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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

1942 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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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