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For related races, see 1946 United States Senate elections.
The 1946 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator James M. Tunnell ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was defeated in a landslide by Republican John J. Williams, a businessman and member of the Millsboro Town Council.
General election
Candidates
- James M. Tunnell, incumbent Senator since 1941 (Democratic)
- John J. Williams, member of the Millsboro Town Council (Republican)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John J. Williams | 62,603 | 55.15% | ![]() | |
Democratic | James M. Tunnell (incumbent) | 50,910 | 44.85% | ![]() | |
Total votes | 113,513 | 100.00% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic |
See also
References
- ^ "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1946" (PDF). Clerk of the House of Representatives. p. 6.
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