1950 United States Senate election in Indiana
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The 1950 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Homer Capehart was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democrat Alex Campbell.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Lester N. Abel (Prohibition)
- Homer Capehart, incumbent Senator since 1945 (Republican)
- Alexander M. Campbell (Democratic)
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Homer Capehart (incumbent) | 844,303 | 52.81% | ![]() | |
Democratic | Alexander M. Campbell | 741,025 | 46.35% | ![]() | |
Prohibition | Lester N. Abel | 13,396 | 0.84% | ![]() | |
Total votes | 1,598,724 | 100.00% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
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