1938 United States Senate election in Arizona

The 1938 United States Senate elections in Arizona took place on November 3, 1938. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Carl Hayden ran for reelection to a third term, defeating Republican nominee Burt H. Clingan in the general election.

1938 United States Senate election in Arizona

November 3, 1938

Nominee Carl Hayden Burt H. Clingan Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 82,714 25,378 Percentage 76.52% 23.48%

County results Hayden:      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

U.S. senator before election Carl Hayden Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Carl Hayden Democratic

In contrast to previous elections, Hayden was easily reelected, receiving only token opposition from a relatively unknown Republican challenger.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Carl T. Hayden, incumbent U.S. Senator
• Robert E. Miller
• Whit I. Hughes

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Carl T. Hayden (incumbent)	68,328	65.48%
	Democratic	Robert E. Miller	22,154	21.23%
	Democratic	Whit I. Hughes	13,867	13.29%
Total votes			104,349	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Burt H. Clingan, chairman of the Arizona Industrial Commission

General election

United States Senate election in Arizona, 1938

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Carl T. Hayden (incumbent)	82,714	76.52%	+9.85%
	Republican	Burt H. Clingan	25,378	23.48%	−8.58%
Majority			57,336	53.04%	+18.43%
Turnout			108,092
	Democratic hold		Swing

See also

• United States Senate elections, 1938