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The 1932 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 8, 1932. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator James J. Davis successfully sought re-election, defeating Democratic nominee Lawrence H. Rupp.
General election
Candidates
- James J. Davis, incumbent U.S. Senator (Republican)
- Edwin J. Fithian (Prohibition)
- Lawrence H. Rupp, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Democratic)[1]
- Harry M. Wicks (Communist)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James J. Davis (incumbent) | 1,375,489 | 49.46% | ||
| Democratic | Lawrence H. Rupp | 1,200,760 | 43.18% | ||
| Prohibition | Edwin J. Fithian | 106,602 | 3.83% | ||
| Socialist | William J. Van Essen | 91,456 | 3.29% | ||
| Communist | Harry M. Wicks | 6,426 | 0.23% | ||
| N/A | Others | 145 | 0.01% | ||
See also
References
- ^ "L.H. RUPP SLATED AS NEW ELKS RULER; No Opposition to Allentown (Pa.) Man Heard as Delegates Reach Atlantic City". The New York Times. July 6, 1930. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Statistics of the Congressional and Presidential Election of November 8, 1932" (PDF). Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House. Retrieved July 8, 2014.