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The 1942 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democratic Senator Happy Chandler was re-elected to a full term in office over Republican Richard J. Colbert.
General election
Candidates
- Happy Chandler, incumbent Senator since 1939 and former Governor (Democratic)
- Richard J. Colbert, Lexington attorney (Republican)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Happy Chandler (incumbent) | 216,958 | 55.34% | ||
Republican | Richard J. Colbert | 175,081 | 44.66% | ||
Total votes | 392,039 | 100.00% | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |
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