in the general election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Sheridan Downey, nominee for Lt. Governor in 1932 and leader in the End Poverty in California movement
- William Gibbs McAdoo, incumbent Senator
- James W. Mellen
- John W. Preston, former Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court
- Ray Riley, State Controller (cross-filing)
Campaign
Senator McAdoo had the support of President Franklin Roosevelt and George Creel.
Downey was supported by his 1932 running mate Upton Sinclair and pensioner advocate Francis Townsend.
Results
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Republican primary
Candidates
- Philip Bancroft, founding member of the Bull Moose Party
- Ray Riley, State Controller since 1921
- Louise Ward Watkins, community activist from Pasadena
Results
Although he did not cross-file to appear on the ballot, Sheridan Downey did receive write-in votes.
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Progressive primary
Candidates
- Paul H. Bruns
- Sheridan Downey, Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor in 1932 (cross-filing)
- Ray Riley, State Controller (cross-filing)
Results
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Townsend Party primary
Candidates
- Sheridan Downey, Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor in 1932 (cross-filing)
- Ray Riley, State Controller (cross-filing)
Results
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General election
Results
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See also
References
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